News

Darrell Crawford:
the story within the story
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published December 17, 2009

Darrell Crawford, who celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this year, is a humble, consistent, dedicated Christian and a faithful member of Marietta's Eastside Baptist Church.

Truett-McConnell makes historic decision
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published December 17, 2009

Truett-McConnell College's trustees made a decision of historic proportions at their Dec.4 meeting at the TMC Student Center.

Brewton-Parker places itself on 'academic diet'
South Georgia college closes two campuses, reduces majors
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published December 17, 2009

Citing fallout from a depressed economy, Brewton-Parker College trustees have placed the college on an "academic diet" to reign in costs and reduce overhead.

Fatherhood is theme of new Sherwood film
Filming of 'Courageous' to begin in March
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published December 17, 2009

Sherwood Baptist Church's first movie, "Flywheel," focused on compromise and the business integrity of a used car salesman.

In choppy economy, budgets top state convention meetings
Published December 17, 2009

Over half of the state Baptist conventions have decreased their budgets for the coming year, according to reports from their annual meetings.

A dreidel for the blind spins a new lesson on Hanukkah
By Nicole Neroulias
Published December 17, 2009

For centuries of Hanukkah celebrations, the dreidel has served as both children's toy and religious symbol, marked with Hebrew letters that stand for "a great miracle happened there."

Vietnamese man becomes first believer in Cambodian floating village
By Tess Rivers
Published December 17, 2009

David* never imagined he'd use ghosts as a way to share the Gospel.

Adrian Rogers' legacy captured in new Bible
Published December 17, 2009

Adrian Rogers' legacy of real-world, lived-out faith in Jesus Christ will be preserved for many generations that never had the opportunity to sit under his teaching, the CEO of Love Worth Finding Ministries has announced.

Jesus reports for jury duty
By Erin Stock
Published December 17, 2009

Jesus Christ was called for jury duty recently in Jefferson County, but was sent home for being disruptive.

High court takes Christian student group case
Published December 17, 2009

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a state university may deny recognition to a student religious organization that requires its leaders and members to affirm its beliefs.

IMB launches CommissionStories magazine
Published December 17, 2009

A new publication, CommissionStories, will be released this month by the International Mission Board.

Georgia NewsBriefs

South Georgia pastor and wife taking adoption experience online
Published December 17, 2009

Rodney Peavy, pastor of Stone Creek Baptist Church in Dry Branch, and his wife Beverly have recently crafted their experiences into a website promoting adoption.

Religious NewsBriefs

Scholar changes view, says Niebuhr probably wrote 'Serenity Prayer'
Published December 17, 2009

After receiving new evidence, the editor of a prominent compilation of famous quotations now believes theologian Reinhold Niebuhr most likely is the author of the popular "Serenity Prayer."

Critics decry Swiss ban on minarets
Published December 17, 2009

A Swiss vote to ban the construction of minarets at Muslim houses of worship sent ripples of surprise and dismay across Europe and Islamic countries Nov. 30.

Handwritten Bible sells for $15,000
Published December 17, 2009

The first handwritten copy of the New International Version Bible sold on eBay in late November for more than $15,000

German court rules against Sunday shopping
Published December 17, 2009

Constitutional provisions that declare Sunday a day of rest mean German merchants will have to significantly rein in the number of days they are open for business, Germany's highest court ruled Dec. 1.

People and Places

Honors
Published December 17, 2009

Ministerial Moves
Published December 17, 2009

Ordination and Commissioning Services
Published December 17, 2009

Cooperative Program Stories

What it takes
Renewal in CP giving needed for continuing ministries
By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC
Published December 17, 2009

Columns

Inspired by the Incarnation
By J. Gerald Harris, Editor
Published December 17, 2009

As a pastor I was always trying to come up with some new way to present the message of the incarnation to my people so they could somehow grasp the significance of God manifesting Himself in human flesh.

Happy birthday to us
By Scott Barkley, Production Editor
Published December 17, 2009

In recognizing the birth of Christ, Christmas is tied to gifts. Some presents are exactly what we were wishing for. Others are a surprise, not revealing their full importance until later, perhaps.

The Open Door
By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC
Published December 17, 2009

I was with a friend this week who spoke of the generosity of God. "In this life," he said, "there are two kinds of people. There are givers and takers. God is the greatest giver of all. We need to talk more about the generosity of God."

Holidays are hard on those who've experienced tragedy
By James Dobson
Published December 17, 2009