2006 Archives
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Group asks SBC to reconsider tongues policy
Posted: 12/08/06
Group asks SBC to reconsider tongues policy
By Hannah Elliott
Associated Baptist Press
ARLINGTON (ABP)—A group of Baptist pastors and church leaders at a Dec. 5 roundtable discussion voted unanimously to ask Southern Baptist Convention officials to reconsider restrictive policies regarding speaking in tongues.
Dwight McKissic The more than 80 pastors and laypeople who attended the half-day event at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington also agreed to submit a resolution on “partnership and free religious expression” at the next SBC annual convention, to be held June 12-13 in San Antonio.
12/11/2006 - By John Rutledge
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BGCT responds to clergy sex abuse; victims want more
Posted: 12/08/06
BGCT responds to clergy
sex abuse; victims want moreBy Hannah Elliott
Associated Baptist Press
DALLAS (ABP)—Recent sex scandals among Catholic and evangelical leaders are prompting renewed calls for action against clergy sexual abuse. But with research indicating such abuse is more prevalent among clergy—including Baptists—than other counseling professionals, abuse-victim advocates are asking if enough is being done.
Comprehensive studies are difficult to find. But a 1993 survey by the Journal of Pastoral Care found that 14 percent of Southern Baptist ministers admitted to engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior. Seventy percent said they knew another minister who had.
12/08/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Can a university be distinctively Baptis and academically excellent? Or_seay_92203
Posted: 9/19/03
Can a university be distinctively
Baptist and academically excellent?
—Or …By Chris Seay
As I travel the country speaking to pastors, I get a lot of questions about my commitment to our denomination. I believe denominations are quickly becoming dinosaurs. So, many wonder why I invest my time and resources as a Texas Baptist. I tell them straight up that the Baptist General Convention of Texas is more like a family than a denomination. While segments of the Baptist faith have been fighting with moderates, Jews, Catholics and Mickey Mouse, my friends in Texas have been focusing on being the presence of Christ, starting churches, feeding the hungry, caring for orphans, opposing the death penalty and avoiding the wrong kind of controversy.
Maybe I spoke too soon. While the BGCT has remained above the fray, Baptists on the Brazos have locked themselves in a no-holds-barred cage match and thrust the worst stereotypes of people of faith onto the international stage. I, for one, have had enough. If being in the Baptist or Baylor family means taking sides and arms against one another, then I am opting out.
Baylor's quest:
Joel Gregory
Ella Wall Prichard
Chris Seay
12/05/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Around the State
Posted: 12/01/06
Around the State
• The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor art department will sponsor the 10th Christmas Workshop Dec. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the workshop will include a musical component, and a fee of $15 will be charged instead a gift collection as in years past. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire time. Children will make a variety of Christmas decorations and then will be entertained by Toucan Jam, a duo that plays musical instruments from around the world. Children who wish to attend only the musical portion of the event will be charged $8. Space is limited, and prior registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call (254) 295-4676.
East Texas Baptist University mascot “Toby the Tiger” and last year’s homecoming queen, Lizzie Wunsch, crowned Kerry Bryan of Joaquin and Corrin Conway of Glendale, Ariz., as the 2006 homecoming king and queen. • Phil Rhodes has been named director of institutional research and assessment at Houston Baptist University, effective Dec. 11. He most recently was senior research analyst at Baylor University, serving in that position since 1998.
• Audrey Chumchal was crowned 2007 Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor at the university’s annual pageant. Chumchal, who represented the freshman class, is a biblical studies major. Others honored included Lindsey Harkrider, first runner-up; Katrina Esco, second runner-up; Leslie Anne Estes; and Martha Sicking, fourth runner-up.
• Richard Blackaby, a well-known Canadian Baptist leader, was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree by Dallas Baptist University during its fall convocation. He is president of Blackaby Ministries International, founded by his parents. For 13 years, he was president of Canadian Baptist Seminary in Cochrane, Alberta. He also is the author of several books. His father, Henry Blackaby, is author of the best-selling Experencing God.
12/05/2006 - By John Rutledge
