Missional congregations ârelearn what it means to be churchâ
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (ABP) -- Traditional churches must wake up and reinvent themselves if they are to remain -- or become -- relevant, some Christian leaders say.
Pastor tapped as vice president of British Baptists
LONDON (ABP) – A pastor and former college principal was elected [http://www.baptisttimes.co.uk/home.htm] April 3 as vice president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
Thousands rally at the Capitol to voice concern for religious freedom
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What will we do with Jesus?
No one knew exactly what to do with Jesus during the week culminating with his resurrection. People are still not sure what to do with Jesus. Some deny he exists. Many reject a relationship with him. Tragically, others haven't even heard of him. Many
Coldwater offers friendship, along with food, assistance
Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lee's Summit uses friendship and relationship building as a means of bridging economic gaps while helping people move out of poverty. Through its not-for-profit ministry arm, Coldwater, Cornerstone sponsors several projects and hopes to one day construct a community center and
Churchnet leaders reflect on history of the organization’s birth 10 years ago
About 350 people gathered at Fee Fee Baptist Church in Bridgeton April 19-20, 2002, to begin "a convention for people who don't want to fight any more." Supporters of the Baptist General Convention of Missouri, now operating as Churchnet, will gather April 13-14 at Fee
Churchnet builds future on collaborative effort
Though some may believe denominations may be waning, at least one Churchnet leader believes "genuine" collaboration will keep congregations working together. The role Churchnet has played and will continue to play in promoting strong collaborative efforts, particularly in leadership training and missions, means the 10-year-old
American Baptist leader shows solidarity with Trayvon Martin
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) – An American Baptist leader says one tragedy of the Trayvon Martin shooting is that racial profiling is nothing new for African-American boys and even men.
Richard Land says activists using Trayvon Martin to get out the vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) – Southern Baptists top public-policy spokesman said on his radio program March 31 that black leaders are exploiting outrage over the shooting death of a Florida teenager to help President Obama get re-elected.
FBC Jacksonville settles defamation lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (ABP) – A defamation lawsuit against a Florida Baptist mega-church has been settled under confidential terms, according to the formerly anonymous blogger who filed the complaint in 2009.