In a five-page letter Oct. 16, Texas pastor Dwight McKissic set forth his opposition to a planned vote by SWBTS trustees to disassociate the institution from Pentecostal/charismatic doctrines and practices such as a private prayer language. FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--In a five-page letter Oct. 16, Texas pastor Dwight McKissic set forth his opposition to a planned vote by SWBTS trustees to disassociate the institution from Pentecostal/charismatic doctrines and practices such as a private prayer language. “My conscience and biblical convictions necessitate that I vote against our president’s recommendation,” McKissic, a new trustee, wrote in reference to SWBTS President Paige Patterson. When trustees voted Oct. 17, McKissic registered the lone opposing vote to the SWBTS stance. McKissic stated in the letter that he intends to maintain his friendship with Patterson, expressing ongoing appreciation for the Southern Baptist Convention’s conservative resurgence of which Patterson was a part. But, he asserted, the stance recommended by Patterson and the trustees’ executive committee will tell “potential faculty, administrators, students, donors, and the entire Southern Baptist family ... … [Read more...]
Fall golf fellowship winners announced
For the first time since the Baptist Golf Fellowship organized 25 years ago, golfers gathered in the Monroe area to test the waters of a different course. MONROE – For the first time since the Baptist Golf Fellowship organized 25 years ago, golfers gathered in the Monroe area to test the waters of a different course. Frenchman’s Bend Golf and Country Club was the setting for the recently-held fall tournament. Medalist play took place Monday and a four-man scramble on Tuesday. Churches from many parts of the state sent clergy and laymen curious to check out a new course. Kelly Boggs, Wayne Taylor, Bob Braly, Bill Penny, Robert Spicer and Jerry Love of the golf committee were in charge of arrangements for the two-day event. The first day of play ended with an awards banquet at North Monroe Baptist Church. Perry Hancock of Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home and Rick Byargeon of Louisiana College gave “infomercials” at the banquet prior to trophy and door prize presentations. Gift certificates from the pro-shop were the mainstay of prizes given by the Baptist Message and Louisiana Baptist Foundation, sponsors of the tournament. Mike Thompson of West Monroe presented … [Read more...]
Baptist church tackles Hollywood
This time, when it comes to Southern accents, Hollywood gets it right. ALBANY — This time, when it comes to Southern accents, Hollywood gets it right. But that’s not as much due to the credit of a Hollywood studio focusing on stereotypical speech patterns as much as it is to the Deep South producers who made the critically-acclaimed Facing The Giants. In fact, not only are those real Southern accents behind the voices of the actors, those are real flesh-and-blood Southerners – not professional actors – who stepped up to the plate – gridiron – to bring the feel-good faith-based movie to the silver screen. The national rollout in late September of the football-themed movie produced by Sherwood Productions, the media arm of Sherwood Baptist Church involved 435 screens nationwide, including several in Louisiana. The success had Hollywood watching closely, and in its aftermath, Twentieth Century Fox announced the launch of its movie distribution label targeting the Christian community. The fact that a south Georgia church made a feature-length film, using one camera and an all-volunteer cast – for $100,000 – is a miracle in itself. For that movie to catch the attention of Hollywood and … [Read more...]
“Facing the Giants” boxoffice success surprises filmdom
Filmed on a shoestring budget using volunteers from a Southern Baptist church, the inspirational movie Facing the Giants racked up enough success in its first two weekends that one major newspaper labeled it “miraculous.” ALBANY, Ga. (BP)--Filmed on a shoestring budget using volunteers from a Southern Baptist church, the inspirational movie Facing the Giants racked up enough success in its first two weekends that one major newspaper labeled it “miraculous.” The squeaky-clean PG movie passed the $3 million gross mark Oct. 12, which already makes it a success story for a film that cost only $100,000 to make. And while $3 million is mere change by Hollywood standards, the movie has more than held its own in the theaters where it has been shown. It finished 12th among all movies on opening weekend, but an amazing fifth on an average-per-screen tally ($3,046) among the Top 20 movies, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. In its second weekend, Facing the Giants ended up 14th among all movies and was ninth on a per-screen average ($2,407) among Top 20 movies, according to the website. By comparison, MGM’s “School for Scoundrels” cost $35 million to make and finished fourth on opening weekend while … [Read more...]
Louisiana’s People, Places and Events
Potpourri BREAUX BRIDGE – First church: The Harrells in concert; Oct. 29, 10:15 a.m. followed by dinner on the grounds; Rod Jackson, pastor. EUNICE – Acadian camp: Winter Bible study; Nov. 9, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Roger Tarver, coordinator; for information, call 337-457-9047; James Newsom, camp manager. FOREST HILL – Calvary church: Community singing; Oct. 28, 6 p.m.; Joel McMickin, pastor. DENHAM SPRINGS – Riverside church: “What is True Christianity?” conference sponsored by Eastern Louisiana association; Nov. 6, 1 p.m. with last session starting at 6:30 p.m.; Kenneth Minkema, Caleb Maskell and Dan Holcomb, conference leaders; free of charge/everyone welcomed; supper break 4:30-6:30 p.m./meal not provided; David Brown, director of missions; Larry Hubbard, evangelism team director/pastor. BATON ROUGE – Florida Boulevard church: Mark Schultz and Big Daddy Weave in concert; Nov. 12, 6 p.m.; $12 per ticket/$15 at the door; for ticket information visit the website at www.fbbc.org; Stephen Trammell, pastor. JONESVILLE – Lismore church: “Women of Vision” conference sponsored by East Central association and all area churches; Nov. 4, 7:45 a.m. registration – 3:30 p.m.; Simone Monroe and Diana … [Read more...]
