Civil War, Civil Rights
One hundred and fifty years after Confederate artillery fired on Fort Sumter, S.C., and the Civil War began, reminders of the conflict that divided a nation remain fresh.
Caribbean Baptists voice solidarity with U.S. tornado victims
KINGSTON, Jamaica (ABP) – The head of the Caribbean Baptist Fellowship pledged prayers and solidarity with tornado victims in the United States.
Theology no issue as volunteers Converge on disaster sites
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Texas lawmakers approve payday lending bills
The Texas Legislature sent two bills to the governor’s desk that will provide more transparency and oversight to largely unregulated payday and auto title lenders.
Bluegrass band brings respite to tornado-stricken community
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Music conference celebrates hospitality
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (ABP) -- They came because they share a passion for sacred music. They were welcomed into a new worship space around the theme of hospitality. And they left with a renewed sense of calling.
Character and resolve mark Joplin’s citizens
As my wife and I made our way through tornado-devastated neighborhoods in Joplin last week, she overheard an encounter with a rescuer cradling a dog. It went something like this: “I found this poor dog wandering around and
CBF, Mercer collaborate to offer conference on sexuality in 2012
ATLANTA (ABP) – The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Mercer University are co-sponsors of a “[Baptist] Conference on Sexuality and Covenant” scheduled April 19-21, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga.
In November, Baptists in Virginia will be dancing in the streets — literally
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Broadcasting ministry celebrates 15 years of broadcasting in the Arab world
EASTON, Md. (ABP) – While many are celebrating pro-democracy movements in the Middle East and North Africa known collectively as Arab Spring, a Christian broadcasting ministry celebrates 15 years of wholesome family programming.