Baptist leaders thankful for their blessings
February 20, 2003
One of the “new pastors” around the state is at Bessemer Association’s Sylvan Springs First Baptist Church. His name, Bro. Cecil Nelson, might sound familiar,
Black, white Baptists worship together
February 20, 2003
For the first time in 138 years, two Baptist churches in Tampa, Fla., divided since the Civil War, worshiped together under the same church roof.
CLONING: Religious leaders, scientists want ban on human cloning
February 20, 2003
More than 25 religious and scientific leaders have signed a new “manifesto on biotechnology” that calls for the banning of all human cloning and legislation
Cooperative Program gifts up compared to 2002
February 20, 2003
NASHVILLE — Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program and designated giving are up compared to this same time frame in 2002, according
Howard Payne University names president
February 20, 2003
BROWNWOOD, Texas — Lanny Hall, chancellor and former president of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, was named president of Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas,
Missouri convention cuts staff by 20 percent
February 20, 2003
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — At least 22 Missouri Baptist Convention employees have lost their jobs as a result of the convention’s current economic woes. In
New ecumenical group considered; Baptists ponder joining
February 20, 2003
A new organization that hopes to unite Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox Christians could be in place within two years under a plan adopted by more
Public education gets lesson in religious rights
February 20, 2003
The Department of Education has issued new “guidance” on prayer in schools, drawing a mixed reaction from legal groups that keep a close eye on
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