2005 Archives
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Texas Baptist Forum
Posted: 12/02/05
Texas Baptist Forum
Get with the program
I have followed this dispute between the two Baptist groups in Texas since its inception. The fact of the matter is that both groups are right but do not have the right to insist the other accept their point of view.
Letters are welcomed. Send them to marvknox@baptiststandard.com; 250 words maximum.
"The people of China want more freedom to express themselves, to worship without state control, to print Bibles and other sacred texts without fear of punishment. … By meeting the legitimate demands of its citizens for freedom and openness, China's leaders can help their country grow into a modern, prosperous and confident nation."
President Bush
Speaking during his recent trip to Asia (RNS)"Ruth and I have enjoyed our time together these last few months, and we both feel at peace about the decision to have the New York meetings be our last. We know that God can still use us to reach people with the gospel message in other ways, and we look forward to seeing how he will do so."
Billy Graham
The famed evangelist, who recently turned 87 and suffers from Parkinson's disease, held his last crusade this June in New York. (RNS)"I woke up one day and thought, 'My God, I'm about to have a baby; how am I going to teach my child what the meaning of life is when I don't know myself?' If she asks why she's here and who is God or why are people suffering, I want to have answers. And I want to ask those questions, too."
Madonna
Pop singer, discussing how the birth of her daughter affected her thinking about spiritual matters (RNS/USA Today)The Baptist General Convention of Texas is social in context and views Scripture from that point of view, whereas the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is evangelistic and sees its mission and interpretation of Scripture from that point of view.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Baptist professors teach at Nigerian seminary
Posted: 12/02/05
Bill Carrell, dean of Christian studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, teaches at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary. Texas Baptist professors
teach at Nigerian seminaryBy John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
Nigerian Baptists share the same theology and mission as Texas Baptists. They even sing the same hymns.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Port Neches youth choir shares the gospel in Spain
Posted: 12/02/05
First Baptist Church in Port Neches welcomed 47 youth and adults home from an 11-day mission trip to Denia, Spain. The group partnered with The Alpha & Omega Christian School sponsored by the Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Denia to minister to children through a sports, music and art camp. Pastor David Mahfouz, Music Minister Tim Holder and Student Minister Adam Pardue were the group's leaders. While in Denia, the youth choir sang at an official meeting in the home of the mayor and at a nursing home and were warmly welcomed at various open-air venues around the city. Port Neches youth choir
shares the gospel in SpainBy John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
A group of young people from First Baptist Church in Port Neches recently discovered moving to their own beat can have a powerful impact on those around them.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
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After 80 years, town still known for ‘Monkey Trial’
Posted: 12/02/05
Tom Davis gives a tour of the museum in the basement of the Rhea County Courthouse dedicated to the Scopes "Monkey Trial." Eighty years ago, media coverage of the trial branded Dayton, Tenn., a backwater haven of the Bible Belt, where ignorant Christians gave blind faith precedence over scientific discovery. (Photos by Michael Clancy/RNS) After 80 years, town still
known for 'Monkey Trial'By Amy Green
Religion News Service
DAYTON, Tenn. (RNS)–Eighty years ago, media coverage of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” branded this town a backwater haven of the Bible Belt, a place where ignorant Christians gave blind faith precedence over scientific discovery.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits
Posted: 12/02/05
Texas Tidbits
DBU honors two. Dallas Baptist University honored Michael Stuart, a Mesquite dentist, church musician and member of First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, as 2005 Distinguished Alumnus at its homecoming alumni banquet. Stuart, who completed his undergraduate studies at DBU in 1974, went on to earn a master's degree in church music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his doctorate from the Baylor College of Dentistry. His wife, Kathy, is a retired educator and principal. The Stuarts have two daughters and three grandchildren. DBU also honored Jamie Lash, business professor and director of student development, with its 2005 Honorary Alumnus award. Before joining the DBU faculty in 1988, Lash taught at Baylor University. In addition to his responsibilities on the DBU campus, Lash is a frequent speaker at churches and retreats throughout the United States. For six years, he maintained a radio ministry in Washington, D.C., and Dallas. He and his wife, Marcy, live in Grand Prairie and have three children.
ETBU education students form organization. East Texas Baptist University education students have formed a new campus organization–the Future Educators of the World. Newly elected officers are President Sara Thompson, a junior from Marshall; Vice President Lauren Youngblood, a junior from Whitehouse; and Secretary Amy DuBose, a senior from Overton. Brian Nichols, dean of the ETBU School of Education, and Carolyn Dierksen, associate professor of teacher education, will serve as faculty sponsors.
Information desired on evangelist. The archivist at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is seeking information about 20th century Texas Baptist evangelist B.B. Crimm. Crimm lived in Marshall and died in 1950. Anyone who has information about Crimm, including any stories regarding his life and ministry, can contact Jim Lutzweiler at 101 Thornwood Rd., Jamestown, N.C. 27282 or call (919) 761-2249 or (336) 686-2043.
12/02/2005 - By John Rutledge
Bud Ammerman has resigned as pastor of Choate Church in Kenedy. 
