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Subscribe Archives About Us Donate Contact Us Weblinks Advertise Search	Sitemap Home Nation 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 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 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 For one Texas woman, love for teaching kindergartners lasts 60 years Bucking national trend, Virginia Baptists increase 2010 budget 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 Mike Huckabee slams Obama on Iran, abortion in speech to SBC pastors UPDATE: SBC messengers sever ties with Texas church over gay members 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 Historian: For Baptists, baptism neither means of grace nor trivial Historian: Origins of ordination among Baptists tangled Progressive movement in South left its mark on WMU history Historical records often scant on early U.S. Baptist women 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 Troubled Texas WMU seeks healing with interim director Alma Hunt, longtime Baptist missions advocate, dead at 98 Radical Islam among 4 apocalyptic forces threatening America, SBC’s Land says SBC resolution could shrink church membership rolls further Texas church targeted for ouster from SBC over homosexuality 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 Trinity? There’s an app for that. Google Thyself: Christian ethics and social networking 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: SBC resolutions noting persecution Blessed are the Persecuted: Defining, and responding to, persecution Blessed are the Persecuted: Where persecution is real, it’s intense 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: Ministry to inmates' families key to rehabilitation Restorative Justice: Relationship at heart of philosophy 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: Texans celebrate Spirit's movement among Iranians Great Awakening: Bible guides revival of evangelical activism, Wallis says Great Awakening: Is a new one taking place outside the West? 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: Texas family listens to God, adopts Ethiopian child International Adoption: Family finds love in Korea -- three times International Adoption: Long journey from Kazakhstan orphanage to Baylor 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: Can we reclaim the corporate virtue of thrift? Faithful Stewards: ‘Generosity’ as a concept over ‘stewardship?’ 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: Churches work with public schools to bless, improve Blessing Schools: Program makes dreams a reality for poor Texas kids 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 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. Fair trade fights poverty, allows gift giving with a clear conscience Have yourself a simple little Christmas Tough economic times don’t dim lights on Living Christmas Trees A 'Simple Christmas' suggestion box 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 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 SBC leaders criticize Beck's choice of words, but say he has a point Trinity? There’s an app for that. Google Thyself: Christian ethics and social networking ABCUSA leader says denominations must retool for 21st century Federal appeals court says Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional Jim Wallis urges Christians to turn off Glenn Beck BWA leaders hear thanks for quake relief, requests for more aid & prayers Faith leaders say abortion provisions adequate in health-care bill Uzbek Baptist gets 10 years in jail Supreme Court accepts case testing limits of free speech Legal expert says remaining Baptist jailed in Haiti likely to be set free 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 Study says blogs a growing but largely untapped influence on religion Tenn. school board settles lawsuit over First Amendment violations 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 In Texas, Religious Right loses fight with national curriculum implications CBF establishes relief fund for Chile; Chilean Baptists describe needs Supreme Court declines Okla. county’s attempt to display 10 Commandments Baptist expert says Establishment Clause applies to foreign policy Former Baptist editor Fletcher Allen dies at 78 A Time to Die: Church plants and re-plants key to continued witness A Time to Die: Church renewal depends on leadership, Baucom says Baptists pledge support for earthquake victims in Chile Youth minister, young-adult pastor honored by CBF for their ministries 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? Seminary president apologizes for calling IMB head a liar SBC leaders recommend 2nd reduced annual budget in a row College student goes from wariness to embrace of elder-care ministry On eve of summit, people of faith urge health-care reform Group says U.S. foreign policy hampered by ignorance about religion Former pastor convicted of murder seeks new trial Ministers go online to meet spouses Uzbek Baptists claim continued harassment by government officials 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 New abolitionists shine light on domestic human trafficking Freed Baptists hope attention will now focus on Haiti's needs 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 Building Green: What can I do? CBF accepting applications for Haiti volunteers Kenneth Starr named Baylor president Building Green: Experts give advice on greening church facilities North American Baptist leaders coordinate relief efforts in Haiti Idaho church hopeful for release of members held in Haiti Faith-based panel narrowly recommends separate 501(c)(3) entities for churches Baptist seminary president labels IMB mission strategy 'heresy' American Baptists seeking to raise $1 million for Haiti relief String of Texas church fires reaches 10 North Carolina Baptist Men plan long-term effort in Haiti Pastor stays out of division reported among jailed Americans in Haiti Va. Baptist college president suddenly steps down, cuts staff Southern Baptist leaders ask Obama to intervene on behalf of missionaries Church seeks forgiveness for mission team detained in Haiti Biker chaplains see the parking lot as their