Archive March 19th, 2015Okay, Americans are religious – but does is show?State votes offer good news-bad news about gamblingVoters cast ballots on key moral and social issuesBelieve it or not – LBC messengers adopt no resolutionsEffort underway to hold new pre-convention meetingFrench re-elected as state convention presidentLBC pastors challenged to focus on God-given tasksMessengers adopt record budget, handle businessMessengers affirm 2000 Baptist Faith and MessageProcess for handling challenges to nominations variesMessengers act decisively, kindly during 2000 LBCWeekly AnnouncementsMessengers opt not to change convention nomineesRight or wrong, sometimes one has to say, ‘I’m sorry’An important lessonMisstatementsUnfounded and falseWhen it comes to needs, acknowledgment is not enoughReaching an overlooked peopleLeading a church through change takes time, commitment, pastors sayHell may be unpopular concept – but is is a biblical one, professor emphasizesWeekly AnnouncementsLet it foldGiving to state missions – without doubt, a sure thingPhysician-assisted suicide must be opposed, Southern Baptist experts sayNational leaders meet with Texas directors of missionsTexas board approves plan to reduce SBC fundingLouisiana College Founder’s Day scheduled for October 12Southern Baptists in midst of ‘identity crisis,’LBC board focuses on finances, proposes record budget for year 2001‘Our challenge is to share with people …that the greatest mate of all‘Let the games begin – and let the gospel be shared’Timely editorialWant to be a hero? All you have to do is cut a little holeBe very careful not to short-change church workersIt is a strange feeling to talk to someone and know – to be almost sure – that he will be dead in a few daysOn the islands of Indonesia, violence between Christians and Muslims ragesWhy does it continue?Genetic advance – facing ‘a crossroads moment’Leader – ‘Habitat (for Humanity) – needs the Baptists’SBC Cooperative Program closes at record high for 7th consecutive yearLouisiana Baptist golf winners named‘Experiencing God… the Musical’ to be presented in stateStudy cartoonsTime to support LCWhat would Louisiana do without Moral/Civic Foundation?In land of Jesus, Baptists remain hard at work – spreading the gospel messageChurch hopping’ – a challenging modern trendChurches asked to make messenger registration efficientAuditor ‘aided’ collapse of Baptist Foundation of Arizona, state saysWar of words continues regarding key Texas Baptist funding proposalTimely editorialRecommendations soughtPrison ministryAs Bogey might have put it – ‘Here’s looking at you, Andy’Texas Baptists set for key Cooperative Program voteMusic The most common copyright violations in churches may involve music – but that is far from the only area of concern.Louisiana Baptist committees propose 85 persons to serve in denominational postsAnnual state convention set for November 13-14‘We want the very best and brightest to go into youth work’The turning of the tide?Whatever style, keep worship focused on honoring GodSeeking informationVoter registrationIt’s a loser!Shifting Blame?Worker – Christians can foster change in entertainment industry‘It’s very important for us as Christians to be a part of the solutions in Hollywood’These youth ‘pedaled’ the gospel All across their stateVolunteers find Christian heritage – But lost generations – on a trip to WalesInternational Missions Board strategy has changed – and not all are pleasedCritics protest plans to use ‘drag queens’ in Olympics closing ceremonyThese trendy bookcovers have an important purposeThe challenge that is LouisianaPrayer will!Available for useFor Baptist minister, this job would be a real snapThe Baptist Message recently joined the Internet communityA statement of faith – or fashionRead any good fish lately?Document declares Catholic Church as only true oneVestal: Time getting closer for CBF to break from SBCSchool voucher support wanes, according to pollsPrayer a hot issue at high school football gamesBroadcast group examines shootings at WedgwoodBravo for war on tobacco – now, regarding alcohol …Can you help?The answer is prayerInspired and encouragedRight on targetChanges proposed to state convention documentsLC trustees affirm unity, act to continue school progressLouisiana College fall enrollment at 20-year highA firefight in Somalia changed this Baptist soldier’s lifeDespite persecution in Zimbabwe – God is at workProposed Texas budget would cut funding for some SBC entitiesResearch makes it clear – like others,Christians are not immune from the trauma and pain of divorceCome to find out, the experts all have been wrongAs families go, so goes the futureContinuing supportLove, forgive and prayThe presidential candidates are talking about their faithCommittee declines to study use of Cooperative Program fundsSBC decries Texas funding proposal, pledges actionMissionary family escapes death in ambush shootingCause for concern – and hopePreach the word and live it as well, speaker stresses‘Open thine hand wide’ – millions of people around the world are hungryAnd now – a reason to be proud about being BaptistA urgent call – Christians called to prayer for end to Indonesian violenceInmate finds hope for a better lifeEvery inmate can have a complete BibleLife and death – words laden with meaning and despair.‘Thank you’ to leaderDisagree with viewsThe Baptist nameAs a young boy, B.B. McKinney’s mother reminded him always to mean the words he sang.Honduras, people continuing to struggle – and to find eternal lifeI wonder if the manual explains a boat is made for fishingSeek God’s will for your life with care and wisdomLouisiana College alumnus named as one of state’s all-time best basketball playerLouisiana ‘Choose Life’ license plate draws ACLU fireSenior OlympicsAnother viewMissions opportunityWe have seen God do mighty and wonderful things through volunteersThese Baptist young people spent their summer vacation in a true missions laboratory – New OrleansFor these Louisiana Baptists, the chance to make an important difference was found just around the blockHollywood is wrongWhether it involves outreach, hands-on missions or helping Students, Baptists are at their best working to meet needsMy friend remains consistentChristians might think they have seen the last of liturgical worshipHave a good church growth idea? Share it with othersThese Baptists found a ministry center at Wal-MartAs an interested bystander neared the new grass fieldTwenty percent or 54 million Americans have special needsThe idea was to bring (overseas) missions back locally to the churchGod’s willTake biblical standLicense plates caseStill in shockAnybody can do this – at least, any physics geniusA world of need – a gospel responseNormalcy is returning to war-torn SarajevoIn war-devastated Serbia, workers seek to offer those in need the ‘Bread of Life’Christianity Today magazine addresses Baptist Faith and Message changesAbsurd conclusionVery concernedOn the teaching of valuesOne second – nothing but promise; the next – just nothing« Previous Page 1 … 143 144 145 146 Next Page »
