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Pete Wall: shepherd and evangelist By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 24, 2011: Screven County's Pete Wall is a farmer, breeder of livestock, geneticist, pastor, evangelist and all round good guy. He vows that when he was a boy he was so bashful that he was petrified at the thought of speaking to a stranger. Today he is one of the most engaging, gregarious persons in southeast Georgia.
Donald V. Dowless named president of Shorter University By Dawn Tolbert, Special to The Index Published February 24, 2011: Donald V. Dowless, president of academics at North Greenville University, has been named president at Shorter University. The South Carolina academician will assume the role as the college's 19th president on June 1.
Jimmy Livingston's answer to the removal of crosses By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 24, 2011: Religion News Service recently reported that the British branch of the YWCA has dropped "Christian" from its official name because according to the charity's officials "it no longer stood for what we are or what we do."
Elliff nominated to lead SBC international missions By J. Gerald Harris, Editor, with additional reporting by Erich Bridges, IMB Published February 24, 2011: Former Southern Baptist Convention President Tom Elliff is the nominee for the position of president of the International Mission Board. The selection ends nearly 18 months of speculation on who would lead the denomination's global missions enterprise.
Hand in hand, church names playground in honor of cancer fighter By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published February 24, 2011: The drive between Thomasville and McDonough stretches 220 miles and more than three hours.
SEND is new NAMB strategy NAMB to be decentralized into five regions - Northeast, South, Midwest, West and Canada By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published February 24, 2011: SEND. That's the word Kevin Ezell wants Southern Baptists to think of first when they think of the North American Mission Board.
Some things really are free, Chinese man learns By Ivy O'Neil Published February 24, 2011: Cardboard boxes sit half-opened in the back of the truck. An elementary aged Chinese boy sneaks away from his grandparents, who are standing in a long line of tourists outside a restaurant, to take a look.
DeHart shares Christ by teaching reading, writing By Mickey Noah Published February 24, 2011: Yearly, thousands of immigrants come to the Atlanta metro area - fleeing poverty, famine, disease, civil war, persecution and even death. If Paulette DeHart has her way, they'll learn English and meet Jesus Christ - not always in that order.
Conrad Rehling Memorial Fund established at Truett-McConnell By Vicky Kaniaru, TMC Communications Editor Published February 24, 2011: Maxine Rehling, wife of the late Conrad Rehling, established the Conrad Rehling Memorial Fund at Truett-McConnell College Jan. 27.
In soggy Netherlands, a modern Noah builds his ark By Andreas Havinga, c. 2011 Religion News Service Published February 24, 2011: If there was ever a country that understands floods, it is the Netherlands, where one-quarter of the land is below sea level, and it is here that a modern Noah is constructing an ark.
Tomlin, TobyMac lead Dove nominees Published February 24, 2011: Chris Tomlin and TobyMac each received six nominations followed by Jason Crabb with five and Francesca Battistelli with four as the nominees for the 42nd annual Dove Awards were announced Feb. 16.
Billy Graham 'born Christian' quote stirs debate By Michael Foust Published February 24, 2011: Billy Graham isn't known to say that people are "born Christians," but a quote from President George W. Bush's book that quotes Graham as saying just that has some people scratching their head – and Graham's spokesman asserting the phrase is not in "Graham's lexicon."
Graham in 'good' health, working on book Published February 24, 2011: Evangelist Billy Graham is in "good overall health," enjoys keeping up with current events and is working on a book on aging, according to a statement.
Brewton-Parker men's soccer to lead Spring Break kids camp By Kelley Arnold, BPC Director of News/Public Information Published February 24, 2011: Brewton-Parker College Men's Soccer team will host two Barons Spring Break Soccer Camps during both the Vidalia Schools' and Montgomery County Schools' spring breaks March 28-31 and April 19-21, respectively.
Egyptian GBC pastor reflects on uprising By Scott Barkley, Production Editor Published February 24, 2011: Mokhles Hanna, pastor of Arabic Baptist Mission in Lilburn, recently spoke of the recent upheaval in Egypt.
Egypt family structures shaken and in flux Published February 24, 2011: The long-running social and political upheaval in Egypt, which toppled the presidency of Hosni Mubarak on Feb. 11, also has shaken family structures, one Christian worker says, noting that the resulting uncertainty presents a "key" evangelism opportunity for the global Christian community.
Area students invited to Awakening at BPC Published February 24, 2011: Brewton-Parker College's Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) invites local college and high school students to "Awakening" on the Mount Vernon campus, March 21-23.
Mike Simoneaux named acting president at BPC By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 24, 2011: David R. Smith's resignation as president of Brewton-Parker College, effective Feb. 28, places the South Georgia college in a time of transition.
At 102, George Beverly Shea to receive lifetime Grammy award By Kim Lawton, c. 2011 Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Published February 24, 2011: Prominent Gospel singer and longtime Billy Graham associate George Beverly Shea received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards Feb. 12 in Los Angeles.

