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Baptist leader says Gingrich top choice Group says Southern Baptists oppose religious equality in the military NAE releases paper on climate, poverty Church-state group says proposed hospital merger unconstitutional Pastor found guilty of child abuse Coalition requests policy on faith-based hiring Supreme Court won't review NYC ban on worship in schools Report: Michele Bachmann no longer attending Baptist church SBC leader says churches not immune from 'anti-child culture' Letter opposing Christian Zionism sparks Israel debate Yale professor cites similarities between Mormons, Southern Baptists Environmentalists celebrate pipeline delay National Baptists, NAACP co-sponsor empowerment conference Religious leaders urge probe into FBI training procedures Pastor at center of school-prayer flap N.C. county petitions U.S. Supreme Court to hear prayer case Church-state expert said minorities face biggest threats to religious liberty Faith leader says panel facing funding challenge isn't effective Group says IRS should investigate church for endorsing Rick Perry Fred Shuttlesworth, civil rights pioneer, dies at 89 Supreme Court hears arguments in important church-state case High court says World Vision can hire only Christians Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obama's eligibility White House condemns death sentence for Iranian Christian Presidential candidate links Israel policy to religious faith Coalition asks Obama to clarify remarks on faith-based hiring Suit challenges tax break for clergy Court upholds graduations in church State department cites religious freedom violations Morally, 9/11 mixed for Americans, theologian says at Baptist seminary Baptists among religious leaders in event to mourn victims of 9/11 Baptist relief agencies begin Mid-Atlantic cleanup in wake of Irene Mark Hatfield remembered as champion for religious liberty Court strikes down school board's prayer policy Evangelicals counter 'Circle of Protection' Churches, city preparing to make 10th anniversary of 9/11 a time of healing Colleges, universities, pledge to interfaith community service Appeals court rules against Forsyth County prayer policy SBC leader criticizes Senate Democrats 'Circle of Protection' makes case to President Obama Faith leader challenges Cain's statements about Islam Obama supports repeal of federal marriage law NYT says Michele Bachmann now a Baptist Gaddy chastises TV station for belittling Mormonism Wallis, Land disagree about deficit causes Faith leaders join challenge to Alabama's immigration law Baptist leaders join coalition in calling for action against Iran BJC defends limits on lawsuits against religious organizations SBC resolution targets Sharia law Funds primary need for Joplin recovery Former NAMB head praying for Obama’s defeat SBC leader criticizes Obama on Israel Joplin church digging out, while mourning three killed in tornado Tornadoes continue to spawn in central U.S. BJC says Oklahoma Sharia ban unconstitutional Christians, Muslims, Jews to share sacred texts Religious-freedom ambassador takes oath of office BJC says county’s prayer policy threatens religious liberty School district sued over religious activity BJC says National Day of Prayer proclamation ‘unwise’ Supreme Court permits taxpayer challenge to funding of Baptist home Senate confirms religious-freedom ambassador Supreme Court sides with Texas in case involving prisoner’s rights Wildfires destroy church facility ‘Heaven’s Rain’ filmmaker honored by Attorney General Huckabee defends praise for controversial historian Land says jury out on whether war in Libya ‘just’ Supreme Court upholds tax credits for scholarships to religious schools Court accepts Wiley Drake's 'birther' appeal Pastor facing possible deportation prepares for court, will seek pardon Baptist leaders denounce Muslim hearing BJC's Walker urges broader scope for hearing on radical Islam Attention to anti-gay protest group worries fellow Baptists Supreme Court sides with Westboro Baptist Church Huckabee draws heat for anti-Islam remarks Initial picks for faith-based panel light on Baptists Obama re-nominates religious-freedom ambassador Obama says presidency has deepened his faith Faith leaders criticize Congressman for anti-Muslim remark Virginia House passes prayer amendment Baptist group welcomes new policy on travel to Cuba Westboro Baptist Church changes picket plans Church arsonists get maximum penalty Appeals court: Calif. cross on public land unconstitutional Q and A: Melissa Rogers on past and future decades in religious liberty Q and A: Chip Lupu on past and future decades in religious liberty Analysis: Religious-freedom trends in decades past and future Divide over Islam dominated religious-freedom news in 2010 As House passes DREAM Act, advocates make final Senate push Wiley Drake appealing 'birther' case to state Supreme Court Ousted Rep. Chet Edwards recounts religious-liberty fight Rev. Lankford goes to Washington Christians join last-ditch effort to pass immigration reform for youngsters County, church settle lawsuit over Christian school Survey: Potential religious landmines for Obama, GOP in next election Ability to sue over church-state claims at stake in Supreme Court case Analysis: Mixed bag for social conservatives in midterm election Consultants, columnists cite faith factor in Republican sweep Supreme Court hears arguments involving prisoners’ religious freedom Land criticizes Obama's reference to political 'enemies' California appeals court strikes down Wiley Drake's 'birther' case Most pastors oppose endorsing candidates from pulpit New polls show rising support for gay marriage, little change on abortion AU urges IRS to probe church; calls for end to National Day of Prayer New poll finds large overlap in Religious Right, Tea Party Justices struggle with free-speech limits in arguments over church Okla. church latest in effort to test boundaries of tax law, politics Jimmy Carter's hospital stay extended Jimmy Carter reported 'resting comfortably' in Cleveland hospital Democracy requires civil discourse, scholar says at Starr inaugural Baptist nuclear-disarmament activist hails Senate advance of treaty BPFNA urges support for Muslims; N.Y. project director decries discourse Baptist leaders meet with Holder, denounce Baptists trashing Islam Conservative, moderate Baptist thinkers criticize Glenn Beck rally Baptist, other religious leaders challenge anti-Muslim rhetoric Religious leaders say questioning Obama's faith is out of bounds Growing number confuse Obama’s faith, oppose church politicking Analysis: Legal status of mosque project clear; pluralism’s status not Hispanic evangelicals warn GOP against alienating Latino voters Alliance of Baptists praises marriage ruling; Mohler fears effects on liberty Baptist leaders react to Calif. ruling, but religious freedom not impacted Ground Zero controversy part of rise in anti-Islamic sentiment, experts say Judge blocks Ariz. law; faith leaders, Senate Democrats respond Americans United urges IRS to investigate Oklahoma political rally Groups across spectrum file briefs supporting Westboro Baptist Church BJC files brief opposing sectarian prayer at government meetings Baptist church claims funeral protests protected by 1st Amendment Comprehensive immigration reform boasts broad array of Baptist backers Under questioning, Kagan sheds little light on church-state views Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership could affect churches W. Va. Baptists mourn Byrd’s passing; Va. Baptist church to host funeral Justices say Christian club not exempt from non-discrimination policy Wiley Drake says he led Sen. Robert Byrd in 'sinner's prayer' Obama nominates Baptist pastor to be religious-freedom ambassador Connecticut school board to appeal graduation ruling after all Medical-experimentation allegations spur new calls for torture inquest Alliance of Baptists supports 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal Baptist ethicist says oil spill a moral issue Judge says school cannot hold graduation ceremony in church Father of fallen Marine files brief in case against Westboro Baptist Church Land, other conservative evangelicals urge comprehensive immigration fix Controversial cross at center of recent Supreme Court case reportedly stolen Kagan's church-state and social-issue views not clear from scant record Court upholds mention of 'God' in presidential oath Obama proclaims prayer day despite court ruling against practice Independent panel criticizes Obama, Bush, Clinton on religious freedom Church-state separationists mixed over desert-cross decision Faith leaders protest Arizona's anti-immigration law Obama meets with Billy Graham Obama administration to appeal ruling against National Day of Prayer Judge rules National Day of Prayer unconstitutional J.C. Watts says Christians should repudiate extremist groups Church-state advocates urge strong successor for Stevens Christian leader welcomes new limits on use of nuclear weapons Black Baptist leaders attend Obama Easter breakfast, voice support Christian leaders from left, right call for civility amid poisoned discourse Poll finds religious support for comprehensive immigration reform Q and A: Melissa Rogers on Obama faith-based council report Analysis: Obama council report partial victory for church-state separation Gaddy urges textbook publishers to ignore new Texas standards Abortion opponents disagree on health-care bill's pro-life credentials Federal appeals court says Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional Faith leaders say abortion provisions adequate in health-care bill Supreme Court accepts case testing limits of free speech In Texas, Religious Right loses fight with national curriculum implications Supreme Court declines Okla. county’s attempt to display 10 Commandments Baptist expert says Establishment Clause applies to foreign policy On eve of summit, people of faith urge health-care reform Group says U.S. foreign policy hampered by ignorance about religion Faith-based panel narrowly recommends separate 501(c)(3) entities for churches Southern Baptist leaders ask Obama to intervene on behalf of missionaries Obama, Clinton at prayer breakfast denounce Ugandan anti-gay proposal Study finds abstinence-only programs effective in delaying sex Drake's lawyer claims legal precedent for courts to remove a head of state Study shows significant increase in American families going hungry In jobs-focused State of the Union, Obama also tackles gays in military Interfaith Alliance head protests Bible verses on military gun sights Social-studies-curriculum debate in Texas has national implications New statement ‘first-ever consensus’ on religious expression and U.S. law Scholar: Bush faith-based push failed to boost churches' social-service role Report says use of death penalty on decline in United States In 2010 predictions, Pat Robertson says America under God's wrath Evangelical leaders support abortion compromise in health-care plan Appeals court allows suit over Ky. Baptist institution to proceed U.S. religious groups square off over bill imposing new Iran sanctions D.C. set to become 6th jurisdiction in U.S. with legal same-sex marriage Clergy drop in poll rating honesty and ethics of professions Anti-gay Phelps clan loses challenge to Nebraska flag-desecration law Supreme Court to deal with rights of religious groups at state schools Ethicist: Obama's Afghanistan plan falls short of just-war criteria Did Huckabee rely too much on faith in making pardon decisions? Wiley Drake lifts call for 'imprecatory prayer' against President Obama Group says proposed Okla. Christian prison likely unconstitutional Christian, other faith leaders urge Congress to close Guantanamo Baptist leaders say Muslims should not be banned from military Texas textbook battles have national significance, scholar says Analysis: Off-year elections produce mixed bag for religious conservatives Obama signs bill extending hate-crimes protections SBC's Land continues to warn about dealing with Iran SBC leader apologizes for Nazi analogy regarding Obama plan SBC leader says Obama Nobel selection political Faith leaders urge 'adaptation' funding in climate-change bill Supreme Court gets technical in arguments on Mojave cross Judge delays ruling on dismissal of Wiley Drake's 'birther' case Court turns away attempt to force ‘Choose Life’ plates on Illinois Evangelical leader praises Obama's comments on nuclear weapons Church-state groups press Holder to withdraw Bush-era hiring memo Judge sets court date in 'birther' case filed by Wiley Drake Pastor accuses school district of duplicity in banning Obama speech Religious-freedom groups mourn Kennedy, cite church-state views Torture opponents renew calls for inquest after release of CIA report Obama appeals to faith groups on reform; abortion questions remain Faith groups begin media blitz for health-care reform Church-state groups concerned about nominated Army secretary Churches affected by FCC changes on wireless-microphone frequencies Obama to nominate prominent Christian geneticist to head NIH Report says United States already feeling effects of global warming Religious leaders call for inquiry into U.S. use of torture Senate votes to allow FDA to regulate tobacco Poll shows little change on marriage, but more support for other gay rights Group says IRS should review Liberty University's tax-exempt status 'Year of the Bible' resolution roils Congress Calif. high court upholds Prop 8, but does not revoke existing marriages Experts: Sotomayor’s record on religion unlikely to stir controversy Poll says Americans moving rightward on social issues Gallup poll finds ‘pro-life’ majority for first time, but some question results Conservative ‘National Day of Prayer’ supporters upset over Obama snub Same-sex marriage advances in Maine; N.H. and N.Y. next D.C. Council gay-marriage vote could put issue before Congress Christian radio ads urge support for climate change legislation U.S. officials destroy Afghan-language Bibles allegedly used in proselytizing Evangelical global-warming skeptics hire lobbyist Religious freedom panel adds Nigeria to list of world's worst violators Hate-crimes bill divides evangelicals Christian peace activists seek apology for Iraq war Groups urge Obama to proclaim 'inclusive' day of prayer Draft stem-cell guidelines still won’t allow funds for cloning Obama rounds out appointments to faith council; Dungy not on list Top Army chaplain raises Jewish ire with call for fasting during Passover Coalition takes aim at reducing domestic, global poverty State Dept. reveals predecessors’ designations of freedom violators Arizona high court declares state’s voucher program unconstitutional Southern Baptist ethics head lobbies for coal, against cap and trade Groups oppose federal rule limiting books in prison chapels Obama ends Bush restrictions on embryonic stem-cell study Christians, other torture opponents call for commission to investigate Faith-based leaders say budget is major shift in poverty policy Justices decline to upend decision barring N.J. coach from prayers Court says Montana election law wrongly applied to church Supreme Court: Sect can’t force Utah city to erect monument Obama, in first address to Congress, focuses on economy, justice goals Supreme Court agrees to hear case involving cross on federal land Former Whitewater prosecutor says Proposition 8 about voters Obama rearranges faith-based office; vows to maintain church-state wall SCHIP passage to add 4 million children to insurance rolls Obama picks religious adviser DuBois for faith-based post; questions remain Religious torture opponents pleased, concerned by Obama executive order Multi-racial inaugural throng elated to watch racial barrier crumble Obama inaugural events bracketed by prayers, controversy, ecumenism Ecumenical group says stimulus package should include the poor Liberals, evangelicals call for common agenda on abortion, sexuality Faith leaders urge Obama to ban torture on Inauguration Day Griffin Bell, former Carter official, Baptist statesman, dies Wide variety of Baptists, other faiths found in 111th Congress Rick Warren accuses critics of 'Christophobia' Pentagon tightens policy on distributing religious literature to recruits Christian leaders call for easing travel restrictions to Cuba Rick Warren to give invocation at Obama inauguration Evangelical leaders seek broad moral agenda in Cizik replacement Mike Huckabee says American Christians 'persecuted' Supreme Court orders new review of detainee religious-rights case Judge halts Christian-themed South Carolina license plates Controversy over NPR comments forces NAE lobbyist Cizik out President Bush discusses faith in TV interview Christian leaders urge Obama to make Israeli-Palestinian peace top priority Richard Land compares President Bush to Harry Truman Group sues Ky. for law requiring credit to God for security Bush administration leaves major mark on faith-based funding, experts say Religious leaders ask Obama to ban torture through order Dobson claims Obama election sets pro-lifers back severely Black Baptist leaders: Obama win moves us closer to King's dream Experts: Obama win may signal start of religious-voter shift Obama election victory signals shift, but Religious Right still scores wins Michelle Obama speech to Baptists spurs request for IRS investigation Survey: Protestant pastors favor McCain, but many still undecided Religious Right appeals to fear as election nears Religious ‘test’ for public office? Yes and no Constitution aside, why should churches avoid partisanship? ‘Values’ distinguish both candidates and voters Carter: Next president should focus on human rights Survey: On foreign policy, U.S. both blessed by God and on wrong track Evolution critics added to panel that recommends Texas school standards Poll: Latino Protestants switching back to Democrats this election Pastor says he’s ‘poli-ticked’ about election Candidates spar over abortion in final presidential debate Connecticut latest jurisdiction to legalize same-sex marriage Study: Younger evangelicals less conservative than elders Little framed in moral terms during presidential debate Support for ‘two-state’ solution troubles some Palin backers Challenge to ban on church politics may not excite Americans, polls say VP debate explores little on hot-button social issues Young evangelicals differ from elders on gays, similar on abortion rights Palin terms sexuality ‘choice,’ sidesteps abortion in interview Faith leaders to candidates: Stop neglecting Gulf Coast Poll: On torture, evangelicals not looking to Bible, doctrine Experts: National security not ensured by torture Legislators call faith leaders to focus on poverty issues Attacks on Obama, picking Palin rally conservative base at RNC Believers minister to delegates, law enforcement during DNC Social conservatives express delight at McCain’s pick of Sarah