| N.C. says 'Yes!' to marriage amendment May 9 2012 | |
 | For the latest reaction to the vote on the marriage amendment be sure to check out our site at brnow.org. READ MORE  |
| West Asheville pastor likes Cooperative Program's 'synergy' May 8 2012 by Mike Creswell BSC Communications | |
 | Stan Welch says he figured out years ago why the Cooperative Program is by far the best way for Baptists to support missions and ministry together. READ MORE |
| Guest Column: What counts as plagiarism in a sermon? May 7 2012 by J.D. Greear | |
 | J.D. Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, shares five rules he operates by in determining whether or not he should cite a source during a sermon. READ MORE |
| Mother's Day Offering reminder April 23 2012 by North Carolina Baptist Hospital | |
 | Matt and Jennifer Keever, members of Mt. Herman Baptist Church in Taylorsville, know the impact of the North Carolina Baptist Hospital’s Mother’s Day Offering first hand.. READ MORE |
| OTHER BR NEWS |
M.O. Owens Jr. Chair of N.T. Studies installed at Southeastern 
Editor's Mother's Day column: A model of motherhood N.C. Baptists honored with Heritage Award ceremony More than 500 gather for a 'Old Time Camp Meeting' Guest column by Ed Stetzer: Annual Church Profile: a story of cooperation  K. Allan Blume BR Editor | After the victory May 9 2012 For many years the elected legislators in North Carolina have refused to allow the citizens of the state the privilege of voting on the definition of marriage. Last year our newly elected representatives and senators voted to hold a statewide referendum to determine the views of the voters. As you know, Tuesday the voters strongly expressed their desire to have a constitutional amendment stating, "Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts." No one can say with integrity that anyone has forced their will on the majority. The majority voted. That’s the way we do it in the United States of America. The majority wants this marriage amendment. The majority in 30 other states have the same opinion. While we rejoice that this battle is over, we must quickly admit that we have a lot of work to do. If we want our witness to have integrity, and if God is to get glory through His church, we have no time to waste. May I suggest some starting points? 1. We must focus on strengthening marriages in our church families. 2. We must proclaim and practice the message of redemption toward those who have chosen the homosexual lifestyle. 3. We must intentionally resist the secular culture of liberalism that is deceiving and brainwashing the younger generations. I am writing more on these three points in a coming article. Please email me with your comments on this subject. |
