Moore’s life statement: God’s gift of freedom
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--The topic was freedom and the message was personal to Beth Moore who spoke April 19 during the National Christian Women's Convention sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Author Beth Moore teaches hope at national women’s convention
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--Greeted by applause and a standing ovation, Beth Moore welcomed almost 7,000 women to the first National Christian Women's Convention, meeting in her home state of Texas.
Wellness affects medical costs, Annuity Board tells participants
DALLAS (BP)--With the rising costs of health care, medical insurance and prescription drugs, many Southern Baptists are looking for ways to save money and improve their personal health and overall well-being.
Pure Religion and Undefiled Before God… – James 1:27
John Morgan, who followed in the footsteps of his father as a Baptist pastor, understandably has a heart for pastors and their families. And what touches his heart most is the plight of retired ministers and widows across the Southern Baptist Convention who live near the poverty line. Several years ago, Morgan decided to act […]
Church adopts 142 needy retirees via Adopt An Annuitant ministry
HOUSTON (BP)--John Morgan, who followed in the footsteps of his father as a Baptist pastor, understandably has a heart for pastors and their families. And what touches his heart most is the plight of retired ministers and widows across the Southern Baptist Convention who live near the poverty line.
Hawkins urges messengers to help annuitants in need
ATLANTA (BP)–Annuity Board President O.S. Hawkins challenged Southern Baptist churches in his June 16 report to adopt an annuitant in need, while challenging ministers to take responsibility for themselves and their families with adequate retirement and insurance planning. On June 27, Hawkins said the Southern Baptist Convention will observe the first Adopt an Annuitant Sunday. […]
She went to work at 18, then found a career at SBC’s Annuity Board
DALLAS (BP)–Life has changed. After 40 years, Sandy Holleman no longer awakes before dawn to dress, eat breakfast and begin the 45-minute drive to the Southern Baptist Annuity Board near downtown Dallas. The petite, blond 58-year-old with a quiet voice and ready smile now wakes up at her leisure and enjoys facing days with less […]
First Southern Baptist appointed to top VA chaplaincy position
HAMPTON, Va. (BP)–Jeni Cook, 43, became the first Southern Baptist and the first woman named as director of the National Chaplain Center in Hampton, Va., on March 1. Appointed by Togo West, U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, Cook will oversee all chaplain work for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals nationwide. “I am honored […]
