When U.S. diver David Boudia looks at the bronze medal he won July 30 with his teammate Nick McCrory in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform event, he sees change.
Richard Land, who led the transformation of the Southern Baptist Convention's ethics entity during the denomination's conservative resurgence, has announced he will retire next year after a quarter of a century of service as its head.
Almost as soon as the gunfire ceased in the Century Theater in Aurora, CO, local churches began meeting the needs of the hurting in the community and their own congregations.
England, known for its formalized rituals, well-orchestrated celebrations, and pomp and circumstance, launched the 2012 Olympic Games with an opening ceremony that had something for everybody.
With more than 1,200 children taking part, First Baptist Church in Snellville had its largest attendance for Vacation Bible School in recent years, stated Kenneth Aycock, minister of education and young families.
The Denver area has seen its share of senseless shootings. From Columbine to the 2007 shootings at a Youth With a Mission center and New Life Church and now the Aurora theater, churches have sought to prepare for a similar attack during their services.
The North American Mission Board's new approach to church planting is making believers out of non-believers. At least that's the experience from new convert William Thornton, who had lost much of his faith in the missions agency for the first 15 years of its existence.
Brady Ellison, Jacob Wukie and Jake Kaminski became the first Americans to capture a medal in the London Olympics, winning silver in the men's archery team competition July 28.
Pastor Rick Warren says he hopes to host another forum between the major two presidential candidates this year – similar to what took place in 2008 – although no formal agreement is in place.
John Faircloth spends a lot of time in prison, In fact, over the past 64 years he has become well acquainted with the inside of an edifice of incarceration.
Minutes and miracles Everything had to occur perfectly for Georgia Baptist to survive Colorado mountainside By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published August 9, 2012
J.D. Holmes remembers getting on the gondola on a glorious Monday morning in Keystone, CO for a day of skiing. He forgets everything that happened from that point two weeks forward.
William Carey, the great missionary pioneer, was in a meeting where the spiritual needs of India were being discussed. The secretary of the meeting remarked, "There is a gold mine in India, but it seems almost as deep as the center of the earth. Who will venture to explore it?"
God is doing some amazing things within the city core of Atlanta through church planting. Here are just a few of the stories about how God is using church planters in urban Atlanta.
Bible Study
Rise Above Discouragement By Victor Lyons, pastor, Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Douglas and Pearson Published August 9, 2012
Jeremiah 20:1-13
Bible Studies for Life, Aug. 19
Going Through the Motions By Victor Lyons, pastor, Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Douglas and Pearson Published August 9, 2012
Malachi 1:1-14
Bible Studies for Life, Aug. 26
Columns
EAT MOR CHIKIN By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 9, 2012
Jeff Foxworthy has his "You might be a redneck if ..." comedy routines, but Southern Baptists have their own version of Foxworthy’s drivel.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director GBC Published August 9, 2012
I recently read remarks made by Tom Elliff, president of the International Mission Board to field personnel, trustees and Richmond staff. His remarks are so significant regarding where we are today as Southern Baptists that I wanted you to experience his challenge as I did.