Tuesday, May 05, 1998

• Mission impact doesn't end at retirement, Rankin says

  by Mark Kelly, posted Tuesday, May 05, 1998 (26 years ago)

  RICHMOND, Va. (BP)--The young man ran toward the truck, waving his hands frantically.

  Missionary Fred Allen recognized the piece of paper the man held in his hand -- a gospel tract Allen had left in the village on a previous trip. "This is what we've been waiting for," the young man exclaimed. "We want to know more about God."

  His voice filled with emotion, Allen recounted how the Lozi people of western Zambia received the good news of God's love as gladly as a thirsty man accepts a glass ... Read More

• Evangelist reflects on 2-month revival's impact

  by Russell N. Dilday, posted Tuesday, May 05, 1998 (26 years ago)

  LAUREL, Miss. (BP)--Revival services in Mississippi led by Arkansas Baptist evangelist William Blackburn ended Easter Sunday after nine consecutive weeks and nearly 1,300 professions of faith in Christ. Blackburn said the revival experience at Highland Baptist Church, Laurel, Miss., "changed my life" and "has given me a boldness."

  Blackburn, a vocational evangelist since 1986 and member of First Baptist Church, Lavaca, Ark., had led revival efforts for the 700-member congregation in 1995 and ... Read More

• Medical plan rates will rise 5% July 1

  by , posted Tuesday, May 05, 1998 (26 years ago)

  DALLAS (BP)--Southern Baptist ministers and other church employees and seminarians covered by the Personal Security Program (PSP) medical plans will see rates for coverage rise 5 percent on July 1, the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention announced today. Participants were advised in November 1997 that a mid-year increase in 1998 was possible.

  "The trend in claims and charges by hospitals, physicians and drug companies combined to make this increase necessary," said Douglas D. Da... Read More

• BWA team helps Liberians focus on evangelism in the wake of war

  by Wendy Ryan, posted Tuesday, May 05, 1998 (26 years ago)

  MONROVIA, Liberia (BP)--A 10-member Baptist World Alliance team who held an evangelism and leadership conference in Monrovia, Liberia, April 13-22 met believers who survived the fires of war through a strong faith in God and who see nationwide evangelism, economic development and education as keys to rebuilding their country.

  They also are depending on the global Baptist community for help.

  The BWA team of pastors, a businessman and BWA staff was warmly received, not only because of the ex... Read More

• Challenge to memorize Scripture issued by NAMB evangelism leader

  by John Gaskin, posted Tuesday, May 05, 1998 (26 years ago)

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP)--"If I zapped you with the power to recite 100 verses of Scripture and also gave you a $100 bill, which would it upset you more to lose? The fact is, for far too many of you, the answer is the $100 bill."

  With deep conviction, Rollin DeLap, assistant director of the evangelism and church growth department of the North American Mission Board, challenged students at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to get serious about writing the Word of God on their hearts by memo... Read More

• Southern Baptist Historical Society marks 60th year at annual meeting

  by , posted Tuesday, May 05, 1998 (26 years ago)

  DALLAS (BP)--The Southern Baptist Historical Society marked its 60th year during its April 23-25 annual meeting at Dallas Baptist University exploring the theme, "Texas Baptists and Southern Baptists."

  The society's keynote speaker was William Pinson Jr., executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, who spoke on "The Life and Influence of T.B. Maston."

  Also on the program:

  -- Gwin Morris, associate vice president of university development at Baylor University, Waco, Te... Read More

• Wounded Heroes luncheon set for Salt Lake City SBC

  by Herb Hollinger, posted Tuesday, May 05, 1998 (26 years ago)

  EULESS, Texas (BP)--Because a number of Southern Baptist churches and leaders have donated funds, the Wounded Heroes luncheon set for the Salt Palace Convention Center June 8 will be at no cost to participants, according to Freddie Gage, Texas evangelist and founder of the ministers' help organization.

  Gage said Southern Baptist ministers are invited to the first Wounded Heroes luncheon in Ballrooms A-D, Level 1, at the Salt Palace, which is also the site for the annual meeting of the SBC Jun... Read More