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  TBM Honduran Vision Quest focused on discipleship

  Five Texas college students engaged in a cross-cultural experience this summer designed to help them understand more clearly God’s calling on their lives.

  08/18/2023 - By Ferrell Foster / Texas Baptist Men

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  Athens pastor committed to ‘finishing the task’

  Kyle Henderson said God doesn’t often wake him up with a definite sense of calling to a specific task. But when it happens, he pays attention.

  08/15/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  DOE confirms Baylor University’s religious exemption

  The U.S. Department of Education confirmed Baylor University’s religious exemption from a narrow range of Title IX provisions, particularly regarding LGBTQ students.

  08/14/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Discipleship Collective trains church leaders to equip others

  The Discipleship Collective is an effort to provide training and resources for church leaders “to equip (Christ’s) people for works of service” (Ephesians 4:12).

  08/08/2023 - By George Schroeder / Texas Baptists Communications

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  Pastor Sabbatical Grant helps pastors escape burnout

  Texas Baptists offer the Pastor Sabbatical Grant, in partnership with eligible churches and made possible by a Lilly Endowment grant, to provide rest and renewal for pastoral leaders.

  08/07/2023 - By George Schroeder / Texas Baptists Communications

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  Students serve church plants through Bounce

  Middle and high school students give a week of their summer vacation learning about and serving church plants through Bounce Student Church Planting.

  07/31/2023 - By Caleb Bowman

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  Convención approves amendments, elects officers

  Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas approved two constitutional amendments during its annual meeting in McAllen.

  07/25/2023 - By Staff / Noticias Baptist Standard

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  La Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas aprueba enmiendas y elige a oficiales

  La Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas aprobó dos enmiendas constitucionales durante su reunión anual en McAllen.

  07/25/2023 - By El Personal / Noticias Baptist Standard

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  Recognize trauma’s prevalence in pews and pulpits

  Trauma survivors sit in practically every church pew and stand behind many pulpits, licensed professional counselor Katie Swafford told a workshop at Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering.

  07/24/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Church revitalization requires community engagement

  If a church is declining in attendance or plateauing for several years, there is good news. It doesn’t have to stay that way, said Jonathan Smith, director of Church Health Strategy for Texas Baptists.

  07/24/2023 - By Teresa Young

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  In discussing sexuality and gender confusion, listen first

  Following the principles of James 1:19 can guide ministry to those who struggle with LGBTQ+ issues, David Sanchez with the Christian Life Commission told a workshop in McAllen.

  07/24/2023 - By Teresa Young

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  Dwight McKissic points to Antioch church as model

  If the 21st century church needs a model for healthy relationships, growth and leadership, Pastor Dwight McKissic said to look no further than Acts 13 and the first church.

  07/24/2023 - By Teresa Young