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Kimball clarifies how religion turns lethal
Power corrupts, and when it accrues to religious leaders, the combination of power and religion can turn lethal, says Middle East scholar Charles Kimball.
05/18/2011 - By Administrator
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Ergun Caner moving to school begun by J. Frank Norris
Ergun Caner, the former president of Liberty Theological Seminary demoted for exaggerating claims about his Muslim upbringing, has been hired as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Arlington Baptist College, according to a press release on Caner's website.
05/18/2011 - By Administrator
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Pastor, denominational statesman James Pleitz dies
James Pleitz, a well-known pastor in Florida and Texas active in denominational leadership, died Sunday, May 15. He had been in care of the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence in Pensacola, Fla., since May 2.
05/16/2011 - By Administrator
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Baylor School of Social Work welcomes alumni from Carver School
Recently, the Baylor School of Social Work served as host for a reunion for alumni of the Carver School of Church Social Work—a pioneering institution in the area of Christian social work. Diana Garland, dean of the Baylor School of Social Work, served as the Carver School’s dean from 1993 to1995.
05/12/2011 - By Administrator
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Missions volunteer brings message of God’s love to children
When Heather Herschap heads back to India, the wheelchair-bound missionary takes with her three things she didn’t have on her first two visits—a certificate of ordination, a new book she wrote just for the children to whom she will minister and a dedicated group of three friends who’ll help her accomplish her mission.
05/12/2011 - By Administrator
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Student group provides service to churches, hands-on experience
For ministerial students at Wayland Baptist University who want hands-on experience, internships typically take the form of volunteer or part-time staff roles at area churches, most of them small congregations. But a new student-led venture at Wayland provides future ministers with another venue for honing their skills.
05/12/2011 - By Administrator
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Former foster child finds forever family, hope for future
For college student Pamela Roberts, life looks much different now than in her early years. She was first helped by Children at Heart Ministries as a child when her life was characterized by uncertainty and chaos. Now she knows the love of a family and anticipates a bright future.
05/11/2011 - By Administrator