church Obama, Clinton at prayer breakfast denounce Ugandan anti-gay proposal Church fire forces closing of day care SBC official says he believes detained missionaries acted in good faith Study finds abstinence-only programs effective in delaying sex Baptist volunteers ready to serve amid massive needs in Haiti Drake's lawyer claims legal precedent for courts to remove a head of state Baptists continue to meet needs in Haiti despite major obstacles Billy Graham tops poll of most influential living preachers Baptist prof fears Haiti arrests will set back adoption movement Study shows significant increase in American families going hungry Baptist group arrested in Haiti denies trafficking charge Q&A: Baptist Women in Ministry leader Pam Durso Seminar equips clergy, laypeople to talk about faith, science Forgive Us: Is forgiveness always appropriate for Christians? Forgive Us: Christians struggle with radical forgiveness Fire that destroyed historic Texas church ruled arson Church Super Bowl parties OK as long as NFL rules followed, experts say 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 UCC spokesman says decision to air Tebow Super Bowl ad 'arbitrary' In jobs-focused State of the Union, Obama also tackles gays in military Former California Baptist exec Bill Hogue dead at 82 Former Southwest Baptist University athlete pleads guilty to assault ABC seeks doctors, nurses for weeklong stints in Haiti Baptist World Aid workers say situation in Haiti still desperate Former pastor plans to appeal murder conviction ABC, CBF workers describe aftermath, future in Haiti Reyes to head Texas Baptist social-service agency Buckner New evangelical group calls for cancellation of Haiti's debt 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 Interfaith Alliance head protests Bible verses on military gun sights British Baptist aid worker dies in Afghanistan; no foul play suspected Baptist World Alliance pledges solidarity with Baptists in Malaysia 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 MLK Day celebration marks 50th anniversary of sit-in movement Texas church’s historic sanctuary lost to early-morning fire God and the Gridiron: Sports camps help churches reach out God and the Gridiron: Coaches can shape players' faith Baptist World Alliance rescue team arrives in Haiti Prominent Baptist pastor in Port-au-Prince confirmed among dead in Haiti McAfee project introduces laypeople to seminary in 30-minute segments God and the Gridiron: Why are U.S. sports so Christianity-friendly? Haitian Baptist college president describes country 'in shock' Religious Right leader defends Robertson's Haiti comment ABC, CBF plan multi-pronged responses to Haitian earthquake Passport exports youth-camping concept to Liberia Social-studies-curriculum debate in Texas has national implications Update: Baptists prep for immediate, long-term responses to Haiti quake New statement ‘first-ever consensus’ on religious expression and U.S. law Young preachers flock to Louisville for preaching festival Trial under way for former Baptist preacher charged with murder Study says larger churches hit harder by economy Hollywood's 'The Book of Eli' casts Bible, Christian character as central Watchdogs: Persecution of Christians in N. Korea likely to worsen in 2010 For a decade, U.S. Baptist volunteers have warmed Moldovan orphans Scholar: Bush faith-based push failed to boost churches' social-service role SBC president Hunt's cancer surgery a success Report says use of death penalty on decline in United States Baptists in Texas city inspired to launch church for Burmese refugees Avery Willis, giant of Southern Baptist missions, diagnosed with leukemia Tennessee school district agrees to stop handing out Bibles Report tallies more than 1,200 crimes involving U.S. churches in 2009 In 2010 predictions, Pat Robertson says America under God's wrath Television program profiles friendships between Muslims, Baptists Blessed are the Persecuted: SBC resolutions noting persecution Blessed are the Persecuted: Where persecution is real, it’s intense Blessed are the Persecuted: Defining, and responding to, persecution 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 Jimmy Carter apologizes to Jews for controversial past statements 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 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 Evangelical leaders support abortion compromise in health-care plan Appeals court allows suit over Ky. Baptist institution to proceed N.C. judge strikes down law banning sex offenders from church Study says majority of world's population faces religious restriction Day with a legend: Belmont students meet Baptist activist Will Campbell Oklahoma company debuts funds that keep faith with Christian investors Lilly-funded McAfee program to help grads serving in first churches 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 National race track chaplaincy group to relocate to Kentucky CBF leader says ministry-exellence training can boost clergy's image Former high-profile preacher admits to fathering child Clergy drop in poll rating honesty and ethics of professions Baptist churches encouraged to invite a woman to preach in February Texas cowboy pastor braving elements, hunger to focus on needy Rick Warren breaks silence on Ugandan anti-gay law Under Molly Marshall's presidency, Central Seminary sees turnaround Carter says religion can help end violence against women 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 Baptist World Alliance promotes Human Rights Day Dec. 12-13 Anti-gay Phelps clan loses challenge to Nebraska flag-desecration law British Baptist Nativity effort invites public to 'Get in the Picture' U.S. Christian leaders denounce Ugandan anti-gay bill Conservative Christians push back at calls to curb greenhouse emissions Supreme Court to deal with rights of religious groups at state schools Restorative Justice: Relationship at heart of philosophy Restorative Justice: Programs focus on healing, not just punishment Restorative Justice: Ministry to inmates' families key to rehabilitation Judge in Tajikistan orders Baptist church to close Baptist college offers model for transforming its neighborhood Ethicist: Obama's Afghanistan plan falls short of just-war criteria WWI changed Truett’s views on war, peace and government Grand jury to review police shooting of Georgia pastor Did Huckabee rely too much on faith in making pardon decisions? Church-based program helps the grieving survive the holidays Memphis churches draw attention for 10th World AIDS Day observance 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 Ending hunger statewide by 2015 is subject of Baylor summit Advocate believes Christian-run prison would be constitutional Wiley Drake lifts call for 'imprecatory prayer' against President Obama Group says proposed Okla. Christian prison likely unconstitutional 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 BGCT annual meeting draws few for business, many for evangelism In Dallas, Justice Revival calls churches to unify and serve Baptist church in El Salvador mourns members lost in flood Georgia Baptists cut ties with church led by woman pastor Broadway Baptist decides not to send messengers to BGCT meeting Christian, other faith leaders urge Congress to close Guantanamo Team from Dallas church ministers to incarcerated Middle Eastern girls Research group says nation watching this year's Lottie Moon offering Baptist leaders say Muslims should not be banned from military Texas textbook battles have national significance, scholar says Florida church becomes sanctuary for victims of workplace violence Response to last year's Hurricane Ike inspires unique network's creation Social networking enables Va. church to collect toys for Ga. flood victims Federal court says Christian-themed license plates unconstitutional Eight missing after Hurricane Ida destroys Baptist church in El Salvador Great Awakening: Is a new one taking place outside the West? Great Awakening: Bible guides revival of evangelical activism, Wallis says Great Awakening: Texans celebrate Spirit's movement among Iranians Federal judge: N.C. county council's sectarian prayers unconstitutional Texas Baptists provide solace in wake of Fort Hood massacre Don't blame Islam for Fort Hood killings, Baptist leader says Additional charges filed against Baptist camp director Religious freedom requires Baptists to hold in tension certain principles Mural enriches children’s ministry, helps heal wounds for Texas church ABP offers new, revamped e-mail products and social-networking feeds Russian Baptists alarmed by proposed changes to religion law Analysis: Off-year elections produce mixed bag for religious conservatives BMS World Mission writes prime minister about global warming Merritt, Gushee: On creation care, evangelicals must move toward 'we' The Shack author, at Gardner-Webb, says book’s success is ‘God thing’ 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 International Adoption: Celebrating an adopted child's cultural heritage International Adoption: Grandparents are an important part of the picture International Adoption: Texas family listens to God, adopts Ethiopian child International Adoption: Family finds love in Korea -- three times International Adoption: Long journey from Kazakhstan orphanage to Baylor Thousands of acts of kindness memorialize church-bus-crash victim Jeff Zurheide, pastor in historic pulpits, loses battle with cancer International Adoption: It's more than just a hot Hollywood trend Former Alabama pastor charged with child abuse, porn possession Texas Baptist philanthropist Paul Meyer dead at 81 Court in Uzbekistan finds Baptists guilty of running kids' camp Southwestern Seminary adopts statement asserting male headship Obama signs bill extending hate-crimes protections Baylor withdraws proposal to alumni association Missouri Baptists delegate lawsuit discretion to executive board Annual religious-freedom report cites concerns in familiar, new places SBC's Land continues to warn about dealing with Iran Former Okla. pastor sentenced to 10 years for molestation Town raises money to help families of church-beating victims ABP honors Greg Warner with lifetime achievement award Next two CBF assemblies to celebrate 20 years of 'Fellowship movement' Breckenridge residents seek to bring warmth to orphans in Eastern Europe 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 Fear Not: What does virtual rumor-mongering say about Christians? Fear Not: Ethicists say blessed is he who thinks before forwarding SBC leader apologizes for Nazi analogy regarding Obama plan Russian Baptists schedule historic rally with Orthodox, Catholics Jailed Cuban Baptists accused of illegal economic activity Louisiana CBF names scholarship after Maggie Lee Henson 'Maggie Lee for Good' day surpasses goal of 13,000 good deeds Texas Baptist Men offer relief and hope after Philippine flooding D.C. convention's Haggray elected pastor of historic Washington church Georgia school board upholds policy banning Bible banners Cuban Baptist leaders in custody; charges unclear Mo. Baptist messengers will be asked to use CP for lawsuits Uzbek Baptist leaders stand trial on charges supporters call false SBC leader says Obama Nobel selection political European Baptists ponder future of international seminary BJC directors hear update on property search, honor Walker Faith leaders urge 'adaptation' funding in climate-change bill Father of dead Marine to appeal decision favoring Phelps protesters Supreme Court gets technical in arguments on Mojave cross Victims of brutal beating in Illinois church expected to recover Judge delays ruling on dismissal of Wiley Drake's 'birther' case Probe of Georgia pastor's shooting expected to take another month Charles Wellborn, 'Baptist Hour' preacher, writer, ethicist, dies Ban on religious signs at football games roils Georgia community Court turns away attempt to force ‘Choose Life’ plates on Illinois Faithful Stewards: Can we reclaim the corporate virtue of thrift? Faithful Stewards: ‘Generosity’ as a concept over ‘stewardship?’ Faithful Stewards: Debt keeps Christians from reaching potential Global Baptists responding to Pacific Rim disasters Study says SBC funding plan inadequate to achieve stated goals U.S. Christian leaders join calls to restore civil rights in Honduras Rally planned for Georgia pastor killed in botched drug sting Cheerleaders' Bible banners raise community controversy BGCT leaders again recommend reduced budget for 2010 Baptists appeal for aid after typhoon hits Southeast Asia Baptists in Bahamas protest nation's rising murder rate 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 Pakistani pastor asks world’s Baptists for prayer support Faith leaders urge G-20 summit to remember the poor Barna survey: Women pastors gaining ground in United States 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 Evangelical leader praises Obama's comments on nuclear weapons '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 Baylor asks alumni association to give up independence, move in-house Texas Baptists Committed to seek new leader George Barna, Hispanic evangelicals weigh in on health-care reform Southern Baptists, other conservative Christians urge Iran action Morris Chapman announces plans to retire from SBC Executive Committee Healing the Sick: Ethicists view health care as a basic right Nilson Fanini, former BWA president, dies at 77 Healing the Sick: Religious groups fighting to prevent reform debacle Healing the Sick: Faith-based providers crucial to health reform Healing the Sick: Baylor profs propose alternative reform model Healing the Sick: Spiritual component key part of parish nursing Church-state groups press Holder to withdraw Bush-era hiring memo Florida principal, athletic director not guilty of contempt of court Open mission positions may be ‘God moment,’ says SBC task force chair Theologian-scientist says there are pathways between two disciplines Most religiously conservative states have highest teen birth rates Rankin: Future of SBC missions includes focus on direct involvement British Baptists visit China with view to re-establishing Baptist work IMB President Jerry Rankin announces retirement plans Only 1 in 3 churches spiritually 'vital,' study says Uzbek Baptist head, two other leaders face 3-year prison term UPDATED: Convicted felon loses bid to regain National Baptist presidency Baylor study: Clergy sexual misconduct with adults widespread Cecil Sherman receives ABP’s religious freedom award BGCT accesses $1 million from reserve funds Samford basketball player found dead in dorm room Judge sets court date in 'birther' case filed by Wiley Drake Judge clears National Baptist Convention presidential vote Who are the hungry? Putting a face to people in need Pastor accuses school district of duplicity in banning Obama speech Heeding the call: Historic church finds new energy in missions commitment Heeding the call: Missional church reaches out through health care Heeding the call: Churches taking ownership of Great Commission Heeding the call: Baptist college grad launches development non-profit Episcopal bishop defends 'heresy' remarks Shoes for Orphan Souls collects 2 millionth pair of shoes Gaddy trades barbs with Jindal over taxpayer-funded flights to churches Georgia Baptist pastor killed in botched drug sting Accused Baptist swindler Allen Stanford sued for gambling debt Black, white Ky. churches unite in move toward reconciliation Lesbian fired by Baptist agency to get day in court Former Rwandan Baptist pastor on trial for genocide 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 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 Religious-freedom groups mourn Kennedy, cite church-state views Blessing Schools: Initiative seeks to link local churches, schools Blessing Schools: Churches work with public schools to bless, improve Blessing Schools: Program makes dreams a reality for poor Texas kids 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 Torture opponents renew calls for inquest after release of CIA report Virginia youth minister faces additional charges Black Baptist group elects new leader Texas governor signs landmark human-trafficking legislation Baylor, Buckner partnership plants seeds of hope in Kenya Lutherans open door to gay clergy, agree to disagree on sexuality Baptist schools ranked in U.S. News and World Report Former pastor, sons charged with Ponzi scheme Obama appeals to faith groups on reform; abortion questions remain Youth minister found guilty of molestation John Piper says possible tornado a warning to Lutherans Baptists respond to Taiwan typhoon 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 Samford cancels event featuring Rick Pitino Musical choice reveals congregation’s theological position Faith that sings: Hymns make theology portable NAMB trustees name acting interim after president resigns BWA presentation on church and gays reveals differing regional approaches 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 Faith groups begin media blitz for health-care reform 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 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 Funeral of girl killed in bus crash to be webcast live Vandals target group planning pro-family gathering in Amsterdam BWA moves forward with initiatives despite financial challenges NAMB trustees consider removing agency head Shreveport girl dies from injuries in church-bus crash Baptists celebrate 400th anniversary near site of movement’s origin Q&A with BWA president-elect Virginia Baptists' John Upton nominated as BWA president Church-state groups concerned about nominated Army secretary Interfaith Alliance head calls for new ground rules in marriage debate Jamaican slave revolt has lessons for all, scholar says Scholar says Baptists neglect lessons from Virgin Mary Uzbekistan charges Baptist camp with crimes Christian coach says Muslim principal fired him over religion Bullard to lead North American Baptist Fellowship Texas Baptists test-launch statewide Bible distribution plan Looking for leaders: Training next generation requires new models Religious leaders back common ground on abortion Baylor Alumni Association loses links to university Peck: Christians and Muslims should speak with, not about, each other Pastor: National Guard, hospitals were prepared for church-bus crash Leland Center moves into Baptist World Alliance building Anti-gay church says God hates the world Researcher says hypocrisy not biggest obstacle to evangelism 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 Jimmy Carter says religion used to subjugate women 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 Road to Recovery: Set Free Church breaks the chains of addiction Road to Recovery: The 12 Steps Road to Recovery: Churches help with overcoming addictions Churches affected by FCC changes on wireless-microphone frequencies Pastor says National Guard saved lives following wreck of church bus Church bus headed toward Passport overturns, killing teen Obama to nominate prominent Christian geneticist to head NIH Saddleback removes audio clip saying abuse no excuse for divorce Episcopal presiding bishop terms individualistic salvation 'heresy' Broadway Baptist Church youth choir detours through Nashville Baptist views of church-state separation: Q & A with Brent Walker On church-state issues, Obama brings new perspective, slow policy change 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 Buckner suspends mission trips to Honduras NAACP head tells black Baptists civil-rights struggle not over Lilian Lim, pioneer Asian Baptist woman, dies in Singapore Separation of church and state from the underside News analysis: Generation gap creates dilemma for SBC Ministry connects needs, would-be wasted commercial products 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 Retired BWA leader Lotz receives freedom award from Adventists 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 Ministers seek investigation into police shootings 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 Report says United States already feeling effects of global warming SBC president supports resolution celebrating Obama's election Christopher Chapman to pastor prominent Raleigh church Jimmy Carter says Palestinians in Gaza treated like animals Religious leaders call for inquiry into U.S. use of torture 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 CBF Carter Offering supports female church planters in Middle East Senate votes to allow FDA to regulate tobacco 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 Religious leaders say time running out for Palestinian Christians SBC spokesman disavows statements by former second VP Obama, in speech to world’s Muslims, touts religious freedom, cooperation African-American pastor says SBC leaders should repudiate Drake Pastor proposes SBC resolution celebrating Obama's election New Hampshire latest state to legalize same-sex marriage CBF-sponsored football clinic bridges racial divide in Louisiana community Drake, former SBC officer, says he's praying for Obama to die (updated) Some churches help Christians view culture through spiritual lenses Broadway Baptist, under scrutiny over gays, calls Brent Beasley as pastor Prayers mark 10th anniversary of Ouachita plane-crash tragedy Baptist layman promotes 'Say Something Nice Sunday' Former SBC officer says Tiller murder answer to prayer What fad would Jesus follow? Ethicists mark 75th anniversary of German 'Confessing' movement Baptists respond to cyclone in Bangladesh Poll shows little change on marriage, but more support for other gay rights Amnesty International seeks 'New Deal' for human rights BWA, BGCT heads convey Pentecost messages Faith-based groups push for health-care reform Group says IRS should review Liberty University's tax-exempt status Man accused of kidnapping grandchildren avoids prison '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 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 Poll says Americans moving rightward on social issues Oklahoma governor signs Ten Commandments bill Baptists minister to war victims in Sri Lanka Former SBC president embraces message of creation care SBC official applauds environmental conference Gallup poll finds ‘pro-life’ majority for first time, but some question results Baptist leaders dedicate ecumenical rebuild in New Orleans neighborhood 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' 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 Obama adviser says creation-care movement needs pastors Mo. convention revises, attempts to revive Windermere lawsuit Baptist Okla. governor must decide whether to OK Decalogue monument Conservatives divided over Miss California USA controversy North Carolina church calls second woman pastor CBF missionaries address needs of India's marginalized Banjara people Conservative ‘National Day of Prayer’ supporters upset over Obama snub Baptist church sticking by pastor facing sex charges Torture opponent welcomes comments by SBC leader Same-sex marriage advances in Maine; N.H. and N.Y. next UPDATE: Mo. Supreme Court sides with Windermere over convention Windermere prevails; State Supreme Court denies MBC’s final appeal 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 British Baptists observe 400th anniversary ABP directors give posthumous award to Herb Reynolds Evangelical global-warming skeptics hire lobbyist Religious freedom panel adds Nigeria to list of world's worst violators Churches flock to social networking sites Wide-open freedom of the Web offers challenges and ministry opportunities Former Southern Baptist pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse Hate-crimes bill divides evangelicals 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 Study: Ranks of religiously unaffiliated remain open to faith Speakers say response to hunger validates gospel Young evangelicals call for end to nuclear weapons 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 Christian peace activists seek apology for Iraq war Groups urge Obama to proclaim 'inclusive' day of prayer 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 Church budget-cutting: Prudent planning or excessive anxiety? Church offers ‘Soul Food’ in town hit hard by recession Baptist groups feel recession’s pinch 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 Draft stem-cell guidelines still won’t allow funds for cloning LifeWay study: Protestant pastors divided on global warming Page 'concerned' about Rick Warren's comments on gay marriage Lecturer says Bible shaped MLK's 'beloved community' Lecturer cites food-related themes in Jesus' ethical teaching Authorities expose blogger who has been hounding FBC Jacksonville Violence mars Easter in northern Nigeria 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 