Georgia NewsBriefs

Gentry called to lead Henry Association Published February 24, 2011: Henry Baptist Association in McDonough has called Ray Gentry as associational missionary effective March 10. Gentry is currently associate pastor of Biblical Guidance at First Baptist Church in Centerville.
New Administration Committee leaders voted in Published February 24, 2011: Georgia Baptist Convention Administration Committee members Wayne Bray and Wayne Marcus were elected by their peers to serve the group as vice chairman and chairman, respectively.

Baptist News Summary

Evangelism, your move Published February 24, 2011
Oklahoma pastor Alan Day dies in motorcycle crash Published February 24, 2011: Alan Day, pastor of First Baptist Church in Edmond, Okla., died Feb. 16 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash.
Pastors' Conference goals is 1,000 church plants Published February 24, 2011: A renewed passion for planting churches in North America and taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth will provide the focus for the 2011 SBC Pastors' Conference, the president of that organization said.
Library receives McCall papers Published February 24, 2011: An extensive collection of personal records from one of the Southern Baptist Convention's most influential black leaders is now open to researchers at the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives in Nashville, Tenn.
GuideStone releases tax guide Published February 24, 2011: Ministers can find additional help in preparing their 2010 federal income tax returns with the annual Tax Return Preparation and Federal Reporting Guide from GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Peru's Baptist seminaries ponder accreditation Published February 24, 2011: Doors are opening for Baptist seminaries in Peru in light of new legislation making governmental accreditation available to non-Catholic seminaries.

Religious NewsBriefs

Americans give poor marks to the state of our moral union Published February 24, 2011: Three out of four Americans grade the country's moral climate at a "C" or below, according to a new poll released Jan. 20.
Michigan bill would allow guns in churches, colleges, hospitals Published February 24, 2011: Individuals with valid concealed weapons permits could carry guns in Michigan areas currently prohibited by law, including schools, churches, bars and sports stadiums, under proposed legislation.
Report says U.S. Muslim population to double in 20 years Published February 24, 2011: The U.S. Muslim population is expected to double over the next 20 years, fueled by immigration and higher-than-average fertility rates, according to a new report released Jan. 27.
Russian Orthodox leader chides faithful over sloppy dress Published February 24, 2011: A top official of the Russian Orthodox Church has called for an official dress code to encourage propriety after previously suggesting that provocatively dressed women provoke immorality and violence.

People and Places

Nativity scene marks 55 years Published February 24, 2011
GBREA elects new officers Published February 24, 2011
Honors Published February 24, 2011
Ordinations Published February 24, 2011
Ministerial Moves Published February 24, 2011

Cooperative Program Stories

Ingleside Baptist Church-A church with open hands By Dr. Mike Williams, Vice President for Operations Published February 24, 2011: Generosity is not as much about what you do as it is about who you are.

Bible Study

Faith under Fire By Danny Parris, interim pastor, Blairsville Published February 24, 2011: 1 Peter 1:1-12
Bible Studies for Life, Mar 6
Ready for Action By Danny Parris, interim pastor, Blairsville Published February 24, 2011: 1 Peter 1:13-2:1
Bible Studies for Life, Mar 13

Columns

Tozer's rules for self-discovery (part II) By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published February 24, 2011: In my previous editorial I began to outline A.W. Tozer's rules for self-discovery. Tozer died (at age 66) the same year I got married and started my seminary education. His writings helped me maintain my commitment to the infallibility of Holy Scripture during those days in seminary and constantly drew me closer to my Savior.
Welcome to 'Toyland' By Bucky Kennedy Published February 24, 2011: As I have listened to the banter of those arguing over the issue of Sunday alcohol sales, I am reminded of the story of Pinocchio the wooden puppet who wanted to become a real boy.
Dad's lack of engagement with son has mom worried By Jim Daly, Juli Slattery Published February 24, 2011
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director GBC Published February 24, 2011: Every year the Southern Baptist state convention executive directors get together for a conference. During the week-long meeting we enjoy great fellowship with each other, hear reports from Southern Baptist leaders and converse with each other about our work.

Georgia Voices

Can we handle the truth? By Jeff Greer, Ringgold Published February 24, 2011: Church attendance continues to decline. Offerings decrease, budgets are cut, and offerings decrease even more.

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