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Shorter, Truett-McConnell presidents speak on worldviews Shorter College, Rome Published October 23, 2008: This summer the Board of Trustees of Shorter College approved a new four-year contract for Harold Newman as president. Recognizing the significance of the new contract, The Index interviewed Newman on his vision for the college and views on issues of interest to Georgia Baptists.
Shorter, Truett-McConnell presidents speak on worldviews Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland Published October 23, 2008: Index editor Gerald Harris interviewed new Truett-McConnell president Emir Caner to acquaint Georgia Baptists with his vision for the college and provide some visibility to his personal beliefs and heart-felt convictions. Caner was named the Cleveland school’s eighth president Aug. 8.
An open letter to Georgia Baptists By Bucky Kennedy, President, Georgia Baptist Convention Published October 23, 2008: The world is standing on the edge of economic chaos, we are a country at war, and we are in what many believe to be the most critical election in modern history.
Resolutions guidelines released for 2008 GBC annual meeting Published October 23, 2008: The 2008 annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention will be held at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro on Nov. 10-11.
Groups to meet during GBC meeting Published October 23, 2008
Raid at Arkansas compound summons ghosts of previous abuse By Michelle Roberts, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 23, 2008: If only she prayed hard enough, she could make Susan Alamo rise from the dead.
Does truth even matter anymore? By Tom Feran, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 23, 2008: Distortions, stretches, half-truths, and omissions are familiar features of political campaigns. But independent fact-checkers and analysts say that outright falsehoods in candidates’ ads may be reaching a level not seen since TV commercials entered presidential politics more than a half-century ago.
Platform comparison published by ERLC By Dwayne Hastings Published October 23, 2008: Voters have a lot on their minds as they ponder which candidate to support in the upcoming presidential election – a shaky economy, the war on terrorism, the energy crisis, increasing pressure to redefine marriage as something other that what the Bible says it should be.
GuideStone fields investment questions Published October 23, 2008: The following Frequently Asked Questions information was released Oct. 14 by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Tomorrow is too late: Eric and Ramona Reese reach urban poor with urgency Albany couple serving in Brazil By Kristen Hiller Published October 23, 2008: International Mission Board missionary Eric Reese taps on the interior ceiling light, illuminating the cab of his Chevy pickup. He doesn’t need to see inside his vehicle. But after six years of working with the urban poor in the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he knows those outside the cab need to see in.
NAMB trustees approve budget, place Kicklighter over church planting By Joe Westbury, With additional reporting by Mike Ebert Published October 23, 2008: North American Mission Board trustees approved a $133.8-million operating budget for 2009 during their joint fall commissioning service and Oct. 8 board meeting in Metairie near here. The new total is an increase of $3.4 million, or 2.6 percent more than the agency’s current $130.4-million budget.
Scholars debate new Bible set to historical timeline By Tim Murphy, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 23, 2008: Bob Sanford wanted to create a Bible that would bring order and clarity to the text. Instead, he’s waded into one of the great debates of biblical scholarship.
'Fireproof' adds 100 screens 'Love Dare' tops New York Times list By Michael Foust Published October 23, 2008: Heading into its fifth weekend in theaters, the movie “Fireproof” – as well as its companion book “The Love Dare” – show no signs of cooling off.
Church-goers drafted as special deputies? By Tim Murphy Published October 23, 2008: Citing recent high-profile shootings across the country, a Tennessee sheriff has introduced a new plan to train parishioners as law enforcement officers.
Baptist family appears on BBC reality show Published October 23, 2008: A Southern Baptist family in Alabama hosted two unruly British teens for a week as part of a BBC reality show “World’s Strictest Parents,” and the family gave a positive portrayal of a Christian approach to child rearing.
Maher takes on religion, but some interviewees cry foul By Rebecca Cusey, c. 2008 Religion News Service Published October 23, 2008: Bill Maher has never been shy about speaking his mind. He doesn’t mince words.
Shorter, Truett-McConnell presidents speak on worldviews - Overview Published October 23, 2008

Baptist News Summary

NAMB commissions 108 for service Published October 23, 2008: Declaring “you have been sent by the Father,” North American Mission Board president Geoff Hammond and other NAMB leaders commissioned 108 missionaries and chaplains to the North American mission field during a celebration service at First Baptist Church in New Orleans.
Admirers of Billy Graham encouraged to send a birthday note Published October 23, 2008: Do you have a story about how Billy Graham’s ministry has impacted your life? If so, his friends and family members would like to hear it – and then deliver your story to the evangelist, who turns 90 on Nov. 7.
SBC finishes ahead of budget, CP giving down Published October 23, 2008: The Southern Baptist Convention finished its Oct. 1 – Sept. 30 fiscal year 1.89 percent ahead of budget, but Cooperative Program receipts for the year were down .65 percent and combined giving for the year was down .87 percent, according to a news release from SBC Executive Committee President and Chief Executive Officer Morris H. Chapman.

Religious NewsBriefs

Atheists file suit over National Day of Prayer Published October 23, 2008: A Wisconsin-based group of atheists and agnostics has filed suit against President Bush over the federal law designating a National Day of Prayer.
Vatican rejects France's new gay ambassador Published October 23, 2008: France has reportedly withdrawn its nomination of an openly gay man as ambassador to the Holy See, following objections from the Vatican.
Four students suspended for a year from Quaker school over Obama stunt Published October 23, 2008: Four students at George Fox University confessed to hanging an effigy of Sen. Barack Obama from a tree on campus and were suspended for up to a year, school officials announced Sept. 30.
Publisher defends decision to pull Muhammad novel due to security concerns Published October 23, 2008: Random House is defending its decision to pull a new novel that explores the personal life of the prophet Muhammad, citing concerns about offending Muslims and inciting violence.

People and Places

Anniversaries Published October 23, 2008
Obituaries Published October 23, 2008
Honors Published October 23, 2008
Licenses Published October 23, 2008
New church starts Published October 23, 2008
Ordinations Published October 23, 2008
Revival Report Published October 23, 2008
Ministerial Moves Published October 23, 2008

Cooperative Program Stories

Creating goodwill and harmony between a pastor and the finance committee Published October 23, 2008: The church finance committee can be the most powerful committee in the church. Members often control not only the church finances, but, in reality, also the growth of the church.

Bible Study

Jesus Is the Only Savior By Bill Blanchard, Pastor, Mountain Park First Baptist Church, Stone Mountain Published October 23, 2008: Rom. 9:33-10:15
Related Sunday School Lesson Bible Studies for Life, Nov 2
Not Conformed but Transformed By Daniel Ausburn, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Moreland Published October 23, 2008: Rom. 12:1-8, 14-21
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Nov 9

Columns

Let principles guide you, not partisan politics By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published October 23, 2008: We are soon coming to a day when politics will be devoid of any conflict over moral principles. In our postmodern culture Christianity is being marginalized in our educational institutions, in the commercial and business sectors of our society, in the mainstream media, and most certainly in the political arena.
Economics and the soul of America By Paul Brewster Published October 23, 2008: For perhaps the first time in my life since the final exam, I wish I had paid more attention in Economics 101. About all I can now recall is that economics has something to do with guns and butter and that my ex-hippie professor plainly thought more butter was better.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC Published October 23, 2008: Every year about this time the Healthcare Ministry Foundation Board meets to review grant applications that have been submitted for awarding in February. Frank Upchurch, President and CEO, and his outstanding staff spend many hours reviewing the applications in preparation for this very important board meeting.
Teach your children to do the 'Write' thing By James Dobson Published October 23, 2008

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