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FROM THE STATES: Ark., S.C., N.C. evangelism/missions news

Published on July 20, 2011

From the States, published each Tuesday by Baptist Press, relays news and feature stories from state Baptist papers and other publications on initiatives by Baptist churches, associations and state conventions in evangelism, church planting and Great Commission outreach, including... Continue Reading »

A first: Senate confirms openly gay mate judge

Published on July 20, 2011

For the first time in U.S. history, the Senate July 18 confirmed an openly homosexual man to be a federal judge.... Continue Reading »

First person: Reparative therapy, homosexuality and the Gospel

Published on July 20, 2011

Each U.S. presidential election cycle brings its own set of unexpected issues, and the 2012 race already offers one topic of controversy that truly sets it apart -- a debate over forms of therapy that attempt to change an... Continue Reading »

SCBC president mourns loss of son

Published on July 20, 2011

South Carolina Baptist Convention president Sonny Holmes and his wife Harriet are mourning the loss of their son, Brian Eliot Holmes, 33, who died July 18.... Continue Reading »

This year’s Sturgis rally goal: plant a church for bikers

Published on July 20, 2011

After this year"s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Baptists in the Dakotas want to birth a church.... Continue Reading »

Pornography targeted by state convention

Published on July 20, 2011

"There is an 800-pound gorilla in the church auditorium that most congregations seem to be ignoring," pastor David Krueger said. "That gorilla is pornography.... Continue Reading »

N.Y. clerks opposed to gay ‘marriage’ have lawful options, group says

Published on July 20, 2011

With gay "marriage" now legal in New York, Christian town clerks across the state have feared that they must either sign marriage licenses for same-sex couples or refuse and lose their job.... Continue Reading »

Slums in India spur musician’s witness

Published on July 20, 2011

When Micah Watson came to India for the first time, he never thought he would be back, let alone recording a music video with his band there one year later.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Planned Parenthood on the defensive

Published on July 19, 2011

With fall and winter came the release of a series of undercover videos showing several Planned Parenthood clinics seemingly aiding and abetting the sex trafficking of underage girls. Americans United for Life (AUL), a leading national organization dedicated to... Continue Reading »

INSPIRED COMPETITION: Nat’l Bible drill & speakers tournament

Published on July 19, 2011

"Present Bible." At Belinda Stroud"s cue, the attentive students on stage promptly placed their hands securely on their Bibles, one hand resting on the top, the other supporting the Bible underneath. They waited patiently for Stroud"s next instruction, brows... Continue Reading »

FIRST PERSON: The joys of a man and his dog

Published on July 19, 2011

Born Oct. 25, 1997, Chuck"s Oro Negro (Kennel Club official name Chuck"s Black Gold) or Noche, as he would be know in 49 states, died in my arms June 1.... Continue Reading »

NEWS BRIEFS: UCC strikes ‘Heavenly Father’ language; court (sort of) reinstates DADT 2011

Published on July 19, 2011

A conservative group in the United Church of Christ called foul when the church"s main legislative body replaced the term "Heavenly Father" with "triune God" in its constitution.... Continue Reading »