Articles from February 2018

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Book Excerpt: Leadership in the Black Church

by Michael A. Evans, Sr. on Feb. 23, 2018 in CLC

Excerpt from the book: Leadership in the Black Church: Guidance in the midst of Changing Demographics, by Dr. Michael A. Evans, Sr.

African-American clergy are expected to be upfront and outspoken on issues of justice and equality to say the least. The reason it is different in the black community is because of the African-American church.

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Executive Board aims for agility in meeting needs, reaching next generation for Christ

by Kalie Lowrie on Feb. 20, 2018 in News

The Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas approved a motion on Tuesday to form a committee to research ways in which the Convention could be more agile in response to emerging needs.

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BGCT removes CBF from giving form, affirms view of biblical marriage

by Texas Baptists Communications on Feb. 20, 2018 in News

The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board voted Tuesday to accept a joint-recommendation from the Finance and Administration Support Committees to remove the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship from its church giving forms.

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BGCT remueve a CBF de la forma de contribución y afirma el matrimonio bíblico

by Texas Baptists Communications on Feb. 20, 2018 in News

La Junta Ejecutiva de la Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) votó el martes 19 de febrero para aceptar la recomendación de los Comités de Finanzas y Apoyo Administrativo de remover al Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) de la forma que usan las iglesias para designar sus contribuciones.

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Hosting after Harvey

by Guest Author on Feb. 20, 2018 in News

Almost 20 years ago, waters flooded Southeastern Texas as the effects of the Pacific Hurricane Madeline reverberated across the United States. As volunteers rushed toward the devastation, First Baptist Church of Victoria opened their doors to host the first responders. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, their heart to host remains.

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North Texas Ministry Provides Home, Healing, and Hope for Victims of Sexual Abuse

by Abby Hopkins on Feb. 7, 2018 in Hunger Offering

Home. A place meant not only for shelter but for shared meals, deep conversations, big dreams, and lots of laughter. A place many are accustomed to, never knowing what it would be like to not have one, or to have one corrupted by abuse.

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Churches planting churches through the Cooperative Program

by Kirsten McKimmey on Feb. 7, 2018 in Great Commission

First Baptist Church Caldwell, a church established almost 170 years ago, felt a call to reach a largely segment population in their community - cowboys. 

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Texas Baptists welcomes John C. Halton as Senior Consultant of TBMF

by Kirsten McKimmey on Feb. 6, 2018 in News

We are pleased to have John as a part of the Missions Foundation team. He brings extensive development experience and will be working with donors west to Kerrville and east to College Station. He is a committed Baptist layman with a heart to help people use their resources to make a difference for God's kingdom.

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