Monday, October 29, 2018

• EDUCATION DIGEST: KBC, Cumberlands take steps to end covenant agreement; Truett McConnell to launch publishing house

  by Baptist College & BP Staff, posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  

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  Today's Education Digest: Kentucky Baptist Convention and University of the Cumberlands take steps to end voluntary covenant agreement; Truett McConnell University to launch publishing house.

  WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (BP) -- The University of the Cumberlands is working with Kentucky Baptist Convention leaders to take steps to dissolve their voluntary covenant agreement.

  The proposal, which is subject to the approval of messengers at the 2018 KBC annual meeting, provides for UC to elect its own trustees. Read More

• 'Much prayer,' 'much power' after synagogue massacre

  by Diana Chandler, posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  

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  PITTSBURGH (BP) -- Pastor John Freeman walked into the local Jewish Community Center hours after the Oct. 27 synagogue massacre of 11 and was at once on mission.

  Freeman, pastor of the H2O City Church in Squirrel Hill, said the FBI was using the community center as a temporary hub where family members awaited news of victims who attended Tree of Life synagogue.

  "I sat in there for a couple of hours, just listening to people, talking to people and comforting people, just being with them as they were waiting," Freeman told Baptist Press today (Oct. 29). Read More

• Wyoming Baptists elect new leader Quin Williams

  by Karen L. Willoughby , posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  

  CASPER, Wyo. (BP) -- Quin Williams is the new State Missionary of the Wyoming Southern Baptist Mission Network.

  Approved by the convention's executive board during its Sept. 14 meeting, Williams will be presented to messengers as the executive leader Nov. 1 during their 35th annual meeting at Mountain View Baptist Church in Mills, near Casper. Williams will begin his new role that same day.

  "I am very pleased Quin Williams was selected," Lynn Nikkel, who is ... Read More

• Halloween: Don’t let it divide you, Greear says

  by Grace Thornton, posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- Christians have long had differing views on how to approach Halloween. But Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said in a recent podcast that the holiday doesn't have to be divisive -- in fact, it can be a great way to get to know your neighbors.

  "Some participate and some don't, but all can redeem -- that is, we can use it for evangelism," Greear said on the Oct. 22 edition of his "Ask Me Anything" podcast.

  Halloween is probably the only day of the year that your neighbors are knocking on your door, ... Read More

• Halloween: 6 ways to engage neighbors

  by Justin Tucker, posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- For some Christians, "Halloween" is a dreaded word that can bring up questions and debate.

  But putting aside all the differing opinions, Halloween can offer an opportunity for believers to engage their neighbors who don't know Jesus.

  At this point some Christians may be thinking, OK, what gospel tract should they place in every trick-or-treat bag? Gospel tracts have a time and place, but some might want to consider an approach that requires a little more investment. Halloween is a time when believers have the ... Read More

• 'Yes to God' urged in Southwestern revival meetings

  by Alex Sibley, posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  

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  FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) -- "Lord, I need You. I need Your grace, Your forgiveness, Your love, and Your reviving power."

  "Lord, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, I want to say YES to You in every category of my life."

  "Lord, help me prioritize Your kingdom vision, Your Great Commission; and help me love others boldly, just as You have loved me."

  These are among the guided prayers provided for the campus community of Southwestern ... Read More

• Ireland cuts blasphemy ban from constitution

  by Rachel Lynn Aldrich , posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  

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  IRELAND (BP) -- Irish voters chose to remove a blasphemy ban from the country's constitution on Oct 26, reflecting the perception of a quick social shift in what has long been a conservative, Roman Catholic nation.

  Close to 65 percent voted in favor of the measure, with the strongest support among voters under the age of 35, with 44 percent of eligible voters participating.

  The last time someone was prosecuted for blasphemy was more than 150 years ago, though a law against it was passed in 2009. After the Irish vote to legalize abortion earlier this year and ... Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: A 7-year-old's passion

  by Steve Playl, posted Monday, October 29, 2018 (7 months ago)

  Steve Playl marvels at a 7-year-old grandson's knack for setting up a model train set, without help from an adult or reading the instructions. He ponders what Christians might learn from the young boy's passion Read More