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A sunset romance at Baptist Village By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 1, 2007: John Beach was born in Walterboro, S.C. in the home of his great uncle, Jim Griffin, more than 98 years ago – Sept. 28, 1908. His mother died 28 days after he was born as the result of complications from childbirth.
Community ministry finding opposition with Nation of Islam Published March 1, 2007: Bruce Williamson, a volunteer with StreetWise Ministry, jokingly says he has been called a lot of things in his day, but never an infidel. There’s always a first time for anything, he adds, but he didn’t expect such a term to be hurled his way while doing ministry in Georgia – much less only 20 miles from his home.
Ridgecrest turns 100 this year By Don Beehler Published March 1, 2007: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, N.C., is a place many people are surprised to learn is not only one of the largest religious conference centers in the nation, but also is celebrating a century of ministry this year.
Church endowment strengthens ministry By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published March 1, 2007: It’s a sobering thought in a time of constantly escalating costs of maintaining church property and sponsoring new missions initiatives: 83 percent of Southern Baptist churches have no endowment.
Book tells What Women Wish Pastors Knew Written by Ft. Oglethorpe native Denise George By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor Published March 1, 2007: A survey by a national author is shedding light on what women wish their pastors knew about themselves. Georgia Baptist women were well represented in the book, titled What Women Wish Pastors Knew.
BCF worship degree will benefit South Georgia ministers Published March 1, 2007: Georgia Baptist ministers living in the southern tier of the state can benefit from a new contemporary worship ministry degree being offered by the Baptist College of Florida (BCF).
Victims group apologizes to SBC leaders, admits charges 'erroneous' By Compiled by Michael Foust Published March 1, 2007: A child sexual molestation victims’ group apologized to Southern Baptist leaders Feb. 22 for making false accusations that leaders had not responded to the group’s letters.
Netherton resigns as Carson-Newman president; takes new post at Mercer By Lonnie Wilkey, Baptist & Reflector Published March 1, 2007: James S. Netherton, president of Carson-Newman College since 2000, announced his resignation Feb. 16, effective June 1, to become executive vice president for administration and finance at Mercer University in Macon on Oct. 1.
The gospel according to John, Ringo, Paul and George By Bob Carlton, c. 2007 Religion News Service Published March 1, 2007: Rock music writer Steve Turner grew up in a Christian home in Daventry, England. And like other teenagers who came of age in the 1960s, Turner was a huge Beatles fan.
Baptist associations to celebrate 300th anniversary By Gregory Tomlin Published March 1, 2007: The first Baptist association in America will mark its 300th anniversary in September, and Southern Baptists will join in the celebration at a special associational missions rally June 10 at San Antonio’s First Baptist Church prior to the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in San Antonio.
Fountain plants non-traditional churches in the Lone Star State – a Texas-size job By Mickey Noah Published March 1, 2007: “If there is anything being done in the world today, to change the world, it is planting churches.” So says Leroy Fountain, church planter associate for the North American Mission Board and the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.
REELfest giving youth statewide a new energy for exalting By Scott Barkley, sbarkley@christianindex.org Published March 1, 2007: More than 600 youth and adult sponsors among 27 churches gathered at Salem Baptist Church here Jan. 19-20 for REELfest, formerly the annual Youth Choir Festival.
New IRS rules demand receipts for church donations By Jeff Diamant, c. 2007 Religion News Service Published March 1, 2007: The next time you toss bills into the church collection plate, you might want to ask the usher for a receipt.
Single adults want ministry, not sympathy By David Briggs, c. 2007 Religion News Service, With additional reporting by Scott Barkley, Staff writer, Index Published March 1, 2007: “I am in a relationship with Christ,” Tina Barta said. “Yes, I’m single, but I’m pursuing Christ, and he’s pursuing me.”
VBS previews build momentum for key church outreach By Polly House Published March 1, 2007: Nearly 2,000 Vacation Bible School leaders are more prepared than ever for this year’s outreach thanks to VBS previews.
Array of data available to SBC churches from research center By Mickey Noah Published March 1, 2007: Where would you find research on planting new churches, refocusing declining churches through evangelism, reaching young adults through conversion growth, or best practices for evangelizing children?

