Wednesday, August 08, 2001

• Thousands focus on Africa during worldwide prayer event

  by Sue Sprenkle, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (BP)--Three Muslim men sitting on some stairs smile and greet the group of women walking past. They are an odd-looking bunch. Three dress in traditional African clothing, complete with head-ties; the other five wear American-style clothes. As they walk the narrow streets of Zanzibar's "Stone Town," the group stops randomly and whispers among themselves before continuing on. Read More

• Gospel spreads in Southeast Asia despite persecution, peril

  by Michael Foust, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Words can't describe what John saw that day under the blazing sun of Southeast Asia. Read More

• IMB trustees fill leadership positions, review strategy, hear prayer challenge

  by Mark Kelly, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  GLORIETA, N.M. (BP)--Trustees of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board filled two key leadership roles and conducted a detailed review of overseas strategy during a July 31 -- Aug. 2 meeting at Glorieta, a LifeWay conference center in New Mexico. Read More

• Student overcomes dyslexia to earn master's degree

  by Shannon Baker, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Deb Douglas has lived her life backwards.

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• FIRST-PERSON: CCCU applauded for focus on racial diversity and harmony

  by Terriel Byrd, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (BP)--While a recent Harvard report points to the fact that school segregation nationwide, specifically in K-12 schools, is on the rise, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities is seeking ways to enhance diversity and fulfill the Christian mandate of racial reconciliation at the college level. Read More

• Summer intern experiences journalism as a ministry

  by Polly House, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn.(BP)--Intern: an advanced student or graduate, usually in a professional field, gaining supervised, practical experience. Read More

• Television program to feature minister who claimed Amnesia

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  NEW YORK (BP)--At first, it seemed like a miracle, the kind of miracle a small-town preacher would praise from the pulpit. A beloved youth minister and family man who mysteriously disappeared nearly 17 years ago is found alive, preaching at a small church near Dallas. Read More

• Belmont's new hoops home sweet, but new conference is sweeter

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, August 08, 2001 (23 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Belmont forward Adam Sonn has only been inside Nashville Municipal Auditorium once -- 10 years ago, when he watched the Harlem Globetrotters play. Read More