Articles by Bonnie Shaw

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Micah 6:8 Conference encourages love and unity in divisive times

by Bonnie Shaw on Oct. 29, 2020 in News

“Our congregations need to be on the frontlines, because we see passages [like Micah 6:8] that say ‘do justice, love mercy.’”

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Kathryn Freeman leaving CLC after five years of service

by Gus Reyes on July 18, 2019 in CLC

It is with both sadness and excitement that I write to let you know we are losing a valued employee of the past five years -- Kathryn Freeman.

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Gerson outlines a Christian approach to social engagement at CLC Advocacy Day

by Texas Baptists Communications on April 5, 2019 in News

Washington Post columnist and former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson delivered the keynote address at the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission’s Advocacy Day March 26 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin.

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How Christians Can Stay Engaged Beyond the Election: Preparing for the 86th Legislative Session

by Kathryn Freeman on Jan. 29, 2019 in Great Commandment

Kathryn Freeman, director of Public Policy, shares insights on the 86th Texas Legislative Session and how you can communicate with your elected officials.

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CLC’s One conference encourages unity and racial reconciliation among Christians

by Kalie Lowrie on Sept. 8, 2017 in News

More than 175 Texas Baptists gathered Aug. 26 to pursue racial healing in the wake of a turbulent year of clashes between white, black, and Hispanic Americans.

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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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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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Executive Board hosts graduation of emerging young leaders, revises administrative support policies

by Communications Staff on May 25, 2016 in News

On Monday night of the May 23-24 Executive Board meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, ten individuals received trophies and certificates of graduation from the first cohort of Leadership Texas Baptists.

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​Advocacy for 'the least of these' as evangelism

by Lauren Sturdy on Nov. 10, 2015 in News

You're standing on a riverbank looking up at a roaring waterfall. You watch as person after person washes over the edge and plunges 100 feet into the water. 

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Christian Life Commission teaches Texas Baptists to model Christ through advocacy

by Lauren Sturdy on Nov. 17, 2014 in Christian Life Commission

Kathryn Freeman taught a packed room about the steps to becoming an advocate this afternoon at her workshop, "It's Our Government: We Can Make a Difference."

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