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CERI gives relief from Moldovan flood with the help of Kerrville volunteers

CERI gives relief from Moldovan flood with the help of Kerrville volunteers

Volunteers from Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville worked with Children’s Emergency Relief International to provide relief for families displaced by flooding in Moldova.

Heal the Sick: Chaplains, charity care set faith-based hospitals apart

Heal the Sick: Chaplains, charity care set faith-based hospitals apart

What distinguishes religiously affiliated hospitals from their secular counterparts? Chaplains and charity care top the list.

Band leader wants to be ‘catalyst for life change’

Band leader wants to be ‘catalyst for life change’

The Justin Cofield Band is earning a reputation for heart-felt lyrics and solid melodies in their original songs.

A Prayer for China: Olympics bring back memories for Britt Towery

A Prayer for China: Olympics bring back memories for Britt Towery

The Olympic Games are bringing back China memories for former missionary Britt Towery. Most of the memories are good, but some are not. (Baptist Press Photo)

 
Christians attacked in eastern India
Christians are under attack in the state of Orissa in eastern India, where more than 600 churches have been demolished, 4,000 Christians forced to flee from their villages, and at least 25 killed as a result of violent persecution, Baptist World Alliance officials reported.
 
Former church planter in Valley files libel suit
A former church planter alleged in 2006 to be involved in Baptist General Convention of Texas financial improprieties has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BGCT, the Baptist Standard and several other Texas Baptist entities and individuals.
 
Texas may offer best hope for preserving distinctive Baptist ‘recipe’
Texas Baptists represent the nation’s best hope for maintaining the distinctive blend of beliefs and practices that have characterized Baptists historically, a pastor from the Rio Grande Valley told the Texas Baptists Committed annual convocation.
 
Garland named interim president at Baylor
David Garland, dean of Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary, has been appointed interim president of the university.
 
Wayland prepares to celebrate centennial
After years of planning and preparation, Wayland Baptist University has kicked off its celebration of the century.
 
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BGCT Missions Photo Contest

Students at University of Texas Pan American paint a home during a mission activity in the Rio Grande Valley in June. This is one of many photos submitted to the Missions Photo Contest sponsored by the BGCT.  

See all the photos here.

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“I heard myself saying a lot: ‘God, you can't ask this of me. You can’t ask this of my family. This is too much. We can’t do this.’”
--  Steven Curtis Chapman
Christian singer/songwriter, speaking about his initial reaction to the death of his youngest daughter, Maria
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Great insight, Steve. Your story wonderfully illustrates how David is a thoughtful, caring servant leader and minister. Thanks for sharing this.   
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