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The 5,100 missionaries appointed by the Southern Baptist Convention's International MissionBoard are being required to affirm the controversial Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Articles are listed below. Articles in 2003…

06/12/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/10/03

IMB cuts 61 home office jobs
in response to $10 million shortfall

By Robert Dilday

Associated Baptist Press

RICHMOND, Va. (ABP)–The Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board eliminated 61 home office job June 10, displacing 37 employees in an attempt to address a financial shortfall of at least $10 million in the current fiscal year.

06/10/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 5/30/03

Volunteer paints an escape
for children at Baptist shelter

By Miranda Bradley

Texas Baptist Children's Home & Family Services

ROUND ROCK–Clients at a Texas Baptist children's shelter have new visual images to spark their imaginations, thanks to the work of a local artist.

06/09/2003 - By John Rutledge

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06/09/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/09/03

REVIEW:
'Bruce Almighty' sacrilegious or sacred story?

By Eddie Hilburn

Some of my friends saw the previews of the movie “Bruce Almighty” and immediately said, “Sacrilegious.” I thought it would be interesting to see the movie and find out how popular culture depicts God. Just the idea of God portrayed by a black man—Morgan Freeman—intrigued me.

Before seeing the movie, I did a little research on the people involved in making the movie.

06/09/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/06/03 Adam and Eve, Day 2 News of religion, faith, missions, Bible study and Christian ministry among Texas Baptist churches, in the BGCT, the Southern Baptist Convention ( SBC…

06/06/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/06/03

BGCT Executive Board gives
green light to HBTS name change

By Mark Wingfield

Managing Editor

DALLAS–A name change for Hispanic Baptist Theological School stands one step away from enactment, with a positive nod received from the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board June 3.

06/06/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/06/03
LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for June 15

Salvation is the result of God's grace, not works

Galatians 3:1-14

By Jim Perkins

Madison Hills Baptist Church, San Antonio

06/06/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/06/03
LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for June 22

The law reveals sin, but only Christ redeems

Galatians 3:21-4:7

By Jim Perkins

Madison Hills Baptist Church, San Antonio

06/06/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/06/03
LifeWay Family Bible Series for June 15

Ministry is the privilege of every believer

Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Peter 4:10-11

By Tim Owens

First Baptist Church, Bryan

06/06/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/06/03
LifeWay Family Bible Series for June 22

The Acts 2 church is a good measuring stick

Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:1-6

By Tim Owens

First Baptist Church, Bryan

06/06/2003 - By John Rutledge

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Posted: 6/06/03

Veteran Texas pastor Leroy Fenton

to lead Baptist Standard development

Leroy Fenton, a veteran Texas Baptist pastor and denominational leader, has been named development director of the Baptist Standard.

Fenton has been pastor of First Baptist Church in Waxahachie since 1977. He will begin his duties with the Standard in mid-summer.

“Leroy Fenton is the perfect person to guide the Standard's fund-raising efforts,” said the paper's editor, Marv Knox. “Both the board of directors and staff are thrilled that he will join us in this capacity, which is vitally important for the Standard's future.”

06/06/2003 - By John Rutledge