“Be nice to other people and pray if you get into trouble.” That’s what most teenagers are learning in church these days…. “Be nice to other people and pray if you get in trouble.“ That’s what most teenagers are learning in church these days, says Kenda Creasy Dean, professor of youth, church and culture at... Continue Reading

All eight of her children survive their mother, along with 31 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Jean Franzenburg Belz, 91, of Walker, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a massive stroke one week earlier. Jean was born May 8, 1919, in Dolliver, Iowa. Her father, Paul Franzenburg Sr., was an... Continue Reading

UPDATE for Tuesday, September 7 for TE Brian Kelso, pastor of Christ Covenant Church (PCA) in Southwest Ranches, Fla. (Ft. Lauderdale area) Brian remains in critical condition, but is taking more “little steps” towards recovery. Update as of Tuesday, Sept. 7 Update information from Christ Covenant PCA on their pastor, Brian Kelso: Brian remains in... Continue Reading

The National Library of Scotland has announced that key items relating to the Reformation in Scotland go on display for 2 months beginning Wednesday, September 1. The small display of original printed books, manuscripts and letters marks the Reformation’s 450th anniversary. The Library recognizes in their press release that the Reformation is one of the... Continue Reading

After 35 years of service at Gordon College, President R. Judson Carlberg, Ph.D., has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2011. Under Carlberg’s 19-year tenure as president, the College has experienced substantial growth and recognition for its academic excellence, global programs and campus facilities. “For the last few years, my wife, Jan, and I have... Continue Reading

The funeral is set for Saturday, September 4 at 4 p.m. at the Bible Presbyterian Church in Walker, Iowa Jean Franzenburg Belz, widow of Max Belz, founding pastor of the Bible Presbyterian Church in Walker, Iowa (1948) and of Cono Christian School (1951) died late on Tuesday, August 31 from complications of a massive stroke... Continue Reading

The NAMB presidency was vacated in August 2009 when former president Geoff Hammond resigned under pressure from trustees. Louisville pastor Kevin Ezell has been nominated president of the North American Mission Board, search chairman Ted Traylor told Florida Baptist Witness today. The recommendation of Ezell, senior pastor of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville and immediate... Continue Reading

The Rev. James C. Allen, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. Born in Newport, Ark., he had been a Virginia resident since 1978, serving as pastor in the PCA in Petersburg and Newport News. “Jimmy” as he was universally known grew up in Memphis and attended Memphis State University,... Continue Reading

Lankford also benefited by support from a strong Southern Baptist and evangelical base, as well as endorsements from Mike Huckabee and J.C. Watts. A political newcomer and former Southern Baptist leader continued to surprise the political world Aug. 24 by winning the runoff in a congressional Republican primary to advance to the general election, where... Continue Reading

Joel Miller is the senior pastor of The Summit, a non-denominational church in Allen and an MDiv graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. While Joel Miller hasn’t eaten in more than 20 days, he’s showing no signs of giving up on his goal. “I’m not feeling the greatest right now, but my spirit... Continue Reading