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A lesson at Augusta

For some reason unknown to humankind, my older brother once got to play golf on the distinguished Augusta National golf course, the course where perhaps the best tournament of the year is held ? The Masters.... Continue Reading »

‘Expelled’ enjoys Top 10 opening in nation’s theaters

?Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed? finished in the Top 10 among all movies in weekend box office estimates and could be on its way to finishing in the Top 10 all-time for documentaries.... Continue Reading »

Evangelism must begin beyond the sanctuary

Unchurched adults interested in finding a congregation aren't nearly as likely to visit one in person as a church member who is shopping for a new congregation. That means effective evangelism must begin outside the sanctuary in relationships between... Continue Reading »

20th annual Crossover enlisting volunteers

For the 20th consecutive year, Southern Baptists? ?Crossover? will relay the gospel throughout the host city for June's SBC annual meeting.... Continue Reading »

Evangelicals less likely to divorce, Barna survey says

Evangelicals are less likely than the overall population to divorce, although one out of every four evangelicals who are or have been married nevertheless have gone through at least one divorce, according to a new study by The Barna... Continue Reading »

Intelligent Design foes no match for Stein in ‘Expelled’

Actor, commentator and comedian Ben Stein promises he hasn't lost his mind. Well, he says with his famous dry monotone humor, at least not in this instance.... Continue Reading »

All-star Clemson guard here ‘to honor God’

Clemson shooting guard Cliff Hammonds? team wasn't in the Final Four, but he was among the college senior players in the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star game in conjunction with the NCAA championship festivities in San Antonio. Although... Continue Reading »

‘God is enough,’ says winningest Tar Heel player

Quentin Thomas ended his North Carolina career April 5 as the winningest player in the Tar Heels? storied history. But the senior guard said his personal faith in Jesus Christ was enough to help him overcome the career-ending loss... Continue Reading »

National Champion Jayhawks buoyed by faith

Before Kansas played for its first NCAA championship in 20 years, the Jayhawks players watched more video of the Memphis Tigers and reviewed their game plan one last time. But one Kansas player, freshman guard Tyrel Reed, engaged in... Continue Reading »

Evangelicals facing new issues, Family Research Council head says

Conservative evangelical Christians continue to influence government policies, but they also are facing the challenge of responding to additional issues, pro-family leaders said in a National Press Club panel discussion.... Continue Reading »

‘Rediscovering cooperation’ via EKG strategy

Rather than continuing a myopic mindset of growing one's own church to the neglect of other needs, churches across the Southern Baptist Convention are catching on to the idea that advancing God's kingdom often means partnering with a Baptist... Continue Reading »

‘Eternal Impact’ is latest in EKG resources

?Eternal Impact: The Passion of Kingdom-Centered Communities,? the latest component of the Empowering Kingdom Growth study series, conveys first-century church principles for the success of modern congregations.... Continue Reading »