BGCT Columns
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HSU’s Hall reflects on three decades in Christian higher education
04/26/2016 - By Marv Knox
“I thank God for Texas Baptists and for the wonderful three decades of service (in Texas Baptist higher education) he has given me. “
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Armes reflects on ministry in churches, education
04/18/2016 - By Marv Knox
“My dad said, ‘Paul, if God calls you to a task, he has promised somehow to equip and empower you to accomplish that task—no matter how inadequate you may feel.’ That word has given me comfort again and again, both as I have served as pastor of four Texas Baptist churches and as president to two Baptist General Convention of Texas educational institutions.”
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BGCT president: Be encouraged by churches
04/14/2016 - By Marv Knox
Be encouraged that there are many Texas Baptist churches living out the Great Commission and touching lives. They are speaking boldly by their actions and by their service. They represent the body of Christ. They are churches that have grown into a mature body, a unified body, a healthy body. They are churches where each part does its work.
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In Touch: Preaching, BSM, Welcome Pastor, music, [un]Apologetics, annual meeting, WMU, kids
04/14/2016 - By Marv Knox
God is working in ministries, events and congregations across Texas.
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Avoid ministerial burnout by resting in Christ
04/11/2016 - By Marv Knox
Give Christ your burdens and your stress, and you will find joy in the ministry, just the way Christ intended.
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BGCT President: Together
04/06/2016 - By Marv Knox
We are missing something when we choose not to come together. We are busy and life is full, but God created us to be together.
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BGCT president: Christ goes ahead of us
03/29/2016 - By Marv Knox
Now that we have celebrated a wonderful Holy Week, what does Christ expect us to do next? René MacielHe was crucified on the cross, buried and laid in the tomb…
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BGCT president: Lead me to the cross
03/23/2016 - By Marv Knox
May we set our eyes and hearts to Jerusalem—the cross—and be amazed as it draws and calls us to be faithful.
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BGCT president: Baptist Health Foundation and Baptist Community Services
03/16/2016 - By Marv Knox
Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio and Baptist Community Services in the Panhandle improve Texans’ health in the name of Christ.
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Only in weakness can you be made strong
03/16/2016 - By Marv Knox
If you are called by God to preach and pastor God’s children, it is imperative that regardless of hardships, persecution and difficulties that come your way, strive not to abandon your post, but instead allow this weakness to become God’s strength in you.
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In Touch: Fulfilling the Great Commission and the Great Commandment
03/15/2016 - By Marv Knox
The Great Commandment and the Great Commission intersect frequently, and Texas Baptists are actively working to make sure they do.
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Decrease the burden of a bivocational/small-church pastorate
03/09/2016 - By Marv Knox
To decrease the burden of pastoring a bivocational/small church, the pastor must learn to allow others to assume some of the roles within the church.