Festus’ Faith Celebration Choir tops in St. Louis regional contest
High energy, an upbeat and contemporary arrangement of an old favorite and a director who couldn't stand still brought a crowd to its feet and a regional win to a Missouri
Some call for reclaiming the lost virtue of thrift
Some social analysts say churches can become instrumental in shaping a new culture built on an old virtue—thrift. But a Baptist ethicist insists churches need to examine themselves before they can begin to preach stewardship effectively to the larger culture.
‘Generosity’ communicates in ways ‘stewardship’ misses
Stewardship often is seen as an individual act—giving a tithe, with generosity gauged by contributions in addition to the basic 10 percent. But is the corporate body also a steward, and how or can that stewardship be measured?
Debt keeps families, churches from reaching potential
If Americans had followed biblical financial principles, they could have lessened—or completely avoided—the worst recession in decades, two prominent Christian money management specialists said.
Baptists appeal for aid after typhoon hits Southeast Asia
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) -- Baptists in the Philippines are appealing to the global Baptist community for donations as they gear up for relief efforts in the wake of a Sept. 26 typhoon that has killed 300 people there and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Faith leaders urge G-20 summit to remember the poor
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El Salvador families learn to minister to members, other families
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Everyone loves a coupon bargain
Several Internet sites offer coupon deals. Here are some tips for finding and utilizing them.
Support pastor, staff generously
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Faith-based providers propose models for health care reform, fill gaps in system
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Faith-based health care providers can lead the way in developing new models that emphasize wellness and prevention -- and create accountable-care organizations