Baptist Press Archive

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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  • Branzell to succeed Floyd to lead Nat'l Day of Prayer
    by Art Toalston, posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (6 months ago)

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    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BP) -- Kathy Branzell has been named as Ronnie Floyd's successor as president of the National Day of Prayer Task Force.

    Branzell of Atlanta has participated in the National Day of Prayer for 19 years, according to a news release from the 10-member NDP board of directors.

    Floyd ended his two years of leading the National Day of Prayer on May 17 prior to taking ... Read More

  • Refugees 'people that need help,' simulation shows
    by Diana Chandler, posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (6 months ago)

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    HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (BP) -- Imagine having to either flee with the one child in your arms or run amid gunfire in search of your other children perhaps already killed by terrorists attacking your community.

    Brian Moore was one of about 100 others who encountered such a decision May 15 at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. -- but that experience was only a simulated exercise of loss. Read More

  • Missionary to urban Scottish youth dies of cancer
    by Mary Jane Welch, posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (6 months ago)

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    BEAUFORT, S.C. (BP) -- Gena Wilson, a missionary to Scotland who walked the 2014 New York City marathon representing cancer survivors, lost her third battle with the disease May 13 at home with her family in Beaufort, S.C.

    Wilson, 51, who served more than 20 years as a Southern Baptist missionary, "shared hope because she had hope," said Paul Chitwood, president of the International Mission Board.

    "A battle with terminal cancer did not dissuade her because death held no power over her. ... Read More

  • IMB pledges to 'be a leader' in abuse prevention
    by Julie McGowan, posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (6 months ago)

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    RICHMOND, Va.(BP) -- International Mission Board trustees heard recommendations Wednesday (May 22) from the firm conducting an external examination of IMB's handling of past allegations of abuse and sexual harassment and IMB's present policies and practices.

    IMB President Paul Chitwood responded immediately with an apology to victims and a pledge for the future.

    Kathryn Nash, leader of the examination task force from Gray Plant Mooty (GPM), presented ... Read More

  • 'Homegrown' focuses on family, fruit of the Spirit

    by Aaron Wilson, posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (6 months ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- As parents of two young kids, Josh and Christi Straub know how difficult it can be to wrangle a family together to learn about God's Word.

    "It can feel like a pipe dream some days," according to the Straubs. "Busyness creeps in. Tempers flare. Just getting the kids in bed sometimes feels like a massive parenting win."

    But the Straubs, who both serve as marriage and family coaches, believe busyness doesn't ... Read More