Palin Citing Scripture on historic day, Obama accepts DNC nomination Standish named new head of religious-freedom commission Saddleback forum points out candidates’ differences, similarities Faith leaders ask DNC, RNC to showcase anti-poverty plans Appeals-court decision means Christian college gets state aid 4th Circuit appeals court upholds Va. city's 'non-sectarian' prayers Obama, McCain's first joint appearance set for Saddleback Declaration responds to torture-policy shift Helms, ultra-conservative icon, steeped in moderate Baptist life Felice Gaer to serve as chair of religious-freedom panel On Bush’s faith-based programs, Obama says save best, ditch rest Analysis: Dobson confused at best about Obama speech, defenders say Polygamist sect’s children sing, write poems to thank Baptists Obama departure from Trinity garners concern, criticism Furman faculty, students divided over Bush speech Grassley targets ministries’ alleged abuse of tax laws Partner Sites Associated Baptist Press Baptist Standard (Texas) Religious Herald (Virginia) Word & Way (Missouri) World Historic MLK Day service held in Russia Two years after quake, Baptist dedicate school, orphanage in Haiti CBF workers report progress, need on second anniversary of Haiti quake Gaza Baptist Church, 'functioning' but 'restricted,' says Brother Andrew Baptists, Pentecostals seek common ground Carter Center, Hong Kong Baptist University launch joint venture Gay-marriage stand costs pastor his pulpit Baptist fined in Uzbekistan Australian Baptists oppose detention of asylum seekers International social work program gets major gift BWA leaders call African Baptists to 'justice and deeds of mercy' British Baptist newspaper to cease publication Baptists, Orthodox consider formal dialogue BWA leaders bring 'fullness of what it means to be Baptist' to peace summit Chinese government awards Baptist missionary Baptists fined for unregistered worship in Belarus Baptist peace group urges prayer for Liberian elections BWA voices solidarity with Iranian pastor facing death sentence Baptist delegation visits Uzbekistan Violence taking toll on Syria's Christians Baptists aid Syrian refugees pouring into Lebanon Peacemaker crosses globe to share non-violent approach to conflict Australian Baptists oppose gay marriage Former Congressman, civil-rights activist, among freed Libyan captives Baptist leaders urge Naga reconciliation Family offers ministry of presence in Colombia Baptists in Azerbaijan warned not to meet without state approval U.S. Baptists provide funds for drought-ravaged East Africa BWA expresses solidarity with Baptists in Norway Some troubled by 'Christian' label for Norwegian shooter China Christian Council confirms continued ties with Virginia Baptists US Baptists building bridges in China through basketball clinics Nigerian Baptist head says government unable to control radical sect Australian Baptist leaders clarify stance on gay marriage Baptist World Alliance presents human-rights award BWA to explore dialogue with Pentecostals, Orthodox BWA commission urges continued dialogue with Muslims Burmese refugees joyful despite persecution, say visitors Cuban prison chaplains graduate WMU of India’s new website enhances anti-poverty goals Ministry celebrates 15 years of broadcasting in the Arab world Baptists help victims of Myanmar earthquake Ministry reaches women, children in city dump Texas disaster-relief team delivers kerosene, food to Japanese churches Missionary says emotional stress in Japan taking its toll Oklahoma pastor to share God's love in Japan Texas Baptist disaster-response team scheduled to go to Japan Rescue workers, Japanese Baptists describe dire situation Baptist leader says 3/11 will be Japan's 9/11 Baptist peace mediator in Nicaragua dies Baptists prepare response to Japan quake, tsunami TV jamming in Middle East affects Christian network To help in Middle East: Encourage U.S. to advocate for values BWA leader calls for ‘peaceful’ steps to end protests in Egypt India's Supreme Court changes ruling after protest by Christians Baptists work for peace, relief amid ethnic violence in India One year after quake, Haiti faces long road to recovery Initiative aims to improve housing, employment situations in Haiti Leaders call for prayer, aid as Sudan votes on future Baptist leader calls on Nigeria's president to ensure safety Project preps international students to change home countries Christian, Muslim leaders condemn attacks in Egypt, Nigeria Indian Baptist educator breaks stained-glass ceiling American Baptist leaders return from study tour in Middle East Report details hopeless conditions in Gaza Four Baptist students killed in Ghana accident Burmese Baptist church ordered to halt worship services U.S. opposes U.N. ban on defamation of religion Baptists hail release of Burmese democratic leader Former British Baptist head David Russell dies Texas Baptists provide supplies for victims of violence in Mexico Christian, Muslim leaders call for interfaith crisis-prevention group Four Baptists arrested in Azerbaijan Russian leaders decry arson attacks on churches Iraqi Baptist pastor says Baghdad's Christians living in fear Baptists aid Haiti cholera victims Judge upholds fines against Baptists in Uzbekistan Baptist missionaries fight cholera outbreak in Haiti Global Christians protest China barring nationals from conference Baptist campaigns for Congo crimes justice Black British Baptist churches reaching out to white working class European Baptists, other Protestants sign cooperation pact Baptist leaders hail Nagaland peace pact World leaders cite progress, challenges at UN poverty summit American Baptist AIDS workers arrested in Zimbabwe Baptist groups: Donations not keeping pace with Pakistan relief needs Christian group questions Iraq future as Obama announces end to war Baptists give money for flood relief in Pakistan Baylor student-athletes’ mission to Africa bears fruit Georgians learn German from Austrians thanks to Virginia Baptists Baptists respond to massive Pakistan flooding Uzbekistan cracks down on unregistered Baptists Kenya adopts Constitution despite opposition from Christian groups Environmentalists urge closure of Jesus' baptism site Catholics in Nagaland claiming persecution at hands of Baptists In Grand-Goave, U.S. Baptists offer Haitians a hand with church, clinic Six months after massive earthquake, Haiti still has a long way to go CBF-funded Mercer team to attend to Haiti’s psychological wounds Anti-terrorist police crack down on Baptists in Kazakhstan Baptists sending humanitarian aid to strife-ridden Kyrgyzstan Religious liberty in China improving, still room for progress, leaders say Former Rwandan Baptist pastor convicted of genocide Missionaries from global South to North face hurdles, speaker says Global Baptists ministering at World Cup soccer tourney CBF, Haitian Baptists sign three-year agreement for earthquake recovery American Baptist leader says Gaza flotilla reveals need for Mideast peace Baptist nurse answers call to aid ailing Haitians 'Idaho 10' member blames UNICEF for arrests; UNICEF disputes allegations Final U.S. Baptist released from Haitian jail Some pastors still living in tents as quake-rocked Chile's winter nears Baptist pastor in Azerbaijan reports another run-in with police Texas Baptist choir tour among travel disrupted by Icelandic volcano's ash Russia adoption controversy hasn’t affected Buckner program CBF teams with Mercer to provide prostheses for Haitian amputees CBF Haiti relief donations top $1.1 million; recovery projects continue U.S. teens' pocket change gives South African village access to clean water Nigerian Baptist leader says clashes political, not religious Last Baptist held in Haiti faces new charge American Baptist donations to Haiti top $1.2 million Uzbekistan levies massive fines on Baptists for meeting without a license Uzbek Baptist gets 10 years in jail Legal expert says remaining Baptist jailed in Haiti likely to be set free CBF establishes relief fund for Chile; Chilean Baptists describe needs Baptists pledge support for earthquake victims in Chile Uzbek Baptists claim continued harassment by government officials Freed Baptists hope attention will now focus on Haiti's needs North Carolina Baptist Men plan long-term effort in Haiti Pastor stays out of division reported among jailed Americans in Haiti Church seeks forgiveness for mission team detained in Haiti Baptists continue to meet needs in Haiti despite major obstacles Baptist group arrested in Haiti denies trafficking charge ABC seeks doctors, nurses for weeklong stints in Haiti Baptist World Aid workers say situation in Haiti still desperate ABC, CBF workers describe aftermath, future in Haiti New evangelical group calls for cancellation of Haiti's debt Baptist World Alliance pledges solidarity with Baptists in Malaysia Baptist World Alliance rescue team arrives in Haiti Prominent Baptist pastor in Port-au-Prince confirmed among dead in Haiti Haitian Baptist college president describes country 'in shock' Update: Baptists prep for immediate, long-term responses to Haiti quake Watchdogs: Persecution of Christians in N. Korea likely to worsen in 2010 Baptists in Texas city inspired to launch church for Burmese refugees Jimmy Carter apologizes to Jews for controversial past statements Study says majority of world's population faces religious restriction Rick Warren breaks silence on Ugandan anti-gay law Carter says religion can help end violence against women Baptist World Alliance promotes Human Rights Day Dec. 12-13 U.S. Christian leaders denounce Ugandan anti-gay bill Judge in Tajikistan orders Baptist church to close Baptist church in El Salvador mourns members lost in flood Team from Dallas church ministers to incarcerated Middle Eastern girls Eight missing after Hurricane Ida destroys Baptist church in El Salvador Russian Baptists alarmed by proposed changes to religion law BMS World Mission writes prime minister about global warming Court in Uzbekistan finds Baptists guilty of running kids' camp Annual religious-freedom report cites concerns in familiar, new places Russian Baptists schedule historic rally with Orthodox, Catholics Texas Baptist Men offer relief and hope after Philippine flooding Uzbek Baptist leaders stand trial on charges supporters call false European Baptists ponder future of international seminary Global Baptists responding to Pacific Rim disasters U.S. Christian leaders join calls to restore civil rights in Honduras Baptists appeal for aid after typhoon hits Southeast Asia Baptists in Bahamas protest nation's rising murder rate Pakistani pastor asks world’s Baptists for prayer support Faith leaders urge G-20 summit to remember the poor British Baptists visit China with view to re-establishing Baptist work Uzbek Baptist head, two other leaders face 3-year prison term Shoes for Orphan Souls collects 2 millionth pair of shoes Former Rwandan Baptist pastor on trial for genocide Baylor, Buckner partnership plants seeds of hope in Kenya Baptists respond to Taiwan typhoon Vandals target group planning pro-family gathering in Amsterdam Baptists celebrate 400th anniversary near site of movement’s origin Q&A with BWA president-elect Virginia Baptists' John Upton nominated as BWA president Uzbekistan charges Baptist camp with crimes Bullard to lead North American Baptist Fellowship Peck: Christians and Muslims should speak with, not about, each other Buckner suspends mission trips to Honduras Lilian Lim, pioneer Asian Baptist woman, dies in Singapore Retired BWA leader Lotz receives freedom award from Adventists Jimmy Carter says Palestinians in Gaza treated like animals CBF Carter Offering supports female church planters in Middle East Religious leaders say time running out for Palestinian Christians Obama, in speech to world’s Muslims, touts religious freedom, cooperation Amnesty International seeks 'New Deal' for human rights Baptists minister to war victims in Sri Lanka CBF missionaries address needs of India's marginalized Banjara people Violence mars Easter in northern Nigeria Police raid Baptist home in Azerbaijan Evangelical groups protest new religion law in Kyrgyz Republic Russian Baptists denounce bogus newspaper as political smear Baptist pastor convicted in Azerbaijan Baptist, Orthodox leaders hold groundbreaking conference in Europe Assyrian Christians appeal to White House for autonomy in Iraq Australian Baptists begin response to devastating Victoria bush fires Childs makes 'tiny stitches' in lives of children, youth in Croatia Interfaith leaders urge Obama to act quickly on Middle East peace Deadly Zimbabwe cholera outbreak crime against humanity, group says U.S. team's mission changes after Costa Rica earthquake Baptist groups send aid to Gaza victims Gaza Baptist Church caught in crossfire Russian Baptists mourn death of Orthodox leader Baptists in Russian city claim bureaucrats restricting religious freedom Historic Anabaptist writings to be available online Religious leaders protest violence against Christians in India Activity reported on anti-conversion bill in Sri Lanka Azerbaijani pastor on trial released to house arrest CBF provides $10,000 in relief for escalating crisis in Congo Baptist World Aid seeks funds for Congo Azerbaijani Baptist pastor’s trial delayed; attorney cries foul Baptist leaders from Russia, Georgia seek reconciliation Baptist pastor’s trial begins; Azerbaijanis claim intimidation Congo: New fighting creates latest humanitarian crisis Global Christians signing on to meet Micah Challenge Baptists aiding after Georgia crisis; Russians seek talks Reports: Several dead in India after Hindu-Christian clashes Americans act as Georgian Baptists call for aid, end to conflict In run-up to Beijing Olympics, China increasing persecution of Christians Prosecutor asks international court to charge al-Bashir with genocide John Templeton, religious philanthropist, dead at 95 Baptists aid displaced migrant workers in South Africa Baptists, other Christians already in China beat limits on foreign help Iraq status reportedly divides panel on religious freedom Baptists Retiring CBF head to lead new center for Baptist leadership Seminary trustees to confront president over audit, management issues Veteran Baptist communicator Lloyd Householder dies Former Baptist minister paroled for sex crimes Woman to lead American Baptists in Indiana, Kentucky Anti-violence advocate awarded by FBI Leonard installed in Baptist studies chair at Wake divinity school African-American Texas Baptist pioneer dies CBF search committee seeks input Church administrator charged with theft Jim Newton, Baptist journalist, dies at 75 Board elects Hardage BGCT executive director Youth minister arrested Former congressman named to Baylor chair 2 churches join Alliance of Baptists Former youth pastor, teacher charged with molestation Francis McBeth, world-renowned composer, dies at 78 Gilyard hasn't ruled out starting new church Former pastor claims reassignment was race-based Clergy sex offender released from prison 2011 notable deaths Year in review: Newsmakers in 2011 BWA, SBC leaders meet for first time since 2004 Former staffer at SBC mega-church focus of abuse investigation SNAP protests pharmacy license for accused predator Alleged peeping evangelist charged in third town Pastor describes 'reform' of Baptist church Hardage nominated for BGCT executive director Task force completes study of SBC name change Ecumenical dialogue clarifies Baptist beliefs, says prof CBF gets grant to assist ministers in first church Former pastor, educator Jack McEwen dies Group urges churches to open pulpits to first-time women preachers Pastor says Jesus wouldn't remove church with woman pastor Church withdraws from association that ousted woman pastor Parole decision delayed for former music minister convicted of abuse Church leader questioned about handling of sexual abuse allegation Race issue rises in St. Louis Covenant dialogue CBS News to focus on Burmese refugees at Kentucky church Founding ABP board member Ardelle Clemons dies Passport devotional series for Advent and Christmas now online St. Louis 'Covenant' event opens with worship, ends with ministry News Analysis: Churches not typically first reporters of sexual abuse Low attendance disappoints New Baptist Covenant planners Panel: Churches need to take lead in race relations OKC New Baptist Covenant takes aim at payday lending Jimmy Carter notes progress in building Baptist unity New Baptist Covenant speakers proclaim 'release' to captives Sports complex opens with Pujols basketball game Diverse Canadian Baptists cover miles, cultures Baptist Peace Fellowship to re-issue sexuality resource American Baptist leader named president-elect for NCC CBF coordinator search committee named Virginia Baptists elect first black president, restore ties to Averett NC Baptists support gay-marriage ban Book covers Civil War in Baptists' own words Ohio Baptists ask NAMB to reconsider funding cuts Church converts donated bank building to ministry center Mercer grants domestic-partner benefits to gays Additional charges filed against alleged peeping evangelist New Baptist Covenant II finalizes speaker lineup for Nov. gathering Pastor apologizes for Halloween tract New Mexico Baptists affirm Glorieta Evangelist charged with video voyeurism Shorter University adds new faith statements Mississippi Baptists back 'Personhood Amendment' CBF finishes fiscal year 15 percent behind budget Church deemed too Calvinist for Kentucky Baptist association BWA officials to join global religious leaders for day of prayer for peace BGCT approves budget, rejects attempt to restore Baylor to full level Pair charged with theft from Baptist church BGCT approves renegotiated agreement with Baylor University CBF task force suggests organizational change Richmond seminary marks 20 years since first classes began CBF officers narrowing list of nominees for coordinator search committee Master's in Christian leadership for Hispanics created by DBU & BUA Texas Baptists push to eliminate violence along Mexico border Baptist General Convention of Texas celebrates 125 years of ministry SBC leader cites Calvinism as top challenge Trial date set for accused clergy predator Buckner closes retirement home Advocate says Baptists ill-equipped to address sexual abuse by clergy Missouri Baptists elect leader Baptist groups denounce transgender attacks Woman admits to embezzling funds from Baptist nursing school Baptist camp director charged with online solicitation of a minor Virginia Baptists to consider renewed ties with Averett University Man sentenced in church embezzlement Pastor acquitted on molestation count Former preacher sentenced for incest Professor says Adam's sin was failure to lead Former music minister indicted BGCT moves forward with funding cut, new agreement with Baylor CBF young leader network sponsoring Kentucky retreat Leland Center relocates After 20 years, BTSR celebrates its past, looks