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Summer of ministry, summer of love - Overview Baptist Collegiate Ministries enjoying banner year Published August 28, 2008: Every year GBC Collegiate Ministries dispatches scores of students to minister around the world.
Summer of ministry, summer of love By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published August 28, 2008: When asked what he did for summer missions this year, Jeremy Lavender didn’t have to think twice.
Brewton-Parker a distinctly Christian school, say students By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 28, 2008: Georgia Baptists want to know about the kind of education our Baptist colleges are providing for their students. An article appeared in the July 3 issue of The Christian Index entitled “Will your student go to a college that has a biblical worldview?” Three professors from Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland were interviewed and their responses to the questions asked revealed a strong commitment to a biblical worldview.
Georgia-Canada missions partnership worthy of prayer and participation By J. Gerald Harris Published August 28, 2008: Georgia Baptists have just entered into the second year of a five-year missions partnership with the Canadian National Baptist Convention.
Do you believe? By Barbara Curnutt, Executive Director-Treasurer, Georgia Baptist WMU and Women’s Enrichment Ministries Published August 28, 2008: You may ask why we need another prayer conference. The Speechless Prayer Conference is needed now to help God’s people overcome prayerlessness and unbelief so that the power of God might be unleashed across our world. Let me explain.
Spreading a message of moderation New Muslim televangelists speak out By Kate Seelye, c. 2008 Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Published August 28, 2008: In the conflict-ridden Middle East, a new breed of moderate Muslim televangelist is challenging Islamic fundamentalists, preaching a blend of piety and modernity over the airwaves of satellite TV.
Beijing summer Olympics Olympics a God-given second chance for 'Lost Boy' runner Published August 28, 2008: Lopez Lomong, the 1,500-meter runner who carried the U.S. flag during the opening ceremony in National Stadium, is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit and the providence of God.
Script mirrors life, wins award for Georgia Baptist By Margaret McCommon Dempsey, Special to The Index Published August 28, 2008: The script of her life embodied the American dream. She was a successful attorney; her husband, a successful banker. They had three healthy children and, seemingly, not a care in the world.
In Greece, Georgia Southern students work and witness By Caroline Anderson Published August 28, 2008: Tourists snap pictures and shoot video as 60 International World Changers hold an impromptu praise and worship service atop Mars Hill in Athens, Greece. As the students’ voices carry across the crowd, an Iranian man on the fringes presses forward to ask for a copy of the song’s lyrics.
At forum, McCain & Obama differ sharply on abortion, judiciary By Michael Foust Published August 28, 2008: Evangelical leaders say presumptive Republican nominee John McCain made significant strides toward attracting the votes of social conservatives Aug. 16 during a presidential forum in which he and Democrat Barack Obama differed sharply on abortion, “gay rights,” and the judiciary.
Study: Pastor raises barely beat inflation By Mark Kelly Published August 28, 2008: Inflation didn’t eat away all of the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay increase over the past two years, but it came close – and churches may have a more difficult time keeping staff members ahead of inflation in 2008.
Court: University of California can reject Christian school classes By Adelle M. Banks Published August 28, 2008: A California federal judge has ruled that the University of California had a “rational basis” for rejecting science and history courses taught at Christian high schools.

Georgia NewsBriefs

Blosch named director of missions for Mercer, Thomas County associations Published August 28, 2008: William D. Blosch began as director of missions for the joint program of the Mercer and Thomas County Baptist associations July 14.
Shorter College receives grant that will benefit residents of children's home Published August 28, 2008: Shorter College has received a $23,160 grant from TG for a scholarship program to help neglected or abused children.

