Church offers ‘Soul Food’ in town hit hard by recession
Many lives are unraveling in Dalton, Ga., nicknamed the “Carpet Capital of the World,” in the current recession, creating both challenges and opportunities for churches.
Church discovers more than 1,000 unserved hungry people in community
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Alabama Baptist pastor found dead in church
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Lee’s Summit First teams with church in Guatemala
Using bags of groceries and crayons, 10 members of First Baptist Church, Lee's Summit, shared Christ's love in impoverished San Marcos, Guatemala.
Wedgewood pastor to preach Sunday at grieving Illinois church
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Baptist history: a continuing search for the New Testament church
Some Baptists stress evangelism, and others emphasize the social gospel. Some believe Christ died for all people; others say Christ died only for the elect whom God predestined to salvation. Historically, some defended slavery; others championed civil rights.
Indianapolis church helps ease AIDS pain
By Charlotte Tubbs INDIANAPOLIS (ABP) —The birthday celebrations that Karen Estle throws each month at an Indianapolis apartment building for people living with HIV/AIDS stick to the basics — a cake, sometimes pie, ice cream, soda and a card and gift bought from a local
Counselor: Digital age poses pastoral challenges to church
By Bob Allen Associated Baptist Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A mother and son were estranged. She demanded his password for a social-networking website to make sure he wasn't doing anything untoward. He refused because he felt it invaded his privacy. With such an impasse
Albany church celebrates 150th before moving to new building
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor ALBANY — More than 200 members, former members and friends packed the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Albany for sesquicentennial services on Oct. 5. The 150th anniversary celebration taxed the downtown corner brick church building and had members
Youth and children still look for “cool” church design
By Vicki Brown Word&Way Correspondent Architects and construction professionals stay on top of the “cool” trends in church design, particularly for ministry to youth and children. Not surprisingly, technology still heads the list of “must-haves.” “The sky’s the limit,” noted John