toward the future CBFMO offers incentive for churches to consider women as pastors Baptist university contributes to Pujols Foundation as partner Jameson joins Wake Forest advancement staff Second CBF leader announces retirement plans Southern Baptists consider sale of conference center Cooperative Baptist Fellowship effort to address rural poverty in Missouri Southern Baptists consider name change Court refuses to intervene in church dispute over elder rule South Carolina CBF hosting Brian McLaren Church building homes for victims of spring tornadoes Wake Forest endowed chair honors Baptist leaders Baptist university president plans August 2012 retirement CBF officers seek search committee members Baptists minister to physical, spiritual needs caused by Texas wildfires Vestal announces decision to retire as CBF executive coordinator Former music minister charged with sex crimes Texas Baptists support firefighters battling wildfires T, Kathie Thomas leaving Oklahoma CBF Judge grants Villanueva motion to stay in US Church embezzler gets 44 months in prison Prosecutors want information from church about former minister suspected of child abuse Richmond churches offer showers, laundry to neighbors still in dark Holbrook joins Academy of Preachers leadership Irene only most visible disaster Longtime SBC leader Cecil Ray dies Baylor faces potential reduction in BGCT funding plan Churches near quake's epicenter left with cracked walls, broken glass Voice injury forces pastor to take medical leave Fulbright to retire from WMU-NC Central Seminary prepares students for urban ministry ABP to honor Bob Stephenson with Founders Award Kentucky association ousts church for opening doors to pro-gay group Police ask judge to dismiss lawsuit over shooting of Georgia pastor Lottie Moon's death story a myth, new book contends Missouri Baptist Foundation elects president Progressive National Baptist Convention celebrates 50 years BTSR announces new staff members Can technology usher in another Pentecost? Pastor renews call for database of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse Texas Baptists send $25,000 for East Africa famine relief Abuse confession raises questions of cover-up by Baptist mega-church 'Send Me, O Lord, Send Me' author Ross Coggins dies Pastor retires from church that was model for 'The Waltons' November New Baptist Covenant II gatherings taking shape Mars Hill pours itself into Madison County Former British Baptist pastor sentenced for sexual abuse Hall announces retirement; Reyes named Buckner CEO Author seeks stories of 'exiled' young adult Baptists Pastor disagrees with SBC leader about homosexuality Former Gardner-Webb prof acquitted of prostitution charge Church faces ouster for allowing pro-gay group to meet Pastor says God chooses who will be saved Missouri Baptist Foundation files second appeal Baptists travel to Malaysia for annual meeting Hispanic Convention creates its own governing board Central Seminary launches full teaching center in Tennessee CBF founder says freedom movement must avoid 'sloppy discipleship' Passport hires staff member to help children, youth discover God's calling CBF pastor says tell stories of why moderates left, not who Blind artist Ken Medema articulates his art form Hull offers interim vision report Dunn uplifts 'soul freedom' at BJC luncheon CBF commissions self-funded missionaries Reduced financial contributions still a problem, CBF council told Report: Women ministers gaining ground in Baptist life AFA's Bryan Fischer accuses SBC of pandering to gays, illegal aliens Author says tale of pistol-packing preacher holds lasting lessons Mohler says Baptists must repent of homophobia Southern Baptists ‘cannot commend’ new NIV Bible translation Southern Baptists affirm doctrine of hell Southern Baptists re-elect president Southern Baptists issued '1 percent challenge' for Cooperative Program Executive Committee recommends changes for mission boards SBC reports statistical decline Longtime Baptist journalist Bill Junker dies 2010 Lottie Moon Offering falls short Professor says Southern Baptists should elect black president Arrest of music minister shocks California church Joplin pastor: Where do we go from here? Baptist college hires female chaplain with ties to CBF Caribbean Baptists voice solidarity with U.S. tornado victims Theology no issue as volunteers Converge on disaster sites South African Baptist scholar dies In November, Baptists in Virginia will be dancing in the streets -- literally Southern Baptists to review assignments of mission boards Causey retires from Center for Congregational Health BGCT Executive Board calls for renegotiated agreement with Baylor Focus stays on outreach with new facility Three die at Joplin church hit by tornado Historical Society celebrates Baptists’ 'singing faith' with hymn festival Former IMB chair nominated as Kentucky exec Pastor charged with molestation Ergun Caner moving to school begun by J. Frank Norris Lawyer: Former prof’s lawsuit against Baptist college ‘moot’ Pastor, denominational statesman James Pleitz dies Ed Vick, moderate Baptist lay leader, dies North Carolina journalist joins staff of Religious Herald Big Muddy/Clean Water awarded $5,000 grant Baylor School of Social Work welcomes alumni from Carver School Alliance of Baptists acts out call for economic justice 'Baptists Today' launches Bible study curriculum Virginia Baptists exploring renewed ties with Averett Texas Baptist Men clear trees, lift spirits following Alabama tornadoes Race relations: Progress slow but steady After 30 years, moderate advocacy group ends nominee endorsements Texas Baptist Men chainsaw crews headed to Alabama Chaplains help deal with shock after wind passes Baptist race-relations pioneer dies Baptists collect more than 3,500 cases of water for wildfire relief Tornado stirs up unity Missouri church hit by Good Friday tornadoes Pastor tapped as NC editor Editor calls for resolution targeting Westboro Baptist Church Online auction to raise legal fees for custody battle Donors pledge $500,000 in matching gift campaign for BTSR BaptistWay offers mp3 and Kindle Bible study resources Pioneering Baptist ethicist stressed applying the gospel to all of life Baptists build home for family living in water tank Scholarship named after slain pastor CBF adjusts to changing missions landscape Virginia CBF explores being Baptist in the 21st century State CBF challenges churches for global missions Death Row inmates’ families find refuge at Hospitality House College president has bypass surgery Churchnet meeting focuses on hope Pastor charged with viewing child porn at library ABP to honor Puckett for lifetime achievement North Carolina CBF names leadership development coordinator DC convention elects exec in divided vote Historian Edwin Gaustad dies at 87 Former youth pastor charged with sexual assault BTSR trustees chart future course Details emerge in fatal amusement train accident Pastor's son killed in miniature train wreck CBF budget cuts total $1.1 million New IMB chief insists he has ‘no intention of being an interim’ Trustees elect Elliff president of IMB D.C. convention delays vote on exec Partnership is mission strategy key, team leader says BWAid head Paul Montacute plans to retire D.C. Baptists to vote on new exec Newspaper reports Chowan-BTSR talks are off Houston Baptist University opens board to non-Baptists Passport offers free online Lenten devotions Funeral of slain pastor to be streamed live on Internet Churches gather for worship grieving slain pastor Soccer pulls church into community ministry Soccer league opens church door for family Young Texas pastor found dead Evelyn Stagg, role model for Baptist women in ministry, dies at 96 BTSR considering merger with Chowan University Oeita Bottorff, SBC moderate leader, dies HBU trustees plan to reconsider non-Baptists on board SBC leadership group declines moving to biennial meetings SBC Executive Committee proposes funding cut Bill Self, prominent CBF pastor, announces retirement plans Mother, son confess to stealing church funds Baptist disaster-relief pioneer reflects on lessons learned Motorcycle wreck kills Baptist pastor Tom Elliff nominated as IMB president Tom Elliff nominee for new IMB president Foundation appeals ruling New editor takes helm of 'Christian Ethics Today' Cal Baptist athlete pleads guilty to felonies Border violence prompts decline in mission trips Virginia Baptists mark 11 years of teaching program in China Court rejects 'birther' challenge by former SBC officer Former NAMB trustee sentenced for fraud Gay-affirming group picks exec Author pens sign-language novel Kentucky Baptists cut jobs, freeze salaries Clergy abuse cases move through legal system Morris Ashcraft, longtime Baptist educator, dies Belmont adds sexual orientation to anti-discrimination policy Judge grants stay in Missouri Baptist Foundation case CBF carries on ministry in Haiti one year after quake ABP managing editor departs Tireless retirees help burned-out church rise from ashes CBF leaders join in CCT response to King’s jail letter Missouri Baptists begin search for new leader Seminary gives association six months to vacate property African-American Baptists increase Haiti aid to $1 million Foundation moves for amendment to or stay of Cole County ruling Missouri Baptist leaders call special meeting to discuss resignation Mo. convention cites 'immoral behavior' in exec's resignation 'Dateline NBC' to air story of murder of Baptist minister, wife County judge rules for Mo. Baptist Conv. in foundation lawsuit Church backing pastor jailed on molestation charges Church names successor to slain pastor Year in review: Baptist deaths in 2010 Worth repeating: 2010 -- the year in quotes Accrediting agency issues warning to Criswell College Wayland students, staff care for platoon 6,500 miles from home BGCT names search committee for exec Pulido first to receive award named in his honor Search for Everett's replacement at BGCT to begin Robin Stoops named ABC regional minister for Nebraska NAMB trustee resigns over Ezell's actions BJC’s Walker to receive religious-freedom award Everett to leave BGCT for pastorate Church honors advocate for abuse victims Burmese Baptist refugees in U.S. changing Anglo churches Church taking festive approach to World AIDS Day N.H. Baptist minister, elders found guilty of failing to report abuse Oates institute director resigns N.C. mega-church pastor retiring Texas exec considering pastorate NAMB executive to become editor of Ark. Baptist paper Baptist editor in Oklahoma resigns Retired Florida Baptist newspaper editor Edgar Cooper dies Legendary Oklahoma pastor Warren Hultgren dies Retired American Baptist regional exec Dennis Norris dies Baptist paper's libel suit dismissed American Baptists offer resources translated into Karen British police investigating minister who confessed to abuse in U.S. Va. Baptists expand relationships, shrink budget 'Truth commission' urges change in conscientious-objector status Virginia Baptists decry ‘revisionist’ views of American history Central Seminary announces $1.7 million in gifts Call to allow non-Baptists on Houston Baptist U. board defeated Baptist Standard develops FaithVillage online community Member of N.C. paper’s board resigns in protest over editor’s treatment British Baptist minister pleads guilty to child molestation in Va. Mo. Baptists resist effort to drop almost nine-year litigation battle Church implodes buildings to make way for $115 million project Judge rules against Alabama Baptists in property-use dispute Pastor calls for church unity following arrest of associate pastor Va. Baptists commission pamphlet defending church-state separation Affinity document could guide BGAV’s future ABP honors founders Baptist newspaper editor resigns Sheriff's office settles lawsuit with former church member outed for blog Moderate Baptist group in Georgia closing doors Kentucky Baptist Fellowship joins ecumenical body Trail-blazing U.S. woman pastor to address British Baptists next year Photo competition aids Haiti, honors Baptist photojournalist California Baptists advise churches to add marriage definition to bylaws LifeWay background-check service finds hundreds of felonies SBC ethics czar Land comes out in favor of Tennessee mosque British Baptist minister faces sexual-battery charges BGCT board declines proposal to alter messenger-challenge process Baptist historians affirm individual conscience SBC president calls for 'radical reprioritization' of mission spending SBC Executive Committee deals with budget shortfall Texas Baptists Committed leader says group has moved to ‘next level’ Central Seminary addresses needs of Burmese refugee church leaders In Baylor inauguration, Starr touts $100 million fundrasing initiative REPOSTED: CBF announces membership of task force, asks for feedback A special note to ABPNews.com users Update: Ezell elected NAMB president on split vote Alabama CBF elects Ronnie Brewer new state coordinator Mohler says he's embarrassed by past support of women in ministry Ezell elected NAMB president Interview: Kenneth Starr on Baylor's challenges, Baptist relations Broadway Baptist Church informs BGCT it will 'discontinue' relationship NAMB presidential nominee defends church's giving record Baptists worldwide register protests against threatened Quran burning La. Baptist Convention exec challenges Ezell pick at NAMB Church secretary accused of stealing $68,000 Kentucky Baptists plan alternative to Quran-burning ceremony Baptist Army chaplain first slain in combat since Vietnam Lawsuit by former National Baptist president settled, NBC leaders hear Al Mohler’s pastor recommended as new NAMB president Update: N.C. pastor facing deportation released on bond N.C. pastor facing deportation to have bond hearing Sept. 2 in Atlanta New Orleans church marks Katrina anniversary by moving beyond lament N.C. Hispanic pastor facing possible deportation over old crime Bobby Bowden says he used coaching to witness to players Baptist campus locks down during robbery chase St. Louis pastor arrested on molestation charge Alabama Baptist church calls wreck survival a miracle Mo. Baptist Foundation head Smith to lead CBF Foundation Baptist executives urge federal recognition of Virginia tribes Georgia Baptist church fire ruled arson Couple accused of stealing from Baptist church in North Carolina Former Virginia Baptist youth minister accused of sex with teen in his church Former Va. Baptist church worker charged with embezzlement British Baptist minister jailed in Virginia on sex charges Man pleads guilty to beating two elderly women at Ill. church BGCT eliminates 13 staff positions, reduces some to part-time Hymn Society honors three Baptists for contributions to church music Calif. Baptist U. coach killed, 12 runners injured in van crash Liberty University professor, son, killed in crash Alliance of Baptists urges easing of Cuba travel restrictions Jamaican Baptist: Faithful preaching proclaims God's Word fearlessly World's Baptist women discuss plight of trafficked, abused women Spirit transforms people, communities, creation, S. African Baptist says Australian pastor to world's Baptists: Become 'jubilee people' Science-versus-religion battle unnecessary, Baptists say Missions today demands local strategies, global vision, panelists assert Baptists discuss where Christianity embraces, offers critique of culture Liberation is at heart of Christian ministry, educator tells Baptists Global Baptist group confirms Va. Baptist executive as president If Jesus needed the Spirit, then so do Christians today, says U.S. pastor Baptists explore ethics of tourism at World Congress session in Hawaii World Baptists honor Lotz for human rights advocacy Educator says liberation central to Jesus' mission Christians commanded to love their Muslim neighbors, panelists insist North American Baptists examine series of ‘shifts’ at BWA gathering Preach good news, proclaim freedom, seminary president urges Baptists Son of church secretary accused of embezzling also charged BWA admits Vietnamese, Zambian, D.C. bodies, bids Coffey farewell Listen to the Spirit, Coffey urges Baptist World Congress South Africa to host continent’s first Baptist World Congress in 2015 Rick Warren hospitalized with eye injury Virginia Baptist college names Clorisa Phillips new president Analysis: Southern Baptists face the future -- and an identity crisis Publisher of Ergun Caner's memoirs stands by demoted seminary head CBF joins national coalition of disaster-relief responders Baptist youth fighting child poverty one penny and one mind at a time Texas Hispanic Baptists celebrate century of history, look to future Canadian Baptist Ministries appoints first non-Anglo general secretary Crumpler, accepting Courage Award, notes CBF churches still funding SBC Missouri Baptist Convention moving Windermere case to federal court Baptist Seminary of Ky. relocating, reaches accreditation milestone After investigation into claims, Liberty University demotes Ergun Caner BJC supporters warned of ‘Christian nationalists,’ honor Gardner Taylor CBF to evaluate structure, funding in two-year study Historian urges Cooperative Baptists to reclaim ‘audacious identity’ CBF commissions 16 for global service Southwestern Seminary leaders cut health-care benefits for retirees Vestal says CBF will have to recall missionaries unless funding improves Texas church fighting hunger in its area one child at a time Analysis: United in theology, Southern Baptists differ on methodology History society recognizes former staffer with award SBC motions target Alliance of Baptists, racial discrimination Tennessee Baptist summer missionary dies after car accident in Maine Southern Baptists denounce Gulf oil spill, divorce, gay-rights proposals Suburban Atlanta pastor Bryant Wright elected SBC president Approval signals Southern Baptist concern for ‘lostness,’ task force says SBC overwhelmingly approves 'Great Commission Resurgence' report WMU elects new president, urges unhindered mission Executive Committee elects Frank Page president in closed session Popular Southern Seminary pastoral-care prof Andy Lester dies Black Baptist groups donate $500,000 to Habitat to build houses in Haiti Baptist preacher gets 12 years for distributing child porn Baptist youth group survives crash on mission trip in Kentucky SBC exec Chapman criticizes task force's recommendations Missouri church shares Christ via Castrol with oil-change ministry Pastor calls on SBC to adopt zero-tolerance of racism Mercer taps former Southwestern prof to lead church-music institute CBF leader seeks to rally churches to make up missions-offering shortfall Former SBC president Ed Young undergoes bypass surgery Church secretary accused of embezzling $1.5 million Board distances BGCT from gay-affirming Dallas church Colleen Burroughs nominated as CBF moderator-elect Former Baptist camp director charged with abuse found dead Douglas Green, husband