by Bob Allen | Jun 14, 2006 | News
The Southern Baptist Convention Tuesday evening turned down a request by an International Mission Board trustee for an outside investigation to determine sources of controversy dividing IMB trustees. Wade Burleson, a trustee from Oklahoma elected last year to the IMB,...
by Bob Allen | Jun 14, 2006 | News
Newly elected Southern Baptist Convention president Frank Page termed Tuesday’s first-ballot election in a three-way race “a defining moment” in the denomination, marked by appreciation for the past but emphasizing broadened involvement and stronger...
by Bob Allen | Jun 13, 2006 | News
Nearly nine months of testimony ended Friday in the trial of two former Baptist Foundation of Arizona officials on trial for felony fraud, when the defense rested its case. Closing arguments by lawyers are scheduled June 19-20, followed by jury deliberations. Jury...
by Bob Allen | Jun 13, 2006 | News
Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention rejected a proposal to invite Woman’s Missionary Union to surrender its auxiliary status and submit to convention control. The SBC Executive Committee recommended Monday asking the WMU to “reaffirm...
by Bob Allen | Jun 12, 2006 | News
GREENSBORO, N.C.–A Texas pastor has offered to produce evidence of efforts to collect information on political enemies if the Southern Baptist Convention decides this week to investigate causes of controversy that has beset the International Mission Board....
by Bob Allen | Jun 9, 2006 | News
Many observers predict next week’s Southern Baptist Convention in Greensboro, N.C., will be the most contentious meeting in 15 years. While controversies about doctrinal parameters, alleged mismanagement, principled dissent and presidential politics grab...
