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Wade recounts struggles, strides in his tenure as BGCT executive director
Posted: 11/02/07
Surrounded by family, Charles Wade prepares to deliver his final report to the Baptist General Convention of Texas as executive director. He will retire Jan. 31, 2008. (PHOTO/Robert Rogers/Baylor University) Wade recounts struggles, strides in his
tenure as BGCT executive directorBy Analiz Gonzalez
Buckner International
MARILLO—In his final executive director’s report to the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Charles Wade reviewed his time in that role, saying he would have handled some things a bit differently, but he insisted he essentially would have made the same decisions.
“We have been through a lot of change in our staff assignments. … I really thought we could get through the change and to a new synergy within two years. It has been more like four years,” he acknowledged.
11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Warren challenges BGCT to promote PEACE globally
Posted: 11/02/07
California megachurch pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren challenges Texas Baptists to join his PEACE plan to make an impact on global problems. Warren challenges BGCT
to promote PEACE globallyBy Teresa Young
Wayland Baptist University
MARILLO—Developing a heart for missions can be simple, best-selling author and California pastor Rick Warren told Texas Baptists.
“If you want the blessing of God in your life, the power of God in your life, the anointing of God in your life and ministry, you must care about what God cares about most and get on God’s agenda,” Warren said to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting. “God’s agenda is the kingdom of God. It was the most pre-eminent thing on Jesus’ mind.”
11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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‘See yourselves as sons and daughters of God,’ Amarillo pastor urges Texas Baptists
Posted: 11/02/07
‘See yourselves as sons and daughters of God,’ Amarillo pastor urges Texas Baptists
By Teresa Young
Wayland Baptist University
AMARILLO—Texas Baptists have much to be proud of because their identity as adopted children of God, Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Amarillo, said in the annual sermon at the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting.
“Texas Baptists, as the adopted sons and daughters of God, go forth to work for the kingdom, knowing not only who you are but also whose you are,” Batson said. “You are his sons and daughters.”
Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Amarillo, brings the annual convention sermon at the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting in Amarillo. 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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BGCT president urges Texas Baptists to seek the lost, feed the flocks
Posted: 11/02/07
BGCT President Steve Vernon urges Texas Baptists to follow Christ’s command to seek the lost and feed the sheep. (PHOTO/Robert Rogers/Baylor University) BGCT president urges Texas Baptists
to seek the lost, feed the flocksBy Analiz González
Buckner International
AMARILLO—With references to Jesus’ parables about a lost coin, a lost sheep and a lost boy in Luke 15, Steve Vernon urged participants at the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting to follow Christ’s command to seek the lost and feed the sheep.
In his presidential message to the convention, Vernon recalled a time when his 4-year-old daughter walked off in a mall. She was only gone five minutes, but it gave him a glimpse into what God feels for those who don’t follow him.
11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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African-American Texas Baptists gather for worship, praise
Posted: 11/02/07
African-American Texas
Baptists gather for worship, praiseBy Dave Coffield
Hardin-Simmons University
AMARILLO—Celebration and worship were at the forefront as hundreds of African-American Texas Baptists gathered at St. John Baptist Church of Amarillo on the eve of the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting.
Pastor Grover Neal spoke of the purpose and accomplishments of the African American Fellowship of Texas.
Michael Evans, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, preaches at a rally for African-American Texas Baptists in Amarillo. (PHOTO/Robert Rogers/Baylor University) 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Baptists have worldwide influence through BWA, Coffey says
Posted: 11/02/07
Texas Baptists have worldwide
influence through BWA, Coffey saysBy Blake Killingsworth
Dallas Baptist University
AMARILLO—Baptist World Alliance President David Coffey encouraged Texas Baptists to stand with their brothers and sisters around the world in order to have a global impact.
Speaking during the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting, Coffey thanked Texas Baptists for their continuing support of the BWA and described the ways their support helps promote Baptist mission and witness around the globe.
Baptist World Alliance President David Coffey is joined by Emily Prevost of the Baptist General Convention of Texas during a “coffee with Coffey” event for young leaders held during the BGCT annual meeting in Amarillo. (Photo/BGCT) 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Hispanic leaders take on local and international projects
Posted: 11/02/07
Hispanic leaders take on
local and international projectsBy Analiz Gonzalez
Buckner International
AMARILLO—Hispanic Texas Baptists can make a difference in lives around the world, leaders of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas told a rally in Amarillo, prior to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting.
Hispanic Texas Baptists are lobbying for immigration reform, planning international missions and ministry projects, building homes for retired ministers and crossing generational barriers, said President Baldemar Borrego.
Participants, young and old, join in worship at a Hispanic rally held in conjunction with the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting in Amarillo. 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Foundation honors three
Posted: 11/02/07
Award recipients (left to right) Jeff Raines, Tim Holloway and Bob Stephenson are pictured with Texas Baptist Missions Foundation President Bill Arnold. (BGCT Photo/Rand Jenkins) Foundation honors three
The Texas Baptist Missions Foundation presented three missions awards at an event held in conjunction with the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting in Amarillo.
Bob Stephenson, a layman from a BGCT-affiliated church in Norman, Okla., received the Adventurer Award. Stephenson has given generously of his time and about $6 million to Baptist causes he believes in, including protecting Baptist distinctives and religious liberty.
Tim Holloway, president of Baptist Community Services in Amarillo, received the Innovator Award on behalf of the High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation. The foundation has provided more than $9 million in grants and gifts to churches and organizations for worldwide missions.
Associate Pastor Jeff Raines accepted the Pioneer Award for Service in Missions on behalf of First Baptist Church in Amarillo.
11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Book Reviews
Posted: 11/02/07
Book Reviews
Seeing in the Dark: Getting the Facts on Depression and Finding Hope Again by Gary Kinnaman and Richard Jacobs (Bethany House Publishers)
Addressing what many in the medical profession have labeled the No. 1 medical problem, Gary Kinnaman and Richard Jacobs have joined forces in putting the focus upon depression.
The book is written subjectively, due to the battles with depression experienced by Kinnaman, a pastor, and Jacobs’ wife, Sue. Concise and easy to read, Seeing in the Dark provides insight from medical (physical), psychological and spiritual points of view.
What are you reading that other Texas Baptists would find helpful? Send suggestions and reviews to books@baptiststandard.com. 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
