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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
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New school rises near site of Amish killings
Posted: 2/02/07
A construction crew works at the site of a new Amish school in Nickle Mines, Pa. The school it replaces was torn down last year after a gunman entered and killed five children and wounded five others. (RNS photo by Gary Dwight Miller/The Patriot-News) New school rises near site of Amish killings
By Monica Von Dobeneck
Religion News Service
NICKEL MINES, Pa. (RNS)—An Amish one-room schoolhouse takes shape in a field at the end of a private drive behind a row of houses, within walking distance of the site of the school where a gunman shot 10 Amish girls Oct. 2, killing five of them.
An Amish man who did not give his name said the construction crew expects to open the school in March but would not comment further. The Amish community knocked down the original schoolhouse Oct. 12.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Around the State
Posted: 2/02/07
Around the State
• The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Christian Studies and church relations office are partnering with Bell Association to present a seminar titled “Avoiding the Rattlesnakes: Integrity in Ministry.” The seminar will begin at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 10 at Memorial Church in Temple. Featured speakers include Bill Carrell, dean of the College of Christian Studies; David How-ard, director of the Marriage and Family Christian Counseling Center; and Tom Henderson, director of missions for Bell Association. For more information, call (254) 295-4606.
• The seventh annual Baylor University Sacred Harp Singing is set for Feb. 10 in the Great Hall of Truett Theological Seminary. Singing school led by Donald Ross will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. The singing will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with a break for lunch. For more information, call (254) 644-2181.
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Writers’ Festival afforded participants a variety of opportunities, including poetry workshops, a chance to share their work with others and an art class. About 75 writers participated in the weekend gathering. Authors Myra McLarey and Michael Lythgoe and reader Scott Cairns were the keynote speakers. The festival, in its 10th year, brought together writers from across the country. • Dallas Baptist University has announced a doctoral program for educators—the Ed.D. in educational leadership. It will include both higher education and K-12 study tracks. The 60-hour program will require about three years to complete.
• Howard Payne University has announced the addition of five faculty members. Full-time faculty are Bill Fowler, assistant professor of Christian studies; and Derek Smith, assistant professor of physical science. Adjunct faculty additions include Donna Bowman, Christian studies; Peggy Hickey, modern languages; and Debra Powell, business administration.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Beatles’ spiritual journey followed long & winding road
Posted: 2/02/07
Beatles’ spiritual journey
followed long & winding roadBy Bob Carlton
Religion News Service
WASHINGTON (RNS)—Rock music writer Steve Turner grew up in a Christian home in Daventry, England. Like other teenagers who came of age in the 1960s, Turner was a huge Beatles fan.
“At that time, Christians weren’t too keen on rock and roll music, so people in the church generally weren’t too keen on the Beatles,” Turner said. “Yet, after a few years, the Beatles became interested in religious topics, so there was this interplay between religion and rock music that I became interested in.”
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Texas CP 2006 receipts up slightly
Posted: 2/02/07
Texas CP 2006 receipts up slightly
By John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
DALLAS—Texas Baptists’ giving to the Baptist General Convention of Texas Cooperative Program increased by 2 percent in 2006.
Texas Baptists contributed nearly $40.9 million to the Texas Cooperative Program in 2006, enabling the BGCT to reach 99 percent of its adopted budget.
02/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
