• CBF finishes fiscal year 15 percent behind budget

  The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship ended its fiscal year $2.1 million short of its 2010-2011 budget goal of $14.5 million in total revenues, controller Larry Hurst reported to the CBF Coordinating Council Oct. 21.

  10/27/2011 - By Administrator

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  God continues working in his mission, researcher says

  God's mission in the world is "to be glorified by making himself known" and is source for mission work, said Ed Stetzer, vice president of research and ministry development at Lifeway Christian Resources.

  10/27/2011 - By Administrator

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  Author rediscovered vision of the parable of the Good Samaritan

  When Ron Hall read Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, he used to wonder how the Levite and the priest could ignore the need before them.

   

  10/27/2011 - By Administrator

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  Christian teachers must not water down hell, G5 speakers insist

  Images of darkness, eternal torment and fiery flames usually don't rank high on the "greatest hits list" for sermons or conversations. But when it comes to evangelism—and the responsibility to stay true to the gospel—the reality of hell is one that fifth-generation Texas Baptists must not neglect, conference leaders said.

  10/27/2011 - By Administrator

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  Texas Baptists urged to ‘be heroes for Texans’

  God's Acts 1:8 mandate calls Christians to minister in expanding circles locally, regionally and to the ends of the world, Steve Vernon, BGCT associate executive director, told messengers to the convention's annual meeting.

  10/27/2011 - By Administrator

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  Faith Digest: Death penalty opposition up

  More than one-third of Americans now oppose the death penalty—the highest level in nearly 40 years—according to a new Gallup Poll. Moreover, those who believe the death penalty is being applied fairly and those who say it isn't used often enough are at the lowest levels in a decade.

  10/26/2011 - By Administrator

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  Lynn: Minorities face biggest threats to religious liberty

  An advocate for the separation of church and state told a House panel Oct. 26 that what some Americans regard as imminent threats to religious liberty are in fact attempts to maintain a favored status for the majority.

   

  10/26/2011 - By Administrator

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  Great Commission can be fulfilled, Keller pastor asserts

  The Great Commission can be fulfilled within the century or even possibly within the decade, Bob Roberts, pastor of NorthWood Church in Keller, told the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting.

  10/26/2011 - By Administrator

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  Church deemed too Calvinist for Kentucky Baptist association

  A Kentucky Baptist association denied membership to a church after a credentials committee found its confessional statement too Calvinistic, according to a report in the Western Recorder.

  10/26/2011 - By Administrator

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  Foundation of true disciples needed to ‘Ignite Hope’ in Texas

  A cannon cannot be fired from a canoe, Milfred Minatrea told Texas Baptists at an "Ignite Hope" evening rally at the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting. The key to a cannon—or any powerful force—is solid ground.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Fort Worth pastor calls Texas Baptists to find motivation in giving God glory

  James Hassell, pastor of preaching and pastoral care at Agape Baptist Church in Fort Worth, said Texas Baptists should find hope and motivation in the glory of God. He preached the BGCT convention sermon, based on Colossians 3:12-17.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  President urges Texas Baptists to heed God’s call

  Sometimes, revival may start with a whisper— the voice of God calling someone into the desert, Victor Rodriguez told the Baptist General Convention annual meeting. Often, in the midst of dry desert places, he added, God prepare the way for his perfect plan to unfold.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator