Church damaged during explosion in Pakistan
January 31, 2002
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A bomb exploded inside of a Christian church in Islamabad on Jan. 13, causing the roof to collapse and widespread structural damage.
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Cultural differences create barriers in missions
January 31, 2002
Cultural differences, including language, food, beliefs and values, can create big challenges when trying to minister in other countries, a consultant with the International Mission
DNA tests indicate skeleton is that of Luke
January 31, 2002
PADUA, Italy — The Vatican says new DNA tests reinforce traditional claims that a skeleton buried in a lead coffin in Padua, Italy, is that
Alabamians among recent International Mission Board missionary appointees
January 31, 2002
Amid an array of colorful flags representing countries from around the world, 63 Southern Baptist missionaries, 12 of whom have Alabama ties, were commissioned Jan.
IMB trustees meet in Birmingham, hear reports of increased service
January 31, 2002
The International Mission Board (IMB) sent 1,155 new missionaries into the field during 2001, a total IMB President Jerry Rankin said represents a “phenomenal 28
Former Muslim excited in sharing of conversion
January 31, 2002
GREEN BAY, Wis. — From his name, you might think Green Bay Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is a Muslim. From his nickname, “KGB,” you might
Interfaith plea made for Mideast peace
January 31, 2002
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — An urgent plea for a cease-fire in the Holy Land has come from a gathering of Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders who
Missionary Parents Fellowship vital ministry for families
January 31, 2002
In the joy of seeing new faces appointed to missionary service in an International Mission Board (IMB) commissioning service, one might overlook the sense of
