Jacksonville evangelist’s ham radio hobby extends his rea
July 24, 2003
When Emmett Roper finishes preaching, goes home and collapses in his favorite chair, his ministry doesn’t end. In fact, that’s where much of it begins.
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Italian priest offers adoption for frozen embryos
July 24, 2003
ROME — An Italian priest has offered adoptive homes for embryos that have been frozen for scientific research. The Rev. Oreste Benzi of Bologna, well
IMB trustees honor Rankin during recent meeting
July 24, 2003
During a July 10–11 meeting in Richmond, Va., trustees of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board recognized President Jerry Rankin for 10 years of service.
Hurricane Claudette drives 400 youth from camp
July 24, 2003
PALACIOS, Texas — More than 400 youth evacuated the Texas Baptist encampment Palacios by the Sea July 14 as threat of high winds and flooding
‘God’s’ phone number tallying calls worldwide
July 24, 2003
LONDON — The plague of people ringing the number God gives as his telephone number to TV reporter Bruce Nolan in the film “Bruce Almighty”
Gay marriage on verge of legislation in Canada
July 24, 2003
VANCOUVER, B.C. — Canadian church leaders are divided on whether the legalizing of same-sex marriage will force unwilling clergy to perform weddings for homosexual couples.
Gangster draws Taiwanese to TV sets, not church
July 24, 2003
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A popular Taiwanese television series about a gangster and his associates is luring people away from Sunday and weeknight church gatherings, the
Christians may learn to lead like Jesus
July 24, 2003
Have you noticed that most people are not “fired up” these days? Ken Blanchard says the basic problem is leadership. He says all groups benefit
