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Election too important for Christians to sit out, leaders say

Published on October 31, 2006

Christian conservatives must ignore a nationwide effort to suppress their vote and instead must turn out in November to vote for candidates who will support biblical values, pro-family leaders said at an enthusiastic rally in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 16.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist mission partnerships ‘exploding’

Published on October 31, 2006

Southern Baptist churches that are considering how they can plug in and partner with overseas missions may have more options than they thought possible.... Continue Reading »

SWBTS takes stance against Pentecostal/charismatic doctrine

Published on October 31, 2006

Fixing its focus on historic New Testament and Baptist doctrine to guide students in the tasks of world missions and evangelism, Southwestern Baptist Seminary will not knowingly endorse contemporary charismatic practices such as a private prayer language or hire... Continue Reading »

10 percent of SBC pastors call themselves 5-point Calvinists

Published on October 2, 2006

While LifeWay Research found the number of Southern Baptist pastors embracing five-point Calvinism to be relatively small, it is clear that conversations on Calvinism within the Southern Baptist Convention have brought renewed interest to the theological system.... Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »