Bennett, Harold C.

August 7, 2003

Harold C. Bennett, president-treasurer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee 1979–92, died July 27 of pancreatic cancer at his Brentwood, Tenn., home near

Don’t give up on a life that needs you

August 7, 2003

During the years that I was married to a wonderful minister, I saw many lives changed for the good. In my memory, I picture the

Lamar County family keeps father’s legacy alive with gospel singing

August 7, 2003

Singing is as natural as breathing for the Bryant family of Lamar County. Ten children still sing the old time gospel songs as part of

Sexton, Cecil

August 7, 2003

Cecil Sexton, pastor of Brookwood Baptist Church, Millbrook, died June 28. He was 62. Sexton served nine years at Brookwood, his only church to

Proper planning leads to greater success with volunteer labor

August 7, 2003

Although volunteer construction labor can be beneficial in many church building projects, poor planning and lack of vision can limit the success of volunteers,

Retired missionaries urge respect for Muslim faith

August 7, 2003

Ninety-five retired International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries who served in the Middle East and North Africa recently signed a resolution calling for Christian leaders

Bush airs opposition to same-sex ‘marriage’

August 7, 2003

Addressing a growing movement for same-sex “marriage,” President Bush said July 30 he believes in the “sanctity” of traditional marriage and that government lawyers