What was scheduled originally as a dedication of Global Maritime Ministries new Maritime Ministry Center in Reserve became a note-burning service as well. "The Lord seems to change things from the impossible to possible, because in God, all things are possible," Louisiana Baptist Convention Language Missions Director Elie Woerner said during the service. What was scheduled originally as a dedication of Global Maritime Ministries new Maritime Ministry Center in Reserve became a note-burning service as well. "The Lord seems to change things from the impossible to possible, because in God, all things are possible," Louisiana Baptist Convention Language Missions Director Elie Woerner said during the service. Global Maritime Ministries serves seafarers who sail into the Port of New Orleans and the Port of South Louisiana from around the world. Started as a part-time ministry operating out of a residential home in 1963, Global Maritime Ministries has grown into a full-time, multi-staff, non-profit organization with a board of trustees. Located only one-half mile from where ships dock at the Port of South Louisiana near Reserve, the converted Veterans of Foreign War … [Read more...]
Weekly Announcements
For the week of February 14, 2002 Potpourri MINDEN - North Acres church: prayer conference; Feb. 16, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.; Jack Daniels, leader; Roy Strother, pastor. SHREVEPORT - Trinity Heights church: winter Bible conference; Feb. 17, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Feb. 18-20, 11:45 a.m. with meal to follow and 7 p.m.; John Phillips, Bible instructor; Billy W. Smith, evangelist; Billy J. Crosby, pastor. PINEVILLE - Louisiana College: Faith and Health Ministry presents "Reclaiming Your Health" conference; Feb. 23, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; to register or for information write: Louisiana College, Attn.: Cheryl Brown, P. O. Box 423, Pineville, LA 71359 or call (318) 487-7041; conference is free. FERRIDAY - First church: laymans soul winning rally; Feb. 26; Buddy Day, conference leader; Wayne Jenkins, speaker; James Foster, music; reservations for fish fry by Feb. 18, call (318) 339-9974; Wayne Gray, pastor. EUNICE - Acadian center: "Lets R.O.C.K.," Fellowship of Louisiana Baptist Secretaries annual conference; March 8-9; $50/per person, includes lodging and meals; $25/commuters; Sandra Sartor, guest speaker; for information or to register call (318) … [Read more...]
Leader calls on overseas missionaries to affirm 2000 Baptist Faith and Message
The president of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board has written a letter to missionaries worldwide, asking them to sign an affirmation of the current "Baptist Faith and Message." The president of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board has written a letter to missionaries worldwide, asking them to sign an affirmation of the current "Baptist Faith and Message." In a letter dated Jan. 28, Jerry Rankin told missionaries that affirming the current Baptist Faith and Message would help the missions agency "move beyond a continuing and potentially damaging issue that could distract us from our mission task, unnecessarily create suspicion on the part of some and erode support of you and the (board)." All International Mission Board missionaries are thoroughly screened on their beliefs, Rankin noted. Indeed, for many years, they have been asked to sign a statement affirming the Baptist Faith and Message before they are appointed. The board also has a longstanding policy that deals with missionaries whose teachings or practices contradict the confession of faith. Nevertheless, there have been calls for missionaries to be required to affirm … [Read more...]
Leader cites missions totals, urges continued focus on gospel task
Southern Baptists sent 1,155 new missionaries overseas during 2001, a 28 percent increase from the previous high of 902 a couple of years earlier. The new workers brought the total number of long-term missionaries on the field to more than 5,100, Southern Baptist International Mission Board President Jerry Rankin reported to trustees during their recent scheduled meeting. Southern Baptists sent 1,155 new missionaries overseas during 2001, a 28 percent increase from the previous high of 902 a couple of years earlier. The new workers brought the total number of long-term missionaries on the field to more than 5,100, Southern Baptist International Mission Board President Jerry Rankin reported to trustees during their recent scheduled meeting. In addition, the 1,155 total included 361 career and associate missionaries, the most ever appointed in one year. Rankin also reported on volunteer work. Though many short-term volunteers canceled their overseas projects after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the total number of volunteers for 2001 still totaled 33,700, surpassing the 31,000 who served in overseas missions projects in 2000, he said. The … [Read more...]
Hanging in the sky by a bag of hot air on Valentine’s Day
In the darkness of the early morning, the van stops in front of the hotel. The driver walks at a determined clip toward the front door. "You folks ready?" We give a weak affirmative nod. I reach for my wifes reassuring hand. In the darkness of the early morning, the van stops in front of the hotel. The driver walks at a determined clip toward the front door. "You folks ready?" We give a weak affirmative nod. I reach for my wifes reassuring hand. As the sun begins to share its light with the surrounding plateaus and mountains, the driver heads the van onto a bare parking lot and stops. The 10 of us file slowly out of the van. More excitement and reluctance. Two men meet us and walk determinedly to the back of the trailer that has followed the van. They throw open the doors and there sits our challenge. We pull the wicker basket of wicker baskets out of the trailer, and then a large bag. The three men begin assembling pieces of nylon and chromed metal and wicker. One man brings out two gasoline-powered fans and sets them loose to blow, blow, blow. The thin nylon fabric slowly begins coming to life. Like a giant bag of … [Read more...]
