Church asked to ‘free’ gays, lesbians
August 14, 2003
A panel consisting of a mental-health counselor, a former lesbian now mother of three and three men who consider themselves “ex-gays” held a press conference
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Budget crunch in Texas costs convention 20 jobs
August 14, 2003
DALLAS — Twenty positions have been eliminated from the 220-member workforce of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Executive Board. The 10 percent reduction
Baptist Health System restructuring efforts under way
August 14, 2003
In rededicating itself to its mission of Christ-centered health care, Baptist Health System (BHS) has dedicated itself to a course of openness, accountability and communication,
Bessemer ‘street preacher’ goes beyond ‘hit-and-run’ evangelism
August 14, 2003
The title ‘street preacher’ evokes images that range from sermons on sandwich-board signs to simple gospel tracts. Though the earliest evangelists were preaching Jesus in
Prayer walk continues for Alabama Acteen
August 14, 2003
Sara Neville of Hepzibah Baptist Church in Talladega had never actually prayer walked until she attended the National Acteens Convention (NAC) in Nashville July 29–Aug.
400 Alabama Acteens, leaders join the missions experience in Nashville
August 14, 2003
More than 400 Alabama Acteens and leaders experienced the National Acteens Convention (NAC) in Nashville July 29–Aug. 1. “Every second while we were there, we
Abstinence education gains $15.2 million
August 14, 2003
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson has announced $15.2 million in new grants to support abstinence education for teens, some of which
Black Baptists: ‘Get involved, stay involved’
August 14, 2003
The way to become a leader in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is to become known and respected, the denomination’s second vice president said. E.W.
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