of seminary president Molly Marshall, dies Former pastor, NAMB trustee, accused of fleecing flock Interview: Raymond Bailey on 50 years of preaching Baptists increasingly mark Pentecost with missions, multiculturalism Members of college mission team survive crash in Haiti Tennessee flood relief turns to long-term recovery Baptist schools’ 2010 commencement speakers share nuggets of wisdom Former outsider Page nominated to lead SBC Executive Committee Baptist peace group counters NRA convention SBC membership decline continued in 2009, but baptisms increased MBC's goal is control or assets of remaining litigants, attorneys say Grand jury hears evidence in Texas church-arson cases American Baptist leaders support immigration reform Former youth pastor sentenced to 17 years for abuse Liberty U. to investigate alleged untruths by seminary president Website launched to link 'missional' Baptists in collaborative work Gushee to head new Mercer Center for Theology and Public Life Mo. appeals panel returns suit over property to lower court Vestal confident in future as CBF emerges from its adolescence Liberty U. backs seminary president amid charges of misrepresentation British Baptists take aim at nuclear weapons, hear about budget deficit Task force report urges SBC to free IMB to work in North America CBF leaders, partner executives discuss organization's future Campbellsville social-work program to award first master's degrees Glenn Beck, Paige Patterson to speak at Liberty University commencement Wake Forest divinity school to be led by UCC New Testament scholar American Baptist National Ministries reclaims historic name Prominent Florida megachurch once again pastorless Southern Baptist jailed in Haiti to stand trial on reduced charge Haitian relief projects developing as international partners meet Baptist Peace Fellowship marks 15th anniversary of statement on sexuality Missouri Baptist Convention releases newspaper from lawsuit Cecil Sherman 'stood on a higher hill' than his contemporaries, speaker says Ky. high court strikes down public funding of Baptist pharmacy school Hundreds gather to remember Cecil Sherman Soulforce Q visit to SBU described as 'gentle,' 'spiritually violent' Obama visit could interrupt traffic to Cecil Sherman’s funeral Memorial services for Cecil Sherman to be webcast Dan Hobbs, longtime lay leader in Baptist life, receives ABP award Moderate Baptist leader Cecil Sherman dies Founding CBF Coordinator Cecil Sherman suffers massive heart attack Benjamin Hooks, civil-rights icon and Baptist minister, dead at 85 Church’s ministry weaves tapestry of love for international neighbors Va. church becomes second in area to give facilities to black congregation Church-critic blogger exposed by officials can proceed with lawsuit Black Baptist pastor asks SBC to repent of racism Former Baptist pastor gets 10 years for molestation Baptist adoption ministry comes full circle for Texas family Richmond seminary to suspend continuing-education program Black pastor says he doesn't plan to run for SBC president McKissic says it is time for Southern Baptists to elect a black president More than 100 churches take part in month celebrating women in pulpit Tim McCoy tapped as new executive for Ontario-Quebec Baptists Longtime Southern Seminary theology professor David Mueller dies Conservative Baptist activist Nancy Schaefer dead in apparent murder Southern Baptist Seminary professors attack new book by Brian McLaren Former youth minister convicted of sexual assault Scholars dedicate book to memory of pastor, CBF leader Philip Wise Baptist colleges respond to Mo. governor's proposal to cut student aid Baptist school coach, principal charged with sexual assault Longtime Arkansas BSU worker, CBF leader Tom Logue dies Baugh Foundation awards ABP $125,000 grant, matching challenge Georgia Baptists target second church with woman pastor BGCT asks Dallas church to clarify its stance on welcoming gays Widow files lawsuit in police shooting death of Baptist pastor BGCT takes action against church suspected of affirming gays Central Seminary students journey to Myanmar as pilgrims Va. Baptist educator Terry Maples named CBF field rep for Tennessee Baptist History and Heritage Society hires Bruce Gourley as new leader Great Commission Task Force head surprised at backlash to report SBC leaders criticize Beck's choice of words, but say he has a point BWA leaders hear thanks for quake relief, requests for more aid & prayers CBF seeks funds, volunteers for long-term Haiti relief Ala. CBF leader McDougal returns to pastorate with call to Dallas church Dallas church announces gay-friendly stance, endangering BGCT affiliation New Baptist hymnal favors singing traditions, innovations simultaneously New Baptist hymnal unveiled in Atlanta Widow shares experience on one-year anniversary of pastor's slaying Paul Losh, former seminary president, ABC state convention head, dies at 88 Victims of alleged abuse come forward after Baptist pastor's arrest Baylor University slated to receive its largest gift in history Rankin welcomes GCR report's 'token commitment' to IMB funding boost African-American Baptist groups pledge $50 million for Haiti Former Baptist editor Fletcher Allen dies at 78 Youth minister, young-adult pastor honored by CBF for their ministries Seminary president apologizes for calling IMB head a liar SBC leaders recommend 2nd reduced annual budget in a row Former pastor convicted of murder seeks new trial Task force calls for cooperation between SBC entities CBF prepares to enter rebuilding phase in Haiti Don Durham announces transition plan for leadership of CBF Foundation African-American Baptists collaborate to help Haiti Two former Baptist youth-group members suspected in church arsons Baptist church mourns loss of pastor's daughter Accomplished Baptist church musician Max Lyall dies CBF Coordinating Council recommends reduced budget Baptist reaction to Kenneth Starr choice as Baylor president runs gamut Former youth minister pleads guilty to abuse Starr receives enthusiastic -- but not unanimous -- Baylor welcome CBF promotes Bible listening during Lent Yearbook stats show SBC, ABC losing members again in 2009 Starr affirms Baylor's Baptist heritage, plans to become Baptist CBF accepting applications for Haiti volunteers Kenneth Starr named Baylor president North American Baptist leaders coordinate relief efforts in Haiti Idaho church hopeful for release of members held in Haiti Baptist seminary president labels IMB mission strategy 'heresy' String of Texas church fires reaches 10 Va. Baptist college president suddenly steps down, cuts staff Biker chaplains see the parking lot as their church Church fire forces closing of day care SBC official says he believes detained missionaries acted in good faith Baptist volunteers ready to serve amid massive needs in Haiti Q&A: Baptist Women in Ministry leader Pam Durso Fire that destroyed historic Texas church ruled arson Widow of slain Baptist pastor plans to file lawsuit Baptist camp hires interim to replace director charged with pedophilia Church overlooks budget shortfall to give entire offering to Haiti relief Former California Baptist exec Bill Hogue dead at 82 Former Southwest Baptist University athlete pleads guilty to assault Former pastor plans to appeal murder conviction Reyes to head Texas Baptist social-service agency Buckner Texas church regroups after historic sanctuary burns Mother says she forgives former pastor who killed her daughter Former Baptist pastor sentenced in wife's murder British Baptist aid worker dies in Afghanistan; no foul play suspected Former Baptist preacher found guilty of murder Ex-mistress testifies in former Baptist pastor's murder trial Martin Marty: No easy predictions for Baptists' next 400 years U.S. Baptists issue urgent fundraising appeals for Haiti Texas church’s historic sanctuary lost to early-morning fire McAfee project introduces laypeople to seminary in 30-minute segments ABC, CBF plan multi-pronged responses to Haitian earthquake Passport exports youth-camping concept to Liberia Trial under way for former Baptist preacher charged with murder For a decade, U.S. Baptist volunteers have warmed Moldovan orphans SBC president Hunt's cancer surgery a success Avery Willis, giant of Southern Baptist missions, diagnosed with leukemia Television program profiles friendships between Muslims, Baptists 2009: The year in Baptist newsmakers 2009: The year in deaths of prominent Baptists 2009: The year in quotes from Baptist newsmakers Most-read ABP stories of 2009 feature controversies, tragedies -- and Drake Grand jury clears police in shooting of Georgia Baptist pastor Historic downtown D.C. church, once at death’s door, now thriving Ga. Baptist college to require faculty assent to SBC faith statement Messengers ask Mo. Baptist Executive Board to drop agency lawsuits Ugandan pastors blast Rick Warren for opposing anti-gay law Day with a legend: Belmont students meet Baptist activist Will Campbell Lilly-funded McAfee program to help grads serving in first churches CBF leader says ministry-exellence training can boost clergy's image Former high-profile preacher admits to fathering child Baptist churches encouraged to invite a woman to preach in February Under Molly Marshall's presidency, Central Seminary sees turnaround WWI changed Truett’s views on war, peace and government Grand jury to review police shooting of Georgia pastor Church-based program helps the grieving survive the holidays Abuse charge against worship leader rocks prominent Fla. church Raymond Coppenger, legendary Ouachita professor, dies at 100 Baptist state conventions feeling effects of economy Bucking national trend, Virginia Baptists increase 2010 budget For one Texas woman, love for teaching kindergartners lasts 60 years BGCT annual meeting draws few for business, many for evangelism Georgia Baptists cut ties with church led by woman pastor Broadway Baptist decides not to send messengers to BGCT meeting Research group says nation watching this year's Lottie Moon offering Florida church becomes sanctuary for victims of workplace violence Response to last year's Hurricane Ike inspires unique network's creation Texas Baptists provide solace in wake of Fort Hood massacre Additional charges filed against Baptist camp director Religious freedom requires Baptists to hold in tension certain principles ABP offers new, revamped e-mail products and social-networking feeds Bad marriage 'not an excuse for sin,' speaker tells seminary women First Baptist Church Dallas launches $130 million building project Former pastor in Texas, Illinois gets 50 years for sexual assault Jeff Zurheide, pastor in historic pulpits, loses battle with cancer Former Alabama pastor charged with child abuse, porn possession Texas Baptist philanthropist Paul Meyer dead at 81 Southwestern Seminary adopts statement asserting male headship Baylor withdraws proposal to alumni association Missouri Baptists delegate lawsuit discretion to executive board Former Okla. pastor sentenced to 10 years for molestation ABP honors Greg Warner with lifetime achievement award Next two CBF assemblies to celebrate 20 years of 'Fellowship movement' Former SBC leader Duke McCall says NAMB is obsolete Judge declares Illinois pastor's killer unfit to stand trial Cuban Baptist leaders reportedly released from jail Jailed Cuban Baptists accused of illegal economic activity Louisiana CBF names scholarship after Maggie Lee Henson D.C. convention's Haggray elected pastor of historic Washington church Cuban Baptist leaders in custody; charges unclear Mo. Baptist messengers will be asked to use CP for lawsuits BJC directors hear update on property search, honor Walker Victims of brutal beating in Illinois church expected to recover Probe of Georgia pastor's shooting expected to take another month Charles Wellborn, 'Baptist Hour' preacher, writer, ethicist, dies Study says SBC funding plan inadequate to achieve stated goals Rally planned for Georgia pastor killed in botched drug sting BGCT leaders again recommend reduced budget for 2010 Update: Currie resigns as Texas Baptists Committed leader North Carolina pastor's death believed to be self-inflicted Broad coalition of Baptists helps build N.C. immigrant family home Baptist disaster-relief groups assessing response to Georgia floods Joan Friesen to lead ABC of Greater Indianapolis Court voids $5 million judgment against Westboro Baptist Church Eddie Hammett will join North Carolina CBF staff Baylor asks alumni association to give up independence, move in-house Texas Baptists Committed to seek new leader Morris Chapman announces plans to retire from SBC Executive Committee Nilson Fanini, former BWA president, dies at 77 Open mission positions may be ‘God moment,’ says SBC task force chair Rankin: Future of SBC missions includes focus on direct involvement IMB President Jerry Rankin announces retirement plans UPDATED: Convicted felon loses bid to regain National Baptist presidency Cecil Sherman receives ABP’s religious freedom award BGCT accesses $1 million from reserve funds Judge clears National Baptist Convention presidential vote Georgia Baptist pastor killed in botched drug sting Black, white Ky. churches unite in move toward reconciliation Former music minister sentenced for sexual abuse Edwin Tuller, American Baptist leader through turbulent times, dies at 95 Singapore to be site of 2013 Baptist Youth World Conference Ana D’Amico, retired CBF missionary, dies after cancer struggle Doug Lee, who shepherded Stetson through change, dies Virginia youth minister faces additional charges Black Baptist group elects new leader Baptist schools ranked in U.S. News and World Report Youth minister found guilty of molestation Professor chooses church over seminary job Former HMB president says NAMB merger was a mistake Texas Baptist youth minister dies in hiking accident Jailed former pastor cited 'passion' for working with youth North Carolina convention cuts jobs Anderson helps homeless ‘get back on their feet’ in North Carolina NAMB trustees name acting interim after president resigns Texas pastor charged with cyber-stalking former attendee Cecil Sherman to receive freedom award -- again NAMB president, 3 associates stepping down Center for Congregational health elects Bill Wilson president Panelists offer theological foundation for immigration debate Pastor says God can use Christians to rebuild Pastor urges respect for women in ministry Speaker says Baptists must move beyond status quo Gaza pastor says slain bookstore manager was martyr Doctor says church has role to play in health-care reform Pastor says the poor depending on Baptist witness Sermon text: Poverty and the Baptist Legacy in the World Baptists challenged to overcome racial barriers Carter planning return trip to Gaza Oklahoma governor says faith sustained family in loss of child Funeral of girl killed in bus crash to be webcast live BWA moves forward with initiatives despite financial challenges NAMB trustees consider removing agency head Shreveport girl dies from injuries in church-bus crash Jamaican slave revolt has lessons for all, scholar says Scholar says Baptists neglect lessons from Virgin Mary Texas Baptists test-launch statewide Bible distribution plan Baylor Alumni Association loses links to university Pastor: National Guard, hospitals were prepared for church-bus crash Leland Center moves into Baptist World Alliance building Longtime denominational worker Ernest Mosley dies Pastor's accused killer faces mental evaluation Q & A on American Baptist diversity with Samuel Chetti News analysis: American Baptists celebrate, struggle with diversity Baptist newspaper apologizes for misusing governor's signature Youth minister hurt in bus wreck released from hospital Struggle continues for teenager injured in church-bus accident Adrian Rogers' son resigning as IMB missionary Baptist camp director on leave after arrest Baptist peace activist Robert Broome dies Shreveport church focuses prayer on daughter of church staff member Wiley Drake wins round in legal battle challenging Obama's presidency Pastor says National Guard saved lives following wreck of church bus Church bus headed toward Passport overturns, killing teen Saddleback removes audio clip saying abuse no excuse for divorce News analysis: Houston, we have a Baptist problem Callam: BWA is communion table for world Baptist family Wrapup: CBF deals with budget shortfall, generational shift SBC Executive Committee VP steps down suddenly Shurden: Highest freedom is freely giving self to God Congressman says religious liberty demands vigilance Young pastors encourage CBF supporters to ‘Embrace the World’ CBF adopts $16.1 million budget, but continues reduced spending Vestal says CBF a work of God's grace Leonard: Baptists must find new ways to express ideals Respond to Muslims with compassion, leaders tell Baptists CBF moderator urges General Assembly to celebrate movement Church missions network hailed in CBF commissioning service CBF adjusts to budget shortfall ABCUSA delegates reject bylaw changes After mere months on job, Riverside pastor resigns Baptist school cancels mission trip for church dismissed from SBC Church cancels services following flu outbreak at youth camp Baptist musician, academic Loftis chosen to lead hymn society News analysis: Generation gap creates dilemma for SBC SBC praises Obama's election, criticizes policies, in resolution SBC re-elects Johnny Hunt as president Younger ministers flock to Louisville seeking place in SBC UPDATE: SBC messengers sever ties with Texas church over gay members Mike Huckabee slams Obama on Iran, abortion in speech to SBC pastors SBC Executive Committee proposes ouster of church over homosexuality Baptist ministers facing sex charges appear in court Baptist leaders urge Congress to pass climate-change bill S.C. woman nominated as CBF moderator-elect SBC president supports resolution celebrating Obama's election Christopher Chapman to pastor prominent Raleigh church Historical records often scant on early U.S. Baptist women Progressive movement in South left its mark on WMU history Historian: Origins of ordination among Baptists tangled Historian: For Baptists, baptism neither means of grace nor trivial Missouri Baptist layman Moran takes on 'emergent church' At 400 years, theological distinctions define, divide Baptists Longtime Missouri Baptist leader Tom Nelson dead at 96 Appeals court upholds convictions of Baptist Foundation of Arizona officials Pastors say hope for peace realistic, but ultimately in hands of God Seminary president says smaller families hurting baptism totals Book says SBC lacks system of preventing sexual abuse Baptists urged to consider risks of ‘majoritarian faith’ Baptists’ grass-roots identity helped spread key ideas, historian contends Baptist Women in Ministry hires Pam Durso as executive director SBC spokesman disavows statements by former second VP African-American pastor says SBC