May 8, 2008 Publishing Good News since 1884 Volume 125 Number 16
 

BF&M Commentary

Point of View
Baptist Faith & Message commentary 7: Regeneration

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of an occasional series of commentaries examining and explaining the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, the Southern Baptist Convention's confession of faith.

Godly Women

Legacy of learning continues through generations

TALLAHASSEE (FBW)—Nearly 30 faces, bright eyes set in wrinkled faces, watched their Sunday School teacher with the same enthusiasm displayed by a class of first-graders sitting on the edge of their seats, waiting to hear a wonderful story. They'd been there in the basement of First Baptist Church in Tallahassee since before 8 a.m.

Polly Floyd desires to be an example to students

GRACEVILLE (BCF)—On any given work day, Polly Floyd is the smiling figure behind her desk at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville. Those who know her say she manages the business office with a gentle spirit and loving example.

Credit Union VP shares passion for evangelism & prayer

JACKSONVILLE (FBW)—As a youngster Lillie Andrews remembers her mother would put drops in for her earache and tell her to “just keep praying.”

Karen Green passes on faith she learned from mother, grandmother

BRANDON (FBW)—Brandon pastor’s wife Karen Green has cheered others on since she was in high school. Now, alongside her husband, Tommy, she encourages the other ministers’ wives at First Baptist Church through her “open home, open heart” ministry.

Media Montage

Eve’s ongoing influence explored in new release

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—While history is full of women who have reshaped the world, no woman has had such a significant and lasting impact as the first woman, Eve.

Blackabys’ book touts workplace ministry

ATLANTA (BP)—If your job feels more like a soap opera than a calling, you’re not alone. For many Christian professionals, work often entails navigating plenty of drama and tension.

Obituary

Wife of Homer G. Lindsay Jr. dies
Former Santa Rosa DOM dies
Retired FBC staff Frank Delrose Jr. dies