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After a unanimous trustee vote as the new president of the North American Mission Board, church planting missionary Geoff Hammond receives congratulations from Roy Fish, who has served as NAMB?s interim president since June 2006.
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NAMB trustees unanimously approve missionary Geoff Hammond as president
Published March 29, 2007 ALPHARETTA, Ga. (NAMB)?By unanimous vote, trustees of the North American Mission Board March 21 voted to approve church planting missionary Geoff Hammond as president of the North American Mission Board. The vote came after trustees met in executive session March 20 to review Hammond's nomination and interacted with the candidate and his wife, Debbie.
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Debt-free living focus of new SBC initiative
Financial freedom could mean 'New Day for America'
Published March 29, 2007 ORLANDO (FBW)?The first of several conferences teaching pastors the basics of debt-free living, "It's A New Day: How Will You Spend It?" in Orlando March 22-23, got to the heart of Americans' ambivalence towards fiscal responsibility.
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2007 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Arkansas native shares Christ's hope
Published March 29, 2007 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (NAMB)?When the North American Mission Board and the Arkansas Baptist Convention appointed Diana Lewis as state ministry evangelism director here almost 15 years ago, it was something akin to throwing the wily rabbit into the proverbial briar patch.
Opinion
Editorial
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The new missionary at NAMB's helm
The unanimous election of Geoff Hammond as the new president of the North American Mission Board was clearly a relief to trustees who met March 20-21 in Alpharetta, Ga., for the special called meeting. If early indications hold true, the choice of Hammond to lead Southern Baptists' missions agency focusing on the United States and Canada also will likely be a relief to Southern Baptists across the nation.
Point of View
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Why I haven't quit the ministry
It's Monday and the simultaneous feelings of depression and elation visit heavy upon me. It is the post-Sunday recount where every word is reviewed, every criticism is evaluated and every victory cherished. I ask myself, 'Why is it I pastor?'
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Show appreciation for mothers on special day
- Need a fresh idea to honor moms at your church?
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False alarms distract us from real problems
I reached my hotel room some time ago and called my wife as I always do. We were having a very nice, normal conversation when suddenly she broke out in a blood-curdling scream and dropped the phone.
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A plea for expository preaching in our pulpits
With the battle over the inerrancy of the Bible virtually behind us in the SBC, one would hope for solid preaching to abound. Many people sitting in the pews, however, recognize the all-too-often topical preaching for what it is?junk food at best (which does not lead to health) and cotton candy at worst (which people receive initially with joy only to walk away hungry, assuming the Christian faith cannot deliver genuine substance). While topical preaching may use numerous biblical verses, such preaching falls short of "declaring the whole counsel of God" (Acts 20:28) and "feeding (Christ's) sheep" (John 21:17). To fulfill God's call for the preaching task, we need to return to expository preaching, generally defined as the explanation of a biblical passage after thorough contextual analysis, and then applied to the hearers. I want to show the biblical basis for such preaching and give a few of its benefits.
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The truth about population control, part two
Recently, representatives from the UN Security Council and Germany met to discuss possible economic sanctions against Iran. This came after reports that Iran has expanded its uranium-enrichment program in defiance of a Security Council resolution.
Florida
Florida News
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Debt-free living focus of new SBC initiative
Financial freedom could mean 'New Day for America' ORLANDO (FBW)?The first of several conferences teaching pastors the basics of debt-free living, "It's A New Day: How Will You Spend It?" in Orlando March 22-23, got to the heart of Americans' ambivalence towards fiscal responsibility.
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Displays of strength help bring community to Christ
Evangelistic crusade catalyzes spiritual decisions, opens doors to community INVERNESS (FBC)?Breaking stacks of burning bricks with bare hands. Bending steel rods and horse shoes. Using bodies to splinter baseball bats. All of it possible through the power of God.
- BCF pastoral students get practical experience in leading funerals
- Graceville Boy Scout pack tours radio station, records segment
- Couple sees new vision for prison ministry; pastor pledges to 'lead by example'
ORLANDO (FBW)?Don and Katy Singletary are looking forward to a new day when prisoners leaving the Mayo Correctional Institute will be able to face leaving prison with a new vision of financial responsibility.
- Florida trustees praise Hammond's 'missionary mindset'
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (FBW)?Following the North American Mission Board's unanimous election of Geoff Hammond to be its next president March 21, Florida Baptist Witness asked Florida's trustees why they supported his election, as well as their views about the future of NAMB with its new president.
- Florida's Jim Henry reflects on a lifetime of experiences at Ridgecrest
RIDGECREST, N.C. (BP)?Jim Henry first set foot on the grounds of LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center at age 13. Today, the retired pastor of First Baptist Church in Orlando, looks back on a lifetime of rich memories not only for himself, but also for his wife, children, grandchildren and members of his congregation.
Florida News Briefs
National
National News
- NAMB trustees unanimously approve missionary Geoff Hammond as president
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (NAMB)?By unanimous vote, trustees of the North American Mission Board March 21 voted to approve church planting missionary Geoff Hammond as president of the North American Mission Board. The vote came after trustees met in executive session March 20 to review Hammond's nomination and interacted with the candidate and his wife, Debbie.
- Hammond responds to state editors
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)?Shortly after being unanimously elected president by the North American Mission Board's board of trustees, Geoff Hammond spoke with editors and reporters from a dozen state Baptist newspapers. Hammond responded to a broad range of questions including his vision for NAMB, his selection process, how he will relate to state conventions, his background as a missionary, and his views on the emerging/emergent church.
- Alcohol, Acts 29 and the Southern Baptist Convention
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)?"How about beer with your Bible?"
- Ridgecrest marks 100 years, touching 3 million lives
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP)?About 180 ministry and community leaders attended LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center's centennial luncheon March 6 to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
- Alumni site launched for Ridgecrest, Glorieta
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)?Connecting a rich past and seeking to encourage a new generation of campers, staff and volunteers, LifeWay Conference Centers has launched "GloriRidge," an online community for current and former employees, summer staff, volunteers and others with personal experiences at LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center and LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center.
National News Briefs
Features
Annie Armstrong Offering
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2007 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Arkansas native shares Christ's hope LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (NAMB)?When the North American Mission Board and the Arkansas Baptist Convention appointed Diana Lewis as state ministry evangelism director here almost 15 years ago, it was something akin to throwing the wily rabbit into the proverbial briar patch.
Media Montage
- No beer at NCAA 'kind of fun'
CHICAGO (BP)?ESPN Radio's Mike Greenberg of "Mike & Mike in the Morning" said it was "kind of fun" to attend an NCAA tournament game where beer was not sold.
Bible Study
Family Bible Study
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April 8: Jesus Lives for Us
John 20:1-18 - Wiley Richards is a retired professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
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April 15: Humble Service
John 13:1, 3-10a, 12-17 - Wiley Richards is a retired professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
Explore the Bible
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April 8: Resurrection of the Son of God
Luke 24:1-49 - Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
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April 15: Christ's Victory through Exaltation
1 Peter 3:19-22 - Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
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