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1,900 professions of faith flow from one woman’s witness

Published on May 26, 2006

Nell Kerley sat quietly as her two team members talked with a mother and father about their need for a relationship with Jesus Christ. When the parents refused the invitation to pray and ask for forgiveness and salvation, the... Continue Reading »

Hunting and fishing stories enliven new devotional books

Published on May 26, 2006

Jimmy Sites has hunted alongside Amazon warriors and faced off with bears in Alaska, but one of his toughest challenges didn't happen in the wild. It happened in a room full of first- through fourth-graders.... Continue Reading »

Using the great outdoors, Internet to turn men toward God

Published on May 26, 2006

Jason Cruise's eyes light up when he starts relating stories about hooking trout in a cold mountain stream. His voice quickens describing the patience involved in outwitting and luring a tom turkey.... Continue Reading »

Flooding slams Suriname

Published on May 24, 2006

As the muddy floodwaters of Suriname's Tapanahoni River recede, thousands of Aukan villagers who live along the river are welcoming a flood of a another kind: help, and lots of it.... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: S.C. pastor Frank Page joins contest for SBC presidency

Published on May 19, 2006

South Carolina pastor Frank Page confirmed May 19 he will allow his name to be placed in nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention to set forth a choice in cooperative missions methodology.... Continue Reading »

SBC presidency vote stirs intrigue and debate

Published on May 16, 2006

One nominee for SBC president has been announced ? Arkansas pastor Ronnie Floyd. Also, Oklahoma pastor Wade Burleson could be a potential nominee.... Continue Reading »

New Orleans Seminary marks return to campus

Published on May 12, 2006

After almost eight months away, New Orleans Baptist Seminary closed its temporary administrative offices in Atlanta and returned home to New Orleans. The return marked yet another milestone on the long road back from Hurricane Katrina.... Continue Reading »

Indonesian tsunami victims send money for Katrina victims

Published on May 12, 2006

Louisiana Baptist Convention officials opened an envelope filled with $854 cash. Receiving cash in an envelope is not that uncommon for non-profit ministries such as the LBC. However, this money was extraordinary and downright miraculous.... Continue Reading »

Most Americans believe Bible over ‘Da Vinci,’ poll shows

Published on May 12, 2006

While 'the Da Vinci Code? has sold more than 40 million books and hits movie theaters worldwide May 19, most Americans are not buying its key theological premises, according to a poll commissioned by the North American Mission Board.... Continue Reading »

Strobel: Churches must be ready with answers to ‘Da Vinci’

Published on May 9, 2006

'the Da Vinci Code? will be released May 19 in theaters nationwide, and apologist Lee Strobel believes churches must be ready to answer pointed questions about the Christian faith.... Continue Reading »

SBC missionaries agree to guidelines, will return to field

Published on May 9, 2006

Southern Baptist missionaries Wyman and Michelle Dobbs will be allowed to return to their work in West Africa after telling the International Mission Board's overseas leadership they are committed to following the IMB's five levels of partnership and planting... Continue Reading »

Greensboro SBC meeting to focus on evangelism, ‘Everyone Can’ emphasis

Published on May 9, 2006

With the focus on evangelism and the goal of winning and baptizing 1 million people in a year, Southern Baptists will gather at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., June 13-14, for their annual meeting.... Continue Reading »