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2012 church compensation survey under way

Published on January 18, 2012

The 2012 Compensation Survey of ministers and staff at Southern Baptist churches is underway at www.guidestone.org/CompensationSurvey.... Continue Reading »

Church-made ‘Courageous’ releases on DVD

Published on January 18, 2012

The church-made film "Courageous," the top grossing film of all time from Sherwood Baptist in Albany, Ga., is now on DVD.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: The ugly American history of eugenics is exposed

Published on January 18, 2012

Some reports estimate that 33 different states had eugenics laws that allowed for forced sterilization and that more than 60,000 American were sterilized in the process.... Continue Reading »

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: Ga. Baptists reaffirm commitment to forwarding CP gifts to SBC

Published on January 17, 2012

Even while Georgia"s unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the nation, the Georgia Baptist Convention remains committed to forwarding its Cooperative Program gifts to the SBC Executive Committee in Nashville as quickly as it has traditionally done.... Continue Reading »

David Hardage named BGCT executive director

Published on January 17, 2012

David Hardage, director of development at Truett Theological Seminary, has been elected as executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Why my sons wear No. 44

Published on January 17, 2012

And while Chipper Jones will always be our favorite Brave, we thought the history that Hank Aaron represented was important for our family to remember and champion.... Continue Reading »

Season ends, but Tebow inspired fans on and off the field

Published on January 17, 2012

>Tim Tebow"s riveting and tumultuous season ended Jan. 14, with the New England Patriots hammering the Denver Broncos 45-10 in an AFC divisional playoff game.... Continue Reading »

BIBLE STUDY: Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012

Published on January 12, 2012

This week"s Bible study is adapted from the MasterWork curriculum. Bible Passages: Matthew 25:34-36; Ephesians 4:29,32; Proverbs 14:21,31; Colossians 3:5-10,12-15; Romans 2:4.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Why homosexuality IS different

Published on January 12, 2012

We must move from a place of misinformation and lack of understanding to one of being equipped to connect with the many, many souls -- precious creations of God -- who happen to be impacted by homosexuality and, thus,... Continue Reading »

Album: “Oh, the Humanity”

Published on January 12, 2012

Genre Contemporary Christian Playlist Under the Sun If I Could Be as Good as You – You’re Crashing All Around Me Every Part of Me (listen) More Than Enough Parading Masquerade Tonight I Lay Silent I’m in Love with... Continue Reading »

Chinese city’s sex trade meets firm but compassionate foe

Published on January 12, 2012

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is being marked today, Jan. 11, nationally and internationally.... Continue Reading »

Texas sonogram law prevails in appeals court

Published on January 12, 2012

A Texas law requiring women seeking abortions to undergo a sonogram, and physicians to provide an audible heartbeat and physical description of the baby, is constitutional and may be enforced, a federal appeals court has ruled.... Continue Reading »