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Northwest Baptists increase CP percentage<

Northwest Baptist Convention messengers elected Oregon pastor Steve Schenewerk as president, welcomed 11 churches into affiliation and approved a $5.1 million budget for next year that eliminates 13 staff positions but increases funding for Southern Baptist Convention causes worldwide.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Thankful, yes, but to whom?

Thanksgiving somehow implies that a higher power not only exists but is in some way personally interested and personally involved in my life.... 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 »

Ky. Baptists welcome new exec. director

"More for Christ" was the theme for Kentucky Baptists" 174th annual meeting at Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion in Florence Nov. 15.... 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 »

Only 46% of children grow up in an intact home, study says

>Only 46 percent of children in the United States will reach age 17 having grown up in a home with biological parents who are married -- a figure that has a significant impact on the nation"s graduation, poverty and... Continue Reading »

SBC Call to Prayer coming in January

>In January, Southern Baptists are again being called to a time of prayer and spiritual awakening. The Southern Baptist Convention Call to Prayer is an opportunity to focus on praying missionally.... Continue Reading »