Police investigate fired Hammond pastor – Chicago Tribune

Administration | August 2, 2012

Chicago Tribune Police investigate fired Hammond pastorChicago TribuneAn evangelical megachurch pastor has lost his job and is being investigated by the Lake County, Ind., Sheriff's Department after admitting that he had an "improper relationship" with a young woman, a spokesman for First Baptist Church of Hammond said.Authorities continue investigating former First Baptist pastor's alleged …Chicago [...]

Westboro Baptist Church Picketed by ‘Zombies’ at Wash. Military Base – Christian Post

Administration | August 2, 2012

Christian Post Westboro Baptist Church Picketed by 'Zombies' at Wash. Military BaseChristian PostThe residents even launched a Facebook page devoted to the small counter-protest event on Friday called "Zombie'ing Westboro Baptist Church AWAY from Fort Lewis!" which turned out to be quite popular and gained several hundred "fans" supporting the …Westboro Church Protesters Confronted By [...]

Black Wedding Banned by Miss. Baptist Church – Reuters

Administration | August 2, 2012

New York Daily News Black Wedding Banned by Miss. Baptist ChurchReutersFirst Baptist Church of Crystal Springs in Mississippi has come under fire for its refusal to marry a black couple. Charles and Te'Andrea Wilson had planned to marry in the church where they are both members of the congregation. Te'Andrea has been part …Mississippi town [...]

Dotsonville Baptist Church planning Homecoming Celebration Aug. 5 – Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Administration | August 2, 2012

Dotsonville Baptist Church planning Homecoming Celebration Aug. 5Clarksville Leaf ChronicleDotsonville Baptist Church plans a Homecoming celebration Sunday, Aug. 5. All are welcome to come and worship with them that day, or any other Sunday at 11 a.m. The church is located at 1870 Dunbar Road, just around the corner from the Dotsonville …

Black eye for Southern Baptists’ first black president – Orlando Sentinel (blog)

Administration | August 2, 2012

S2Smagazine.com Black eye for Southern Baptists' first black presidentOrlando Sentinel (blog)The First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs, Miss., made headlines last week when its pastor, Stan Weatherford, told Charles and Te'Andrea Wilson one day prior to their wedding that he could not perform the ceremony at the church. Weatherford said a …Church won't host black [...]

Firefighters save Temple Baptist Church in Long Beach – Contra Costa Times

Administration | August 2, 2012

Firefighters save Temple Baptist Church in Long BeachContra Costa TimesCongregants of the Temple Baptist Church at 2825 E. 10th St. were gathered inside when someone passing by noticed the smoke around 6:45 p.m., fire officials said. The person summoned Long Beach firefighters who rushed in to save the church. and more »

First Baptist Church acquires 9th largest pipe organ in TX – Huntsville Item

Administration | August 2, 2012

First Baptist Church acquires 9th largest pipe organ in TXHuntsville ItemFirst Baptist Church music director Randy Turner, left, and pastor, Dr. Jon Weygandt, unload a pipe organ from a tractor trailer into the church sanctuary Wednesday morning. The organ will take months to install and the church hopes to have it …

Fire burns longtime church – Odessa American

Administration | August 2, 2012

Fire burns longtime churchOdessa AmericanB.H. Hubbard at the Greater St. John Baptist Church. Following the revival, St. James congregants first met in the Mackey Chapel M.E. Methodist Church. Nearly 20 charter members rallied to construct a building for St. James, while they met for about a …Religion Calendar: Aug. 1Opelika Auburn NewsHuge Fire Sparks Up [...]

Summerville, local church ‘Eat Mor Chikin’ – The Tennessean

Administration | August 2, 2012

USA TODAY Summerville, local church 'Eat Mor Chikin'The TennesseanSylvia Baptist Church members organized a morning and afternoon bus trip to Chick-fil-A restaurants to show “Christian support of the owner of Chick-fil-A and their employees' Christian beliefs.” The second trip departs at 5:30 p.m. Contact the church …Some Churches Urge Support for Chick-Fil-AThe LedgerChick-fil-A business booms [...]

In London, Ohioans & Ethiopian church partner – BP News

Administration | August 2, 2012

In London, Ohioans & Ethiopian church partnerBP NewsUpon receiving the notice from the Ohio Woman's Missionary Union, "all I could think about was what a perfect opportunity to reach the nations," said Frasure, a member of First Baptist Church in South Lebanon, Ohio. "I could not get it out of my heart … and more »