Hanging in the sky by a bag of hot air on Valentine’s Day
In the darkness of the early morning, the van stops in front of the hotel. The driver walks at a determined clip toward the front door. "You folks ready?" We give a weak affirmative nod. I reach for my wifes reassuring hand. In the darkness of the early morning, the van stops in front of the hotel. The driver walks at a determined clip toward the front door. "You folks ready?" We give a weak affirmative nod. I reach for my wifes reassuring hand. As the sun begins to share its light with the surrounding plateaus and mountains, the driver heads the van onto a bare parking lot and stops. The 10 of us file slowly out of the van. More excitement and reluctance. Two men meet us and walk determinedly to the back of the trailer that has followed the van. They throw open the doors and there sits our challenge. We pull the wicker basket of wicker baskets out of the trailer, and then a large bag. The three men begin assembling pieces of nylon and chromed metal and wicker. One man brings out two gasoline-powered fans and sets them loose to blow, blow, blow. The thin nylon fabric slowly begins coming to life. Like a giant bag of … [Read more...]
To grow outwardly, a church may need to look inside
A recent study - yes, another study - has revealed some remarkable insights into the differences in growing, declining and plateaued churches. The findings could surprise even the most ardent students of all the expounding on church growth characteristics and methods. The study has been noted as outstanding by the Southern Baptist Research Fellowship, and received that groups annual award as such. A recent study - yes, another study - has revealed some remarkable insights into the differences in growing, declining and plateaued churches. The findings could surprise even the most ardent students of all the expounding on church growth characteristics and methods. The study has been noted as outstanding by the Southern Baptist Research Fellowship, and received that groups annual award as such. The study was conducted to determine definitive figures on the relationship of internal and external factors on growing, declining and plateaued churches. As researchers are wont to do, the person who conducted the research said "it was both." But there were fascinating caveats. The study was conducted by Terri Stovall as a part of her work toward a Ph.D. in church … [Read more...]
Showing the way ( Part 3 )
Tom Anderson understands clearly the importance of Southern Baptist missions work among Native Ameri-cans. He should - he is a product of it, coming to Christ as a 14-year-old boy at a Southern Baptist revival service in his Choctaw Indian village in southeastern Oklahoma. Tom Anderson understands clearly the importance of Southern Baptist missions work among Native Ameri-cans. He should - he is a product of it, coming to Christ as a 14-year-old boy at a Southern Baptist revival service in his Choctaw Indian village in southeastern Oklahoma. Now, Anderson has returned as a Southern Baptist North American missionary to southeastern Oklahoma - to share the gospel and plant churches among his native peoples. The work has a number of challenges. Southeastern Oklahoma is home to more than 250,000 Native Americans, 98 percent of whom are unchurched. The Andersons minister among five Native American nations overall. Anderson and his wife, Rhoda, put in a lot of legwork - literally. Whether it is going door-to-door in an apartment complex, prayer walking a neighborhood or driving 150 miles one way to preach and play the piano at a worship service, church … [Read more...]
Showing the way ( Part 2 )
The Wednesday afternoon Royal Ambassadors session at Johenning Baptist Center in Washington, D.C., begins with the basics. "Give me a verse," says Wes Garrett, director of the center. "Joshua 1:9 - Do not be terrified, because your God will be with you wherever you go," one of the boys answers. The Wednesday afternoon Royal Ambassadors session at Johenning Baptist Center in Washington, D.C., begins with the basics. "Give me a verse," says Wes Garrett, director of the center. "Joshua 1:9 - Do not be terrified, because your God will be with you wherever you go," one of the boys answers. "Psalm 27:1 - The Lord is the light of my salvation. Whom shall I fear?" another responds. If there is a common thread to those choices, it is not entirely coincidental. Fear is a significant issue in the Washington Highlands neighborhood of Southeast District of Columbia, where illegal drugs are the dominant industry. However, Garrett insists that the more influence he can have through Royal Ambassadors and other ministries, the more likely young people and others are to discover Christ as the ultimate solution to the problems … [Read more...]
Showing the way ( Part 1 )
Annual North American missions emphasis calls Southern Baptists to prayer and giving - and to using their lives as a means of sharing the truth of the Christian gospel with others Annual North American missions emphasis calls Southern Baptists to prayer and giving - and to using their lives as a means of sharing the truth of the Christian gospel with others In the gospel of John, Jesus proclaimed to his disciples and others a simple truth that he is "the way and the truth and the life" - and the sole way to God. Since then, Christians have focused energies on passing along that word to others. For Southern Baptists, that focus has led them to engage in missions and ministries throughout the world. However, they have not neglected their own land as well, sending out workers across North America with a gospel charge. Each year, Southern Baptists recognize those workers during a week of prayer and focus on the task of North American missions, set for March 3-10 this year. During that time, they also emphasize the Annie Armstrong East Offering for North American Missions, which has a goal of providing some $52 million for missions efforts this year. But the annual emphasis is more than a time of prayer and giving. … [Read more...]
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