Kentucky Baptists cut jobs, freeze salaries
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) -- The Kentucky Baptist Convention announced job cuts Jan. 31 intended to free up more money for national and international ministries of the Southern Baptist Convention.
History journal explores Baptists and revivalism
ATLANTA (ABP) -- The real culprit behind declining baptisms in the Southern Baptist Convention might be youth soccer, says historian Bill Leonard.
Baptists hail release of Burmese democratic leader
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABP) -- Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance rejoiced at Myanmar's release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest and expressed hope it represented a symbolic gesture signaling greater freedoms for people of the nation historically known as Burma.
American Baptists send funds to fight cholera in Haiti
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) -- American Baptist Churches USA sent an initial contribution of $15,000 to fight Haiti's cholera outbreak, the denomination's news service reported Nov. 11.
Jefferson City Baptists, Methodists celebrate Unity Sunday
First Baptist Church of Jefferson City shared joint worship services, a joint choir and Tony Campolo with First United Methodist Church.
Missouri Baptists debate college name change
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Judge upholds fines against Baptists in Uzbekistan
OSLO, Norway (ABP) -- A judge in Uzbekistan refused Oct. 14 to overturn fines against five Baptists convicted of illegal worship, an international news service that specializes in religious freedom coverage reported Oct. 26.
Moderate Baptists uneasy about evangelical baggage
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European Protestants and Baptists sign cooperation pact
ROME (ABP) -- Baptists in Europe pledged to work more closely with other Protestants on the continent in an agreement signed Sept. 24.
Baptists give money for flood relief in Pakistan
WASHINGTON (ABP) -- Baptist groups in North America and Europe are donating money to assist flood victims in Pakistan.