Iowa Baptists thank disaster relief workers
DES MOINES, Iowa (BP)–Familiar yellow Southern Baptist disaster relief shirts and hats were prominent at the 13th annual session of the Baptist Convention of Iowa Nov. 14-15 as messengers thanked more than 60 workers who were among those who responded to the state’s widespread flooding during the past year. Jimmy Barrentine, the convention’s executive director, […]
Ky. Baptists address U.S. economy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (BP)–The 171st annual meeting of the Kentucky Baptist Convention convened Nov. 11 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington with the theme “Sharing Christ with Urgency.” Kentucky Baptists hit their knees in fervent prayer, most notably following the message delivered by David Platt during the meeting’s closing session. Sharing stories of his experiences with […]
Tenn. Baptists approve W. Africa mission
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Messengers to the 134th annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, held Nov. 11-12 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, Tenn., approved a new missions partnership with West Africa and adopted a $39 million budget. The annual meeting drew 1,255 messengers, the lowest messenger count since 1974. “Exalting Jesus Through Worship” was the theme […]
Ill. Baptists increase CP giving again
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (BP)–Nearly 500 messengers gathered for the 102nd annual meeting of the Illinois Baptist State Association at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield Nov. 12-13, voting to increase Cooperative Program giving for the second year in a row, approving a revised constitution and reelecting officers. The CP increase was included in the $9.1 million […]
BGAV reduces budget; Tony Campolo tells messengers he opposed Calif. Prop. 8
ROANOKE, Va. (BP)–The Baptist General Association of Virginia, acknowledging an uncertain economic environment, approved a reduced budget for 2009 during a quiet annual meeting that drew about 1,200 people to the Roanoke Civic Center. At the Nov. 11-12 meeting, messengers elected a retired public school administrator as president and adopted constitutional amendments that increase the […]
Calif. Southern Baptists affirm Prop. 8
EL CAJON, Calif. (BP)–Adoption of a $12.2 million budget, a resolution affirming the passage of Proposition 8 and election of a new president highlighted business at the 68th annual meeting of the California Southern Baptist Convention Nov. 11-12. Meeting at Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon where David Jeremiah serves as pastor, messengers passed […]
NW Baptists address baptisms decline
PORTLAND, Ore. (BP)–Messengers to the 61st annual meeting of the Northwest Baptist Convention elected Oregon pastor Keith Evans to a second year-long term as president, approved a $5.8 million budget for ministry needs in 2009 and affirmed a reorganization of convention staff structures. With the theme “Greater Things Have Yet to Come,” the gathering drew […]
S.C. Baptists adopt new 5-year emphasis
COLUMBIA, S.C. (BP)–Messengers to the 188th annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention in Columbia Nov. 11-12 approved a $34 million operating budget, adopted a new spiritual emphasis and passed a slate of resolutions. There were 1,000 registered messengers at the annual meeting, making it the least-attended meeting since 1953, when 818 messengers were […]
N.C. conv. removes CBF from giving plan
GREENSBORO, N.C. (BP)--North Carolina Baptists, gathered for their 178th annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C., Nov. 10-12, eliminated the option for churches to contribute to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship through the state convention.
Nev. Baptists reach variety of cultures
RENO, Nev. (BP)–The Nevada Baptist Convention celebrated its 30th anniversary by welcoming nine new affiliated congregations including Filipino, Hispanic, Vietnamese and Korean churches. During the meeting at South Reno Baptist Church in Reno Oct. 21-22, 105 messengers from 40 churches voted to accept Filipino International Christian Fellowship in Reno; Lake Tahoe Korean Church in South […]
