RESOURCE: Doctrines ‘dance,’ book says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Preachers who want doctrinal substance in their sermons must pore over God’s Word with intensity, Robert Smith Jr. writes in his new book, “Doctrine that Dances: Bringing Doctrinal Preaching and Teaching to Life.” Doctrine that Dances, named by Preaching magazine as its “Book of the Year,” is published by from B&H Publishing Group […]
Ala. Baptists seek racial unity in bus boycott anniversary
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (BP)--Alabama Baptists endorsed a call to use the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, beginning Dec. 1, as a way to foster racial harmony during their Nov. 15-16 annual meeting.
Welch sets forth high aims for SBC meeting in Nashville
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| Great Commission goal SBC President Bobby Welch wants Southern Baptists to “wholeheartedly put forth a strong effort” to baptize a record 1 million people during the coming year in carrying out Jesus’ Great Commission. Photo by Kent Harville |
Welch’s plans have kept convention organizers busier than ever before.
The Florida pastor arrived in Nashville the end of February to begin an intensive two-month push toward the June meeting. He and his wife, Maudellen, temporarily relocated to the convention city in order to focus efforts strategically on the area.
With Arafat dead, many are asking, ‘What happens now?’
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In fact, the question being asked in many circles is, “What happens now?”
“The hope of everyone is that this will open the doors to restart the peace process in sincerity,” John Darzie, a Southern Baptist representative in Israel, said. “The expectation of peace in Israel can cause the whole region to prosper as the desert after a good rain.”
Budget-cut deliberations underway in Ala. legislature
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP)--Alabama legislators gathered Sept.15 to launch a special session to explore massive budget cuts for the state following the 2-to-1 defeat of Gov. Bob Riley's tax reform proposal. Legislators must pass a general fund budget and an education fund budget before Oct. 1.
Ala. tax reform proposal loses by sizeable margin
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP)--Alabama voters sent a definite message against new taxes when they defeated the much-publicized tax reform proposal two to one in a Sept. 9 referendum.
Ala. Baptist colleges seek inclusion in proposed state scholarship plan
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP)--The presidents of Alabama's three Baptist schools want to be included in legislation that accompanies Gov. Bob Riley's tax package. And the governor has promised to make that happen.
Boots for 3,000 orphans give glimpse of Jesus’ touch to his disciples’ feet
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| Reminder of Jesus The worn socks and shoes of 3,000 orphans in Moldova were replaced during a missions trip that reminded a team from First Baptist Church, Russellville, Ala., of Jesus washing His disciples' feet. Photo courtesy of FBC Russellville |
Members of an Alabama church experienced a taste of what that might have been like when they traveled to Moldova late last year.
A team of seven from First Baptist Church, Russellville, including pastor Gene Balding, helped fit more than 3,000 orphans from 24 children's homes with winter boots.
Alabama leaders urged to follow Jesus’ example in servanthood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BP)--Legislators and other governmental leaders were challenged to focus on the servanthood of their roles during the March 5 Legislative Prayer Luncheon in Montgomery, Ala.
Baptist association tackles BF&M 2000 debate
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP)--Two Baptist associations in Alabama have joined the ranks of those debating how the 2000 version of the Baptist Faith and Message (BF&M) will affect their ministries and makeup.
