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‘Embracing tension’ needed on topics of church, sexuality
The sexual revolution in which we find ourselves has been a long time coming, said Timothy George, dean of Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, in his keynote address, “The Biblical Truth About Sexuality in a Morally Relative Age.” … Continue reading
Russell Moore to join board of Hispanic evangelical group
NASHVILLE (BNG) — Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leader Russell Moore has been added to the organizational board of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), a conservative-leaning organization opposed to gay “marriage” and abortion rights but more in line with … Continue reading
State Evangelism Conference underway in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY (TAB) — The 2014 Alabama Baptist State Evangelism Conference started began Feb. 24 at Eastmont Baptist Church, Montgomery. Voices of Mobile welcomed standing ovations after each song, with renditions of “The Old Rugged Cross” and “This is My Story” … Continue reading
Dusty McLemore shares during afternoon session
HUNTSVILLE (TAB) — Dusty McLemore, pastor of Lindsay Lane Baptist Church, Athens, shared from 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 with the message “The Gospel of Hope” at the afternoon session of the Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference. “Paul preached the gospel wherever he went, it … Continue reading
Mahaney withdraws from T4G conference
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABP) – An evangelical preacher plagued by scandal over an alleged cover up of child sex abuse has withdrawn from a biennial Bible conference next year that he previously led in partnership with high-profile Calvinist leaders in the … Continue reading
SALT apologetics conference Jan. 19 — live streaming
MONTGOMERY (TAB) — SALT (Strategic Answers for Life’s Thoughts) apologetics conference will deal with arguments for the existence of God, the trustworthiness of the Bible and the sanctity of human life. Speakers will include Gary Habermas, professor of philosophy at … Continue reading
BWA theology conference presenters confirmed
WASHINGTON (BWA) — The main presenters and speakers for the 8th Baptist International Conference on Theological Education (BICTE) have been confirmed. The event will be held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from June 28–30 and immediately precedes the Annual Gathering that will … Continue reading
FBC Montgomery to host apologetics conference
MONTGOMERY (TAB) — In partnership with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, The Alabama Baptist newspaper and Tactical Faith, an organization that provides resources for apologetics to local churches, FBC Montgomery will host a conference Jan. 19, 9 a.m. … Continue reading
Breaking News — United Methodists debate allowing same-sex ‘marriage,’ gay clergy
As nearly 1,000 delegates from across the world gather in Tampa, Fla., for the United Methodist Church’s General Conference, gay and lesbian activists have printed pamphlets promoting their cause in five languages, including Portuguese and Swahili. The UMC’s global reach, … Continue reading