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.
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.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (ABP) -- The Missouri Baptist Convention renamed Hannibal-LaGrange College Oct. 26 to Hannibal-LaGrange University after alumni campaigned to retain the "LaGrange" part of
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.
The Baptist World Congress, held every five years and drawing thousands of Baptists from around the world, is a refreshing event. Most people who are drawn to the Congress are hungry for what they discover. This year's event held recently in Honolulu was no