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Olympic bobsledder John Napier Unashamed Christian By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 25, 2010: John Napier, bobsled pilot on the United States Olympic Team, is a Southern Baptist. He is a growing Christian and was baptized last fall by Pastor Derek Spain in First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, New York.
No walls, but building up Health Care Foundation awards $3.2 million in grants By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published February 25, 2010: Even in a down economy, the numbers remain impressive.
GPS media buy set for mid-March Georgia cities to receive ads By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published February 25, 2010: Georgia Baptist efforts to win the state to Christ will soon get a boost as the North American Mission Board formally launches its GPS evangelism campaign next month.
NAMB commissions 30 in Alaska service By Mike Ebert Published February 25, 2010: Against the backdrop of a land as rugged and wild as it is spiritually lost, the North American Mission Board commissioned 30 new missionaries and chaplains, many of whom will serve Alaska and its northern neighbor, Canada.
Sharing Christ along the Appalachian Trail By Adam Miller and Mickey Noah Published February 25, 2010: To understand a person, walk a mile in his shoes. But if they’re an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, you’ll have to walk several hundred.
Derek Spain is chaplain to U.S. Winter Olympic team By Mickey Noah Published February 25, 2010: When the 16-day Winter Olympic Games opened Feb. 12, Southern Baptist resort missionary Derek Spain began his service as the official chaplain for the U.S. Winter Olympic team.
Egyptian Copt killings: World attention sought By Art Toalston & Erin Roach Published February 25, 2010: The shooting deaths of six Coptic Christians in Egypt on Coptic Christmas Eve (Jan. 6) is fueling efforts to publicize and protest what Copts describe as persecution and violence typically met by inaction by the Egyptian government.
Olympian Erin Pac walking by faith By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 25, 2010: Olympian Erin Pac, who calls Farmington, Conn., home, became a bobsled driver in 2006 and is ranked number two in the United States and number six in the world.
Brewton-Parker receives gifts for scholarship, facilities By Kelley Arnold Published February 25, 2010: Two recent donations to Brewton-Parker College are going to fund scholarships as well as facilities.
Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief work underway in Haiti By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published February 25, 2010: Following a meeting with other state convention and disaster relief leaders, Georgia Baptists are getting the go-ahead to begin long-term cleanup efforts in Haiti.
Saints ready for Super Bowl platform By Art Stricklin Published February 25, 2010: New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Mark Brunell has been in the NFL long enough to see plenty of highs, such as three Pro Bowl appearances as a starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Michael Vick shares first-ever testimony of his faith in God By Art Stricklin Published February 25, 2010: God's redemptive power in his once-troubled life was Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick's theme at the annual Super Bowl Breakfast Feb. 6.
Xbox 360 gains a Bible app By Art Toalston & Brooklyn Noel Lowery Published February 25, 2010: An Xbox 360 application featuring the Holman Christian Standard Bible is now downloadable through the "Indie Games" channel of Xbox.com.
Tebow ad controversy not planned By Michael Foust Published February 25, 2010: Contrary to what some are suggesting about Focus on the Family's far-from-controversial Super Bowl ads, the organization's goal from the get-go was not to spark a media storm – and fire up its critics – but simply to draw more attention to its ministry, a spokesperson says.

Religious NewsBriefs

Police upset with monks' high-powered wine; call it a 'scourge' leading to crime Published February 25, 2010: A small band of Benedictine monks in the south of England has come under fire for producing a fortified wine that critics describe as the “scourge of Scotland” for its high alcohol content.
Middle East bishops lament exodus of Christians, call for more religious freedom Published February 25, 2010: Lamenting the dwindling number of Christians in the Middle East, the region's Catholic bishops called for greater religious freedom in Muslim countries, denounced Islamic fundamentalism, and criticized Israel's "occupation" of the Palestinian territories.
Air Force builds worship space for Wiccans Published February 25, 2010: The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado will set aside a worship space for followers of "Earth-centered" religions such as Wicca and Druidism, according to an Air Force news release.
Germany proposes formal education for imams, Islamic scholars Published February 25, 2010: German political and religious leaders appear mostly supportive of a proposal to provide training for imams and other Islamic scholars at German universities.

People and Places

Obituaries Published February 25, 2010
Honors Published February 25, 2010
Ordinations Published February 25, 2010
Ministerial Moves Published February 25, 2010

Cooperative Program Stories

The success of synergy Experiencing the grace of cooperation By Dr. J. Gerald Harris Published February 25, 2010: Little eight-year-old Rachel had a tragic accident and the doctors found it necessary to amputate her left arm.

Bible Study

When Members Won't Get Along By Bill Barber, senior pastor, First Baptist Thomaston Published February 25, 2010: I Cor. 1:10-15, 26-29; 3:1-4
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Mar 7
When Immorality Comes to Church By Bill Barber, senior pastor, First Baptist Thomaston Published February 25, 2010: I Cor. 5:1-2, 9-13; 6:15-20
Related Sunday School Lesson, Bible Studies for Life, Mar 14

Columns

Christless Preaching By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 25, 2010: The title of Michael Horton's book, "Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church," is a jarring oxymoron.
Curling up with the Good Book By David Jeremiah Published February 25, 2010: Fifteen years ago, Amazon.com was all the buzz. You could go online, order a book, pay a discounted price, and receive the book in a few days.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director GBC Published February 25, 2010: As I write this article, it is late at night and the conclusion of a wonderful day. Today, we had our Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation meeting and the awarding of grant checks at our annual luncheon.
The stories of our lives By Dick Staub, c. 2010 Religion News Service Published February 25, 2010: There is a metallic sculpture on the lawn in front of the public library in Bellevue, Wash.
Learning how to converse is like a game of catch By James Dobson Published February 25, 2010

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