leaders should repudiate Drake Pastor proposes SBC resolution celebrating Obama's election CBF-sponsored football clinic bridges racial divide in Louisiana community Drake, former SBC officer, says he's praying for Obama to die (updated) Broadway Baptist, under scrutiny over gays, calls Brent Beasley as pastor Prayers mark 10th anniversary of Ouachita plane-crash tragedy Former SBC officer says Tiller murder answer to prayer Baptists respond to cyclone in Bangladesh BWA, BGCT heads convey Pentecost messages Man accused of kidnapping grandchildren avoids prison Baptist Women in Ministry announces Davis Award recipients for 2009 Officials deny report that BGCT holding up IMB funds 'Great Commission Resurgence' author says SBC needs overhaul Charles Deweese retiring as history society head Former rising star preacher pleads guilty to molestation Oklahoma governor signs Ten Commandments bill Former SBC president embraces message of creation care SBC official applauds environmental conference Baptist leaders dedicate ecumenical rebuild in New Orleans neighborhood SBC's Hunt says church is ‘king’ to bureaucracy’s ‘prince’ BWA-supportive groups in U.S., Canada form disaster-relief group CBF riverboat ministry provides health care in Southeast Asia Mo. convention revises, attempts to revive Windermere lawsuit North Carolina church calls second woman pastor Baptist church sticking by pastor facing sex charges UPDATE: Mo. Supreme Court sides with Windermere over convention Windermere prevails; State Supreme Court denies MBC’s final appeal British Baptists observe 400th anniversary ABP directors give posthumous award to Herb Reynolds Former Southern Baptist pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse Swine flu postpones Texas Bible drill 'Outed' blogger sues sheriff's, prosecutor's office Swine flu outbreak may prompt SBC disaster-relief effort, leader says Prominent Ark. music minister arrested for indecency with a minor SBC reports second straight membership decline Maya Angelou challenges Baptists to fight racism Carter says Baptist strife hurting evangelism State organizations invest in CBF Foundation micro-finance initiative Dying church finds way to reach community Mohler presidency marked by change Southern Seminary closing School of Church Music Historic African-American church focus of sex-abuse scandal Alliance of Baptists urges end to Cuba travel ban Hastey, in farewell, urges Alliance to stay true to founding vision Page 'concerned' about Rick Warren's comments on gay marriage Authorities expose blogger who has been hounding FBC Jacksonville Former SBC president Franklin Paschall dies Deadly tornadoes mar Easter weekend in Tennessee, Arkansas County judge dismisses second suit against Missouri Baptist institution Bond reduced for former Baptist pastor charged with wife's murder Alliance of Baptists streamlines staff Alabama Baptist pastor found dead in church Reconciliation, collaboration among Baptist Border Crossing themes Former Baptist pastor indicted on murder charge Baptist songwriter William Reynolds dies Baptist newspapers adapt to changing industry Mo. appeals court refuses to rehear convention suit against Windermere Philip Wise, pastor active in moderate Baptist life, dies Baptist church, pastor minister after shooting at N.C. nursing home Alabama Baptists headed to court over property dispute Baptism center opens in Jordan Baptists help the hurting in aftermath of Alabama shooting spree Spankings of member's child earn Baptist pastor battery conviction Church arson investigation brings new charges against former pastor Gift of $2 million to fund new chapel on Central Seminary campus Widow of slain pastor says she isn't angry at accused killer Church gathers for worship week after pastor slain Slain Baptist pastor hailed as hero, martyr Freeman: For women, proper question not 'ordination,' but 'calling' CBF field personnel direct training center, minister to villagers in Belize Police investigate money missing from Missouri Baptist nursing school Wedgwood pastor to preach Sunday at grieving Illinois church Therapeutic robot takes center stage for residents of retirement community Baptist pastor accused of setting fire to church Baptists getting older, study says Baptist seminary honors Glenn Hinson for half century of teaching Pastor gunned down in pulpit Lanny Hall to return to Hardin-Simmons University as president Baylor chair, over objections, names all-regent search committee Bill Leonard stepping down as dean of Wake Forest divinity school BWA leaders hear sobering finance report, fill justice post Student newspaper, Catholic prof spar over indulgences revival Trustees keep Liberty University gun-free Former Baptist deacon charged with attempted robbery of S.C. bank Increasingly, Baptists turning to the observance of Lent CBF partner groups adjust to contingency spending cuts BGCT officials authorize potential use of emergency reserve funds Baptists, liquor-store owners unite against Tennessee proposal CBF cuts spending by 20 percent, partner funding by 30 percent Baptists gather in Rome for peace conference SBC Executive Committee postpones vote on ouster of Broadway Baptist Basketball player at Baptist university suspended after altercation Pastor says faith sustaining family of pilot in deadly plane crash North Carolina CBF anticipates fifth century of Baptist movement Baptist pastor and wife fail to reunite with kidnapped children Parents to be reunited with kids kidnapped in seminary days Former Samford president Tom Corts dies David Tolliver named Missouri executive director Appeals court sides with Missouri Baptist conference center First regional New Baptist Covenant event focuses on reconciliation Recession forces cutbacks at Southern Baptist agencies Church with woman pastor expects further rebuke from Georgia Baptists Former youth minister pleads guilty to sending explicit emails to teen Website seeks to rally support for women's ordination Baptist foundation loses money in Madoff scandal Prominent Dallas pastor accepts BGCT post Birmingham site of first of four regional New Baptist Covenant meetings Former youth worker pleads guilty to molestation charge CBF leader writes President Obama with 'heartfelt requests' Ethnic missions pioneer Oscar Romo dies Dan Goodman, N.C. seminary professor, dies suddenly Baptists, Muslims say dialogue a step in right direction Robert Handy, Baptist historian, seminary professor, dies Baptist history a continuing search for the New Testament church Historians debate reasons for rise of Landmarkism in 19th century Baptist influence on history of U.S., world a mixed bag, historians say Baptists celebrate past with an eye to the future Who founded the Baptist movement– John Smyth or John the Baptist? Historians trace beginning of Baptist movement back 400 years Scholars disagree on Anabaptist, Baptist connection CBF worker's ministry provides refuge for teens in tough Miami neighborhood Renowned preacher, civil-rights leader Otis Moss retires Baptist World Alliance responds to Muslim letter Religion in presidential race tops ranking of ABP stories in 2008 Southwestern Seminary cuts budget Time ranks SBC rejection of sex-offender database as 'under-reported' story Southern Seminary facing budget shortfall Baptist peace activist lobbied to end El Salvador's civil war WMU budget cuts include worker furlough Kentucky Baptist paper names editor Mo. appeals court hears latest round in Windermere dispute Study says churches with WMU stronger supporters of SBC Longtime Southern Baptist pastor Frank Pollard dies Former SBC missionary accused of embezzling IMB funds now suspected in insurance scam Central Seminary launches capital campaign Christian children's service groups unite to expand ministry reach Alleged church-offering thief helps nab himself with visitor card Shooting on Ouachita campus ends with no injuries, suspects in custody Proposed resolution cites racial disparities in justice system Va. Baptists approve scaled-back budget, hear Campolo’s appeal American Baptist mission agency faces budget shortfall Georgia Baptists reject church with woman pastor West Virginia Southern Baptists support marriage amendment Continued investigation sheds light on Baylor Election Day incidents Baptist state conventions cope with budget woes North Carolina Baptists nix plan that forwarded gifts to CBF Baylor officials continue investigation of election-related campus incidents Texas Baptists elect Lowrie, defer name-change proposal Baptist churches in Texas, California draw gay-rights supporters’ protests Baptist youth minister charged with child pornography Baylor reports race-related incidents on Election Day Former Baptist youth minister sentenced for child molesting Missouri Baptist convention again elects ‘Save Our Convention’ slate Faculty, students, alumni want voice in Baylor presidential search Texas pastor warns against conservative 'takeover' of BGCT Newly deployed soldiers benefit from chaplain's experience in Iraq Georgia Baptist pastor resigns after another brush with law Marse Grant, longtime N.C. editor, dies at 88 SBC seminary professor labels birth control a ‘sin’ Although Bible says it, Baptists haven’t settled it, historian says Baptism remains Baptists’ symbol, but ‘problems’ must be answered CBF field personnel minister among Middle Eastern group Everett sermon at Southwestern may be sign of thaw in relations N.Y. Baptist group says to defrock pastor facing child-porn charge SBU administrator named as Oklahoma Baptist president Book says Southern Baptist women stronger than confession suggests CBF partners recall 9/11 with community service Men’s recovery home possible through CBF grant in Illinois American Baptist history archives reunited at Mercer University Veteran journalist Bob Allen tapped as ABP senior writer Landrum Leavell, longtime seminary president, dies Cecil Sherman, in hospital, gets ABP freedom award Wyatts’ ministry to internationals broadens with move to Ottawa Bilingual resources engage Korean preschoolers, children in missions Unique international tour inspires students to pursue U.N. goals Former BWA president David Wong dies at 97 IMB retooling to focus agency on local-church mission work ‘Red-letter’ Christians can transcend partisan politics, Campolo insists Global Women founds endowment, sets priorities at board meeting Houston school suffers from Ike; Baptists respond in Texas, La. As Ike disaster draws focus, Caribbean relief continues Relief, recovery efforts begin after Ike ravages Texas coast David Wilkinson to become ABP’s executive director Dellanna O’Brien, former WMU head, dies at 75 NAMB sells former RTVC building to energy company Baptists continue Gustav relief with wary eyes on Hanna, Ike Fuller Seminary professor David Scholer dies at 70 Baptists active in wake of Hurricane Gustav ABP Executive Editor Greg Warner to step down, citing health reasons Family vacation centers on missions and serving Former IMB leader takes Kansas City DOM post Garland named interim president at Baylor Former Texas church planter files libel suit against BGCT, others C.W. Brister, longtime Southwestern pastoral-care professor, dies at 82 Truett-McConnell College calls Caner as president Man shoots Ark. Democratic chairman, menaces Baptist Building American Baptist leaders organize first-ever Burmese Baptist meeting Amid Criswell College turmoil, accrediting probation lifted Johnson resigns from Criswell after public spat with Jeffress CBF missions blitz helps poverty-stricken Ark. county Riverside Church taps Braxton, former Wake prof, as new pastor BWA births division for justice; scholars spotlight ecology, diversity Falling revenue causes LifeWay to cut staff CBF, Global Women agree to three-year partnership Mo. church’s $2.2 million bequest largest in Central Seminary history Cecil Sherman diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia BWA Prague meeting ushers in new structure, Muslim response ABC-affiliated Ottawa University names banker, alum new president CBF ministry to internationals takes place at home, abroad BWA meeting in Prague begins with prayer, praise Pastors' biggest challenges differ by region, BWA speakers say Baylor President John Lilley removed for failure to 'unite Baylor family' New ABP website uses collaboration to offer more resources, interaction Groups ask federal appeals court to halt Kentucky's funding of Baptist agency Early retirement likely for embattled Nashville pastor ABC-USA proposes changes to focus on mission, churches Daniel Vestal counters BP column that said CBF not ‘truly Christian’ Carson-Newman names Baylor Provost Randall O’Brien president Baptist student missionary killed in Peru bus accident Michael Clyburn assumes helm at Alderson-Broaddus College Most evangelicals, Baptists tolerant, even universalist, survey suggests Defending minorities is very Baptist, Wright-Riggins tells BJC banquet Defending minorities is very Baptist, Wright-Riggins tells BJC banquet Young CBFers, responding to Sherman, call for end to bitter anti-SBC rhetoric OBU trustees name social science school for longtime supporter Richmond seminary names Israel Galindo as dean Modern slavery global scourge, speakers tell CBF supporters BWIM celebrates 25 years of women in ministry Young CBF supporters mark 9/11 with mission projects ‘Missional engagement’ should have priority, say respondents CBF expands poverty commitment; launches process for future direction Civil-rights leader garners Whitsitt Courage Award Civil-rights struggle ongoing, journalists at ABP event say CBF General Assembly begins with historic commissioning service Mission projects precede CBF General Assembly in Memphis Women’s wrestling brings sporting equity to Missouri Baptist school Alma Hunt, longtime Baptist missions advocate, dead at 98 Troubled Texas WMU seeks healing with interim director SBC resolution could shrink church membership rolls further Texas church targeted for ouster from SBC over homosexuality Radical Islam among 4 apocalyptic forces threatening America, SBC’s Land says SBC officials reject idea of sex-offender database SBC business items include bids to re-join BWA, oust churches God uses broken vessels, pastors are assured Establishment candidate Johnny Hunt wins SBC presidency on 1st ballot Keynote speaker Lauran Bethell before gathered Fellowship Baptists Fellowship Baptists participate in a time of prayer and discernment CBF General Assembly devotes prayer time to discerning way Faith & Culture Online ministry offers diverse prayer resources Fulfilling the Great Commission Effective global missions demands multicultural partnerships Baptist agencies don't recruit nationals for U.S. missionary service Ministry to new immigrants presents challenges, opportunities Missionaries heading from East to West Pastor's anti-gambling prayer criticized as political Study: 2/3 of Americans support renting school buildings to churches Baptist pastor opposes N.C. gay-marriage ban SBC agency opposes cockfighting Former pastor's wife running for lieutenant governor Mohler slams stem-cell study Pujols' foundation committed to St. Louis area WMU leads in advocating for children victimized by trafficking Human trafficking: 21st century slavery MLK holiday a day of service for church Clergy say evolution, faith can co-exist Baptist sexuality conference program released Can Sunday School be saved? Online Sunday school class offers 'easy-access Bible study' Documentary claims age-graded Sunday school harms families Sunday school an evolving institution Women's Bible commentary promotes 'complementarian' roles for sexes Scholar says Christmas as 'celebration of domesticity' a modern invention Mohler defends Virgin Birth Nativity scene dispute puts focus on Texas town School district settles suit with Tennessee ACLU Churches balance reality, reverence when Christmas falls on Sunday Church kicked out of association appeals for funds 'Occupy' movement comes to church Scholars say evangelicals tinkering with the Trinity Baylor professor fighting dismissal charges Divinity students aim to heal 'unseen war wounds' Wounded Warriors: Returning veterans, families struggle to adjust Trafficking: False promises, desperation lure woman Baptist church takes stand for gay marriage Baylor course title sparks controversy Gay-rights group accuses Baptists of hypocrisy Pastor writes Bible study for Harry Potter movies Baptist cooperation developed slowly but took root deeply Crossing boundaries in ministry poses opportunities, challenges Does Calvinism extol God's glory or make him a moral monster? Mohler says Penn State scandal holds lesson for Southern Baptists SBC leader compares personhood movement to abolition Baptist school expels transgender student Book details rise of independent churches Texas pastors weigh in on Rob Bell controversy Mayor proclaims day of service in memory of Baptist crash victim Social justice apart from the church not 'kingdom work,' author says Couponing helps family, leads to ministry opportunities Church cancels services, packs meals for hungry children Civil War changed Americans' view of Providence, historian says How to conduct a basic church security survey Churches advised to begin by assessing risks Safe and secure from all alarm Study: Bible readers oppose gender-inclusive translations Alabama Baptists remain on sidelines of immigration debate SBC leader says gay marriage not 'live and let live' Adam and Eve back in the news Answering the call when nobody calls Should ministers get second chances? Matching church and clergy methods differ by denomination To beckon Baby Boomers, adopt multifaceted ministry approaches Baptist leader says executing murderers is pro-life Professors denounce 'Christian Zionism' Belief in active God & free market closely linked, survey reveals Clergy seek clemency for death-row inmate Passport begins week of online 9/11 reflections One woman's challenge to transition to new life as 'one' Single adults represent tremendous mission field Singles ministry tough, but vital Single but not alone CBF-sponsored sexuality conference taking shape Debate over Adam and Eve continues Faith & work Churches offer 'Soul Food,' encouragement to the unemployed Beyond immediate ministry, Christians called to address social inequities Opinion: Two lies for Labor Day Bible translation pioneer dies Worship resources offered for 9/11 anniversary Job Corps injects hope into discouraged hearts LifeWorks joins pieces for women in mountains New monastics practice Jesus' hospitality and find stability New Bible translation seeks common ground Equipping the equippers Traditional divinity program aids ministry in nontraditional contexts Seminaries adapt to changing religious landscape New president believes in strong role for women's college Pastor doesn't want to perform weddings until all can wed Church hosts alternative to Perry prayer rally 'Foster care saved my life,' says resident Fostering isn't