Baptist Press News [Archive]

Pelosi sworn in as nation's first female speaker; stem cell action set for Jan. 11
City officials hail Baptists' 'Fresh Coat Cleveland' effort
SBC president expresses hope for convention in '07
ANALYSIS: 2006 news in review
Ted Dekker's popular novel 'THR3E' now a movie
George McCalep, leader in SBC racial reconciliation, dies
'Dedicated missionary' dies in Idaho following accident
FIRST-PERSON: Two lives, two legacies
Mohler's condition improves; he remains in intensive care
LIFE DIGEST: Stem cells from amniotic fluid may help avoid ethical dilemma
Bible travels to 4 wars with 5 members of Baptist family
Survey: 68 percent of churches took part in VBS in 2006
Mohler out of intensive care, grateful for prayer support
269 students from U.S., 7 countries graduate from Southwestern
FIRST-PERSON: Measuring the worth of a year
Summer missionaries 'REAP' harvest in Peru's mountains
In inner-city Lima, Peru, 'Urban Hope' opens its doors
Peruvian Baptist pastor helps plant 5 churches
FIRST-PERSON: The truth about cohabitation
Use of Koran in oath splits conservatives
INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Adoption changes enacted in China; Sudan military bombs Darfur;
4 appeals court nominees not resubmitted
White House: Ethical stem cell alternatives should be focus
CULTURE DIGEST: Ford possessed private faith, some say; employers accommodating famil
Mohler released from hospital; activities to be limited
FIRST-PERSON: Voodoo ecumenism: Bill Clinton and Baptist unity
FIRST-PERSON: Spiritual awakenings in the movies
Carter, Clinton call for 'New Baptist Covenant'
WORLDVIEW: Here comes the (Christian) Revolution
How House members voted on the embryonic stem cell bill
Bush alters course for 'noble and necessary' struggle in Iraq
Acceptance and redemption offered at cowboy church
Embryonic stem cell bill passes without veto-proof margin
Carter Center board members rebuke Carter's leadership
Ethics prof sets forth reasons he supports Bush's Iraq strategy
Report: NCC receives most funding from non-church, mostly political and left, sources
FIRST-PERSON: Unintended consequences of abortion
Cartledge leaving Recorder to teach at Campbell div. school
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Canadian lesbians and father named as legal parents of boy; survey s
NAMB sharpens focus: Evangelism, church planting, missions
Pastor's passion, transparency undergird Brand New Church
LifeWay's Ridgecrest turns 100 this year
There's a Brand New Church with passion in rural America
Across China, U.S. collegians carried Christmas' hope
$1M in alleged arson suffered by historic N.C. congregation
No one injured when church roof collapses during Mo. ice storm
Interfaith groups look to Dems to embrace new 'faith agenda'
LIFE DIGEST: Texas 'baby supermarket' offers ready-made embryos; former NARAL head jo
Senate bill attacks free speech of churches, pro-family groups
FIRST-PERSON: The calling of family
FIRST-PERSON: An event even the ACLU should love
RSS alerts, Facts and Trends latest LifeWay cyber resources
Believers executed in N. Korea; Venezuela's Chavez pushes socialism; Honduran Christi
Chaplain who challenged policies says Navy is retaliating
Chaplain: Grounds for his ouster overturned by Congress
Push resumes for new .xxx domain for Internet pornography
Danny Akin podcast to focus on biblical exposition
Southwestern's Tel Gezer on archaeological magazine cover
Special Forces goal in sight for Baptist college grad
CULTURE DIGEST: Life goals of youth are fortune and fame; binge drinking common among
$58.4 million offering is record for North American missions
Archaeologist sees key place for his field in seminary education
FIRST-PERSON: A letter to my son, a new pastor
FIRST-PERSON: What's so important about a will?
N.Y. Times story on women living alone draws skepticism from marriage supporters
Subpoena of 100 churches by Belmont called 'unreasonable'
Sue Zinn, wife of SBC leader Rob Zinn, dies of bone cancer
Simple may be difficult but productive, Rainer says
'Memorial to the Missing' gathers pennies to remember abortion's toll on innocent lif
Senate passes lobbying bill without restricting free speech
FIRST-PERSON: Lessons learned in a crisis of life
Supreme Court takes up campaign finance issue ad case
LIFE DIGEST: Bush policy may be seen as turning point in stem cell research, columnis
Kim cites 'all-supplying power' for the Great Commission
Wal-Mart still dabbling in support of homosexual agenda
Super Bowl coaches Dungy, Smith known for Christian testimony
Newspaper reports tenure refusal for Southwestern woman prof
Land: Church bears 'some responsibility' for abortion tragedy
Pro-life marchers in Washington told they are winning real-life battle
Rape of 12-year-old actress in new film raises concerns
In ice-covered Mo. and Okla., Baptist volunteers help dig out
INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Castro condition called 'grave'; Iran's president visits Ecuado
FIRST-PERSON: Oscar nominees: an abysmal bunch
FIRST-PERSON: Making evangelism good news again
Film's rape scene with 12-year-old actress called pornography
President Bush asks Democrats, Republicans for patience on new Iraq plan
Proposed law against spanking toddlers in Calif. causes stir
Volunteers in New Orleans to show that 'Love Never Fails'
Podcast for students highlights int'l missions
CULTURE DIGEST: Children's quality of life improving; 37 percent of births in the U.S
FIRST-PERSON: Fear and confidence?
