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In November 1977, a group of conservative Christian leaders signed a full-page advertisement in The New York Times expressing their concern over international negotiations surrounding the permanent boundaries of Israel and the apparent pro-Arab tilt of American foreign policy.... Continue Reading »

While economists debate how serious America's economic slowdown really is, Southern Baptist pastors report their members are still giving in spite of the financial pressures many are facing.... Continue Reading »

It's here. The second film in 'the Chronicles of Narnia? series, ?Prince Caspian? (PG) hits theaters this weekend. It's bigger, and some say better, than the first installment. But with the amount of violence, is it suitable for family... Continue Reading »

Fulfilling the mission Christ gave his followers ? bringing lost souls into God's kingdom ? will be the focus of the 151st session of the Southern Baptist Convention when it convenes June 10-11 at the Indiana Convention Center.... Continue Reading »

Pastors planning to attend the SBC Pastors? Conference in Indianapolis June 8-9 will need to leave earlier this year, according to Pastors? Conference president Michael Catt. In an unusual move, the Pastors? Conference will open early ? on Sunday... Continue Reading »

The Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists will honor its founding generation and reach out to a new generation of lost souls as it convenes for a 50th anniversary celebration June 6-9 in Indianapolis.... Continue Reading »

The Thirty Years? War over religion devastated much of Europe in the mid 1600s. By 1648, the war had degenerated into skirmishes and local battles. War had become so entrenched in the national psyche that the fights continued, often... Continue Reading »

They?ve turned a corner from complacency to compassion, pastor Phil Bray says. Their excitement for what God is doing in southeastern Missouri and around the world stems from a new emphasis on discipleship at First Baptist in Puxico coupled... Continue Reading »

David didn't ask for a break when he faced Goliath. And a church shouldn't have an inferiority complex because it is small in size. If it reaches out to the ?unchurched,? then it's large in the eyes of God,... Continue Reading »

In 2007, the number of people baptized in Southern Baptist churches fell for the third straight year to the convention's lowest level since 1987. Although the SBC added 473 new churches and gave more than $1.3 billion to support... Continue Reading »

Children who watched certain daytime shows on cable's MTV and BET were exposed to adult content ? including that of a sexual, violent, profane or obscene nature ? once every 38 seconds, according to a study by the Parents... Continue Reading »

Defining the identity of Southern Baptists isn't an easy task, but the latest film in the ?Forged by Faith? DVD series seeks to do just that.... Continue Reading »