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Filling in the blanks By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published June 2, 2011: When Georgia Baptists gather in Phoenix, AZ in 10 days for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, they will hear from two new agency heads for the first time.
Dowdy discusses NAMB past, present, and future McDonough pastor concluding eight years as trustee Published June 2, 2011: Tim Dowdy, pastor of Eagles Landing First Baptist Church, is in his eighth year as a trustee at the North American Mission Board.
A local church's response to developing issues in the Southern Baptist Convention Southern, Southeastern seminaries impacted by Abilene's decision By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published June 2, 2011: Southern Baptist churches are linked together by a common commitment to the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, two missions agencies (IMB and NAMB), six seminaries, colleges and various benevolent and service ministries. But each church is autonomous.
Buck Burch, IMB missionary to Russia, to advocate for Georgia CP giving By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published June 2, 2011: Former IMB missionary to Russia Buck Burch will join GBC state missionary John Bryan on June 15 as a Cooperative Program advocate for the Georgia Baptist Convention.
BPC adopts bridging mission and vision statement Published June 2, 2011: Brewton-Parker College's Board of Trustees adopted a bridging mission and vision statement for the college as presented by BPC Acting President Mike Simoneaux April 21 at the regular board meeting.
In Muslim-majority Nazareth, Baptist school nurtures faith By Ava Thomas Published June 2, 2011: Flat-roofed houses still dot the Nazareth skyline like they did in Jesus' time, but these days they're covered with satellite dishes.
Wrens Baptists blessed with the artistry of Lucy McTier By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published June 2, 2011: Lucy McTier is one of Georgia's most accomplished and heralded artists. She has more than 350 paintings in public and private collections. One of her most visible paintings portrays President Reagan on horseback and is displayed in the Ronald Reagan library in Simi Valley, CA.
First Baptist Jackson provides a walk down the Via Delarosa Published June 2, 2011: Members of First Baptist Church here recently gave a re-enactment of the week before Jesus' crucifixion for more than 700 viewers, said Pastor Joe Bufford.
Elliff to 'newly introduce' IMB to young pastors at SBC By Alan James, IMB Published June 2, 2011: Tom Elliff, in his first trustee meeting as president of International Mission Board, rolled out the beginning of the vision he believes "God painted on my heart."
NAMB to partner with Timothy Barnabas Program began at First Woodstock in 1994 By Adam Miller, NAMB Published June 2, 2011: Southern Baptist pastors will be the beneficiaries of a new leadership development partnership between the North American Mission Board and the Timothy Barnabas ministry.
'Simple churches' find a foothold across the U.S. By Cathy Lynn Grossman, c. 2011 USA Today Published June 2, 2011: On Easter weekend Jeanne O'Hair, her friends and family raised their voices in hymns "as the spirit [led] us," she said, in her "house church" - O'Hair's living room in Brea, Calif.

Georgia NewsBriefs

Where are you going this summer? Published June 2, 2011: Although Georgia Baptists are involved in missions year-round, those efforts naturally increase in the summer months.

Religious NewsBriefs

Israel removes land mines from site of Jesus’ baptism Published June 2, 2011: Pilgrims are flowing back to the traditional site of Jesus' baptism on the Jordan River as Israel removes 40-year-old land mines and makes improvements to the area.
Ultra-orthodox Jewish paper apologizes for cropping Clinton out of historic photo Published June 2, 2011: An ultra-Orthodox Jewish newspaper in Brooklyn apologized to the White House and State Department after the paper deleted Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton from a White House photograph of top officials monitoring the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
More Brits putting on Sunday best as Church of England attendance grows Published June 2, 2011: In a challenge to conventional wisdom that church attendance is plummeting across Britain and Western Europe, the Church of England says attendance at its 43 cathedrals grew 7 percent last year.
Study: 2 in 10 atheist scientists are 'spiritual' Published June 2, 2011: More than 20 percent of atheist scientists consider themselves to be "spiritual," according to a Rice University study.

People and Places

Time-honored truths still being taught 73 years later Published June 2, 2011: In 1938 Orson Welles caused mass hysteria with the broadcast of "War of the Worlds." Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral in a match race for the ages. Jimmy Morgan first took his seat leading a men's Bible study at First Baptist Church.
Ordinations Published June 2, 2011
Revival Reports Published June 2, 2011
Ministerial Moves Published June 2, 2011

Cooperative Program Stories

Cooperative Program missions involvement paves path for military chaplaincy By Ricky Thrasher, State Missionary, Assocational Missions Ministries Published June 2, 2011: Russ Woody was raised in churches that did not educate him on the Cooperative Program. Today, though, Woody understands the Cooperative Program and how it has enabled him as a pastor and will continue to assist him as he enters the military as a chaplain.

Bible Study

Where is your treasure? By Mike R. Dann, pastor, First Baptist Warrenton Published June 2, 2011: Matthew 6:19-34
Bible Studies for Life, Jun 12
How much is enough? By Mike R. Dann, pastor, First Baptist Warrenton Published June 2, 2011: Phil. 4:10-20; 1 Tim. 6:6-12
Bible Studies for Life, Jun 19

Columns

Eyes ahead, but be mindful of the rearview mirror By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published June 2, 2011: A few weeks ago I was given a copy of the 1925 "Southern Baptist Handbook." Since I have a great interest in history and a fascination with Baptist history in particular, I read the book with great interest.
What makes us "Southern Baptist"? By Brad Whitt Published June 2, 2011: In recent months there has been renewed discussion over what exactly constitutes a Southern Baptist church, and despite suggestions by some to the contrary, this issue is relevant because of its relationship to the increasing discord and waning cooperation we are experiencing within our convention.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director GBC Published June 2, 2011: April 26 was a gloriously exciting day for Janice, me and all our family. We welcomed the arrival of our ninth grandchild, Ashley Gail Lillard. She is the daughter of Karen and Stephen Lillard, our middle daughter and her husband. She has two brothers, Ryan and Ben, who will be her personal bodyguards for the rest of her life.
Parents of recent grad not sure if he should move back home By Jim Daly, Juli Slattery Published June 2, 2011

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