Baptist News Summary

Gunman entered Baptist building Published August 28, 2008: A gunman shot Arkansas Democratic Party chairman Bill Gwatney at the state party’s headquarters in Little Rock at about 11:50 a.m. Aug. 13.
Brazil missionary dies after brief illness Published August 28, 2008: Elaine Lambach, 49, a missionary serving in Brazil through the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, died after a brief illness July 14.
Olympian to teach at Baptist school Published August 28, 2008: Jeremy Knowles, a member of the Bahamas Olympic swim team, will start a new job as a fourth grade teacher at Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School in Charlotte, N.C., when he returns to the United States from Beijing.
Canadian Baptists approve new name Published August 28, 2008: Messengers to the Canadian Convention of Southern Baptists annual convention overwhelmingly voted to change the convention’s name to the Canadian National Baptist Convention, culminating a process that began four years ago.
2008 Baptist Hymnal makes debut Published August 28, 2008: The new 2008 Baptist Hymnal made its official debut during a morning worship Aug. 8 at LifeWay Christian Resources’ home office in Nashville, Tenn., and again that evening at the city’s renowned Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
LifeWay announces Fuge Winter Camp Published August 28, 2008: Fuge isn’t just a hot weather event anymore.
Names in the News Published August 28, 2008
Relief workers monitor needs in Georgia/Russia conflict Published August 28, 2008: Southern Baptists are organizing an overseas assessment team to evaluate relief needs in the Black Sea country of Georgia in the aftermath of fighting between Georgian and Russian troops and allied militias in the region.

Religious NewsBriefs

Arizona tribe says border fence restricts access to sacred rites and religious practices Published August 28, 2008: Calling it an affront to religious freedom, representatives of an Arizona Indian tribe have asked the federal government to halt construction of a border fence across the tribe’s Arizona reservation.
Fourth-century Bible now available online Published August 28, 2008: The Codex Sinaiticus, thought to be one of the world’s oldest Bibles, is now online in a project led by the British Library to reconnect all its 1,600-year-old parts that are spread across Europe and Egypt’s Sinai desert.
Creator of shirtless Mormon calendar excommunicated, no plans to appeal decision Published August 28, 2008: The creator of a controversial calendar featuring shirtless Mormon missionaries has been excommunicated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after meeting with a disciplinary committee on July 13.
Student apologizes for swiping Obama's prayer Published August 28, 2008: An Israeli yeshiva student has apologized for removing a personal prayer that Sen. Barack Obama inserted into the Western Wall during a recent visit to Israel.

People and Places

Anniversaries Published August 28, 2008
Ordinations Published August 28, 2008
Ministerial Moves Published August 28, 2008

Cooperative Program Stories

Baptizing behind bars By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC Published August 28, 2008: With 118 baptisms in 2007, it’s no surprise that Mike Barnes has seen significant growth at his church. He estimates that at least 40 percent of the people he baptized are still attending his church.

Bible Study

Forgive Early and Often By Bill Blanchard, Pastor, Mountain Park Baptist Church, Stone Mountain Published August 28, 2008: Matt. 18:21-35
Related Sunday School Lesson Bible Studies for Life, Sep 7
Come One, come All By Bill Blanchard, Pastor, Mountain Park Baptist Church, Stone Mountain Published August 28, 2008: Matt. 22:1 - 14
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Sep 14

Columns

Christ needs an Olympic-sized effort from His team By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 28, 2008: The 2008 summer Olympic games are over and in the last three weeks Michael Phelps has become a household name. Phelps is the United States Olympic swimmer who won a record-breaking eight gold medals in Beijing. Combine the gold he garnered in China to the medals he gathered in Athens four years ago and it is amazingly apparent that he has amassed an unprecedented sixteen Olympic medals, of which fourteen are gold.
Young leaders: Is there another Criswell out there? By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published August 28, 2008: Last week I read an article entitled “Twenty something Entrepreneurs” on BusinessWeek.com. The editors of the website had surveyed the tech landscape to identify some of the industry’s most promising entrepreneurs age 30 and under.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director GBC Published August 28, 2008: Michael Phelps, a name perhaps not known by many prior to the Olympics in Beijing, is a name now known throughout the world.
Couples' contrasting assumptions lead to nasty arguments By James Dobson Published August 28, 2008

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