Pastors’ wives make a difference
This is the last in a series of articles about pastors’ wives. The series, which lasted through the month of October, was designed to honor the women who provide the undergirding support that enables pastors to be effective in their ministry. Editor’s note: This is the last in a series of articles about pastors’ wives. The series, which lasted through the month of October, was designed to honor the women who provide the undergirding support that enables pastors to be effective in their ministry. Standing ready to help HAGEWOOD – When her husband, pastor at Coldwater Baptist here, awoke one morning unable to speak, Beverly Ford took it in stride, just as she’s done with so many other of life’s hurdles. Not long after being called to Coldwater Baptist, the church asked that the couple take on the pastorate full time, giving up Pastor Ford’s second job as a logger. “When he went full-time, she stood behind him, regardless,” said David Matlock, associate pastor at Coldwater Baptist. “It was a truly big step to go from having a job that she knew would provide, to going into truly trusting the Lord.” Financial stability is one thing. Needy or ailing loved ones is another hurdle altogether, … [Read more...]
Teens wake up to youth conference
The 18th annual Youth Evangelism Celebration – YEC – the largest event produced by the Louisiana Baptist Convention, is scheduled for Nov. 19-21 at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. ALEXANDRIA – The 18th annual Youth Evangelism Celebration – YEC – the largest event produced by the Louisiana Baptist Convention, is scheduled for Nov. 19-21 at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. Tony Noland, band pastor for the Casting Crowns musical group and a gospel communicator who has seen thousands make decisions for Christ, is the featured speaker. Musical artists are SPUR58, the worship band for the event, and Building 429, who recently toured with Casting Crowns. In addition, performances by Clear Vision Drama Co. and Lou Leventhal, an illusionist, are slated for the event. “YEC is designed to equip, empower and encourage today’s teenager,” said Kevin Boles, LBC’s Youth Ministry Strategist. In addition, the event is a great “front-door experience” for teenagers who don’t have a relationship with God, he aded. “They’ll hear the gospel in amazing ways and numerous times,” Boles said. The average attendance for YEC is a little more than 5,000, he said. The face of youth evangelism – and parenting for … [Read more...]
Note church news here
In 1936, several families began meeting together at their homes for Bible study, prayer, and singing. Believing that there needed to be a Christian witness on the north side of Bastrop, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church was organized, Alice Wallace reports. BASTROP – In 1936, several families began meeting together at their homes for Bible study, prayer, and singing. Believing that there needed to be a Christian witness on the north side of Bastrop, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church was organized, Alice Wallace reports. On October 29, Cherry Ridge will celebrate its 70th Anniversary with Homecoming and Dinner on the Grounds. The day will begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School. A high attendance goal of 301 has been set for Sunday School. At the 11 a.m. worship service, several former pastors are set to speak, and former staff members will be recognized. Following a pot-luck Dinner on the Grounds, The Patriot Quartet will be in concert at 2:30 p.m. All former staff members and members are invited to attend this celebration day. HOUMA – Adolphe Stagg Baptist Association of 32 churches and missions soon will be changing its name to the Bayou Baptist Association, reports the associational … [Read more...]
Arabs take epic Sahara missions camel trek
How’s this for a mission trip: Three months on camels in the scorching Sahara. No contact with family members. Beaten with metal rods. Kidnapped by renegade soldiers. NORTHERN AFRICA (BP) – How’s this for a mission trip: Three months on camels in the scorching Sahara. No contact with family members. Beaten with metal rods. Kidnapped by renegade soldiers. All to bring Jesus to isolated oasis camps inhabited by nomads – hostile strangers who might not give you water during your journey, much less listen to your message. That’s what some new Arab believers did earlier this year. They intend to do it again next year – and the year after that. Why? Because they read the New Testament. “It was the Holy Spirit,” says Luke [name changed for security reasons], the Southern Baptist worker who introduced the Arabs to stories from God’s Word. “From the beginning, we told them, ‘As soon as you know the stories, you need to be sharing them.’ That was on their heart, and the Book of Acts had just come out in their dialect of Arabic. They began going through it and wanted to be like [the Apostle] Paul. They saw that Paul went out to other places.” It all started about six years ago, when Luke … [Read more...]
Lottie Moon missions resources availabe for 2006 offering
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering has helped support missionaries since 1888 in taking the Gospel around the world. The 2006 goal is $150 million, with 100 percent of Southern Baptists’ gifts undergirding more than 5,100 missionaries working in almost every nation. RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering has helped support missionaries since 1888 in taking the Gospel around the world. The 2006 goal is $150 million, with 100 percent of Southern Baptists’ gifts undergirding more than 5,100 missionaries working in almost every nation. West Africa – home to 287 million people and 355 people groups with virtually no access to the Gospel – is the International Mission Board’s focus for the 2006 Lottie Moon offering. Heading into the Christmas season, the International Mission Board is offering an array of resources free of charge to help churches gain a vision for reaching the people of West Africa – and people all over the world – by supporting the 2006 Lottie Moon offering. Two tools strategically designed to help church leaders spread the Lottie Moon message are the Pastor’s Guide and the Missions Leader’s Guide, available in English and Spanish and featuring an … [Read more...]
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