Baptist News Summary

Baptist Center at New Orleans launches new Web initiatives Published March 1, 2007: New initiatives launched recently by the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry at New Orleans Seminary combine pastoral experience and academic scholarship to answer common questions like “What does it mean to be a Baptist?” and “Why be a Baptist?”
Initiatives in Jamaica, Korea receive WMU Second Century grants Published March 1, 2007: A total of $108,740 in grants to support women’s leadership development and missions endeavors across the United States and abroad has been awarded by the WMU Foundation.
Clinton to speak as part of Ouachita president's inauguration Published March 1, 2007: Former President Bill Clinton will lecture at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark., as part of a weeklong inaugural celebration for the school’s 15th president, Rex Horne Jr., Clinton’s former pastor.
Youth survey expected to reveal crucial information for ministry Published March 1, 2007: Registration opened Feb. 1 for the SBC Youth Ministry Survey, designed to be a comprehensive guide for Southern Baptist churches across the nation to garner crucial, fresh information about teens, their families, and youth ministry.
Golden Gate housing renovation receives $200,000 boost Published March 1, 2007: With the sky-high cost of living in the San Francisco area, a $200,000 gift for refurbishing student housing at Golden Gate Seminary’s Northern California campus is a welcome boost for affordable on-campus student housing.
Frank Page addresses Cooperative Program future at conference Published March 1, 2007: Though “cautiously optimistic” about the future of the Cooperative Program, Southern Baptist Convention President Frank Page said legitimate concerns must be addressed if the CP is to remain effective.
Leaders from German seminary and Southwestern strengthen partnership Published March 1, 2007: The Old World met the New World Jan. 25- Feb. 1 when a delegation from a German Bible seminary came to Southwestern Seminary to meet with seminary leaders and strengthen a partnership begun in 2005.
Names in the News Published March 1, 2007

Religious NewsBriefs

German court says head scarves can't violate Christian values Published March 1, 2007: Muslim teachers in southern Germany may not wear head scarves or any other symbol of their faith that could be construed to clash with Western or Christian values, according to a recent court ruling.
Study: College students' political labels don't always match faith views Published March 1, 2007: According to a survey by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA in 2004 and 2006, just under one-third of American college students described themselves as liberal or far left, while 26 percent said they were conservative or far right. Forty-three percent chose “middle-of-the-road.”
South Africa pastor murdered during Bible study Published March 1, 2007: A pastor in South Africa who had partnered with North Carolina Baptist volunteers was shot and killed Jan. 22 as he led a Bible study at Masiphumelele Baptist Church in Fish Hoek. Phillip Mokson, founding pastor of the congregation, died and a woman was seriously wounded by a man who was baptized in late 2006 but struggled with depression. The woman apparently had rejected his romantic overtures.
Survey says Canadians have most tolerant attitudes toward Muslims Published March 1, 2007: Canadians have the most tolerant attitudes toward Muslims among citizens of 23 Western countries, according to a new international study that measured levels of Islamophobia in each nation.

People and Places

Anniversaries Published March 1, 2007
Obituaries Published March 1, 2007
Honors Published March 1, 2007
Ordinations Published March 1, 2007
Ministerial Moves Published March 1, 2007
Revival Report Published March 1, 2007

Cooperative Program Stories

VBS stories, snacks & a Savior By Sherri Brown, Communications, GBC Published March 1, 2007: There was a moment when Patrick Thompson had to decide which way he would go.

Bible Study

Jesus Opens Our Eyes By J. Shepherd Johnson, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Douglas Published March 1, 2007: John 9:8-10, 20-22, 24-25, 30-33, 35-39
Related Sunday School Lesson, Family Bible Series, March 11
Jesus Takes Care of Us By J. Shepherd Johnson, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Douglas Published March 1, 2007: John 10:1-5, 7-15, 17-18
Related Sunday School Lesson, Family Bible Series, March 18

Columns

Nine reasons why I love the church By J. Gerald Harris, Editor Published March 1, 2007: In the course of human history few institutions have been more misunderstood and maligned than the Christian church. Indeed, it would be foolish to insist that the church is perfect, because it is made up of frail and fallible people like you and me. Unfortunately, the criticism being leveled against the church today is not only coming from those outside the church, but from those within.
Inerrancy isn't enough By Douglas E. Baker Published March 1, 2007: Russia is the largest country on earth and full of natural resources, but it is dying. Its people cannot surmount the degradation of years of neglect and of rhetoric that promised so much, but delivered so little.
The Open Door By J. Robert White, Executive Director, GBC Published March 1, 2007: In case you are not already aware, let me inform you, or remind you if you are aware that Congress has extended the duration of Daylight Saving Time beginning this year. Instead of Daylight Saving Time starting at the traditional time, it will begin on March 11 at 2 a.m. and will conclude on November 4 at 2 a.m.
Trend toward early puberty may be changing course By James Dobson Published March 1, 2007

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