BGCT Columns
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Richard Ray: Workforce skills apply to ministry
08/22/2014 - By John Rutledge
I will never forget Labor Day, because I was born on Labor Day in 1965. As I look back over my soon-to-be 49 years of life, I realize I never have been unemployed for more than a week.
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Jeff Johnson: Faithful economics & the Baptist Foundation of Texas
08/21/2014 - By John Rutledge
I majored in business in college and minored in economics. Yep, my university experience was sated with market shares, flow charts, interest rates, stocks and bonds.
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Richard Ray: A lesson from the heart of a minister’s child
08/18/2014 - By John Rutledge
Last time, we talked about the importance of pastor-to-pastor fellowship, and we heard from the heart of a pastor’s wife. This week, I want us to hear from the heart of a minister’s child.
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In Touch: The BGCT annual meeting will be here soon
08/15/2014 - By John Rutledge
The Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting will be here before we know it.
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Jeff Johnson: You can learn to cope with culture shock
08/15/2014 - By John Rutledge
At the age of 16, I first encountered the phrase “culture shock” to describe the effect rapidly advancing technology was having on civilization.
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Jeff Johnson: Let’s fulfill Texas Baptists’ mission statement
08/08/2014 - By John Rutledge
Quick—recite your church’s mission statement. Can you do it without looking at it? If the answer is yes, then congratulations.
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In Touch: Preaching in Big Spring and Plainview
08/02/2014 - By John Rutledge
I’ve been blessed to preach at First Baptist Church of Big Spring and First Baptist Church of Plainview in recent weeks.
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Richard Ray: A lesson from the heart of the pastor’s wife
08/02/2014 - By John Rutledge
Last week, I focused on the importance of pastor-to-pastor fellowship. This week, I want you to hear from the heart of the one who serves alongside the pastor.
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Jeff Johnson: Choices, consequences & help from the CLC
08/01/2014 - By John Rutledge
Long before I owned a smart phone, I knew the meaning of TGIF, RSVP, ASAP, and especially TCBY. (“The Country’s Best Yogurt.”)
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Richard Ray: Cultivate pastoral friendships that grow into eternal relationships
07/28/2014 - By John Rutledge
This week, I am reminded of how important fellowship is, especially to those who are called to serve as pastors of God’s church.
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Jeff Johnson: Help for youth ministry (but not from Dangerous Dan)
07/25/2014 - By John Rutledge
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (actually 32 years ago), my wife, Molly, and I were asked to serve as sponsors for our church’s summer youth camp. Since then, we have done this a multitude of times. Our assignment was to sponsor and look after the teenagers in a responsible manner. Got it!
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In Touch: A great Sunday morning in Waxahachie
07/18/2014 - By John Rutledge
I had a great Sunday morning at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie recently.