Panel examining Indonesian persecution hears Christian prof, Muslim leader
WASHINGTON (BP)--Sharply different perspectives on religious persecution in Indonesia have been laid before the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
After witnesses testified Feb. 13 in Washington about conditions in the country, experts recommended possible actions the United States could take to end religious persecution there.
A year after cyanide spill in Hungary, Southern Baptist relief still giving
SZEGED, Hungary (BP)--Official reports were bleak following last year's devastating cyanide spill into Hungary's Tisza River. But a year later, local communities are rebuilding with optimism, thanks in part to Southern Baptist relief assistance.
International missions gains in 2000 reflect ‘how big God is,’ leader says
RICHMOND, Va. (BP)--God continued to astonish Southern Baptist workers with phenomenal growth in overseas baptisms and church starts last year.
"God is at work and he is giving us the privilege of joining him in astounding ways," said International Mission Board President Jerry Rankin in reporting missions gains during 2000.
Bold faith of new Japanese believer: tears amid witness to his in-laws
TOKUSHIMA, Japan (BP)--Missionaries in Japan are rejoicing as God has continued to work following a Christian festival this past summer.
Harvest Time in South Korea
A total of 2,754 new believers has been added to the kingdom of God through a partnership evangelism project involving Baptists from the United States and South Korea. W.H. "Dub" Jackson, who helps organize partnership evangelism projects for the International Mission Board, led a team of 121 Southern Baptists from the United States to South […]
Volunteers needed for relief work following El Salvador earthquake
SANTIAGO de MARIA, El Salvador (BP)--Southern Baptists are increasing disaster relief efforts in El Salvador, which was rocked Jan. 13 by a devastating earthquake. More than 700 people were killed and 190,000 homes were damaged or destroyed by the disaster.
Johnson’s years as IMB treasurer were ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
RICHMOND, Va. (BP)--He's been described as a denominational statesman and the mechanic who kept the International Mission Board running.
‘Dub’ Jackson recruits volunteers for what may be his last campaign
RICHMOND, Va. (BP)–Volunteers are needed to work in Hong Kong churches during a summertime campaign in that country. The request comes from Chu Wood Ping, general secretary of the Hong Kong Baptist Convention, said W.H. “Dub” Jackson. Jackson, who helps organize partnership evangelism projects for the International Mission Board, will lead 15 to 25 teams […]
Father’s faith after sons’ kidnapping opens way for villagers to meet Christ
JINJA, Uganda (BP)--A father's faithfulness after his two sons were kidnapped opened the way for scores of people to come to Christ in Kitgum, Uganda.
Suggested questions to ask lawmakers & media agencies
AMBON CITY, Indonesia (BP)--Thousands of Christians in Indonesia are begging for political intervention to stop the religious cleansing they are suffering at the hands of Muslim extremists.
