Baptist Briefs_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

Baptist Briefs

ABP names Norton. Associated Baptist Press has named Tim Norton of Atlanta director of development for the independent news service. Norton will provide leadership in developing new sources of annual revenue for ABP and will direct its fund-raising campaign. Norton, 41, comes to ABP from the Lord's Day Alliance of the U.S., where he serves as executive director. Norton also owns Crux Communication, a communications, marketing and development consulting firm based in Atlanta.

Southwestern names Gonzales, McQuitty. Rudy Gonzalez, former director of interfaith evangelism with the North American Mission Board, has been named vice president for student services at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. At the same time, longtime seminary staff member David McQuitty has been named associate vice president for student services. Gonzalez is a San Antonio native who holds advanced degrees from Southwestern and Baylor University. He first met President Paige Patterson while a student at Criswell College. McQuitty earned two master's degrees and later a doctor of philosophy degree from Southwestern. He most recently has been dean of students.

Maryland-Delaware opens BF&M parameters. Messengers to the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware's annual meeting approved an operating document affirming churches that adopt either the 1963 or 2000 versions of the Baptist Faith & Message "or other similar statement in accord with the beliefs expressed in those Southern Baptist documents." One messenger proposed an amendment to strike the words "or similar statement" from the document. The amendment was debated and defeated.

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 12/05/03 “And he was born in a stable 'cuz there was no room for him in the church.” News of religion, faith, missions, Bible study and Christian ministry among…

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

Bell Baptists send kids shopping for clothing_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

Bell Baptists send kids shopping for clothing

By Miranda Bradley

Texas Baptist Children's Home & Family Services

ROUND ROCK–Jason's eyes were wide with anticipation as he sat on the edge of the sofa at Texas Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock, listening to instructions from his house mom. The entire cottage was going on a shopping spree, and he was to get $80 to spend on whatever clothes he wanted.

A resident of Texas Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock shows off one of his finds during a donor-sponsored shoppring spree this fall.

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

ANOTHER VIEW: Nativity statuettes prompt questions of Christmas_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

ANOTHER VIEW:
Nativity statuettes prompt questions of Christmas

By Dale Hanson Bourke

They are known collectively as The Nativity Scene, statuettes we take out this time of year and position around the baby Jesus figure to commemorate his birth.

But this year, as I opened the box and lifted each from its Styrofoam bed, I stopped to look at them individually,

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

Court hears arguments in religious funding case_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

Court hears arguments in religious funding case

By Robert Marus

ABP Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON (ABP)–The Supreme Court appeared closely divided during Dec. 2 oral arguments in a case that could have enormous ramifications for the future of government funding for religious institutions.

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

DOWN HOME: Humble pie with side of broccoli_120803

Posted: 12/05/03

DOWN HOME:
Humble pie with side of broccoli

A fun old song (I think I remember hearing the “world famous” Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band sing it at basketball games years ago) proudly proclaims, “O Lord, it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way.”

The Cowboy Band, a rowdy outfit that raised irony and sarcasm to a fine art, usually sang that song after an opponent made a bad play. Sort of like how they always warbled, “The old gray mare ain't what she used to be” after an opponent fouled out.

Unfortunately, I've never needed the Cowboy Band to prompt me down the path from pride to humility. The Lord has used petty little circumstances of life to do the trick.

MARV KNOX Editor

12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 12/05/03

Raising an Ebenezer 12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge EDITORIAL: ‘Biblical worldview’ should prompt Christ-like actions_120803 Posted: 12/05/03 EDITORIAL: 'Biblical worldview' should prompt Christ-like actions If you think America is flying straight to hell in a satellite dish, George Barna may have just helped you tune in to the reason why. A new poll by his Barna Research Group reports only 4 percent of U.S. adults base their decisions upon a “biblical worldview.” “The primary reason that people do not act like Jesus is because they do not think like Jesus,” Barna explains. “Although most people own a Bible and know some of its content, … most Americans have little idea how to integrate core biblical principles to form a unified and meaningful response to challenges and opportunities of life.” A biblical worldview, at the very least, ought to lead a Christian to care about what caused Jesus concern. 12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge El Paso Baptists surpass goals for church starting_120803 Posted: 12/05/03 El Paso Baptists surpass goals for church starting EL PASO–When Baptists in El Paso focus on starting churches, they can't get too much of a good thing. El Paso Baptist Association recently surpassed two goals for launching and funding new churches. “Life on the (Texas/Mexico) border means crossing bridges to participate in a constant and vibrant exchange of goods, services, ideas and lifestyles,” noted Josue Valerio, the association's director of missions. 12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge ETBU students fall for intercultural ministry during break_120803 Posted: 12/05/03 ETBU students fall for intercultural ministry during break By John Hall Texas Baptist Communications HOUSTON–While their classmates were busy catching up on sleep, a group of East Texas Baptist University students served seven distinct cultures during their fall break. 12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 14: When God speaks, it would be wise to listen_120803 Posted: 12/05/03 LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 14 When God speaks, it would be wise to listen Jonah 2:10-3:10 By John Duncan 12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 21: This is a time to rejoice at the Savior’s birth_120803 Posted: 12/05/03 LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Dec. 21 This is a time to rejoice at the Savior's birth Matthew 1:1-2:10 By John Duncan 12/05/2003 - By John Rutledge « 1 … 576 577 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 … 669 » ×