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Abolitionist Wilberforce’s life a model for modern Christians, historian says
Posted: 3/02/07
Abolitionist Wilberforce’s life a model
for modern Christians, historian says
By Hannah Elliott
Associated Baptist Press
DALLAS (ABP)—Even though he lived in England two centuries ago, the life and work of William Wilberforce remain important examples for modern-day evangelicals, according to the lead historical consultant for a feature film chronicling the famous abolitionist’s life.
Kevin Belmonte, a leading scholar on Wilberforce’s life and work spoke in a chapel address and a symposium at Dallas Baptist University. The Wilberforce biopic, Amazing Grace, debuted in American theaters Feb. 23.
03/03/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits
Posted: 3/02/07
Texas Tidbits
UMHB to ‘doctor’ teachers. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will launch its first doctoral program this fall, when it accepts candidates for the doctor of education degree. The new program, approved unanimously by the university trustees, is pending accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. “Moving this university into the realm of doctoral programs has been the desire of many people for many years, and we are pleased to be able to provide this next level of higher education,” university President Jerry Bawcom said. The venture has been named the Leadership in Educational Administration—LEAD—program. In conjunction with the new degree, the university will establish the Center for Leadership, Evaluation, Alignment and Research—CLEAR—to facilitate and support student and faculty research.
Tony Celelli School of Christian Studies installs Celelli. The South Texas School of Christian Studies installed Tony Celelli as the fourth president in its 30-year history Feb. 1. The school is an independent campus with academic ties to Hardin-Simmons University’s Logsdon Seminary, Howard Payne University, Texas A&M University and Del Mar College. The school offers certificate programs as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in Christian studies. Celelli emphasized the importance of the school’s “cooperative spirit” to work through partnerships: “Using our resources in concert with Howard Payne University and Logsdon Seminary, we educate leaders from various religious traditions and ethnicities. In our diversity of relationships, the unity of the gospel prevails.” Celelli, who succeeded Linn Self, earned a master of divinity degree through the school and was an adjunct professor and member of the board of trustees before becoming president. He has been a minister more than 18 years and most recently served on the staff of Second Baptist Church in Corpus Christi.
03/03/2007 - By John Rutledge
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BGCT takes decisive action to prevent future abuses
Updated: 3/02/07
BGCT implements responses
to church-starting scandal
By Marv Knox
Editor
DALLAS—The Baptist General Convention of Texas has implemented steps to prevent recurrence of a church-starting scandal that rocked the convention last year, a special study committee told the BGCT Executive Board Feb. 26.
Still, follow-up action is needed to complete the prevention process, the committee added, noting vigilance will be required to ensure that new church-starting policies are effective and secure.
Oversight group Chairman Jim Nelson. 03/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
