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Khmer Rouge survivor nurtures his village

Today, David helps his own people put into practice principles he is learning from community development training conducted by representatives of a Southern Baptist international relief and development organization, Baptist Global Response.... Continue Reading »

Ariz. Baptists hear transition report

Banta announced that a transition team charged with assisting him as the North American Mission Board rolls out its new strategy had called for a sacred assembly "to seek the face of God for renewal and revival in Arizona."... Continue Reading »

La. Baptists urged to fight complacency

The clock is ticking, Louisiana Baptists were reminded at the 164th annual meeting of the Louisiana Baptist Convention at First Baptist Church in Covington Nov. 14-15.... Continue Reading »

SPORTS: Campbellsville claims Victory Bowl title

Campbellsville University defeated visiting Greenville College 21-7 Saturday to claim its first National Christian College Athletic Association Victory Bowl championship.... Continue Reading »

‘Courageous’ to release on DVD Jan. 17

The film "Courageous," still enjoying a successful run in theaters, will be released on DVD Jan. 17.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: The urgent need for biblical literacy

Biblical illiteracy is prevalent and personal commitment to God"s Word is the only real answer.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: The danger of idols & lionizing the living

Paterno was an idol in Pennsylvania and in much of America.... Continue Reading »

BP Ledger, Nov. 21 edition

Today"s BP Ledger includes items from:
Compass Direct News
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
International Mission Board
Crown Financial Ministries
Truett-McConnell College
Campbellsville University
World News Service

Evangelist Shot Dead in Pakistan
Christian who wanted to serve the poor had received threats from area Muslims.
By Murad Khan/Compass... Continue Reading »

Urban engagement sparks NAMB-Rebuild partnership

In an effort to enhance the reach of NAMB"s Send North America strategy, the mission board is embarking on a partnership with The Rebuild Initiative.... Continue Reading »

Austin halts anti-pregnancy center law

The city of Austin, Texas, has relented for the time being on an ordinance targeting pro-life crisis pregnancy centers.... Continue Reading »

Baptists in Texas (SBTC) ’embrace’ unreached

Messengers to the 14th session of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention annual meeting approved a $26.2 million budget; passed resolutions ranging from the personhood of the unborn to biblical gender roles; and elected Mesquite pastor Terry Turner as... Continue Reading »

Ga. Baptists adopt GCR report, pare budget

For the first time in a decade, two candidates ran for president of the Georgia Baptist Convention, with Statesboro pastor John Waters garnering 749 votes over Tifton pastor Fred Evers" 656.... Continue Reading »