Christians remain in refugee camps

November 2, 2000

Thousands of Christians affected by religious conflicts in Kaduna in northern Nigeria are languishing in refugee camps across the state without receiving help from the

Carter breaks ties with Southern Baptists

November 2, 2000

Former President Jimmy Carter, Southern Baptists’ most famous layman, says he feels “excluded” by the Southern Baptist Convention and “can no longer be associated” with

Danger can’t deter missionary in Africa

November 2, 2000

Barbara Brown, a high school librarian in Tennessee for 30 years, looks like the stereotypic quiet, mild-mannered librarian. But looks can be deceiving. Brown, who

Bill allows funding for substance abuse programs at churches

November 2, 2000

President Clinton has signed a broad spending bill that includes a provision to provide tax funds for religious substance-abuse programs. The Children’s Health Act of

New funding not for everyone

November 2, 2000

Taking government funding through charitable-choice provisions may be the right thing for some faith-based organizations, but it is not for everyone, a panel of speakers