Prayer forms basis for effective evangelism
Revival begins when Christians allow God to work in their hearts, according to leaders of a new "4xfour" prayer-based evangelism model used throughout the state.
BJC says county’s prayer policy threatens religious liberty
WASHINGTON (ABP) – A Baptist church-state watchdog group urged the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower-court’s decision barring a North Carolina county commission from opening its meetings with prayers in Jesus’ name.
BJC says National Day of Prayer proclamation ‘unwise’
WASHINGTON (ABP) – Despite a recent court ruling that a law establishing a National Day of Prayer cannot be challenged in court, officials at the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty said such official religious declarations are misguided and unnecessary.
Wiley Drake says he led Sen. Robert Byrd in ‘sinner’s prayer’
BUENA PARK, Calif. (ABP) -- A former Southern Baptist Convention officer said he led Sen. Robert Byrd in the "sinner's prayer" to accept Christ during a hallway conversation during a chance meeting about four years ago in Washington.
Rosaries a popular gang tool, but not as an aid to prayer
Gang members are using rosary beads for identification, and school crackdowns on the practice are raising questions of religious freedom.
Obama proclaims National Day of Prayer despite court ruling against practice
WASHINGTON (ABP) -- President Obama has followed through on his promise to declare May 6 the National Day of Prayer despite a controversial April 15 ruling by a federal judge who said the government encouraging its citizens to pray violates the First
Obama administration to appeal ruling against National Day of Prayer
WASHINGTON (ABP) -- The U.S. Justice Department announced April 22 it would appeal a federal court ruling that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.
Former SBC officer says Tiller murder answer to prayer
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Conservative ‘National Day of Prayer’ supporters upset over Obama snub
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WASHINGTON — Conservative organizers of National Day of Prayer-related events expressed disappointment that President Obama chose not to mark the day May 7 in the
Groups urge Obama to proclaim ‘inclusive’ day of prayer
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