2007 Archives
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Wayland’s centennial history a labor of love for professor
Updated: 2/02/07
Estelle Owens peruses copies of the Hale County Historical Association journals in the Mabee Learning Resources Center on the Wayland Baptist University campus while gathering history on the university for the centennial book. Wayland's centennial history a labor of love for professor
By Teresa Young
Wayland Baptist University
PLAINVIEW—Estelle Owens figures she looks a bit more tired than usual these days. After all, long hours, long nights and long stretches of highway can wear on a person. But she’s quick to admit every article she has read and every interview she has conducted for Wayland Baptist University’s centennial history has been a labor of love.
When approached a few years back to research and compile Wayland’s complete history for its centennial celebration, Owens jumped at the chance. She won’t deny the work has been tedious at times and the majority of her free time has been swallowed up with the process, but she’s also had the experience of a lifetime.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Diverse coalition forces amendment to lobbying-reform bill
Updated: 2/02/07
Diverse coalition forces
amendment to lobbying-reform billBy Robert Marus
ABP Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON (ABP)—After an uproar from an odd coalition of conservative religious, libertarian and business groups, the Senate voted late to scuttle part of its sweeping lobbying-reform bill.
The Senate amended the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 on a near-party-line vote of 55-43.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Accrediting agencies asked to probe seminary’s dismissal of female prof
Updated: 2/02/07
Accrediting agencies asked to probe
seminary’s dismissal of female profBy Hannah Elliott
Associated Baptist Press
FORT WORTH (ABP)—A supporter of a professor who lost her job at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary—allegedly due to gender discrimination— has filed complaints with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Association of Theological Schools, asking them to investigate “a serious breach” of accreditation guidelines.
Sheri Klouda pictured at Southwestern Seminary's convocation August 29, 2002, affirming her adherence to the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. (The photo appeared on Wade Burleson's blog). Benjamin Cole, pastor of Parkview Baptist Church in Arlington, filed the complaints. He joined Oklahoma pastor Wade Burleson and prominent blogger Marty Duren in calling attention to Sheri Klouda’s case. Burleson is the pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Enid, Okla. Duren leads New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, Ga.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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WMU suffers from mission board funding cuts
Updated: 2/02/07
WMU suffers from mission board funding cuts
By Steve DeVane
North Carolina Biblical Recorder
RICHMOND, Va. (ABP)— Woman’s Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist Convention, which has seen its annual revenues drop precipitously in the last eight years, now stands to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars more from one of the two mission boards it helps support.
The SBC’s International Mission Board is phasing out unrestricted funding to WMU beginning this year. WMU records show the IMB sent between $200,000 and $325,000 a year in such funds over the last 20 years.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Group soliciting signatures for letter to Executive Board
Updated: 2/02/07
Group soliciting signatures
for letter to Executive BoardBy Ken Camp
Managing Editor
A blogger-led coalition of Texas Baptists who met recently in Mesquite to discuss concerns with the Baptist General Convention of Texas have posted an open letter to the BGCT Executive Board on the Internet, and they are soliciting signatures for it.
At their meeting, the group expressed frustration with a ruling by the chair at the 2006 BGCT annual meeting in Dallas.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Host families urgently needed to care for Indonesian burn victims
Updated: 2/02/07
Host families urgently needed
to care for Indonesian burn victimsBy Jenny Pope
Buckner International
HOUSTON—Two host families are needed to care for Indonesian burn victims Ralita, 18, and Asima, 13, when they receive medical treatments at the Shriner’s Hospital burn unit in Galveston, beginning in March.
The girls will undergo extensive reconstructive surgery and will need to travel to Galveston up to twice each week for physical therapy.
Two host families are needed to care for Indonesian burn victims Ralita, 18, and Asima, 13, as they receive medical treatments at the Shriner’s Hospital burn unit in Galveston, Texas beginning in March. 02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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TBM chainsaw teams offer relief in northeastern Oklahoma
Updated: 2/02/07
The entire city of McAlester, Okla., was without power for more than a week, and 18,000 people sought the relief provided by Texas Baptist Men volunteers. TBM chainsaw teams offer
relief in northeastern OklahomaBy Barbara Bedrick
Texas Baptist Communications
PRYOR, Okla.—Amid an ice storm that crippled much of Oklahoma, prayers permeated the air as Texas Baptist Men volunteer chainsaw crews finished another project for victims.
Jack Macy called the volunteers “angels.” More than 100 families like Macy’s found solace from the ice storm in the disaster relief provided by TBM volunteers.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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One year later, burned Alabama churches rise from ashes
Posted: 2/02/07
One year later, burned Alabama
churches rise from ashesBy Greg Garrison
Religion News Service
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.(RNS)—A year has passed since nine Alabama churches were set on fire by three Birmingham college students, but a lot of rebuilding remains to be done.
By late 2007, those nine churches expect to be restored or have larger, more modern facilities.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
