In the Witness this week

SBC Crossover looks to reach San Antonio's unchurched
Published May 10, 2007

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BP)?An estimated 2,000 Southern Baptist volunteers will join forces for "Crossover San Antonio" prior to the Southern Baptist Convention's June 12-13 annual meeting at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Gambling expansion dominates legislative action
Parental notice bill fails on last day of session
JAMES A. SMITH SR.
Executive Editor
Published May 10, 2007

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)?With a new, more moderate governor and increasingly moderate Florida Senate, Florida Baptist Convention legislative consultant Bill Bunkley expected a tough legislative session for pro-family advocates in the state capital.

Faith abounds at NASA worker's funeral
Published May 10, 2007

LEAGUE CITY, Texas (BP)?"Just tell them about David and tell them about Jesus."

Opinion

Editorial

Meaning of 'expansion' in Gov. Crist's dictionary
JAMES A. SMITH SR.
Executive Editor

Now, it's up to Gov. Charlie Crist.

Point of View

Pastors strengthen ministry, develop clear vision
JOHN SULLIVAN
Executive Director-Treasurer, Florida Baptist Convention

In the past week's column, I issued a challenge to our Florida Baptist pastors as they preach and lead their congregations. This week I have a few more things to add. My desire is that strength will come to your ministry and joy will supersede all disappointments. When you preach:

This is the ethics prof?
KELLY BOGGS
Baptist Press

"It's an opportunity for our students we shouldn't miss," Kean University President Dawood Farahai said in reference to a recent professor hired to teach a master's level class on ethics.

A rare whoop for evangelicals
DON WALTON
Time for Truth Ministries

Richard Cizik, the National Association of Evangelicals' vice president for governmental affairs, admitted letting "out a whoop" after learning of last week's Supreme Court decision that upheld a 2003 federal law banning partial-birth abortions. I don't know about you, but I can't remember the last time a Supreme Court decision provided evangelical Christians with an occasion for whooping it up. Normally, Supreme Court rulings make us feel more like throwing up than whooping it up.

Shutting down opposition: The gay agenda & schoolkids
CHARLES COLSON
Breakpoint

Once upon a time there was a handsome young prince. When he grew up, he began searching for a wife, but could not find a princess he wanted to marry. One day, he met another prince?and fell in love. The two men married and lived happily ever after.

Florida

Florida News

Building God's Kingdom by healing hurt

TAMPA (FBC)?An attorney sits along side a homeless man. They are unaware of one another's backgrounds, but they know their pain is the same and they are walking the road to recovery together.

Legislature Watch

Gambling expansion dominates legislative action
Parental notice bill fails on last day of session

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)?With a new, more moderate governor and increasingly moderate Florida Senate, Florida Baptist Convention legislative consultant Bill Bunkley expected a tough legislative session for pro-family advocates in the state capital.

Florida News Briefs

FBCH trustees name acting president

Seminar to aid churches in reaching their communities

Marriage petition group files lawsuit alleging violation of First Amendment

Florida Focus

Florida Focus

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National

National News

Faith abounds at NASA worker's funeral

LEAGUE CITY, Texas (BP)?"Just tell them about David and tell them about Jesus."

Giuliani breaks from Republican candidates on abortion issue

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (BP)?Would it be a good day for America if Roe v. Wade was overturned? All but one of the Republican candidates for president May 3?former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani?said it would.

Florida collegians hammer for missions

Features

Media Montage

Winter Jam tour moves 20,000 to profess Christ as Savior

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)?Organizers are in the follow-up stage for 37,000-plus people who made decisions for Christ during the 33-city "Winter Jam 2007" tour featuring a slate of popular Christian musicians and a clear Gospel message.

Teens navigate MySpace, Facebook risks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)?Teenagers are taking precautions to protect themselves against online predators after numerous reports warned of the risks associated with social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook, according to a recent study.

Obituary

Wife of retired DOM dies at 89

Horse accident kills pastor's 37-year-old wife

Bible Study

Family Bible Study

May 13: Accept Responsibility
Matthew 7:1-5; James 4:1-3, 6-12

Wiley Richards is a retired professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.

May 20:Confront in Love
Matthew 18:15-17; Galatians 5:13-15; 6:1-5

Wiley Richards is a retired professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.

Explore the Bible

May 13: God's Word Establishes Truth
2 Peter 1:12-21

Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.

May 20: The Spirit of Satan and the Nature of a Pig
1 Peter 2:1-22

Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.