2004 Archives
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Seminar explores impact of BGCT reorganization on churches_111504
Posted: 11/12/04
BGCT Executive Director Charles Wade, consultant Sherrill Spies, BGCT President Ken Hall and Executive Board Vice Chairman Wesley Shotwell explore the implications of BGCT reorganization for Texas Baptist churches. (Nan Dickson Photo) Seminar explores impact of BGCT reorganization on churches
By Marv Knox
Editor
SAN ANTONIO–The implementation phase of the Baptist General Convention of Texas' most significant reorganization in two generations will focus on helping churches, according to the consultant supporting the process.
11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge
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Texas WMU celebrates families involved in missions globally_111504
Posted: 11/12/04
Newly elected Texas WMU President Nelda Taylor Thiede (right) poses with past presidents (left to right) Maurice Johnston, Millie Bishop, Gerry Dunkin, Mary Humphries, Jeane Law and Kathy Hillman at the WMU Annual Meeting in San Antonio. (Nan Dickson Photo) Texas WMU celebrates families involved in missions globally
By Teresa Young
For Texas Baptist Communications
SAN ANTONIO–With “Celebrando la familia en misiones … Celebrating the family on mission” as its theme, the Woman's Missionary Union of Texas 124th annual meeting presented the stories of families working to spread the gospel around the world.
11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge
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ANOTHER VIEW: ‘Gift’ must be exercised responsibly_111504
Posted: 11/12/04
ANOTHER VIEW:
'Gift' must be exercised responsiblyThe role played by religious faith and moral values in the 2004 election is the biggest story to emerge in the wake of George W. Bush's victory.
It is staggering but true that in a time of war and terrorist threats, more voters cast their ballots based on their perception of the faith and moral values of the two candidates than for any other reason. The huge majority of those voters went for President Bush. They won him the election.
In an era in which the Republican ascendancy depends on committed Christian voters, the people who will be most influential in setting the agenda of this nation are those who shape the moral vision of Christian communities. These voters are all around me here in Tennessee, a state that went for Bush by a large margin. They are not necessarily committed Republicans. They are not generally all that interested in politics. They are just regular folks who go to church on Sunday (and often on Wednesday), work hard all week, raise their families and try to do the right thing.
David Gushee 11/12/2004 - By John Rutledge