David Cox resigns FBC Daytona Beach pastorate
Despite boycott and losses, Ford still sponsoring homosexual activism
Through sickness and struggles, IMB worker discovers renewal
FBC Daytona Beach celebrates 50th semester of FAITH
BandH Academic to point toward Great Commission, director says
WORLDVIEW: The 'Christian Revolutionaries' respond
FIRST-PERSON: Putting the goods on display
David Cox resigns FBC Daytona Beach pastorate
MARRIAGE DIGEST: McCain's position on marriage amendment tough to label; Wyoming may
Double amputee stands for Jesus as he ministers to veterans
FIRST-PERSON: About that no-spanking bill …
HCSB Bibles donated to poor and homeless for Christmas
Carter regrets anti-Semitic tone of remarks; financial ties to anti-Israeli Arabs all
FIRST-PERSON: What are we to do about Islam?
Online community launched for Ridgecrest, Glorieta
Arrests in racial killings help heal social wounds, Land says
LIFE DIGEST: Democrats plan effort to overcome ESCR veto; California cities jump on p
Run-up to Super Bowl XLI to include testimonies of faith
Bellevue 'ill-prepared' for child molestation, report states
FIRST-PERSON: The tragedy of uselessness (part 1)
Divorce reform: Virginia group seeks to change state's lax no-fault divorce laws
Romania religion registration law most restrictive in Europe, group says
Chicago Bears' Lovie Smith underscores his faith
Colts chaplain partners with Dungy in imparting the faith
Midwestern offers first-ever preview for prospective students
FIRST-PERSON: Making evangelism good news again
'Irrepressible' 80-year-old earns doctorate from Golden Gate
Study asks: What do leading churches have in common?
CULTURE DIGEST: Atheist on a mission; Britain to teach ID; Pelosi daughter's 'evangel
Colts owner Jim Irsay infuses faith into team's leadership
ERLC's Land presents religious liberty award to president
Pastor, convicted for 'vilifying' Islam under Australian law, honored by evangelical
Ugandan archbishop: Militant Islam is 21st century's key challenge
Dungy and Smith pose for Christian ad
FIRST-PERSON: A Humpty Dumpty judicial mentality
CULTURE DIGEST: Atheist on a mission; Britain to teach ID in religion classes
Ugandan archbishop: Militant Islam is century's key challenge
Among the Colts, faith has made a difference, players say
Bears credit Lovie Smith for coaching without cursing
Youth survey to reveal crucial information for ministry
IMB trustees hear challenge to expand missionary force, respond to Burleson SBC motio
Cooperative Program enables church to join hands with 16M Baptists
Cooperative Program giving: 2.24% ahead of last year's pace
Prayer 'greatest gift' citizen can give politicians, Bush says
FIRST-PERSON: Greed or no greed?
NFL pressure on Indy church to cancel Super Bowl party called 'outrageous'
NFL: Sports bars in, churches out
CP enables church to join hands with 16M Baptists
Football fans' passion turns against NFL over 'anti-church' policy
Asst. coaches also spiritual leaders on NFL's top teams
CBS' Nantz: Owner's, coaches' beliefs worthy of airtime
'Amazing Grace' film about Wilberforce called inspirational
Tornado damages 4 dorms, chapel at Fla. conference center
Rankin urges 43 new missionaries to 'look, love and live' for Christ
Federal judge protects Mo. ban on funeral protests
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Israel recognizes first 'gay marriage'; Hawaii legislators may pass
FIRST-PERSON: Is it really so Super?
North Greenville Univ. alum appears on 'American Idol'
Reggie White remembered at NFL gospel celebration
Tony Dungy gives priority to annual Super Bowl Breakfast and time to share his belief
Fans' passion turns against NFL over 'anti-church' policy
Indianapolis Colts' Tony Dungy, at NFL's pinnacle, points still higher to God
NFL spokesman: Curbs on churches unchanged
Parties cancelled at some churches, continued at others
Michael Irvin was ready for 'a hard and painful' lesson
Baptists begin relief work as deadly tornadoes hit Fla.
LIFE DIGEST: Swiss court OKs assisted suicide; Hope proves doctors wrong; Crist backt
China's shifting policies still hindering religion, witnesses say
Cubans' gifts for missions: more than just an offering
FIRST-PERSON: The tragedy of uselessness (part 2)
INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: South Africa pastor murdered during Bible study
Governor's vaccination order buffeted by parental concerns
Volunteer killed after ice storm relief work in Mo. and Okla.
