Cooperative Program (CP) gifts from churches for missions through the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSC) are up 4 percent through the first two months of 2008, according to figures released by BSC comptroller Robert Simons.

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Can a minister, rabbi, imam or other member of the clergy endorse a candidate from the pulpit or speak on political issues of interest to voters? Is a church or other house of worship legally permitted to register voters or distribute voter guides?

Eddie Williams

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WINSTON SALEM - North Carolina Baptist Men needs volunteers to get Red Springs ready for summer volunteers.

"The community that has the need ... that's where we want to be," said Eddie Williams, coordinator for mission work camps for Baptist Men.

Eddie and Martha Williams, recently returned from Gulfport, Miss., are busy getting Red Springs ready for volunteer groups coming this summer.

John Ridley

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GREENSBORO - One thing is clear to ministers like John Ridley and Rick Trexler who focus on helping teens and college students. "This generation of students ... is unclear about life," Ridley said.

WINSTON SALEM - North Carolina Baptist Men want to make a Deep Impact with youth in the state.