100 Crossover events yield 2,500-plus professions of faith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--For Tim Hill, the view at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds could be described in one word -- heavenly.
SBC Disaster Relief workers honored at annual conference
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Ten Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers have been recognized for their commitment and sacrifice in disaster relief efforts across North America and the world.
Priority of evangelism underscored at NAMB trustees meeting
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--Trustees of the North American Mission Board celebrated the appointment of 117 new missionaries and endorsement of 44 new chaplains, re-elected trustee officers and heard evangelistic challenges from two of the board’s top executives.
How do Catholics & Baptists differ?
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--As the world observes the election of the first new pope of the Roman Catholic Church in more than 25 years, many Baptists may be thinking through how Catholic beliefs differ from their own.
Collegiate missionary defines success in one way: Obedience
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| Leading Campus missionary Jonathon Pettigrew (center) spends much of his time establishing and leading Bible studies on the 28,000-student campus of Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Photo by John Swain |
Now, less than three years since his near-fatal accident near Colorado Springs, Pettigrew often shares with college students the lessons he’s learned throughout his miraculous recovery.
Disaster relief: Records tallied in ’04 by Baptist volunteers
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--Southern Baptist Disaster Relief responses in 2004 reached an all-time high, including record numbers for meals prepared, buildings repaired and cleanup and recovery projects.
Grateful for a missionary’s outreach, they now reach others
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| Prayer & Bible study North American missionaries Carlos De La Barra and his wife, Cristina (center), pause for prayer during a Bible study, one of the many avenues of outreach among Hispanics to “bring the Gospel to our people.” Photo by Morris Abernathy |
Actually, life was quite comfortable for the De La Barra family in their native Santiago, Chile, where Carlos owned a successful computer company.
NAMB trustees elect John Avant, celebrate record church plants
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--North American Mission Board trustees elected a new vice president of evangelization and celebrated key achievements of 2004 -- highlighted by a record number of new church starts – during their Feb. 9 meeting in Alpharetta, Ga.
NAMB president outlines mission goals through 2010
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--Six major ministry goals to help guide the North American Mission Board through 2010 were outlined by NAMB President Robert E. (Bob) Reccord during the board’s Feb. 9 trustee meeting.
Success in One Word: Obedience
Jonathan Pettigrew doesn't remember anything about his 100-foot fall down a Colorado mountain in December 2002. He, instead, relies on the accounts of friends who watched over his lifeless body during the two-hour wait for rescue personnel. Now, less than three years since his near-fatal descent of Cheyenne Canyon, near Colorado Springs, Pettigrew, the Baptist […]
