At BYU, Mohler cites theological divide with Mormons, common religious freedom concerns
PROVO, Utah (BP) -- While Mormons and evangelical Christians fundamentally disagree about the Gospel, they should work together to address common threats to religious freedom, R. Albert Mohler Jr. said in an Oct. 21 address at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Mohler honored for 20 years as SBTS president
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) -- Twenty years to the day after his inauguration as Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's ninth president, the school's trustees honored R. Albert Mohler Jr. for his leadership in recovering the founders' vision for the seminary and for its progress since 1993.
FIRST-PERSON: ‘After-birth abortion’: a moment of clarity in the abortion debate
Columnist James A. Smith Sr. says even some pro-choicers were startled when a Planned Parenthood lobbyist opposed a Florida bill that would have provided assistance to babies who survived abortions.
FIRST-PERSON: The Gospel & culture engagement
Columnist James A. Smith recounts the powerful story of a lesbian activist won to Christ by a pastor who simply reached out to her.
FIRST-PERSON: Why your view of politics may be wrong
Columnist James A. Smith says Christians often have an unbiblical view of politics, such as underemphasizing the role that the church should play.
FIRST-PERSON: Why your view of politics may be wrong
Columnist James A. Smith says Christians often have an unbiblical view of politics, such as underemphasizing the role that the church should play.
FIRST-PERSON: It’s not hard to root for Tim Tebow
If you're a Christian and a football fan, it's not hard to cheer for Bronco quarterback and former Florida player Tim Tebow, says columnist James Smith.
Ezell: NAMB will continue jointly funded missionaries with states
BRANDON, Fla. (BP)--In spite of the Great Commission Resurgence report that many expected would end jointly funded missionaries with state Baptist conventions, North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell says "strategically placed mobilizers" in southern states are necessary to accomplish NAMB's church planting goals in the rest of North America.
FIRST-PERSON: Religious liberty in the Arab world
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP)--As revolution sweeps through the Arab world, a deeply troubling trend is emerging ...
Nev. pastor to be Pastors’ Conf. nominee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Vance Pitman, pastor of Hope Baptist Church in Las Vegas, Nev., will be nominated president of the Southern Baptist Pastors’ Conference next month in Orlando, Mac Brunson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, announced May 4. “In a day when the Great Commission is gaining momentum in Southern Baptist life and church […]
