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Downtown churches bloom where they're planted

Downtown churches bloom where they're planted

Downtown churches are an idea whose time has come, some observe. The revitalization of America's urban cores  have positioned these congregations in some of the country's most energetic neighborhoods.

Singer/ songwriter balances ministry and motherhood

Singer/ songwriter balances ministry and motherhood

Singer/songwriter Christy Nockels has lightened her touring schedule, now that she has three young children.

Fort Worth churches help books come to life for children

Fort Worth churches help books come to life for children

Six Fort Worth-area congregations worked through Literacy ConneXus to provide books and bookcases for every pre-kindergarten student at Western Hills Primary School.

2nd Opinion: Make end-of-life decisions today

2nd Opinion: Make end-of-life decisions today

"Dignity" and "responsibility" are the words that come to mind when I speak with families of hospital patients about advance-care planning.

 
Angel seeks to be beacon of light in a dark and violent place

No Mas ViolenciaJose Angel believes God has called him and his family to be a beacon of light in his violence-plagued city of Cuidad Juarez, Mexico. Texas Baptists are helping by supplying No Mas Violencia curriculum.

 

 
Disaster recovery help still needed in Japan


Japan received relief in the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but many residents affected by the disasters still need to recover. The BGCT disaster recovery team has scheduled a June 19-26 trip to help.

 
Baylor School of Social Work honors Kentuckian


Baylor University School of Social Work recognized Darla Bailey --founder of an innovative day health center for adults with disabilities in Louisville, Ky. -- as the Baylor School of Social Work Honorary Alumna of the Year.

 
Burleson pastor lives out sermon on responding to people who suffer


Pastor Scott Sharman of Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson was supposed be in Abilene recently to receive an award from Logsdon Seminary. Instead, after an unlikely journey, he was scheduled for surgery to donate a kidney to his wife's cousin.

 
Baylor research shows benefit of Eagle Scouts on society


The Boys Scouts of America long have noted the conspicuous presence of Eagle Scouts among astronauts, military officers, top athletes and high-ranking elected officials. But a nationwide scientific survey involving researchers from Baylor University provides the first empirical evidence that shows the positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society.

 
Road to Monterrey perilous, promising for BUA graduates


Motorists entering Monterrey drive past mountainsides painted with massive "Z's," a territorial claim by the infamous Zetas drug cartel and a mute testimony to the constant threat of violence and lawlessness in the region. But Nancy Kuk and her husband, Francisco, have chosen to invest their lives in her hometown.

 
Baylor regents approve 10-year strategic vision


After nearly two years of planning and input, Baylor University regents unanimously approved a new strategic vision for the next ten years, "Pro Futuris," that will go into effect June 1 and passed a $444.3 million operating budget.

 
Reading John’s Gospel with Peter
I went to the apartment complexes and ran into Peter, a friend from the soccer fields. A few weeks back, I spent two days explaining the gospel to him and answering several of his questions about Christianity, but I hadn't seen him for long enough since then to continue our conversation.
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Americans divided on viewing homose...
I believe the ultimate joy of a gay man is to have sex with a man that is not gay. “The men of the city of Sodom, both young and old…said, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have sex with them!” (Genes...   
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