ETC says goodbye after five-year run

Equipping Today's Church (ETC), the Baptist State Convention's (BSC) annual training conference for church leaders is being discontinued, BSC officials said. ... (read the story)

CBF signs partnership with Baptist Medical/Dental Fellowship

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) and Baptist Medical/Dental Fellowship (BMDF) announced the renewal of a partnership April 2 during the 27th annual BMDF meeting in Pine Mountain, Ga. The agreement expands the existing partnership to include establishing medical/dental clinics in Gambia, providing medical/dental care in impoverished rural counties in the United States and working together in the appointment of healthcare missionaries. ... (read the story)

Wallace inaugurated as Campbell's fourth president in 117-year history

Betty and Jerry Wallace stand together during a litany of covenant and installation. Jerry Wallace was inaugurated as Campbell University's fourth president April 2. Click here to view a slideshow from Wallace's inauguration.

BUIES CREEK - Jerry M. Wallace promised to provide Campbell University students with an education in the context of a Christian community as he was inaugurated as the school's fourth president April 2. ... (read the story)

Bill would provide $100 million for security at houses of worship

WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a $100 million bill April 1 that they say would help protect "soft targets" such as churches and synagogues from terrorist attacks. ... (read the story)

Attorney General's Office declines to act on complaint against BSC

The state Attorney General's Office has told a N.C. Baptist pastor that his complaint against the Baptist State Convention (BSC) appears to be a private matter. ... (read the story)

Fishing for a financial future [April 2]

Mission-sending agencies asking tough safety questions [April 2]

Staton running for Georgia Senate seat [April 2]

Stricter textbook policy proposed for Louisiana College [ABP]

Churches weigh dangers of 15-passenger vans [ABP]

Deadly Mexico flooding prompts Baptist response [ABP]

Hymns remain most popular as use of praise music grows [BP]

Bogus E-mail Purports Effort to Ban Religious Broadcasting [ethicsdaily.com]

BSC giving plan listening sessions scheduled for April [April 2]

CP giving mobilizes Baptists for ministry [April 2]

Salted by fire, seasoned by grace [April 2]

God's will allows for human will

The upcoming Holy Week, bolstered by the runaway popularity of The Passion of the Christ, reminds us of one time in history when the purposes of God clearly lay behind a human death - in this case the death of Jesus, whom we believe to be both fully human and fully divine. ... (read the story)

Bad things, good things

I'm a fan of inspiring stories about people who face troubles or tragedy, but persevere and overcome. They choose not to live as victims, or merely as survivors, but as partners working with God to transform bad times into hopeful days. ... (read the story)

Creation's caretakers [April 2]

Gentleman and leader [April 2]

Follow Me to Galilee

The Eostre Story . . . ... (read the story)

Evaluating funding options necessary for success [April 2]

Selecting the right fundraising consultant [April 2]

Construction costs depend on variables [April 2]