EDITORIAL: ‘Biblical worldview’ should prompt Christ-like actions_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

EDITORIAL:
'Biblical worldview' should prompt Christ-like actions

If you think America is flying straight to hell in a satellite dish, George Barna may have just helped you tune in to the reason why.

A new poll by his Barna Research Group reports only 4 percent of U.S. adults base their decisions upon a “biblical worldview.”

“The primary reason that people do not act like Jesus is because they do not think like Jesus,” Barna explains. “Although most people own a Bible and know some of its content, … most Americans have little idea how to integrate core biblical principles to form a unified and meaningful response to challenges and opportunities of life.”

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

El Paso Baptists surpass goals for church starting_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

El Paso Baptists surpass goals for church starting

EL PASO–When Baptists in El Paso focus on starting churches, they can't get too much of a good thing.

El Paso Baptist Association recently surpassed two goals for launching and funding new churches.

“Life on the (Texas/Mexico) border means crossing bridges to participate in a constant and vibrant exchange of goods, services, ideas and lifestyles,” noted Josue Valerio, the association's director of missions.

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

ETBU students fall for intercultural ministry during break_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

ETBU students fall for intercultural ministry during break

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

HOUSTON–While their classmates were busy catching up on sleep, a group of East Texas Baptist University students served seven distinct cultures during their fall break.

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 14: When God speaks, it would be wise to listen_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 14

When God speaks, it would be wise to listen

Jonah 2:10-3:10

By John Duncan

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 21: This is a time to rejoice at the Savior’s birth_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 21

This is a time to rejoice at the Savior's birth

Matthew 1:1-2:10

By John Duncan

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Dec. 14: Finding delight in giving that honors God_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Dec. 14

Finding delight in giving that honors God

2 Corinthians 9:1-15

By David Jenkins

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Dec. 21: God’s unexpected arrival on the world scene_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Dec. 21

God's unexpected arrival on the world scene

Luke 2:1-40

By David Jenkins

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

Students don’t know much of First Amendment_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

Students don't know much of First Amendment

WASHINGTON (RNS)–The nation's undergraduates are mostly ignorant about the First Amendment's proclamation about freedom of religion.

A new survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education found 30 percent of students overall named freedom of religion when they were asked to name any of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

But when asked to specify which freedom is addressed first in the amendment, only 10 percent of public college students and 5 percent of private college students correctly said freedom of religion.

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

Association removes Florida church_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

Association removes Florida church

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (ABP)–Central Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Fla., has been removed from membership in Halifax Baptist Association because of the congregation's female co-pastor.

Sonja Phillips and her husband, Dave, were hired as co-pastors of the 750-member church in July.

During the association's annual meeting this fall, a motion was approved to expel the congregation.

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge