Monday, February 04, 2002

• Jack Graham to be nominated for SBC presidency in June

  by James A. Smith Sr., posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP)--Texas pastor Jack Graham "very likely" will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention when the annual meeting convenes June 11 in St. Louis, Jerry Vines announced today, Feb. 4, in Jacksonville, Fla.

        "I have been told that it's very likely that he's going to be nominated to serve as president of the SBC this year," Vines told the annual Pastors' Conference at First Baptist Church, where Vines serves as senior pastor. "And if he is, I plan to vote for him. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to vote for Dr. Jack Graham. He would make us a wonderful, wonderful president." Read More

• Grandmother, on first mission trip, braves the challenge of Bourbon St.

  by Todd Starnes, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  Grandmother on mission Georgia Klier stepped out of her comfort-zone and traveled to New Orleans to share her faith in Christ with Mardi Gras participants. Photo by Morris Abernathy

  
  NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Georgia Klier is an unlikely first-time missionary. But two days prior to the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XXXVI, this retired LPN and grandmother of three was standing on the corner of Bourbon and Conti streets prepared to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Read More

• French Quarter: tourist spot & place of spiritual warfare

  by Todd Starnes, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Jackson Square is one of the most photographed tourist spots in the French Quarter. Located in front of the historic St. Louis Cathedral, it is home to an assortment of street performers, artists and other characters who give New Orleans its eclectic charm. Read More

• Seminary students get more than 'NFL Experience' in New Orleans

  by Doy Cave, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  NEW ORLEANS (BP)--Seven seminary students experienced more than the NFL could provide at the "NFL Experience" attraction in New Orleans. Read More

• Youngest generation comfortable with contradictions, Barna says

  by Jon Walker, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--It's always been a struggle to reach teenagers for Christ, but those born since 1984 may be the toughest to reach yet, said Christian researcher George Barna. Appearing on Richard Land's "For Faith & Family" weekday radio show Feb. 4 and 5, Barna said the "Mosaic Generation" is comprised of non-linear thinkers who cut and paste their beliefs and values from a variety of sources. Read More

• Chaplain promotions process continues after federal judge refuses injunction

  by Ken Walker, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  WASHINGTON (BP)--Navy promotion board hearings for the 2003 fiscal year were poised to begin today, Feb. 4, after an attempt by 25 current and former chaplains to postpone them failed. Read More

• Golden Gate provost to move to fulltime classroom duties

  by Cameron Crabtree, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  SAN FRANCISCO (BP)--Citing health reasons and a desire to return to his "first love of teaching and writing," Richard Melick Jr. has resigned as provost of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary to devote his full energies as a member of the seminary faculty.

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• FIRST-PERSON: Integrity before God affects all of life

  by Henry Blackaby, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  ATLANTA (BP)--These days can, and are, bringing many pressures on the Christian in their workplace. The economy is affecting many in adverse ways: loss of income, loss of jobs, bills unpaid, felt needs unmet and a financial future at best uncertain. Read More

• FIRST-PERSON: WMU's heart for missions begins with personal faith in Christ

  by Wanda Lee, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP)--In 1997, the national WMU Executive Board adopted nine statements that articulate the foundational truths for all we do in WMU. We refer to these as our Core Values. Read More

• Dobson book leads LifeWay list again

  by Staff, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--"Bringing Up Boys" by James Dobson led the list of top-selling hardback books at LifeWay Christian Stores in January, for the second month in a row. The book took first place in December 2001, bumping Bruce Wilkinson's "Prayer of Jabez," which had topped the list for a full year. Read More

• TOP 20: Shaun Groves picks up second top 20 tune

  by Staff, posted Monday, February 04, 2002 (22 years ago)

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Two songs written by Southern Baptist musician Shaun Groves appeared in the Feb. 4 Christian Hit Radio Top 20 list, while Third Day maintained the top two rankings. Read More