for everyone, but everyone can play a part Single father sees adoption, foster care as part of God's plan Not called to foster? Here are other ways to help Common myths about foster care Early in children's services, Baptists try to keep pace with change Advocates seek foster parents in churches Judge vacates $4.75 million judgment against church After 59 years, Bible teacher has no plans to move beyond first grade Layman's vision enables church to provide ministerial internship Unsung Heroes Custodian keeps church neat and clean for four decades Computer system works behind the scenes to help churches meet needs Book asks 'Is God a Christian?' Laughter makes worlds overlap says comic pastor Patriotism, spiritual ties may pull Christians in opposite directions One Nation Under God Does the Star-Spangled Banner belong in the church sanctuary? Civil religion: Lowest common denominator or common ground? Baptists should understand, teach church-state separation Summit offers ideas, networking to fight poverty White woman's passion leads to black history museum Is marriage a 'dying' institution? Study examines what families want from their church Ministry seeks to make marriages divorce-proof Brueggemann points to a food fight in Scripture Groups call on SBC to apologize for treatment of gays Opinion opens doors to guns in Va. churches, but some pastors are wary BWA preparing for UN Earth Summit in 2012 Civil War, Civil Rights CBF, Mercer collaborate to offer conference on sexuality in 2012 Christians can eliminate widespread hunger, advocates insist Redemptive aid demands ‘kingdom collaboration,’ Buckner chief says Rural church converts child care space to senior center Panel finds defining 'Baptist university' not a simple task Unlikely allies weave myth of Christian America, historian says Judge dismisses most of suit challenging Tennessee mosque Wellness responsibility of both minister and church Ministry rebuilds damaged ministries 10 practices for ministerial health Healthy ministers, healthy churches 10 Ways to help overcome religious illiteracy Louisiana Baptists oppose bullying bill Multisite fans view approach as good stewardship Church start or church satellite? Decision can be difficult Multisite ministry by any other name … Hybrid multisite model uses multiple approaches Multisite multiplication Researchers study return on short-term missions Tenn. ACLU accuses school district of promoting Christianity Royal wedding holds lessons about church-state separation, experts say Translators’ goal: Make the message clear and plain After 400 years, does King James still rule? King James-only adherents apply inerrancy to 1611 Bible translation Whose ‘majesty’ were the KJV translators exalting? Christianity a ‘translated religion’--into Living Word and written word Volunteer service bridges the generation gap Common values, mission draw Christians together across lines of age Relationship-building vital to bridging gulf between generations at church Ministering together the first step toward intergenerational community Churches intentionally seek to bridge the generation gap American Baptists denounce Quran burning Easter: Did you ever wonder …? Christians called to ‘faithful presence,’ not conquest, Willimon says Churches need social networking policies Couple fights 'choking game' tragedy Sidebar: Website warns of risky behaviors promoted on Internet Baptist ethicist says US role in Libya fails 'just war' test Small groups 'catapult' members into larger life of the church and world Small groups crucial, but not cure-all Sanctity of life bigger than one issue, Gushee says Poverty simulations have long history Poverty simulation begs middle class questions Debriefing a poverty simulation Some foreign aid helps, other kinds do more harm than good, experts assert Reciprocity or dependency? Fighting hunger makes economic and political sense, Christian activist says Austin pastor notes value of Christian calendar for spiritual formation Writer explores array of ancient spiritual practices for believers today Unfamiliar practices may bring unexpected benefits to churches Spiritual preparation for Easter not just a 'Catholic thing' What’s the skinny on Lent? Cowboy churches follow the hoofprints, going where cowboys gather Texas legislature may cut all funds for professional prison chaplains World Vision wins on 'Jeopardy!' Gospel writers harmonize; they don’t sing the melody of Jesus in unison Church membership trends unchanged Opinion: Looking to find your center of creativity? Unplug For relationships, technology a two-edged sword, experts insist Teen website changes lives through laughs and relationship Recognize children’s digital proficiency, but be alert to dangers Churches view social networking as ministry tool Researcher finds civil rights songs on flip side of gospel records Ten Commandments new addition to church property What makes ministry to older adults more effective? Challenge for churches: How to care for caregivers No single size or shape fits ministry to all older adults How senior are senior adults? School board votes to keep graduation at Southern Baptist church Churches turning to Facebook, LifeWay Research says Westboro spokeswoman: Message, not messenger, the issue Church gives away new home Mentoring offers ministry students an important support system Life coaching makes its way into churches Academy for Spiritual Formation blends discipline, community Westboro Baptist Church to make unwelcome appearance at funerals Biologist says Baptist leader lets theology trump science Baptist scholar in thick of iPhone app flap Poll: U.S. personal religiosity stable, influence declines Survey says many skip religious aspect of Christmas Fallout continues over departure of gay soccer coach Study says recession catching up to churches Suggested reading for those who grieve at the holidays Joy to the World? Churches deal with holiday grief Joy to the World: Joy, happiness not synonymous How to help those who grieve at the holidays Survey of pastors: Bush, Palin Christians; Obama, Oprah, Beck not Christian charity warns about danger of holiday debt Choose Wisely: Fair-trade movement has Christian roots Choose Wisely: Dave Ramsey on moral decision-making Choose Wisely: Experts say financial decisions have moral implications Apostolic movements called key to church’s future, church planter says Faith leaders support including contraception in health reform 'Fireproof' actor Kirk Cameron shares testimony at Baptist college Harry Potter presents contemporary gospel narrative, professor says Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood unimpressed by new NIV Os Guinness: Civility needed in global public square Love of God communicated best in multi-ethnic churches, pastor insists Retired missionary's 'ministry of trash' grows out of fitness habit Mohler's rejection of evolution criticized for harming witness Award-winning Christian musician advocate for adoption Baptist groups partner to bring health care to Mexican village ‘Unchurched’ studies seek to understand why people leave Study finds large churches can do better at retaining members Why do people leave churches? Author, pastor: Old models of church don’t work anymore Unusual prayer meeting proves ministry catalyst for N.C. church Who's in Charge? Wide diversity in church governance among Baptists Can a church be congregational in polity and have elders? Governing multi-site churches like franchising a business Texas Baptist columnists disagree about yoga Leader: Rise of Hispanic evangelicals influencing immigration debate SBC leader's critique of yoga sparks controversy among Christians Moderate Baptists uneasy about evangelical baggage Who are evangelicals? Definitions of 'evangelical' vary Congregations struggle to become diverse, retain diversity Mohler criticizes Nobel selection of in-vitro-fertilization inventor Church administrators to focus on risk management Rural Churches: Pastors say rural churches measure growth differently Rural Churches: Some see their calling as providing a minister-training lab Rural Churches: Dwindling population base presents challenges Rural Churches: Strong sense of community gives churches new life Chaplain: Executed woman was true to faith until end Texas religious leaders denounce Islamic-bias-in-textbooks resolution Fear not, Jesus said -- but some Christians still do Faith, fear clash in middle Tennessee over proposed mosque Living in the midst of fear challenging but possible, church leaders insist Baptists, other local religious leaders protest planned Quran burning Former Va. Baptist chaplain leads fight to save woman on death row School Daze: Tradition of U.S. Baptist higher education a lengthy one School Daze: Christian colleges not spared from recession’s impact School Daze: Baptist higher education in state of flux Interfaith leaders defend ‘mosque’ project; co-leader says move off table Federal judge refuses to block Georgia ban on guns in church Church-state group discourages using public land for 'Ground Zero mosque' Judge throws out Missouri funeral protest law Southern Baptist leader says Obama wrong about Ground Zero mosque Study says clergy neglecting self-care Baptist teenagers among protesters arrested at school board's meeting Faith and Fitness: Divinity student joins worship, fitness discipline Faith and Fitness: Exercise good until it becomes a false god Faith and Fitness: Clinic preaches the gospel of fitness Progressive North Carolina church welcomes far-right protest group 'PandaMonium' VBS theme draws complaints because of word's genesis Nebraska drops flag-mutilation charge against Westboro protester Evangelicals pray for those economically affected by Gulf oil spill Planting churches that take root requires the right processes, people Church Planting: How should church starters measure success? Church Planting: Missional, emergent movements place premium on planting Church Planting: Need for funding common denominator in church starts God hates flags? Judge bars arrest of Westboro flag protester Evangelicals better than mainliners at retaining youth, researcher says Louisiana governor signs guns-in-church bill into law '20/20' to air update on pastor convicted of murder Jim Wallis invitation stirs controversy for Christian music festival Liberty and Justice: Church-state lines can blur when disasters strike Liberty and Justice: What is the future of U.S. religious liberty? Liberty and Justice: Churches, ministries and employment law Liberty and Justice: When church-state separation and social justice conflict Seminary prof says Gulf oil spill could be wakeup call for evangelicals CBF workshop explores church’s response to homosexuality Bellevue pastor defends disqualifying lesbian coach's team Baptists view growing Hispanic population as opportunity Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas to mark centennial Pastor joins growing numbers of blacks at Hispanic Baptist school Cinco de Mayo gives Texas churches opportunity to serve, learn Church team cycles across Missouri for kids' smiles Louisiana Senate panel shelves guns-in-church bill Conn. school board won't appeal ban on graduations in church building Seasons: Death in a minister's family means transitions in ministry, identity Seasons: church and founding pastor either grow together or somebody moves on Seasons: Churches adapt to change by planting multiple campuses Congregation radically adapts model from cowboy to skater outreach Seasons: Student ministers face challenges as age separates them from youth 'Lazarus' Harley helps Missouri ministry introduce bikers to Christ Revival of outdoor baptismal services connects churches to communities In new book, Baptist prof draws on U2's music to call for Christian unity Texas board gives final approval to controversial textbook standards Church should be place of acceptance for people with special needs Barriers of attitude block people with disabilities from full inclusion in churches Opinion: Anybody can be a friend to the disabled Welcoming people with special needs can mean spiritual, numerical growth Seminaries not preparing pastors to minister to disabled, some assert Murder in pulpit spurs college to host safety workshop for churches Louisiana House passes bill allowing guns in church Religious leaders speak out against new Texas textbook standards Gregory, Crouch say white churches have a lot to learn from black ones Grand Ole Opry moving to Baptist church Biomedical ethics in a brave, new world Bioethics: Baptist hospital performs innovative cancer treatment Flooded hotel donates perishable food to Baptists for disaster relief Marty: Church-state separation doesn’t mean opposing religion Baptist scholars view Noah's Ark discovery claims with skepticism Va. governor lifts ban on police chaplains’ sectarian prayers Former Southwest Baptist U. football player sentenced for 2006 attack In new book, Southern Baptist leader urges Christians to go green for God Contraception, abstinence not contradictory messages, study says Study: Most 'Millennials' don't pray, read Bible or attend church Churches try varied ways to approach question of membership and baptism What happens when Baptists cannot agree about baptism? Mohler equates 'seductive' post-modern preaching, liberalism Author describes what having an autistic child taught her about God Barna: Four in 10 'unchurched' have been hurt by churches Culture of Debt: Churches can help poor avoid predatory-lending trap Turning a culture of debt into a culture of thrift Reading the Bible through the lens of poverty affects interpretation Missiologist: Christians in developing world interpret Bible differently Study links religion to racial prejudice Documentary makers warn viewers to ‘Beware of Christians’ 'Internet Monk' Michael Spencer, acclaimed religion blogger, dead at 53 Congregational-health expert terms churches 'in crisis' Anne Graham Lotz leads Missourians in prayer over state's $500M shortfall Legal gay marriage pushes sexuality to forefront for churches Expert: Churches might come out of recession with clearer fiscal focus A Time to Laugh: Was Jesus a jokester? A Time to Laugh: Baptist humorist says to paint a picture with words A Time to Laugh: Humor an important spiritual practice, theologian says A Time to Laugh: Grieving comic says faith, hope and laughter abide A Time to Laugh: What is the role of laughter for Christians? Wallis says Glenn Beck has helped advance social justice A Time to Laugh: The late Grady Nutt was a pioneer of Christian comedy A Time to Laugh: When laughter ceases to be the best medicine Survey says pastors value, benefit from seminary degrees Pastors to go barefoot on Easter to raise awareness about shoelessness Mercer program teaches church members to deliver end-of-life care Most church websites ineffective, technology firm’s study finds Baptists decry Texas board’s votes on textbook standards Google Thyself: Christian ethics and social networking Trinity? There’s an app for that. ABCUSA leader says denominations must retool for 21st century Jim Wallis urges Christians to turn off Glenn Beck Study says blogs a growing but largely untapped influence on religion Tenn. school board settles lawsuit over First Amendment violations A Time to Die: Church plants and re-plants key to continued witness A Time to Die: Church renewal depends on leadership, Baucom says A Time to Die: Can Baptists learn from Anglican revitalization? A Time to Die: When churches die, can they live again? A Time to Die: How do -- and should -- churches die? College student goes from wariness to embrace of elder-care ministry Ministers go online to meet spouses New abolitionists shine light on domestic human trafficking Building Green: What can I do? Building Green: Experts give advice on greening church facilities American Baptists seeking to raise $1 million for Haiti relief Billy Graham tops poll of most influential living preachers Baptist prof fears Haiti arrests will set back adoption movement Forgive Us: Christians struggle with radical forgiveness Forgive Us: Is forgiveness always appropriate for Christians? Seminar equips clergy, laypeople to talk about faith, science Church Super Bowl parties OK as long as NFL rules followed, experts say UCC spokesman says decision to air Tebow Super Bowl ad 'arbitrary' MLK Day celebration marks 50th anniversary of sit-in movement God and the Gridiron: Coaches can shape players' faith God and the Gridiron: Sports camps help churches reach out God and the Gridiron: Why are U.S. sports so Christianity-friendly? Religious Right leader defends Robertson's Haiti comment Young preachers flock to Louisville for preaching festival Study says larger churches hit harder by economy Hollywood's 'The Book of Eli' casts Bible, Christian character as central Tennessee school district agrees to stop handing out Bibles Report tallies more than 1,200 crimes involving U.S. churches in 2009 Blessed are the Persecuted: Defining, and responding to, persecution Blessed are the Persecuted: Where persecution is real, it’s intense Blessed are the Persecuted: SBC resolutions noting persecution Chris Tomlin wants young worshipers to give ‘glory to God in the highest’ For five decades, Houston couple has brightened children’s Christmas Christmas Around the World: Global Baptists celebrate the holiday N.C. judge strikes down law banning sex offenders from church Oklahoma company debuts funds that keep faith with Christian investors National race track chaplaincy group to relocate to Kentucky Texas cowboy pastor braving elements, hunger to focus on needy Christians need 'a theology of power,' according to prominent sociologist Mo. Baptist couple sells dream house to live God-given dream Texas Baptist church helps foster teens’ transition to adulthood British Baptist Nativity effort invites public to 'Get in the Picture' Conservative Christians push back at calls to curb greenhouse emissions Restorative Justice: Programs focus on healing, not just punishment Restorative Justice: Relationship at heart of philosophy Restorative Justice: Ministry to inmates' families key to rehabilitation Baptist college offers model for transforming its neighborhood Memphis churches draw attention for 10th World AIDS Day observance Ending hunger statewide by 2015 is subject of Baylor summit Advocate believes Christian-run prison would be constitutional LifeWay's 'Bible Navigator X' reaches out to video gamers ACLU sues Tenn. school district for repeatedly promoting religion New domestic-poverty stats a wake-up call, Baptist ethicists say In Dallas, Justice Revival calls churches to unify and serve Social networking enables Va. church to collect toys for Ga. flood victims Federal court says Christian-themed license plates unconstitutional Great Awakening: Is a new one taking place outside the West? Great Awakening: Texans celebrate Spirit's movement among Iranians Great Awakening: Bible guides revival of evangelical activism, Wallis says Federal judge: N.C. county council's sectarian prayers unconstitutional Don't blame Islam for Fort Hood killings, Baptist leader says Mural enriches children’s ministry, helps heal wounds for Texas church Merritt, Gushee: On creation care, evangelicals must move toward 'we' The Shack author, at Gardner-Webb, says book’s success is ‘God thing’ International Adoption: Celebrating an adopted child's cultural heritage International Adoption: Grandparents are an important part of the picture International Adoption: Family finds love in Korea -- three times International Adoption: Long journey from Kazakhstan orphanage to Baylor International Adoption: Texas family listens to God, adopts Ethiopian child Thousands of acts of kindness memorialize church-bus-crash victim International Adoption: It's more than just a hot Hollywood trend Town raises money to help families of church-beating victims Breckenridge residents seek to bring warmth to orphans in Eastern Europe Fear Not: Ethicists say blessed is he who thinks before forwarding Fear Not: What does virtual rumor-mongering say about Christians? 