Lawmakers may let casinos rebuild on land

Posted: 10/14/05

Lawmakers may let casinos rebuild on land

By Robert Marus

ABP Washington Bureau

JACKSON, Miss. (ABP)–The Mississippi legislature wants to let the floating casinos washed ashore by Hurricane Katrina rebuild on land.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Odessa families find help at mission center

Posted: 10/14/05

Odessa families find help at mission center

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

ODESSA–When Odessa-area families desperately need food, they turn to the Permian Basin Mission Center. Volunteers there simply want to make lives better.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

On the Move

Posted: 10/14/05

On the Move

Ken Cunningham has resigned as youth pastor at First Church in Coleman.

James and Laura Dickson to First Church in Bartlett as youth ministers.

Joe Dowdy has resigned as pastor of Frost Church in Frost.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Pastors view their families as healthy but under pressure

Posted: 10/14/05

Pastors view their families as
healthy but under pressure

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Pastors see their own families as fairly healthy, although they believe their job means they don't spend enough time with their families and unreasonable expectations are connected with being the spouse or child of a minister, a study conducted for LifeWay Christian Resources revealed.

The study, which used a representative national sample of 870 pastors, showed eight out of 10 pastors currently are on their first marriage, while another 12 percent are divorced and remarried.

Ninety-three percent have children, including 43 percent who have adolescents and 50 percent who have only children 18 or older.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Bible study on poverty and racism available

Posted: 10/14/05

Bible study on poverty and racism available

The Cooperative Baptist Fellow-ship has worked in partnership with the American Baptist Churches USA to produce a five-lesson Bible study addressing poverty and racism issues brought to light by Hurricane Katrina.

Faces of hunger and poverty

Posted: 10/14/05

Faces of hunger and poverty

By Ken Camp

Managing Editor

Hurricane Katrina and the plight of people from New Orleans forced many Americans to focus on an often-ignored image–the faces of fellow citizens trapped by poverty.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Proposition 2 defines marriage as union of man & woman

Posted: 10/14/05

Proposition 2 defines marriage
as union of man & woman

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

AUSTIN–A proposed Texas constitutional amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot defines marriage as between a man and a woman, but it does not affect the civil rights of homosexuals, said Suzii Paynter, director of citizenship and public policy for the Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Alaskan church’s hunger ministry gleans roadkill remains

Posted: 10/14/05

Alaskan church's hunger
ministry gleans roadkill remains

By Ken Camp

Managing Editor

FAIRBANKS, Alaska–Most people don't associate the words “roadkill” and “delicacy.” But in Alaska, roadside remains are moose, not possum or armadillo.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

2nd Opinion: ‘One Family–One Mission’ in Austin

Posted: 10/14/05

2nd Opinion:
'One Family–One Mission' in Austin

By Albert Reyes

Serving as president of the Baptist General Convention this past year has been one of the greatest blessings and privileges of my life. I have learned that our Texas Baptist family is on mission all across our state, nation and world. Our 5,700 congregations, 23 institutions and BGCT Executive Board staff represent a powerful force for the gospel, for social justice and kingdom advancement, especially among the under-represented and the poor of our state. We have seen how Texas Baptists were mobilized to work together during the twin-sister hurricanes that hit the Texas and Louisiana shores.

Working with Charles Wade, our executive director, has been a wonderful experience. I have enjoyed working with him through governance and reorganization. He has done a fantastic job leading our Texas Baptist family. Marv Knox has covered this year's news with excellence. His prophetic voice and visionary leadership as a statesmen and editor have kept our focus on the news and the issues that make a difference in our work. I want to personally thank Marv for his friendship and for his ministry to us and for us. Vice presidents Michael Bell and Stacy Conner have been wonderful teammates this year.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Summit explores missions future

Posted: 10/14/05

Summit explores missions future

By Marv Knox

Editor

SAN ANTONIO–Texas Baptists must expand their perspective, broaden their biblical worldview, renew their emphasis on discipleship, and re-allocate their resources, ac-cording to participants in a “missions summit” Oct. 6-7.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Teens show mixed attitudes on marriage

Posted: 10/14/05

Teens show mixed attitudes on marriage

By David Winfrey

Kentucky Western Recorder

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (ABP)–High-school seniors might be developing more pro-marriage attitudes for themselves, but they increasingly are more accepting of non-marriage arrangements for others, a recent report revealed.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

Fort Worth couple encourages missionary families

Posted: 10/14/05

Fort Worth couple encourages missionary families

By Lance Wallace

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

CHIANG MAI, Thailand–Five years ago, when self-described “homebodies” Kimberly and Ross Tatum of Cross Point Fellowship in Fort Worth committed to volunteer with the member care and wellness ministry for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Global Missions field personnel, they never imagined the experience would transform their worldview and give them an international platform for their profession.

10/14/2005 - By John Rutledge