WADE BURLEIGH: Carving out a ministry_112204

Posted: 11/19/04

WADE BURLEIGH: Carving out a ministry

By George Henson

Staff Writer

MARSHALL–Evangelist Wade Burleigh's hands make as deep an impression as his voice–and maybe even deeper.

11/19/2004 - By John Rutledge

Church planting leader suggests best way to launch a church is ‘START’_112204

Posted: 11/19/04

Church planting leader suggests best
way to launch a church is 'START'

By Teresa Young

For Texas Baptist Communications

SAN ANTONIO–Starting new churches is difficult–and often lonely–work, but a simple plan can make the process smoother and more successful, said Abe Zabaneh, director of the Church Multiplication Center of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

11/19/2004 - By John Rutledge

Cybercolumn by Jeanie Miley: Start with love_112204

Posted: 11/19/04

CYBERCOLUMN:
Start with love

By Jeanie Miley

“What do you think about her?” I asked my son-in-law about his baby daughter.

Before she was born, he said, repeatedly, “I just can’t wait for her to get here so I can see what she’s like.” Now that she’s been here for 10 weeks, I was curious about what he thought about her.

11/19/2004 - By John Rutledge

Storylist_41904

Storylist for 4/19 issue GO TO SECTIONS: • Texas       • Baptists       • Faith      • Departments      • Opinion      • Bible Study      Our Front Page Articles • Baptists flood Piedras…

11/18/2004 - By John Rutledge

Around the State_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

Around the State

Stephen Von Wyrick, professor in the College of Christian Studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, has been elected president of the American Schools of Oriental Research, Southwest Region. The organization supports and encourages the study of the peoples and cultures of the Near East, from the earliest times to the present.

Dottie Parker has been named the recipient of Hardin-Simmons University's Keeter Alumni Service Award. A 1942 graduate, she serves as chaplain of the alumni association' board of directors, and is a member of the Ex-Cowgirls. She also has served on the school's board of development. She is a member of First Church in Abilene.

Grace Temple Church in Dallas recently honored Betty Hatfield for 50 years of service as pastor's secretary and financial secretary. Beginning in 1954, the first pastor she worked with was Buel Crouch. During her tenure, she has served with seven pastors and six interim pastors. She has no plans to retire. She also is a Sunday school director and sings in the choir.

Juanita Reeder has been named layperson of the year by Abilene Baptist Association. She is a member of South Side Church in Abilene and served as administrative assistant to former Hardin-Simmons University President Jesse Fletcher before retiring from the university.

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge

BaptistWay Bible Series for Nov. 21: Christ fashions strength out of human weakness_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

BaptistWay Bible Series for Nov. 21

Christ fashions strength out of human weakness

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

By Todd Still

Truett Seminary, Waco

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge

Few Americans think kids well-grounded morally, poll shows_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

Few Americans think kids well-grounded morally, poll shows

By Adelle Banks

Religion News Service

WASHINGTON (RNS)–Less than 10 percent of Americans surveyed think children are being given good spiritual or moral preparation for life.

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge

African-American Texas Baptists want to be full partners in BGCT, leaders say_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

African-American Texas Baptists want
to be full partners in BGCT, leaders say

By Felicia Fuller

For Texas Baptist Communications

SAN ANTONIO–The African American Fellowship of Texas is not merely a mission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. It's a partnership, its leaders say.

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge

Churches can minister to Alzheimer’s caregivers, family_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

Churches can minister to Alzheimer's caregivers, family

By Penny McCulloch

For Texas Baptist Communications

SAN ANTONIO–The Gospels record Jesus' promise never to leave or forsake those who follow him–and that includes people with Alzheimer's disease, said Wesley Wells, administrator of Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center in San Angelo

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge

‘Nitty-gritty’ work of BGCT reorganization ahead, leaders say_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

'Nitty-gritty' work of BGCT reorganization ahead, leaders say

By Marv Knox

Editor

SAN ANTONIO–An initial vote on constitutional revision put the Baptist General Convention of Texas “only partway down the road” toward the BGCT's most significant reorganization in almost five decades, convention leaders said.

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge

BGCT adopts $47.3 million budget for 2005_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

BGCT adopts $47.3 million budget for 2005

By John Hall

Texas Baptist Communications

SAN ANTONIO–Messengers to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual session approved a $47.3 million budget for 2005.

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge

Texas Baptist can play pivotal role among Baptists worldwide, BWA official maintains_111504

Posted: 11/12/04

Texas Baptist can play pivotal role among
Baptists worldwide, BWA official maintains

By Ken Camp

Managing Editor

SAN ANTONIO–Texas Baptists can play a pivotal role among Baptists worldwide, a Baptist World Alliance representative told participants at the annual Texas Baptists Committed Breakfast.

11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge