Articles from April 2017

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Texas Baptists leaders attend Brazilian Baptist Convention, meet MAP partners

by Kalie Lowrie on May 1, 2017 in News

Four Texas Baptists leaders recently traveled to Belem, Brazil, to attend the Brazilian Baptist Convention to formalize the partnership between the two conventions for the Missionary Adoption Program (MAP). 

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Meeting needs on the border: A Texas Baptist Hunger Offering story

by Kalie Lowrie on April 25, 2017 in Great Commandment

Many people who live in Agua Dulce, a small community in the southeast region of El Paso, have limited access to food and medical care. 

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Finding freedom in prison

by Analiz Schremmer on April 20, 2017 in Faith

Prison isn’t a place where people expect to find freedom. But that’s where it happened for Lovinah Igbani.

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Protecting children in your church from sexual abuse

by Katie Swafford on April 18, 2017 in Counseling Services

Sexual abuse is not a topic that most any of us want to discuss, but it is a discussion we must have in our churches.

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Pro-life legislation supported by leading pro-life coalition

by Kathryn Freeman on April 17, 2017 in Christian Life Commission

Four major pro-life organizations representing more than 10 million Texans have announced support of key bills before the House chamber of the 85th Texas Legislature.

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Texas Baptists to honor Elmin Howell and Paul Stripling with Legacy Awards

by Analiz Schremmer on April 17, 2017 in News

This June, Texas Baptists is proud to honor two people who have helped mold the direction and effectiveness of Baptist ministry. The 2017 Legacy Award recipients will be Elmin Howell, founder of Texas Baptists’ River Ministry, and Dr. Paul Stripling, executive director emeritus of the Waco Baptist Association.

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Last Week Today: A Capitol Update

by Kathryn Freeman on April 13, 2017 in CLC

The CLC public policy priorities are set by 18 Texas Baptists from across the state who represent a wide swath of Texas Baptist life. 

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Texas Baptists churches partner to provide water for struggling Liberian community

by Analiz Schremmer on April 10, 2017 in News

Not everyone has easy access to one of the most basic resources – water.

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Bringing justice to dark places during Houston Week

by Rebekah Richardson on April 7, 2017 in Great Commandment

I have lived in Houston for about three years now, and it has become home to me. I am in love with the myriad of cultures that live here.

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UH student missionaries shine God’s light at the beach

by Claire Andersen on April 6, 2017 in Great Commandment

Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) students from the University of Houston sacrificed their spring break to share God’s love and generosity with others all over Texas. 

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