FIRST-PERSON: Shooting prompts teacher to look for answers in schools’ hallways
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP)--Like two years ago, I am grief-stricken and almost paralyzed with a fear at what has happened again in a school when a troubled youth disregarded every ounce of human decency and civility to mow down innocent classmates and teachers.
Minister finds himself in the middle of a war zone
SANTEE, Calif. (BP)--The morning of March 5 started out in a fairly usual manner for Phil Herrington, pastor of the Pathways Community Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in the San Diego suburb of Santee.
Santee students seeing potential for sharing Christ with friends
SANTEE, Calif. (BP)--While the focus for many in the aftermath of campus shootings in Santee is on the 15-year-old assailant, some students see the tragedy as an opportunity for sharing with friends the hope found in Jesus Christ, according to a student evangelism specialist for the North American Mission Board.
Students at Santana High begin spiritual, emotional healing
SANTEE, Calif. (BP)--Hundreds of Santana High School students, many accompanied by their parents, returned to class March 7, just two days after a 15-year-old boy opened fire, killing two students and injuring 13 others, including two adults.
Ministry offers news media coffee, pastries & counsel
SANTEE, Calif. (BP)--When a 15-year-old gunman opened fire on his classmates March 5 at Santana High School, the national news media descended upon this small, bedroom community of San Diego in biblical proportions.
2 Baptist teenagers among injured in school shooting
SANTEE, Calif. (BP)--Two Southern Baptist teenagers were among the 13 students injured when a 15-year-old gunman opened fire at Santana High School on March 5, killing two people.
Baptist teenager finds himself in line of fire during shooting
SANTEE, Calif. (BP)--The bell had just rung, signaling the end of morning classes at Santana High School. Dozens of students poured into the hallways heading to their next class -- including 15-year-old Andrew Richter.
Baptist pastors called to scene of school shooting
SANTEE, Calif. (BP)--Two Southern Baptist pastors have been called to the scene of a March 5 shooting at a high school near San Diego, Calif.