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SBC praises Obama's election, criticizes policies

SBC praises Obama's election, criticizes policies

Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution June 24 applauding the election the first African-American president, while criticizing policies of Barack Obama.

SBC re-elects Johnny Hunt as president

SBC re-elects Johnny Hunt as president

The Southern Baptist Convention re-elected Georgia pastor Johnny Hunt as president during the June 23-24 convention meeting in Louisville, Ky.

Huckabee criticizes Obama on Iran

Huckabee criticizes Obama on Iran

Mike Huckabee -- the once and (possibly) future Republican presidential candidate -- staked out conservative political ground in a June 22 speech to Southern Baptist pastors.

 
Respond to Muslims with compassion, leaders tell Baptists
By Robert Dilday   
Friday, July 03, 2009

HOUSTON (ABP) -- Baptists should relate to Muslims on the basis of compassion and friendship, not fear or indifference, say two ministers who are engaged in interfaith dialogue with Islamic leaders.

 
Vestal says CBF a work of God's grace
By Bob Allen   
Friday, July 03, 2009
HOUSTON (ABP) -- Nearly 20 years after its founding as a small breakaway group birthed by controversy in the Southern Baptist Convention, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship exists today as a work of God's grace, the group's top executive said July 3.
 
CBF adopts $16.1 million budget, but continues reduced spending
By Bob Allen   
Friday, July 03, 2009
Colleen Burroughs, at podium, leads breakout group discussion of proposed CBF annual budget.

HOUSTON (ABP) -- The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship adopted a $16.1 million budget July 3, but will begin the 2009-2010 fiscal year spending at 80 percent of projected income, anticipating continued reduced giving due to the economy. 

 
Young pastors encourage CBF supporters to ‘Embrace the World’
By Robert Marus   
Friday, July 03, 2009

 

The Mass Choir of Missouri City (Texas) Baptist Church sings July 2 at the CBF General Assembly in Houston (CBF photo)

HOUSTON (ABP) -- Attendees to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly heard a visceral call to embrace the world -- and all their neighbors -- in worship July 2.

About 2,000 registered attendees and guests on the first night of the group’s annual meeting, gathering in Houston, participated in a multicultural worship service focused on the story of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10. It featured an African-American choir, a largely Anglo praise team singing worship songs written by a Latino composer, two young pastors meditating on the text and the “Embrace the World -- Welcome to Your Neighborhood” theme and an exploration of the ways CBF partners are implementing the U.N.’s Millennium Development Goals.

 
CBF moderator urges General Assembly to celebrate movement
By Bob Allen   
Thursday, July 02, 2009
HOUSTON (ABP) -- Following a year of financial hardship, the moderator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship urged the group's General Assembly July 2 to celebrate the movement's success and potential for the future.
 
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HOUSTON (ABP) -- Eight months into the fiscal year, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's revenues were 20 percent below budget, the group's Coordinating Council learned July 1. But -- thanks to a plan in place since March to reduce spending to match the projected shortfall -- leaders said the organization is not facing a budget crisis.

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