2004 Archives - Page 40 of 132

Frances leaves indelible mark on Florida church_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

Frances leaves indelible mark on Florida church

By Barbara Denman

Florida Baptist Convention

MELBOURNE, Fla. (BP)–While most people evacuated Cocoa Beach, Dave Guise decided to ride out Hurricane Frances' onslaught inside First Baptist Church, thinking he could help protect the structure in the event of fire or other danger.

The steeple of First Baptist Church of Cocoa Beach, Fla., was severed by Hurricane Frances and speared the roof of the sanctuary, coming to rest in the balcony. No one was injured. (ABP/Greg Warner Photo)

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

Evangelist wins souls by offering chance to win motorcycle_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

Evangelist wins souls by offering chance to win motorcycle

By Sherri Brown

Baptist Press

BRISTOL, Tenn. (BP)–In the shadow of the Bristol Motor Speedway, just across from a booth selling Dale Jr. T-shirts and down from a fried Oreo stand, Ronnie Hill was making his pitch. “Get your free chance to win a Harley! All you gotta do is listen to me for 10 minutes.”

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

Congressman outed by gay-rights website_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

Congressman outed by gay-rights website

By Robert Marus

ABP Washington Bureau

NEW YORK (ABP)–Rep. Ed Schrock (R-Va.), one of Congress' staunchest opponents of gay rights, has declined to seek re-election to a third term in the House after a website claimed he solicited sex with men on a gay telephone-rendezvous service.

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

Most Protestant ministers lack understanding of other faiths_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

American Protestant ministers unfamiliar with other faiths

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Protestant ministers in the United States often have some familiarity with the core beliefs of Islam but little familiarity with faiths such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Scientology or Wicca, a recent study revealed.

Protestant clergy tend to be most familiar with Roman Catholicism and Judaism among non-Protestant faith groups, the study found.

Ellison Research, a marketing research firm in Phoenix, conducted the poll for LifeWay Christian Resources' Facts & Trends magazine.

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

Texas Baptists connected by family ties to churches in Minnesota-Wisconsin Convention_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

Texas Baptists connected by family ties to
churches in Minnesota-Wisconsin Convention

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

Like one family member helping another, the Baptist General Convention of Texas is nurturing ministry through its longstanding partnership with the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention.

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

Offering enables Texas Baptists to wrap arms around state_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

Offering enables Texas Baptists to wrap arms around state

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

Texas Baptists can put their arms lovingly around the state by cooperatively putting their hearts behind the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions, a state missions leader insists.

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Sept. 26: Resisting temptation requires God’s assistance_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Sept. 26

Resisting temptation requires God's assistance

Luke 4:1-44

By Pakon Chan

Chinese Baptist Church, Arlington

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Oct. 3: Jesus still calls people to drop, kneel & follow_92

Posted: 9/17/04

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Oct. 3

Jesus still calls people to drop, kneel & follow

Luke 5:1-39

By Pakon Chan

Chinese Baptist Church, Arlington

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Sept. 26: God encourages us by allowing us to know him_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Sept. 26

God encourages us by allowing us to know him

Revelation 1:1-20

By Angela Hamm

First Baptist Church, Lewisville

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Oct. 3: Showing love to others can bring about change_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Oct. 3

Showing love to others can bring about change

Luke 7:36-50

By Angela Hamm

First Baptist Church, Lewisville

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

FamilyNet slashes budget; lays off 19 staff_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

FamilyNet slashes budget; lays off 19 staff

By Ken Camp

Managing Editor

FORT WORTH–Nineteen FamilyNet employees learned Sept. 9 their jobs were eliminated as part of a major cost-cutting measure that reduces the broadcasting network's annual operating budget from $8.5 million to $4 million.

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge

Students urged to examine, obey God’s calling to ministry_92004

Posted: 9/17/04

The Smith Band from Houston leads worship during Focus.

Students urged to examine, obey God's calling to ministry

By Laura Cadena

Texas Baptist Communications

FORT WORTH–Vocational ministry demands a clear sense of calling, a willingness to prepare and tenacious obedience, Pastor Dennis Wiles told a Texas Baptist collegiate conference.

09/17/2004 - By John Rutledge