'Maggie Lee for Good' day surpasses goal of 13,000 good deeds Georgia school board upholds policy banning Bible banners Father of dead Marine to appeal decision favoring Phelps protesters Ban on religious signs at football games roils Georgia community Faithful Stewards: ‘Generosity’ as a concept over ‘stewardship?’ Faithful Stewards: Can we reclaim the corporate virtue of thrift? Faithful Stewards: Debt keeps Christians from reaching potential Cheerleaders' Bible banners raise community controversy Barna survey: Women pastors gaining ground in United States 'Maggie Lee for Good' project honors memory of girl killed in bus crash Non-denominational, Baptist churches dominate list of largest Baptist college campuses form groups attacking domestic hunger directly George Barna, Hispanic evangelicals weigh in on health-care reform Southern Baptists, other conservative Christians urge Iran action Healing the Sick: Ethicists view health care as a basic right Healing the Sick: Spiritual component key part of parish nursing Healing the Sick: Baylor profs propose alternative reform model Healing the Sick: Faith-based providers crucial to health reform Healing the Sick: Religious groups fighting to prevent reform debacle Florida principal, athletic director not guilty of contempt of court Theologian-scientist says there are pathways between two disciplines Most religiously conservative states have highest teen birth rates Only 1 in 3 churches spiritually 'vital,' study says Baylor study: Clergy sexual misconduct with adults widespread Samford basketball player found dead in dorm room Who are the hungry? Putting a face to people in need Heeding the call: Baptist college grad launches development non-profit Heeding the call: Churches taking ownership of Great Commission Heeding the call: Missional church reaches out through health care Heeding the call: Historic church finds new energy in missions commitment Episcopal bishop defends 'heresy' remarks Gaddy trades barbs with Jindal over taxpayer-funded flights to churches Accused Baptist swindler Allen Stanford sued for gambling debt Lesbian fired by Baptist agency to get day in court Pastor announces hunger strike for immigration reform Baptist colleges, students, families struggle, cope with financial crisis New NIV translation due out in 2011 Judge: Kentucky can't depend, legally, on God for homeland security Blessing Schools: Initiative seeks to link local churches, schools Blessing Schools: Baptist mentors seek to change children's lives Blessing Schools: Project educates city about student needs Blessing Schools: Baptist college's literacy program hopes to spread Blessing Schools: Churches work with public schools to bless, improve Blessing Schools: Program makes dreams a reality for poor Texas kids Texas governor signs landmark human-trafficking legislation Lutherans open door to gay clergy, agree to disagree on sexuality Former pastor, sons charged with Ponzi scheme John Piper says possible tornado a warning to Lutherans Samford cancels event featuring Rick Pitino Musical choice reveals congregation’s theological position Faith that sings: Hymns make theology portable BWA presentation on church and gays reveals differing regional approaches LifeWay says 1 in 8 church background checks finds record Victim of church-bus crash takes center stage at memorial service Former Southern Baptist pastor sentenced for fraud, tax evasion Interfaith Alliance head calls for new ground rules in marriage debate Christian coach says Muslim principal fired him over religion Looking for leaders: Training next generation requires new models Religious leaders back common ground on abortion Anti-gay church says God hates the world Researcher says hypocrisy not biggest obstacle to evangelism Jimmy Carter says religion used to subjugate women Road to Recovery: Set Free Church breaks the chains of addiction Road to Recovery: Churches help with overcoming addictions Road to Recovery: The 12 Steps Episcopal presiding bishop terms individualistic salvation 'heresy' Broadway Baptist Church youth choir detours through Nashville On church-state issues, Obama brings new perspective, slow policy change Baptist views of church-state separation: Q & A with Brent Walker NAACP head tells black Baptists civil-rights struggle not over Separation of church and state from the underside Ministry connects needs, would-be wasted commercial products Ministers seek investigation into police shootings New Hampshire latest state to legalize same-sex marriage Some churches help Christians view culture through spiritual lenses Baptist layman promotes 'Say Something Nice Sunday' What fad would Jesus follow? Ethicists mark 75th anniversary of German 'Confessing' movement Faith-based groups push for health-care reform Sanctuary for challenged children, parents Through open adoption, extended family grows by leaps and bounds Israel Houghton believes in the ‘Power of One’ Researcher: Young evangelicals shun 'conservative' label, embrace 'justice' Obama adviser says creation-care movement needs pastors Baptist Okla. governor must decide whether to OK Decalogue monument Conservatives divided over Miss California USA controversy Torture opponent welcomes comments by SBC leader Churches flock to social networking sites Wide-open freedom of the Web offers challenges and ministry opportunities Study: Ranks of religiously unaffiliated remain open to faith Speakers say response to hunger validates gospel Young evangelicals call for end to nuclear weapons Church budget-cutting: Prudent planning or excessive anxiety? Church offers ‘Soul Food’ in town hit hard by recession Baptist groups feel recession’s pinch LifeWay study: Protestant pastors divided on global warming Lecturer says Bible shaped MLK's 'beloved community' Lecturer cites food-related themes in Jesus' ethical teaching Rick Warren says he did not campaign for Proposition 8 Vermont first state to approve gay marriage legislatively Opinion: God wrote a book -- How the Bible was made Train up a child: It takes parents and churches working together For the Bible tells me so Author seeks to offer ‘eyewitness’ account of Christ’s life Iowa Supreme Court says state cannot deny marriage to gays Church-state group opposes state funds going to Baptist school Texas textbook decisions on science standards have national implications Southern Baptist activist organizes confab on church and environment Mercer conference focuses on ending modern slavery Families: Redeeming the time Family missions involvement raises children’s awareness Judge: Controversial home-school ruling hinged on mother's church Christian comic, former SNL star, labels Obama a communist Martial-arts seminar at Baptist school leads kung-fu master to Christ Bill to permit guns in churches revived in wake of pastor's shooting Longtime Baptist professor: Pastors must integrate science, faith Va. pastor fights depression with medical, psychological treatment Dallas church offers lessons learned from ministry to mentally ill people Ministers often need help caring for their own mental health Through a glass darkly: Churches respond to mental illness School sued for censoring religious message Mercer conference calls Christians to 'creation care' Study: Churchgoers like porn, but don't buy it on the Sabbath Senate scandal divides state Democrats over race Arkansas guns-in-church bill dies in state Senate Parachurch groups not yet feeling economy's pinch, survey says Yearbook notes membership declines for Catholics, Southern Baptists St. Louis church committed to its urban neighborhood for good, for God North Carolina church sets example with eco-friendly new building Upsurge of urban ‘creative class’ poses challenges to evangelicals Churches respond to challenge of new urban 'creative class' Survey: Crisis has some churches slashing budgets, more worried Lutheran task force proposes process to allow gay relationships for clergy FCC to churches: Don't throw out your wireless mics -- yet Contact with global partners gave church expanded vision Service central to becoming an externally focused church Simple steps lead to ‘next-level’ ministry to communities Arkansas House passes bill allowing guns in church Kay Warren: Following Christ means being ‘seriously disturbed’ It takes a village to renew community and build healthy society Relying on pastors for everything limits ministry, speaker says Scientific organizations, court: ‘intelligent design’ isn’t science 'Young-earth' creationists value literal reading of God’s word over human intellect Intelligent design renews debate between science and religion Evolution Sunday says dichotomy between faith and science is false Two centuries after his birth, Darwin still controversial Human trafficking is all too real, filmmaker discovers Environmental damage hurts children and elderly most Predatory gambling preys on weakness for profit, activist insists Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller dies Christian social entrepreneurs measure success by a different yardstick Youth from three denominations celebrate unity at Disney Survey: Protestants no more loyal to denomination than toothpaste brand UPDATE: Warren's church says violence no excuse for divorce Church adopts Hooters, both adopt Hurricane Ike victims Texas Tech kicker's rise to fame grounded in faith New Jersey sides with lesbian couple in dispute with church camp Robertson predicts economic recovery, 'socialism' in 2009 Controversy over inaugural prayer is nothing new Survey says most Americans believe in multiple paths to salvation Pastor calls for 'un-blending' of secular, sacred Christmas traditions Anti-gay church's Santa protest latest part of Washington holiday 'circus' Ky. church, in Advent tradition, remembers homicide victims 'True Woman' movement seeks counter-revolution to feminism Studies show rise in greenhouse gases in 2007 WMU WorldCrafts program brings income to impoverished, gifts to U.S. A 'Simple Christmas' suggestion box Tough economic times don’t dim lights on Living Christmas Trees Have yourself a simple little Christmas Fair trade fights poverty, allows gift giving with a clear conscience Documentary on Christians and porn to have TV premiere Economy putting pressure on Thanksgiving food ministries Global downturn necessitates redoubling of U.S. anti-poverty efforts, report says Equality Riders arrested at Union University Baptist church in Florida again offends Muslims with message Father, Son & Who? On the Trinity, Baptist worship largely settles for two out of three Charismatic Southern Baptists see themselves as open to spiritual gifts Trinity debate trickles down to gender roles Baptist criminal-justice activist applauds Ga. stay of execution Counselor: Digital age poses pastoral challenges to church Book proposes 'triage' amid lukewarm church giving 'Billy: The Early Years' falls flat in box office Human Rights & Wrongs: Not all coercion is torture, ethicist says Human Rights & Wrongs: Torture has consequences for body, soul Human Rights & Wrongs: Why the religious silence on torture? Human Right & Wrongs: Christians should defend rights, ethicist says Gay-rights ‘Equality Ride’ targets Baptist colleges Survey: Megachurches more intimate, believers less gullible than stereotypes Missions in a Dangerous World: Don’t deceive, expert says Missions in a Dangerous World: Tell the whole truth? Missions in a Dangerous World Healing the Sick: Candidates’ health plans reflect different visions for government Healing the Sick: Bible class project sparks international medical ministry Healing the Sick: Texas church reclaims biblical healing mandate Healing the Sick: Baptist layman provides gift of life to music minister Healing the sick: Chaplains, charity care distinguish faith-based hospitals Cowboy churches lassoing America Mimicking trends could turn musician into worship 'barista,' leader warns Mentoring program helps ministers chart true course Separate identity key to softening spouses' hurt Rejected ministers find acceptance and help Gap between dreams, reality often cause of pastors' wounds Church observers ask: Where have all the good men gone? Economy may affect churches in ways other than giving To support military families through divorce, a few tips ‘Dear Jane’ letters a problem for military spouses at home Third World Faith: Church tells story of Jesus to Sudanese Third-World Faith: Hub of world Christianity shifts to ‘Global South' Jesus in MySpace: Churches use social-networking sites Most evangelicals, Baptists tolerant, even universalist, survey suggests Love & Marriage: What happens when cohabitating couples want to join the church? Love & Marriage: Couples counting down to wedding consider program time well-spent Love and Marriage: Church, state uneasy bedfellows in recognizing legal marriages No easy answers dealing with religious, civil dimensions of marriage Caspian more violent than virtuous, scholars say; but what about 3rd movie? Pass the Popcorn: Christians struggle to decide how best to engage culture News Elsewhere News Online ministry offers diverse prayer resources Retiring CBF head to lead new center for Baptist leadership Seminary trustees to confront president over audit, management issues Land says Obama mandate most anti-Catholic government action in 150 years Fulfilling the Great Commission Effective global missions demands multicultural partnerships Baptist agencies don't recruit nationals for U.S. missionary service Ministry to new immigrants presents challenges, opportunities Missionaries heading from East to West SBC leader criticizes Komen reversal Veteran Baptist communicator Lloyd Householder dies Komen denies caving to pressure to defund Planned Parenthood Pastor's anti-gambling prayer criticized as political Study: 2/3 of Americans support renting school buildings to churches Historic MLK Day service held in Russia Former aide says Southern Baptists had clout in Bush White House Former Baptist minister paroled for sex crimes Mohler says insurance mandate not just 'Catholic' issue Baptist pastor opposes N.C. gay-marriage ban SBC leader questions judgment of Christians who support Obama SBC agency opposes cockfighting Former pastor's wife running for lieutenant governor Mohler slams stem-cell study Woman to lead American Baptists in Indiana, Kentucky Anti-violence advocate awarded by FBI Leonard installed in Baptist studies chair at Wake divinity school Pujols' foundation committed to St. Louis area Pressler confab evokes bad memories for former SBC leader African-American Texas Baptist pioneer dies CBF search committee seeks input WMU leads in advocating for children victimized by trafficking Human trafficking: 21st century slavery Church administrator charged with theft Supreme Court declines to review prayer case Jim Newton, Baptist journalist, dies at 75 Pressler denies Santorum endorsement was rigged MLK holiday a day of service for church Two years after quake, Baptist dedicate school, orphanage in Haiti President proclaims Religious Freedom Day Clergy say evolution, faith can co-exist Board elects Hardage BGCT executive director CBF workers report progress, need on second anniversary of Haiti quake Youth minister arrested Supreme Court upholds 'ministerial exception' to employment discrimination laws Former congressman named to Baylor chair 2 churches join Alliance of Baptists Baptist sexuality conference program released Former youth pastor, teacher charged with molestation Francis McBeth, world-renowned composer, dies at 78 Can Sunday School be saved? Online Sunday school class offers 'easy-access Bible study' Gilyard hasn't ruled out starting new church Documentary claims age-graded Sunday school harms families Sunday school an evolving institution Seven arrested in protest of NYC church ban Women's Bible commentary promotes 'complementarian' roles for sexes Former pastor claims reassignment was race-based Clergy sex offender released from prison Non-Catholics join opposition to contraceptive-coverage mandate 'Birther' lawsuit has setback 2011 notable deaths Year in review: Newsmakers in 2011 Scholar says Christmas as 'celebration of domesticity' a modern invention BWA, SBC leaders meet for first time since 2004 Gaza Baptist Church, 'functioning' but 'restricted,' says Brother Andrew Baptists, Pentecostals seek common ground S.C. Baptist leader says Gingrich top choice Former staffer at SBC mega-church focus of abuse investigation SNAP protests pharmacy license for accused predator Group says Southern Baptists oppose religious equality in the military Alleged peeping evangelist charged in third town Pastor describes 'reform' of Baptist church Hardage nominated for BGCT executive director NAE releases paper on climate, poverty Mohler defends Virgin Birth Church-state group says proposed hospital merger unconstitutional Nativity scene dispute puts focus on Texas town Carter Center, Hong Kong Baptist University launch joint venture School district settles suit with Tennessee ACLU Pastor found guilty of child abuse Task force completes study of SBC name change Churches balance reality, reverence when Christmas falls on Sunday Ecumenical dialogue clarifies Baptist beliefs, says prof Church kicked out of association appeals for funds CBF gets grant to assist ministers in first church Coalition requests policy on faith-based hiring 'Occupy' movement comes to church Former pastor, educator Jack McEwen dies Group urges churches to open pulpits to first-time women preachers Pastor says Jesus wouldn't remove church with woman pastor Supreme Court won't review NYC ban on worship in schools Church withdraws from association that ousted woman pastor Gay-marriage stand costs pastor his pulpit Baptist fined in Uzbekistan Parole decision delayed for former music minister convicted of abuse Scholars say evangelicals tinkering with the Trinity Baylor professor fighting dismissal charges Church leader questioned about handling of sexual abuse allegation Race issue rises in St. Louis Covenant dialogue Australian Baptists oppose detention of asylum seekers CBS News to focus on Burmese refugees at Kentucky church Founding ABP board member Ardelle Clemons dies Report: Michele Bachmann no longer attending Baptist church Passport devotional series for Advent and Christmas now online Divinity students aim to heal 'unseen war wounds' Wounded Warriors: Returning veterans, families struggle to adjust St. Louis 'Covenant' event opens with worship, ends with ministry Trafficking: False promises, desperation lure woman News Analysis: Churches not typically first reporters of sexual abuse Baptist church takes stand for gay marriage Low attendance disappoints New Baptist Covenant planners SBC leader says churches not immune from 'anti-child culture' Panel: Churches need to take lead in race relations OKC New Baptist Covenant takes aim at payday lending Jimmy Carter notes progress in building Baptist unity New Baptist Covenant speakers proclaim 'release' to captives International social work program gets major gift BWA leaders call African Baptists to 'justice and deeds of mercy' Letter opposing Christian Zionism sparks Israel debate Baylor course title sparks controversy Sports complex opens with Pujols basketball game Diverse Canadian Baptists cover miles, cultures Yale professor cites similarities between Mormons, Southern Baptists British Baptist newspaper to cease publication Environmentalists celebrate pipeline delay Gay-rights group accuses Baptists of hypocrisy Pastor writes Bible study for Harry Potter movies National Baptists, NAACP co-sponsor empowerment conference Baptists, Orthodox consider formal dialogue Baptist cooperation developed slowly but took root deeply Crossing boundaries in ministry poses opportunities, challenges Does Calvinism extol God's glory or make him a moral monster? Baptist Peace Fellowship to re-issue sexuality resource American Baptist leader named president-elect for NCC CBF coordinator search committee named Virginia Baptists elect first black president, restore ties to Averett NC Baptists support gay-marriage ban Mohler says Penn State scandal holds lesson for Southern Baptists Book covers Civil War in Baptists' own words SBC leader compares personhood movement to abolition BWA leaders bring 'fullness of what it means to be Baptist' to peace summit Religious leaders urge probe into FBI training procedures Pastor at center of school-prayer flap Ohio Baptists ask NAMB to reconsider funding cuts Chinese government awards Baptist missionary Church converts donated bank building to ministry center Mercer grants domestic-partner benefits to gays Additional charges filed against alleged peeping evangelist New Baptist Covenant II finalizes speaker lineup for Nov. gathering Pastor apologizes for Halloween tract New Mexico Baptists affirm Glorieta N.C. county petitions U.S. Supreme Court to hear prayer case Baptist school expels transgender student Evangelist charged with video voyeurism Book details rise of independent churches Shorter University adds new faith statements Mississippi Baptists back 'Personhood Amendment' CBF finishes fiscal year 15 percent behind budget Texas pastors weigh in on Rob Bell controversy Church-state expert said minorities face biggest threats to religious liberty Church deemed too Calvinist for Kentucky Baptist association BWA officials to join global religious leaders for day of prayer for peace BGCT approves budget, rejects attempt to restore Baylor to full level Pair charged with theft from Baptist church BGCT approves renegotiated agreement with Baylor University Mayor proclaims day of service in memory of Baptist crash victim CBF task force suggests organizational change Richmond seminary marks 20 years since first classes began CBF officers narrowing list of nominees for coordinator search committee Social justice apart from the church not 'kingdom work,' author says Master's in Christian leadership for Hispanics created by DBU & BUA Texas Baptists push to eliminate violence along Mexico border Baptist General Convention of Texas celebrates 125 years of ministry SBC leader cites Calvinism as top challenge Couponing helps family, leads to ministry opportunities Baptists fined for unregistered worship in Belarus Trial date set for accused clergy predator Faith leader says panel facing funding challenge isn't effective Buckner closes retirement home Advocate says Baptists ill-equipped to address sexual abuse by clergy Missouri Baptists elect leader Group says IRS should investigate church for endorsing Rick Perry Church cancels services, packs meals for hungry children Baptist groups denounce transgender attacks Woman admits to embezzling funds from Baptist nursing school Baptist camp director charged with online solicitation of a minor Virginia Baptists to consider renewed ties with Averett University Civil War changed Americans' view of Providence, historian says How to conduct a basic church security survey Churches advised to begin by assessing risks Safe and secure from all alarm Fred Shuttlesworth, civil rights pioneer, dies at 89 Baptist peace group urges prayer for Liberian elections Supreme Court hears arguments in important church-state case Man sentenced in church embezzlement Pastor acquitted on molestation count High court says World Vision can hire only Christians Former preacher sentenced for incest Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obama's eligibility Professor says Adam's sin was failure to lead BWA voices solidarity with Iranian pastor facing death sentence Study: Bible readers oppose gender-inclusive translations White House condemns death sentence for Iranian Christian Former music minister indicted BGCT moves forward with funding cut, new agreement with Baylor CBF young leader network sponsoring Kentucky retreat Leland Center relocates After 20 years, BTSR celebrates its past, looks toward the future CBFMO offers incentive for churches to consider women as pastors Baptist university contributes to Pujols Foundation as partner Alabama Baptists remain on sidelines of immigration debate Jameson joins Wake Forest advancement staff SBC leader says gay marriage not 'live and let live' Second CBF leader announces retirement plans Adam and Eve back in the news Answering the call when nobody calls Should ministers get second chances? Matching church and clergy methods differ by denomination To beckon Baby Boomers, adopt multifaceted ministry approaches Baptist delegation visits Uzbekistan Baptist leader says executing murderers is pro-life Presidential candidate links Israel policy to religious faith Southern Baptists consider sale of conference center Cooperative Baptist Fellowship effort to address rural poverty in Missouri Professors denounce 'Christian Zionism' Southern Baptists consider name change Belief in active God & free market closely linked, survey reveals Coalition asks Obama to clarify remarks on faith-based hiring Court refuses to intervene in church dispute over elder rule Suit challenges tax break for clergy South Carolina CBF hosting Brian McLaren Church building homes for victims of spring tornadoes Violence taking toll on Syria's Christians Wake Forest endowed chair honors Baptist leaders Clergy seek clemency for death-row inmate Court upholds graduations in church Baptist university president plans August 2012 retirement CBF officers seek search committee members State department cites religious freedom violations Morally, 9/11 mixed for Americans, theologian says at Baptist seminary Baptists aid Syrian refugees pouring into Lebanon Passport begins week of online 9/11 reflections Baptists minister to physical, spiritual needs caused by Texas wildfires Vestal announces decision to retire as CBF executive coordinator One woman's challenge to transition to new life as 'one' Single adults represent tremendous mission field Singles ministry tough, but vital Single but not alone Baptists among religious leaders in event to mourn victims of 9/11 Former music minister charged with sex crimes CBF-sponsored sexuality conference taking shape Texas Baptists support firefighters battling wildfires T, Kathie Thomas leaving Oklahoma CBF Judge grants Villanueva motion to stay in US Church embezzler gets 44 months in prison Prosecutors want information from church about former minister suspected of child abuse Debate over Adam and Eve continues Richmond churches offer showers, laundry to neighbors still in dark Peacemaker crosses globe to share non-violent approach to conflict Holbrook joins Academy of Preachers leadership Baptist relief agencies begin Mid-Atlantic cleanup in wake of Irene Faith & work Churches offer 'Soul Food,' encouragement to the unemployed Beyond immediate ministry, Christians called to address social inequities Opinion: Two lies for Labor Day Irene only most visible disaster Longtime SBC leader Cecil Ray dies Bible translation pioneer dies Worship resources offered for 9/11 anniversary Australian Baptists oppose gay marriage Baylor faces potential reduction in BGCT funding plan Job Corps injects hope into discouraged hearts Churches near quake's epicenter left with cracked walls, broken glass LifeWorks joins pieces for women in mountains Former Congressman, civil-rights activist, among freed Libyan captives Voice injury forces pastor to take medical leave Baptist leaders urge Naga reconciliation New monastics practice Jesus' hospitality and find stability Fulbright to retire from WMU-NC Central Seminary prepares students for urban ministry New Bible translation seeks common ground ABP to honor Bob Stephenson with Founders Award Kentucky association ousts church for opening doors to pro-gay group Police ask judge to dismiss lawsuit over shooting of Georgia pastor Lottie Moon's death story a myth, new book contends Missouri Baptist Foundation elects president Progressive National Baptist Convention celebrates 50 years BTSR announces new staff members Can technology usher in another Pentecost? Equipping the equippers Traditional divinity program aids ministry in nontraditional contexts Seminaries adapt to changing religious landscape Pastor renews call for database of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse Texas Baptists send $25,000 for East Africa famine relief Mark Hatfield remembered as champion for religious liberty New president believes in strong role for women's college Abuse confession raises questions of cover-up by Baptist mega-church 'Send Me, O Lord, Send Me' author Ross Coggins dies Pastor doesn't want to perform weddings until all can wed Court strikes down school board's prayer policy Evangelicals counter 'Circle of Protection' Churches, city preparing to make 10th anniversary of 9/11 a time of healing Church hosts alternative to Perry prayer rally Colleges, universities, pledge to interfaith community service Appeals court rules against Forsyth County prayer policy 'Foster care saved my life,' says resident Pastor retires from church that was model for 'The Waltons' Fostering isn't for everyone, but everyone can play a part Single father sees adoption, foster care as part of God's plan Not called to foster? Here are other ways to help Common myths about foster care November New Baptist Covenant II gatherings taking shape Early in children's services, Baptists try to keep pace with change Advocates seek foster parents in churches Mars Hill pours itself into Madison County Family offers ministry of presence in Colombia Baptists in Azerbaijan warned not to meet without state approval U.S. Baptists provide funds for drought-ravaged East Africa BWA expresses solidarity with Baptists in Norway Some troubled by 'Christian' label for Norwegian shooter Former British Baptist pastor sentenced for sexual abuse SBC leader criticizes Senate Democrats China Christian Council confirms continued ties with Virginia Baptists US Baptists building bridges in China through basketball clinics Hall announces retirement; Reyes named Buckner CEO Author seeks stories of 'exiled' young adult Baptists Judge vacates $4.75 million judgment against church Pastor disagrees with SBC leader about homosexuality 'Circle of Protection' makes case to President Obama Faith leader challenges Cain's statements about Islam Obama supports repeal of federal marriage law NYT says Michele Bachmann now a Baptist Gaddy chastises TV station for belittling Mormonism After 59 years, Bible teacher has no plans to move beyond first grade Layman's vision enables church to provide ministerial internship Unsung Heroes Custodian keeps church neat and clean for four decades Computer system works behind the scenes to help churches meet needs Former Gardner-Webb prof acquitted of prostitution charge Nigerian Baptist head says government unable to control radical sect Wallis, Land disagree about deficit causes Church faces ouster for allowing pro-gay group to meet Australian Baptist leaders clarify stance on gay marriage Faith leaders join challenge to Alabama's immigration law Book asks 'Is God a Christian?' Baptist World Alliance presents human-rights award Baptist leaders join coalition in calling for action against Iran BWA to explore dialogue with Pentecostals, Orthodox BWA commission urges continued dialogue with Muslims Laughter makes worlds overlap says comic pastor Pastor says God chooses who will be saved Burmese refugees joyful despite persecution, say visitors Missouri Baptist Foundation files second appeal Baptists travel to Malaysia for annual meeting Patriotism, spiritual ties may pull Christians in opposite directions One Nation Under God Hispanic Convention creates its own governing board Does the Star-Spangled Banner belong in the church sanctuary? Civil religion: Lowest common denominator or common ground? Baptists should understand, teach church-state separation Central Seminary launches full teaching center in Tennessee CBF founder says freedom movement must avoid 'sloppy discipleship' Summit offers ideas, networking to fight poverty Passport hires staff member to help children, youth discover God's calling Cuban prison chaplains graduate CBF pastor says tell stories of why moderates left, not who Blind artist Ken Medema articulates his art form Hull offers interim vision report Dunn uplifts 'soul freedom' at BJC luncheon CBF commissions self-funded missionaries Reduced financial contributions still a problem, CBF council told Report: Women ministers gaining ground in Baptist life BJC defends limits on lawsuits against religious organizations AFA's Bryan Fischer accuses SBC of pandering to gays, illegal aliens SBC resolution targets Sharia law White woman's passion leads to black history museum Author says tale of pistol-packing preacher holds lasting lessons Is marriage a 'dying' institution? Study examines what families want from their church Ministry seeks to make marriages divorce-proof Mohler says Baptists must repent of homophobia Southern Baptists ‘cannot commend’ new NIV Bible translation Southern Baptists affirm doctrine of hell Southern Baptists re-elect president Southern Baptists issued '1 percent challenge' for Cooperative Program Executive Committee recommends changes for mission boards SBC reports statistical decline Longtime Baptist journalist Bill Junker dies Brueggemann points to a food fight in Scripture 2010 Lottie Moon Offering falls short Groups call on SBC to apologize for treatment of gays Professor says Southern Baptists should elect black president Funds primary need for Joplin recovery Arrest of music minister shocks California church Former NAMB head praying for Obama’s defeat WMU of India’s new website enhances anti-poverty goals SBC leader criticizes Obama on Israel Opinion opens doors to guns in Va. churches, but some pastors are wary BWA preparing for UN Earth Summit in 2012 Joplin pastor: Where do we go from here? Baptist college hires female chaplain with ties to CBF Civil War, Civil Rights Caribbean Baptists voice solidarity with U.S. tornado victims Theology no issue as volunteers Converge on disaster sites South African Baptist scholar dies CBF, Mercer collaborate to offer conference on sexuality in 2012 In November, Baptists in Virginia will be dancing in the streets -- literally Ministry celebrates 15 years of broadcasting in the Arab world Joplin church digging out, while mourning three killed in tornado Southern Baptists to review assignments of mission boards Christians can eliminate widespread hunger, advocates insist Redemptive aid demands ‘kingdom collaboration,’ Buckner chief says Causey retires from Center for Congregational Health BGCT Executive Board calls for renegotiated agreement with Baylor Tornadoes continue to spawn in central U.S. Baptists help victims of Myanmar earthquake Focus stays on outreach with new facility Rural church converts child care space to senior center Three die at Joplin church hit by tornado Historical Society celebrates Baptists’ 'singing faith' with hymn festival Former IMB chair nominated as Kentucky exec Panel finds defining 'Baptist university' not a simple task Unlikely allies weave myth of Christian America, historian says Judge dismisses most of suit challenging Tennessee mosque Wellness responsibility of both minister and church Ministry rebuilds damaged ministries 10 practices for ministerial health Healthy ministers, healthy churches Pastor charged with molestation BJC says Oklahoma Sharia ban unconstitutional 10 Ways to help overcome religious illiteracy Ergun Caner moving to school begun by J. Frank Norris Christians, Muslims, Jews to share sacred texts Lawyer: Former prof’s lawsuit against Baptist college ‘moot’ Religious-freedom ambassador takes oath of office Pastor, denominational statesman James Pleitz dies Ed Vick, moderate Baptist lay leader, dies Louisiana Baptists oppose bullying bill North Carolina journalist joins staff of Religious Herald Big Muddy/Clean Water awarded $5,000 grant Baylor School of Social Work welcomes alumni from Carver School BJC says county’s prayer policy threatens religious liberty Alliance of Baptists acts out call for economic justice 'Baptists Today' launches Bible study curriculum Virginia Baptists exploring renewed ties with Averett Multisite fans view approach as good stewardship Church start or church satellite? Decision can be difficult Multisite ministry by any other name … Hybrid multisite model uses multiple approaches Multisite multiplication Texas Baptist Men clear trees, lift spirits following Alabama tornadoes Race relations: Progress slow but steady School district sued over religious activity BJC says National Day of Prayer proclamation ‘unwise’ After 30 years, moderate advocacy group ends nominee endorsements Texas Baptist Men chainsaw crews headed to Alabama Chaplains help deal with shock after wind passes Researchers study return on short-term missions Baptist race-relations pioneer dies

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