Rick Warren says he did not campaign for Proposition 8 Vermont first state to approve gay marriage legislatively Reconciliation, collaboration among Baptist Border Crossing themes Obama rounds out appointments to faith council; Dungy not on list Top Army chaplain raises Jewish ire with call for fasting during Passover 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 Police raid Baptist home in Azerbaijan Former Baptist pastor indicted on murder charge Baptist songwriter William Reynolds dies Texas textbook decisions on science standards have national implications Coalition takes aim at reducing domestic, global poverty 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 State Dept. reveals predecessors’ designations of freedom violators Arizona high court declares state’s voucher program unconstitutional Alabama Baptists headed to court over property dispute Southern Baptist activist organizes confab on church and environment Southern Baptist ethics head lobbies for coal, against cap and trade Mercer conference focuses on ending modern slavery Baptism center opens in Jordan Families: Redeeming the time Family missions involvement raises children’s awareness Groups oppose federal rule limiting books in prison chapels Baptists help the hurting in aftermath of Alabama shooting spree Spankings of member's child earn Baptist pastor battery conviction Judge: Controversial home-school ruling hinged on mother's church Evangelical groups protest new religion law in Kyrgyz Republic 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' Christian comic, former SNL star, labels Obama a communist Martial-arts seminar at Baptist school leads kung-fu master to Christ 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 Bill to permit guns in churches revived in wake of pastor's shooting Obama ends Bush restrictions on embryonic stem-cell study Baptists getting older, study says Longtime Baptist professor: Pastors must integrate science, faith Baptist seminary honors Glenn Hinson for half century of teaching Pastor gunned down in pulpit 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 Lanny Hall to return to Hardin-Simmons University as president School sued for censoring religious message 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 Mercer conference calls Christians to 'creation care' Christians, other torture opponents call for commission to investigate Study: Churchgoers like porn, but don't buy it on the Sabbath Senate scandal divides state Democrats over race Faith-based leaders say budget is major shift in poverty policy Justices decline to upend decision barring N.J. coach from prayers Former Baptist deacon charged with attempted robbery of S.C. bank Court says Montana election law wrongly applied to church Arkansas guns-in-church bill dies in state Senate Increasingly, Baptists turning to the observance of Lent Parachurch groups not yet feeling economy's pinch, survey says Supreme Court: Sect can’t force Utah city to erect monument Obama, in first address to Congress, focuses on economy, justice goals 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 Yearbook notes membership declines for Catholics, Southern Baptists St. Louis church committed to its urban neighborhood for good, for God Supreme Court agrees to hear case involving cross on federal land North Carolina church sets example with eco-friendly new building Upsurge of urban ‘creative class’ poses challenges to evangelicals Russian Baptists denounce bogus newspaper as political smear Churches respond to challenge of new urban 'creative class' Baptist pastor convicted in Azerbaijan Survey: Crisis has some churches slashing budgets, more worried CBF cuts spending by 20 percent, partner funding by 30 percent Lutheran task force proposes process to allow gay relationships for clergy FCC to churches: Don't throw out your wireless mics -- yet Baptists gather in Rome for peace conference SBC Executive Committee postpones vote on ouster of Broadway Baptist 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 Basketball player at Baptist university suspended after altercation 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 Pastor says faith sustaining family of pilot in deadly plane crash Baptist, Orthodox leaders hold groundbreaking conference in Europe Assyrian Christians appeal to White House for autonomy in Iraq North Carolina CBF anticipates fifth century of Baptist movement Former Whitewater prosecutor says Proposition 8 about voters Baptist pastor and wife fail to reunite with kidnapped children Australian Baptists begin response to devastating Victoria bush fires 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 Obama rearranges faith-based office; vows to maintain church-state wall Parents to be reunited with kids kidnapped in seminary days Human trafficking is all too real, filmmaker discovers Environmental damage hurts children and elderly most Predatory gambling preys on weakness for profit, activist insists SCHIP passage to add 4 million children to insurance rolls Former Samford president Tom Corts dies David Tolliver named Missouri executive director Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller dies Appeals court sides with Missouri Baptist conference center First regional New Baptist Covenant event focuses on reconciliation Obama picks religious adviser DuBois for faith-based post; questions remain Recession forces cutbacks at Southern Baptist agencies Childs makes 'tiny stitches' in lives of children, youth in Croatia 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 Christian social entrepreneurs measure success by a different yardstick Religious torture opponents pleased, concerned by Obama executive order Interfaith leaders urge Obama to act quickly on Middle East peace Former youth worker pleads guilty to molestation charge Multi-racial inaugural throng elated to watch racial barrier crumble Obama inaugural events bracketed by prayers, controversy, ecumenism Youth from three denominations celebrate unity at Disney CBF leader writes President Obama with 'heartfelt requests' Ethnic missions pioneer Oscar Romo dies Ecumenical group says stimulus package should include the poor Liberals, evangelicals