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WASHINGTON (ABP) – Directors of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, meeting in Washington Oct. 4-5, discussed the tenuous state of religious freedom in America and heard of the organization’s continuing search for property on Capitol Hill.

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SBC ethics czar supports Murfreesboro mosque

October 4, 2010

author: brandon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- After opposing the building of a mosque near Ground Zero in New York City, the Southern Baptist Convention's chief spokesman on public policy has come out in support of Muslims seeking to build a new Islamic center in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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Some rural churches see their calling as providing a laboratory for training ministers

October 1, 2010

author: brandon

Rural churches, particularly those within driving distance of a seminary or denominational college or university, often become training grounds for ministerial staff.

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Population shifts present challenges for rural churches

October 1, 2010

author: brandon

Rural churches in America face a host of challenges as they seek to continue ministry in their communities. Loss of members through population shift from rural areas to urban centers can drain rural churches.

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RFD–OK, or DOA?

October 1, 2010

author: Administrator

America’s rural churches were built upon and grew from a strong sense of community. Although many rural congregations now are in decline, that community reliance may be the key to spiritual renewal and to thriving ministry.

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Rural churches measure growth differently, pastors say

October 1, 2010

author: brandon

Brand New Church in Arkansas and Fairy Baptist Church in Texas are examples of rural churches that follow different worship styles and appeal to different kinds of people.

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Why so many people like Stuff Christians Like: An interview with Jon Acuff

October 1, 2010

author: brandon

Jon Acuff is the author of the satirical blog Stuff Christians Like and a book by the same title published by Zondervan. In about two years, Acuff has taken a start-up blog from obscurity to more than 1.5 million readers, including many who interact loyally

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Clergy sexual abuse ‘pervasive,’ co-author of study says

October 1, 2010

author: Administrator

WACO, Texas (ABP) -- While newspapers carried headlines about high-profile sexual-coercion lawsuits filed against Atlanta mega-church pastor Eddie Long, a Baptist researcher said the problem of clergy sexual abuse is much larger than a few charismatic leaders who abuse their power.

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European Protestants and Baptists sign cooperation pact

October 1, 2010

author: brandon

ROME (ABP) -- Baptists in Europe pledged to work more closely with other Protestants on the continent in an agreement signed Sept. 24.

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Jimmy Carter discharged from hospital

September 30, 2010

author: esteban Rodriguez

CLEVELAND (ABP) -- Former President Jimmy Carter was discharged Sept. 30 after two nights in a Cleveland hospital for what doctors say was a stomach virus.

BJC board discusses state of liberty, continuing property search

SBC ethics czar supports Murfreesboro mosque

Some rural churches see their calling as providing a laboratory for training ministers

Population shifts present challenges for rural churches

RFD–OK, or DOA?

Rural churches measure growth differently, pastors say

Why so many people like Stuff Christians Like: An interview with Jon Acuff

Clergy sexual abuse ‘pervasive,’ co-author of study says

European Protestants and Baptists sign cooperation pact

Jimmy Carter discharged from hospital

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