“The Persecution of Believers: How You and Your Church Can Stand Up to Make a Difference” is the theme of a luncheon sponsored by the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative during the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting. Featured speakers are leaders of the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative—President Randel Everett, former BGCT executive director, and Executive Vice President Elijah Brown, general secretary of the North American Baptist Fellowship. They will present firsthand testimonies about ISIS persecution of Christians in Iraq and Boko Haram’s attacks on Christians in Nigeria. The luncheon will be at 12 noon, Nov. 15, in the Texas Room South in the Waco Convention Center. Cost is $20. To order tickets, contact Elisabeth Doherty at (571) 297-3160 or email [email protected]. Tickets also can be ordered online here by indicating “BGCT Lunch” in the subject/memo box.
David Cook lectured to Dallas Baptist University students on the grounds of Harvard University.During fall break, 27 Dallas Baptist University students traveled to New England for an interdisciplinary leadership study led by David Cook, associate dean of the Cook School of Leadership; Deborah McCollister, professor of English; and Nick Pitts, special assistant to the president at the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture. Students toured Boston-area historical sites including Lexington, Concord, the Old North Church and the Freedom Trail, as well as the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
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Kevin Burdette, 25th at Green Acres Baptist Church, where he is minister of adult impact.
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