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Online meetings becoming the new option By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published October 9, 2008: Pastor Mike Hardy of First Baptist Church in Greensboro loves the rural setting of Georgia Association.
Minister in national dispute over political endorsement North Georgia pastor cautions others against following his lead By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published October 9, 2008: Jody Hice has a word of caution to other pastors interested in following his lead of endorsing political candidates from the pulpit: “Don’t try this alone.”
Fireproof garners strong reviews, attendance Movie produced by Albany church heads into third week of rollout By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published October 9, 2008: Theaters nationwide continue to pack in the crowds to see the Kendrick brother’s newest cinematic release, “Fireproof,” following its Sept. 25 Hollywood premier.
Celebration welcomes preparations for Franklin Graham Festival By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published October 9, 2008: Nearly 300 people representing 10 different denominations crowded the Thomas P. “Tommy” Hughes Grand Ballroom in Gwinnett Center Sept. 30 at the Announcement Celebration for the Greater North Atlanta Franklin Graham Festival.
Hunt calls for a 'Great Commission resurgence' Woodstock pastor addresses Executive Committee for the first time as SBC president By Erin Roach Published October 9, 2008: Johnny Hunt, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock and president of the Southern Baptist Convention, called for a “Great Commission resurgence” during his first presidential address to the SBC Executive Committee in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 22.
Americans wary of church political endorsements By David Roach Published October 9, 2008: As a hotly contested presidential election approaches, Americans strongly believe churches should tread lightly when it comes to political activity.
Group files complaints against churches Published October 9, 2008: Georgia pastor Jody Hice is among six individuals who have had formal complaints filed against them for participating in Pulpit Freedom Sunday.
Reminder on voter identifcation Published October 9, 2008: Georgia Baptists are reminded that state law requires voters to produce photo identification when they cast their votes in person.
Voter Issue Guide 2008 Presidential Race Published October 9, 2008
Chaplains rush in to aid workers caught in market meltdown By Ashley Gipson, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 9, 2008: As the market mayhem continues to rock Wall Street, dazed employees in the financial sector who have lost their faith in the economy are turning to religious leaders for guidance.
Former SBC president Vines on expository preaching By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published October 9, 2008: The Index recently interviewed Jerry Vines, former SBC president and former pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla., on the art of preaching.
Former Georgia Baptist and NOBTS president Leavell dies Published October 9, 2008: Landrum P. Leavell II, president emeritus of New Orleans Seminary, died Sept. 26 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was 81.
New ministers and families introduced to GBC at orientation By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published October 9, 2008: More than 50 ministers and their families new to Georgia Baptists converged on the Missions and Ministry Center Sept. 25 for a two-day orientation introducing them to benefits available through GBC ministries.
Analysis: Market drop dosen't mean time to panic By Roy Hayhurst Published October 9, 2008: Long-term retirement investors should stay focused on their goals, not on short-term market fluctuations, including even the Sept. 15 sell-off that resulted in the single worst trading day since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Amish not immune to high fuel prices By James Ewinger and Joseph L. Wagner, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 9, 2008: As sawdust mixed with sweat on his brow, mill owner Isaac Stutzman laughed at the thought of outsiders assuming his horse-and-buggy Amish community is immune to skyrocketing fuel prices.
Baylor University study finds heaven's doors opening a bit wider By Adelle M. Banks, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 9, 2008: Heaven is no longer viewed as an exclusive place by many Americans, according to a new survey from Baylor University.
Christian broadcasters nervous about Fairness Doctrine By Mallika Rao, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 9, 2008: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is making Christian broadcasters nervous.

Baptist News Summary

Baptist relief from hurricanes at 3.7 million meals and counting Published October 9, 2008: Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers have prepared 3.7 million hot meals for victims and trained volunteers in the 30-day aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in Louisiana and Texas.
Arson suspected at historic Iowa church Published October 9, 2008: Investigators have not ruled out arson in an early morning fire that destroyed the educational wing and pastor’s office of Bethany Baptist Church in Keokuk, Iowa, Sept. 19.
Land joins protest of Ahmadinejad dinner Published October 9, 2008: Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land was among those who rallied to protest Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s dinner meeting with members of the World Council of Churches in New York City Sept. 25.
Agreement allows Cuban storm survivors to get Baptist relief Published October 9, 2008: Southern Baptists will send two containers of relief supplies to Cuba to help victims of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike rebuild their homes and lives.
North Carolina church travels to Hawaii for Vacation Bible School Published October 9, 2008: “Oh, a mission trip to Hawaii ... yeah, right.”

Religious NewsBriefs

Jews wondering how Canadian prime minister knew to send them Jewish greeting cards Published October 9, 2008: Canada’s governing Conservative Party is facing questions about religious profiling and privacy after Jewish Canadians received Rosh Hashanah greeting cards from Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Survey: Four in 10 Americans think clergy has right to endorse candidates Published October 9, 2008: Four in 10 Americans believe that religious leaders should be permitted to endorse political candidates from the pulpit without risking their organization’s tax-exempt status, a new survey by the First Amendment Center shows.
Bill would protect mezuzahs in housing laws Published October 9, 2008: Ten weeks after a federal appeals court ruled that fair-housing laws do not protect the rights of a Jewish resident to nail a mezuzah to a door frame, legislators have proposed changing the law.
British court convicts Muslim man of child cruelty for involving teens in violent ritual Published October 9, 2008: A British court has convicted a Muslim man of child cruelty for allowing two teenagers to flog themselves as part of a religious rite.

People and Places

Anniversaries Published October 9, 2008
Obituaries Published October 9, 2008
Ordinations Published October 9, 2008
Ministerial Moves Published October 9, 2008
Revival Reports Published October 9, 2008

Cooperative Program Stories

Helping can hunger in Forest Park Gradually, as the neighborhood population changed, so did the church’s ministry emphasis. By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC Published October 9, 2008: The ethnic and economic makeup of the neighborhood surrounding First Baptist Forest Park is as varied as the vegetable soup that church members hand out twice a month.

Bible Study

All Christians Struggle with Sin By Bill Blanchard, Pastor, Mountain Park First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain Published October 9, 2008: Rom. 7:9-25
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Oct 19
The Holy Spirit Is Essential to a Holy Life By Bill Blanchard, Pastor, Mountain Park First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain Published October 9, 2008: Rom. 8:5-17, 26-27
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Oct 26

Columns

FamilyNet offers family-friendly, values-based television programming By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published October 9, 2008: FamilyNet, recently purchased by Charles Stanley’s In Touch Ministries, has become a great steward of the public’s airwaves and should be commended for its programming.
Tips for tough times By Judy Woodward Bates Published October 9, 2008: With fuel prices soaring and real estate foreclosures on the rise, we’re living in some pretty scary economical times, aren’t we? As believers, how are we to conduct ourselves? Is there a way to sensibly tighten our money belts and still continue to show generosity? Yes.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director GBC Published October 9, 2008: I am encouraged. There is a growing tide of interest in and commitment to prayer.
Making 'Fireproof' By Stephen Kendrick Published October 9, 2008: December 2005. My brother, Alex, finished a brisk morning jog that planted his running shoes in my driveway. He was winded but clearly excited when he called me on his cell. “Come outside, Stephen! I’ve got the storyline for the next movie!”
Confronting problems is better than the alternative By James Dobson Published October 9, 2008

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