call for common agenda on abortion, sexuality Survey: Protestants no more loyal to denomination than toothpaste brand Dan Goodman, N.C. seminary professor, dies suddenly Deadly Zimbabwe cholera outbreak crime against humanity, group says Faith leaders urge Obama to ban torture on Inauguration Day U.S. team's mission changes after Costa Rica earthquake Baptists, Muslims say dialogue a step in right direction UPDATE: Warren's church says violence no excuse for divorce 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 Baptist groups send aid to Gaza victims Church adopts Hooters, both adopt Hurricane Ike victims Texas Tech kicker's rise to fame grounded in faith Gaza Baptist Church caught in crossfire Renowned preacher, civil-rights leader Otis Moss retires Griffin Bell, former Carter official, Baptist statesman, dies New Jersey sides with lesbian couple in dispute with church camp Wide variety of Baptists, other faiths found in 111th Congress Baptist World Alliance responds to Muslim letter Robertson predicts economic recovery, 'socialism' in 2009 Rick Warren accuses critics of 'Christophobia' Pentagon tightens policy on distributing religious literature to recruits Controversy over inaugural prayer is nothing new Religion in presidential race tops ranking of ABP stories in 2008 Christian leaders call for easing travel restrictions to Cuba Survey says most Americans believe in multiple paths to salvation Southwestern Seminary cuts budget Rick Warren to give invocation at Obama inauguration Evangelical leaders seek broad moral agenda in Cizik replacement Time ranks SBC rejection of sex-offender database as 'under-reported' story Pastor calls for 'un-blending' of secular, sacred Christmas traditions Mike Huckabee says American Christians 'persecuted' Supreme Court orders new review of detainee religious-rights case Southern Seminary facing budget shortfall Baptist peace activist lobbied to end El Salvador's civil war WMU budget cuts include worker furlough Judge halts Christian-themed South Carolina license plates Controversy over NPR comments forces NAE lobbyist Cizik out Anti-gay church's Santa protest latest part of Washington holiday 'circus' Kentucky Baptist paper names editor Ky. church, in Advent tradition, remembers homicide victims 'True Woman' movement seeks counter-revolution to feminism President Bush discusses faith in TV interview Mo. appeals court hears latest round in Windermere dispute Christian leaders urge Obama to make Israeli-Palestinian peace top priority Russian Baptists mourn death of Orthodox leader Richard Land compares President Bush to Harry Truman Studies show rise in greenhouse gases in 2007 WMU WorldCrafts program brings income to impoverished, gifts to U.S. Group sues Ky. for law requiring credit to God for security 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 Bush administration leaves major mark on faith-based funding, experts say Study says churches with WMU stronger supporters of SBC Baptists in Russian city claim bureaucrats restricting religious freedom Longtime Southern Baptist pastor Frank Pollard dies Former SBC missionary accused of embezzling IMB funds now suspected in insurance scam Documentary on Christians and porn to have TV premiere Economy putting pressure on Thanksgiving food ministries Historic Anabaptist writings to be available online Global downturn necessitates redoubling of U.S. anti-poverty efforts, report says Central Seminary launches capital campaign Christian children's service groups unite to expand ministry reach Religious leaders protest violence against Christians in India 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 Activity reported on anti-conversion bill in Sri Lanka Va. Baptists approve scaled-back budget, hear Campolo’s appeal Azerbaijani pastor on trial released to house arrest American Baptist mission agency faces budget shortfall Georgia Baptists reject church with woman pastor West Virginia Southern Baptists support marriage amendment Religious leaders ask Obama to ban torture through order 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 CBF provides $10,000 in relief for escalating crisis in Congo Equality Riders arrested at Union University 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 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 Baptist World Aid seeks funds for Congo Obama election victory signals shift, but Religious Right still scores wins Baylor reports race-related incidents on Election Day Azerbaijani Baptist pastor’s trial delayed; attorney cries foul Former Baptist youth minister sentenced for child molesting Baptist leaders from Russia, Georgia seek reconciliation Baptist church in Florida again offends Muslims with message Missouri Baptist convention again elects ‘Save Our Convention’ slate Michelle Obama speech to Baptists spurs request for IRS investigation Survey: Protestant pastors favor McCain, but many still undecided Baptist pastor’s trial begins; Azerbaijanis claim intimidation 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 Congo: New fighting creates latest humanitarian crisis Religious Right appeals to fear as election nears Baptist criminal-justice activist applauds Ga. stay of execution Faculty, students, alumni want voice in Baylor presidential search Religious ‘test’ for public office? Yes and no Constitution aside, why should churches avoid partisanship? ‘Values’ distinguish both candidates and voters Texas pastor warns against conservative 'takeover' of BGCT Global Christians signing on to meet Micah Challenge Newly deployed soldiers benefit from chaplain's experience in Iraq Georgia Baptist pastor resigns after another brush with law Carter: Next president should focus on human rights Survey: On foreign policy, U.S. both blessed by God and on wrong track Marse Grant, longtime N.C. editor, dies at 88 Counselor: Digital age poses pastoral challenges to church SBC seminary professor labels birth control a ‘sin’ Although Bible says it, Baptists haven’t settled it, historian says Evolution critics added to panel that recommends Texas school standards Book proposes 'triage' amid lukewarm church giving Poll: Latino Protestants switching back to Democrats this election Baptism remains Baptists’ symbol, but ‘problems’ must be answered 'Billy: The Early Years' falls flat in box office CBF field personnel minister among Middle Eastern group Pastor says he’s ‘poli-ticked’ about election Everett sermon at Southwestern may be sign of thaw in relations Candidates spar over abortion in final presidential debate N.Y. Baptist group says to defrock pastor facing child-porn charge SBU administrator named as Oklahoma Baptist president Connecticut latest jurisdiction to legalize same-sex marriage Study: Younger evangelicals less conservative than elders Little framed in moral terms during presidential debate Book says Southern Baptist women stronger than confession suggests Support for ‘two-state’ solution troubles some Palin backers CBF partners recall 9/11 with community service Men’s recovery home possible through CBF grant in Illinois 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 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 Palin terms sexuality ‘choice,’ sidesteps abortion in interview American Baptist history archives reunited at Mercer University Gay-rights ‘Equality Ride’ targets Baptist colleges 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 Survey: Megachurches more intimate, believers less gullible than stereotypes ‘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. Missions in a Dangerous World: Don’t deceive, expert says Missions in a Dangerous World: Tell the whole truth? Missions in a Dangerous World Faith leaders to candidates: Stop neglecting Gulf Coast As Ike disaster draws focus, Caribbean relief continues Relief, recovery efforts begin after Ike ravages Texas 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 David Wilkinson to become ABP’s executive director Dellanna O’Brien, former WMU head, dies at 75 Attacks on Obama, picking Palin rally conservative base at RNC 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 Believers minister to delegates, law enforcement during DNC Baptists aiding after Georgia crisis; Russians seek talks Social conservatives express delight at McCain’s pick of Sarah Palin Citing Scripture on historic day, Obama accepts DNC nomination ABP Executive Editor Greg Warner to step down, citing health reasons Reports: Several dead in India after Hindu-Christian clashes Family vacation centers on missions and serving Former IMB leader takes Kansas City DOM post Standish named new head of religious-freedom commission Saddleback forum points out candidates’ differences, similarities 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 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 Americans act as Georgian Baptists call for aid, end to conflict Truett-McConnell College calls Caner as president Man shoots Ark. Democratic chairman, menaces Baptist Building Faith leaders ask DNC, RNC to showcase anti-poverty plans 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 Cowboy churches lassoing America 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 Mimicking trends could turn musician into worship 'barista,' leader warns Mentoring program helps ministers chart true course Separate identity key to softening spouses' hurt Appeals-court decision means Christian college gets state aid Rejected ministers find acceptance and help Gap between dreams, reality often cause of pastors' wounds ABC-affiliated Ottawa University names banker, alum new president CBF ministry to internationals takes place at home, abroad 4th Circuit appeals court upholds Va. city's 'non-sectarian' prayers 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' Obama, McCain's first joint appearance set for Saddleback 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 Lilly provides $1M grant for CBF 'ecosystem' initiative Baptist help valuable, recovery slow in Burma, China In run-up to Beijing Olympics, China increasing persecution of Christians Prosecutor asks international court to charge al-Bashir with genocide Church observers ask: Where have all the good men gone? ABC-USA proposes changes to focus on mission, churches Declaration responds to torture-policy shift Daniel Vestal counters BP column that said CBF not ‘truly Christian’ John Templeton, religious philanthropist, dead at 95 Carson-Newman names Baylor Provost Randall O’Brien president Economy may affect churches in ways other than giving Baptist student missionary killed in Peru bus accident Helms, ultra-conservative icon, steeped in moderate Baptist life 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 Felice Gaer to serve as chair of religious-freedom panel On Bush’s faith-based programs, Obama says save best, ditch rest Michael Clyburn assumes helm at Alderson-Broaddus College Analysis: Dobson confused at best about Obama speech, defenders say Most evangelicals, Baptists tolerant, even universalist, survey suggests 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 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 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 No easy answers dealing with religious, civil dimensions of marriage 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 Caspian more violent than virtuous, scholars say; but what about 3rd movie? 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 Baptists aid displaced migrant workers in South Africa Fellowship Baptists participate in a time of prayer and discernment Polygamist sect’s children sing, write poems to thank Baptists CBF General Assembly devotes prayer time to discerning way Obama departure from Trinity garners concern, criticism Furman faculty, students divided over Bush speech Pass the Popcorn: Christians struggle to decide how best to engage culture Baptists, other Christians already in China beat limits on foreign help Iraq status reportedly divides panel on religious freedom Grassley targets ministries’ alleged abuse of tax laws Nation 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 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 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 For one Texas woman, love for teaching kindergartners lasts 60 years Bucking national trend, Virginia Baptists increase 2010 budget 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

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