'NFL Experience' shows youth minister value of friendly conversation
Ind. Baptists' first exec, E. Harmon Moore, dies at 90
Music legends and leaders gather for Hymnal Summit
FIRST-PERSON: Making evangelism good news again
FIRST-PERSON: Faith's role in the public square
CULTURE DIGEST: Community service develops teens' faith; Iran readying students for w
FIRST PERSON: Michael Landon Jr., in his father's footsteps
North American People Groups NAMB/IMB website launched
2 Ga. Baptists die in Honduras mission trip
Haggard denies homosexuality, says Jesus is healing him
Page urges students to remember their purpose and keep their joy
'Unlimited Partnerships' offers help for New Orleans churches
Mohler realizes strength in weakness after hospital stay
Judge reminds: Faith 'permeated our culture' since the Pilgrims
Patterson: Christ's return 'only hope' for suffering world
Golden Gate housing renovation receives $200,000 boost
FIRST-PERSON: Inerrancy isn't enough
South Dakota, Utah consider bills banning abortion, challenging Roe v. Wade
Mississippi Senate passes ban on abortion
Arkansas rejects attempt to revive Equal Rights Amendment
Study finds children plagued by unwanted exposure to porn
WMU embraces SBC president's call to 'beg God' for revival
Initiatives in Jamaica, Korea receive WMU grants
WMU selects 8 teens as National Acteens Panelists
WMU's Mission Leader explores Warren's mission commitment
Benny Delmar, dead at 88, leaves church planting legacy
TRUTH IN ART: From hippos to eternity
WORLDVIEW: Humanist, secular ideologies still oppose Gospel
Democratic money went to help defeat state marriage amendments, Howard Dean says
Ouachita grad, on 'American Idol,' stirs talk about his faith
NAMB pres. search aiming for March/April announcement
Church taps men's curriculum, sees personal, family renewal
Father-son reconciliation among Men's Fraternity fruits
Men's gathering builds friendships and accountability
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Canadian man could be fined for not performing 'gay marriage'; Conse
FIRST-PERSON: Intentionally evangelistic
FIRST-PERSON: A sex change at 12?
LIFE DIGEST: Embryonic stem cell pioneer says cures likely decades away
Marijuana's dangers, increased use recounted in article
Bible-believing Germans see 'we are not alone in the world'
Gender roles in the home often ignored, leader says
Baptist Center at New Orleans launches new Web initiatives
Pastor describes how Christians should be 'salt of the earth'
FIRST-PERSON: Remembering the great storms
Church, denominational loyalty reflects longevity
Tornado rekindles Katrina-like fears in New Orleans neighborhoods
INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Gaza Baptist Church seized, bus driver killed; Venezuelans lini
Opposition to Bush library at SMU called 'double standard'
Believer's baptism draws profs' wide-ranging defense
Agee to retire as college association's executive director
FIRST-PERSON: Preempting God's design?
FIRST-PERSON: Making evangelism good news again
Kansas board of education scraps standards questioning evolution
CULTURE DIGEST: 'Blasphemy Challenge' lures kids to renounce Holy Spirit; movie theat
Organ donation called 'unselfish witness of Christ's love'
Rainer voices sense of urgency as he begins 2nd year
LifeWay trustees elect new vice president
Waggoner, as LifeWay VP, to have expanded role
FIRST-PERSON: Stretch it out
Teen's 'revolution' continues 6 months after untimely death
Array of data available to SBC churches from research center
VBS previews build momentum for key church outreach
VBS musicals: Bible truths that stay in a kid's heart
Jim Henry urges pastors, deacons to pursue unity in Christ
FIRST-PERSON: Some advice about marriage
FIRST-PERSON: Protecting our girls (part 2)
Proposed abortion ban in S. Dakota may return to the voters in 2008
Same-sex civil unions could pass in 4 states this year; activists optimistic about ch
MARRIAGE DIGEST: Calif. county clerks protest 'gay marriage' ban; Indiana marriage am
Clinton to speak as part of Ouachita president's inauguration
Workplace ministries continue to expand
Workplace ministry grows at church mindful of people's stress
Frank Page addresses CP future at conference
Final 5 Ariz. foundation defendants sentenced
William Carey Univ. names R. Thomas King as president
FIRST-PERSON: Stepping stones for spiritual intimacy with God
FIRST-PERSON: Do doctors have 'choice'?
WORKPLACE MINISTRIES: Church focuses on an oft-overlooked opportunity for evangelism
WORKPLACE MINISTRIES: A return to the original New Testament mission field
Baptist associations lend hand to local, international outreach
Netherton resigns as Carson-Newman president
Dred Scott case offers hope for opponents of Roe v. Wade, Scott's descendant says
FIRST-PERSON: Making evangelism good news again
GuideStone enhances Adopt An Annuitant ministry
Hawkins envisions further GuideStone accomplishments
Couple finds international missions at Louisiana port