Articles from February 2016

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Executive Board approves preventative education and training regarding clergy sexual misconduct

by Kalie Lowrie on February 25, 2016 in News

In a proactive approach to address clergy sexual misconduct through prevention education and training, the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas voted to revise current policy at the recent February 22-23 board meeting.

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What homes of restoration and redemption look like

by Rachel Hendricks on February 25, 2016 in Faith

Nestled next to both Texas Christian University and Paschal High School lies a small building, which is home to Southside City Church pastored by Darrel and Kim Auvenshine. 

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Ministry is done with people, not for people

by Ryan Jespersen on February 24, 2016 in Great Commission

I have often thought back to a meeting one afternoon with the "consultant" in regard to attendance. The church was at its lowest point in my tenure.

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Marriage in a Fishbowl

by Cory and Amy Brand on February 24, 2016 in Counseling Services

Have you ever had any of these thoughts? I hope no one realizes that I have no idea what I'm doing. I want to quit most Mondays. I'm really kind of 'over' people. I'm not even sure I like them anymore.

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Today we have hope, today we are fed: Texas Baptist Hunger Offering at Work

by Joanna Berry on February 22, 2016 in Great Commandment

Ruth sat at a table in the two-room shack where she lived with her abusive husband and four hungry children in the Dominican Republic. She stared at a cup of tea in her hand that would cause her to abort a fifth child she was now carrying.

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Listening and responding to the Lord’s call to go

by Nicole Faulkenberry on February 20, 2016 in Great Commission

Last July, I felt the Holy Spirit nudging my heart. "You're going to serve me overseas next summer, daughter."

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Texas Baptists welcomes new team lead for Music and Worship

by Leah Reynolds on February 19, 2016 in Feature

From an early age, Tom Tillman learned he had a natural musical ability. Since then, his life has encompassed a vast array of musical experiences.

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Safety from war does not come without struggle—bringing hope to Syrian refugees

by Leah Reynolds on February 18, 2016 in Feature

The terror and violence became unbearable. At 4 a.m. around two years ago, Yusuf and Fatima Assad* gathered their nine children and left their house, possessions and comfort to search for a better life, away from bombings and turmoil.

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Praying for those who will go

by Regina Crossley on February 18, 2016 in Great Commission

As a former GoNow missionary, I had the opportunity of serving on the Prayer Team for Go Now's Discovery Weekend this year. My perspective has been broadened concerning missions through my experience with Go Now.

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Choices and consequences: The newest study from Connect 360

by Scott Stevens on February 15, 2016 in News

Choices and their inevitable consequences. We just can't seem to get around them. Whether it's the food we choose to eat, the speed we choose to drive, the relationships we choose to enter, the people we choose to follow, or the habits we choose to form; we all live with the positive and negative consequences of our choices. 

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