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In book, Chan counters Bell’s ‘Love Wins’

Published on September 27, 2011

With "Erasing Hell," co-written by Eternity Bible College associate professor Preston Sprinkle and published by David C. Cook, Chan engages the theological firestorm that has been brewing for months over the ideas of controversial pastor Rob Bell.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Should we shop for a church like we shop for a house?

Published on September 27, 2011

Just as there is no perfect house, there is no perfect church home.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Prayer is essential for growing a class

Published on September 27, 2011

Following the Transformational Church research project, LifeWay"s team of consultants reported to Ed Stetzer and his team that prayer is the fuel that drives transformational churches.... Continue Reading »

BP Ledger, Sept. 26 edition

Published on September 26, 2011

Today"s BP Ledger includes items from: Florida Baptist Convention, Truett-McConnell College, B&H Publishing Group, Union University, Hardin-Simmons University, North Greenville University, Campbellsville University.... Continue Reading »

SBTS honors, welcomes back Duke McCall

Published on September 23, 2011

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary honored former president Duke K. McCall on the 60th anniversary of his election as president of the seminary.... Continue Reading »

Sloan: leadership is given, not obtained

Published on September 23, 2011

Leadership is not obtained but given, Robert B. Sloan Jr. told his audience at the inaugural address of the Duke K. McCall Lectures on Christian Leadership series at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.... Continue Reading »

Obama to keynote major gay event

Published on September 23, 2011

President Obama will be the keynote speaker Oct. 1 at a fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation"s largest gay and lesbian organization.... Continue Reading »

WORLDVIEW: When sharing Christ, all barriers must fall

Published on September 23, 2011

The missionary, Tom Elliff (now International Mission Board president), had found a spiritually responsive group of people in one such place.... Continue Reading »

The prosperity gospel ? ‘pagan teaching with a Christian face,’ prof says

Published on September 23, 2011

>A dangerous "egocentric gospel" that omits Jesus, neglects the cross, and instead promises health and wealth is being promoted by some of America"s most well-known preachers today, and their teachings are readily available on cable TV and in local... Continue Reading »

Looter in flood damage gets Gospel nudge

Published on September 23, 2011

In flood-ravaged Vermont, chances to share the Gospel can come in unexpected ways -- including suspected looters.... Continue Reading »

NY/NJ/Pa. relief: Resolve high, vols limited

Published on September 23, 2011

The Baptist Convention of New York is mobilizing more than 100 Virginia college students to clean out flooded homes in recovery efforts that will likely continue through October, Mike Flannery, BCNY disaster relief director, reported.... Continue Reading »

Millennial data challenges youth leaders

Published on September 23, 2011

America"s Millennial generation, born between 1980 and 2000, possess world-changing potential, youth leaders were told during a national conference in Nashville, Tenn.... Continue Reading »