2010 Archives Archives

The Missouri Baptist Convention took an unprecedented move when it filed a motion for declaratory judgment against The Baptist Home, Missouri Baptist University, Windermere Baptist Conference Center, Word&Way and the Missouri Baptist Foundation in August 2002. (The convention dropped its lawsuit against Word&Way in April 2010.) This legal action timeline includes

2010 Archives

If you were lonely, who would you choose?

December 22, 2010

author: Bill Webb

I've always found those innocuous little interviews that ask people to disclose with whom they would most like to share a meal or perhaps spend a day mildly interesting at best. Most respondents dream of meeting a glamorous actor, a top-of-the-charts recording star, a

2010 Archives

God changes plans, moves Huftys to minister in Illinois church where pastor was slain

December 22, 2010

author: Administrator

HANNIBAL -- How does a supply preacher help a congregation deal with the tragic loss of a longtime pastor? Tom and Rhonda Hufty learned “you just love on ‘em.” And

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Church-state scholar objects to ‘Christian Right’ designation

December 21, 2010

author: brandon

NEW YORK (ABP) -- Observers of religion in public life have been scratching their heads about inclusion of a Baptist scholar known for advocating the separation of church and state in a recent Newsweek magazine article titled "Faces of the Christian Right."

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Survey says many skip religious aspect of Christmas

December 20, 2010

author: brandon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- The vast majority of Americans celebrate Christmas and most consider it a religious holiday, but for many Jesus isn't the only -- or even the main -- reason for the season, according to a new report by LifeWay Research.

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Poll: Americans split on ‘Happy Holidays’ vs. ‘Merry Christmas’

December 16, 2010

author: Administrator

While more than nine out of 10 Americans say they plan to celebrate Christmas this year, they are divided on whether businesses should use messages like "Season's Greetings" rather than "Merry Christmas," according to a new poll.

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Review: Film depicts struggle for peace in modern Bethlehem

December 16, 2010

author: Administrator

(ABP) -- Serene manger scenes and Magi represent the extent of most American Christians’ understanding of Bethlehem. But EGM Films’ powerful new documentary, Little

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Baptist layman follows unlikely path to spiritual-formation ministry

December 16, 2010
author: brandon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- A Baptist layman with an engineering background might not seem a logical choice to lead a spiritual-formation ministry run by United Methodists. Not surprisingly, the path that led Johnny Sears to Upper Room Ministries in Nashville, Tenn., took some unexpected turns.

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Suspects plead guilty to East Texas church arsons

December 15, 2010
author: brandon

TYLER, Texas (ABP) -- Two men accused in a string of East Texas arsons fires early in 2010 pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to burning five churches in a Smith County court.

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Study says recession catching up to churches

December 14, 2010
author: Administrator

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- After two years of only moderate impact on offerings, the recession has caught up with America's churches, according to new figures by LifeWay Research.

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Legal Timeline Follows Controversy

If you were lonely, who would you choose?

God changes plans, moves Huftys to minister in Illinois church where pastor was slain

Church-state scholar objects to ‘Christian Right’ designation

Survey says many skip religious aspect of Christmas

Poll: Americans split on ‘Happy Holidays’ vs. ‘Merry Christmas’

Review: Film depicts struggle for peace in modern Bethlehem

Baptist layman follows unlikely path to spiritual-formation ministry

Suspects plead guilty to East Texas church arsons

Study says recession catching up to churches

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