BGCT Columns
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Richard Ray: Let the Lord manage your time for you
08/17/2015 - By John Rutledge
One of the most-asked questions I receive from people who desire to serve or are currently serving as a bivocational/small-church pastor is, “How do you manage your time?”
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Richard Ray: Learning from an innovative, creative congregation
08/10/2015 - By John Rutledge
I had the privilege to attend Cove Korean Baptist Church in Copperas Cove, helping them celebrate 34 years of service to our Lord. This church offers worship in both Korean and English languages, all under the same roof.
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Kathy Hillman: Camp: Refreshed, refocused & ready
08/10/2015 - By John Rutledge
Every summer, my car heads west for the eight-hour drive to Paisano Baptist Encampment.
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In Touch: Back from BWA World Congress
08/05/2015 - By John Rutledge
I enjoyed celebrating the risen Lord with Baptists from around the world at the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Durban, South Africa, but it’s good to be back in Texas.
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Bedilu Yirga: Different languages, same declaration
08/03/2015 - By John Rutledge
It was the day of Pentecost. God-fearing Jews and others converted to Judaism from afar came to stay in Jerusalem for the holiday. The disciples were together in one place for prayers, waiting for the fulfilment of the promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit on them.
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Kathy Hillman: Vacation Bible School: Letting children know Jesus loves them
07/24/2015 - By John Rutledge
One summer, my grandparents chose Vacation Bible School week for my annual visit. With an August birthday, I was too young, but First Baptist Church in Marfa’s pastor, Cliff Johnston, welcomed me anyway. Besides, my grandmother Barton provided all the refreshments.
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Richard Ray: Tell your mountains about your God
07/23/2015 - By John Rutledge
As a pastor serving on the small-church mission field, you encounter many obstacles in your life. At times, those obstacles seem like mountains.
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In Touch: Ken Starr clarifies Baylor policy
07/23/2015 - By John Rutledge
Recently, the Baylor University board of regents changed the language of the university’s student conduct policy. Baylor President Ken Starr sent us the following memo to help us understand the actions of Baylor and to clarify the misunderstandings that have accompanied this action.
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Kathy Hillman: Leadership Texas Baptists: Game on
07/20/2015 - By John Rutledge
Today, we frequently hear the question, “Where have all the leaders gone?” Perhaps a more crucial issue is where are tomorrow’s leaders.
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Richard Ray: Bivocational/Small Church Association provides encouragement, assistance
07/20/2015 - By John Rutledge
The 29th annual Texas Baptist Bivocational/Small Church Conference provided a wonderful time of fellowship, encouragement and education.
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In Touch: Back at my home church
07/13/2015 - By John Rutledge
It was a joy to be back at my home church, Lakeside Baptist Church, in Dallas on Sunday. It’s always great to connect with friends and stay near the home front every now and then.
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Kathy Hillman: Symbols: Representing, remembering, reflecting whose we are
07/13/2015 - By John Rutledge
When our older son first learned to talk, he pointed to a neighbor’s house and said, “McDona’s.” We sang “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”