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Page calls for prayer for ‘Holy Ghost revival’ in SBC

Published on October 2, 2006

Speaking at his first Executive Committee meeting as Southern Baptist Convention president, Frank Page said Sept. 18 he would spend his time in that role calling on Southern Baptists to pray for revival within the denomination.... Continue Reading »

Baptists play key role in civic debate, Land tells ERLC trustees

Published on October 2, 2006

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission enjoyed an ?eventful year,? president Richard Land told ERLC trustees Sept. 12, noting significant developments that Land said should please religious conservatives.... Continue Reading »

Texas pastor calls for BF&M statement on tongues

Published on October 2, 2006

A prominent Texas pastor is asking Southern Baptist Convention leaders to consider an amendment to the convention's faith statement dealing with spiritual gifts, including tongues and private prayer language.... Continue Reading »

‘Forged by Faith’ film series intended to educate about SBC

Published on October 2, 2006

The Southern Baptist Convention has a rich heritage, but unfortunately many local church members have little knowledge about that heritage.... Continue Reading »

9/11 accelerated church planting, baptisms, New York leaders say

Published on September 18, 2006

When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, Aaron Coe had been on the staff of a church in Georgia just six months. But the images of a hurting city captured his heart and stirred him to... Continue Reading »

Cooperative Program is integral to church’s missions mindset

Published on September 18, 2006

The ripple effect of a pastor's mission trip to Thailand reached the Southern Baptist Convention in June.... Continue Reading »

87 new International Mission Board missionaries appointed at North Spartanburg to span globe

Published on September 15, 2006

Eighty-seven Southern Baptists will cover the globe as they take the Gospel to 10 of the International Mission Board's 11 administrative regions following their appointment Sept. 13 during a service at First Baptist North Spartanburg.... Continue Reading »

‘Maga-book’ relays biblical truth for teen relationships

Published on September 5, 2006

Bombarded with worldly influences and battling youthful emotions, teen girls often are desperate for a voice of truth on how to honor God in every relationship.... Continue Reading »

Fox show highlights Warren’s partnership with Rwanda

Published on September 5, 2006

Either he?ll mobilize the world's Christians to tackle global giants such as spiritual emptiness, ego-centric leadership, poverty, disease and illiteracy, or Rick Warren will die trying, the Southern Baptist pastor told Fox News Aug. 21.... Continue Reading »

In New Orleans’ 9th Ward: Baptists team up to help build 30 homes for families

Published on September 5, 2006

Holding their keys high for all to see, 30 New Orleans families celebrated the joy of home ownership Aug. 19.... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: Baptist Press launches Spanish initiative

Published on September 5, 2006

BP en Espa?ol, a Spanish-language product published by Baptist Press, debuted Sept. 1. The weekly edition will be posted on www.BPNews.net. A visual link can be found on the left side of the BaptistCourier.com home page.... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern event kicks off SONICFLOOd tour to 50-plus cities

Published on August 30, 2006

?Raise your songs of praise / In every tongue in every nation / Your kingdom come this generation? ? so goes the song 'this Generation.? A call to missions has been SONICFLOOd's message since their debut in 1999.... Continue Reading »