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Hammond responds to state editors

Published on April 4, 2007

Shortly after being unanimously elected president by the North American Mission Board's trustees, Geoff Hammond spoke with editors and reporters from a dozen state Baptist newspapers.... Continue Reading »

Lottie Moon offering set to break record

Published on April 4, 2007

International Mission Board trustees rejoiced during their March 19-21 meeting in Memphis, Tenn., that the 2006 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is projected to exceed the goal of $150 million, which would be a record.... Continue Reading »

NASCAR’s Reutimann displays cross as reminder of forgiveness

Published on April 4, 2007

At the age of 37, David Reutimann is seen as a late bloomer in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The 2007 season is his first opportunity to compete full-time in the sport's highest series. And given his credentials, it... Continue Reading »

Third-generation missionary choice for NAMB president

Published on March 19, 2007

Missionary work has been part of Geoff Hammond's life from his earliest days. He was born on the mission field to British parents who were serving in Nigeria. His father was born in China to missionary parents.... Continue Reading »

Baptist associations to celebrate 300th anniversary

Published on March 19, 2007

The first Baptist association in America will mark its 300th anniversary in September, and Southern Baptists will join in the celebration at a special associational missions rally June 10 prior to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in San... Continue Reading »

Appalachian State coach relies heavily on the Bible

Published on March 19, 2007

Quick. Which college football team has the longest NCAA Division I winning streak in the nation? It's not Boise State. It's Appalachian State in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS ? formerly known as I-AA).... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Truth in art – from hippos to eternity

Published on March 6, 2007

I have a true fondness for the jumbo hippopotamus. The hairy nose, stubby legs and red-pigmented skin are magnets for my eyes. I like their gigantic shiny bellies. I like their pointy tusks exposed with theatrical yawns. As a... Continue Reading »

Page identifies ‘irrecoverable moment’ to take land for Christ

Published on March 6, 2007

Frank Page, in his second address to Executive Committee members as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, spoke of an ?irrecoverable moment? in which believers must repent of their self-sufficiency and unite in the task of taking the land... Continue Reading »

Simpsonville focuses on oft-overlooked evangelism opportunity

Published on March 6, 2007

When Rick Julian realized that people today spend more time at work than they do at home, he updated his view of on-the-job training to include ministry.... Continue Reading »

Workplace Ministries: A return to the original mission field

Published on March 6, 2007

Ministry in the workplace is prevalent throughout the Bible. The term ?work? is mentioned more than 800 times, and the Hebrew word avodah is the root from which we get the words ?work? and ?worship.?... Continue Reading »

U.S. Attorney General unveils ‘First Freedom Project’ at SBC Executive Committee meeting

Published on March 6, 2007

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met with Southern Baptist leaders Feb. 20 to unveil a new Department of Justice initiative aimed at educating Americans about their religious liberties and to ask for the Southern Baptist Convention's help in identifying and... Continue Reading »

‘Jesus tomb’ documentary ignores biblical and scientific evidence, logic, experts say

Published on March 6, 2007

The controversial claim by a television special that researchers have discovered Jesus? 'tomb? falls apart under both scientific scrutiny and simple logic, scholars in New Testament and archaeological studies say.... Continue Reading »