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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 »

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 »

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 »

"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 »

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 »

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

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

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

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

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 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 »

>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 »