2006 Archives
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Texas Tidbits
Posted: 8/04/06
Texas Tidbits
BGCT contributes to relief in Middle East. The Baptist General Convention of Texas has sent $20,000 to Baptist World Aid to help Israeli and Lebanese Baptists minister to people affected by armed conflict in the region. Texas Baptists can continue to support disaster response ministries by sending funds to BGCT Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 159007, Dallas 75315.
Wayland names associate VP. Elane Seebo, dean of Wayland Baptist University’s Wichita Falls campus, has been named associate vice president of external campuses—a new position at the university. Seebo will be responsible for overseeing operations on the 13 external campuses in the Wayland system with their combined enrollment of about 5,000 students. Seebo is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, holds master’s degrees from Texas Tech University and Pepperdine University and earned a doctorate from the University of North Texas.
08/04/2006 - By John Rutledge
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TOGETHER: Texas Baptists not slowed by summer heat
Posted: 8/04/06
TOGETHER:
Texas Baptists not slowed by summer heatIn the midst of one of the hottest summers in recent memory, when many people are simply looking for the coolest place to escape the heat, our Texas Baptist family is deeply and richly involved in kingdom work.
We have sent Texas Baptist World Hunger Offering and disaster response funds to help with the needs of refugees caught in the war zones of the Middle East. Our Baptist brothers and sisters in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Israel are seeking to be instruments of grace and peace in the heartbreak that surrounds them, and Texas Baptists are helping them.
Executive Director
BGCT Executive Board
Every region has its own politics to deal with, but Jesus followers are called to minister wherever they can. From Lebanon came the appeal for help as the Lebanese Baptists minister to the refugees from southern Lebanon who in previous years sometimes persecuted the Christian believers. How do you ask people to care for people who have abused them? In Jesus’ name. Let all of us who serve the Prince of Peace pray now for peace in this troubled and dangerous land.
There is a different kind of devastation in El Paso—flooding. In the first six months of the year El Paso received one inch of rain. In a few hours on July 31 six inches of rain fell in the city. Pray for the people who are hurting and pray for your Baptist family as they minister to the needs. The BGCT will be glad to forward funds to help in this situation, as well.
08/04/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Texas WMU moves toward ‘frontline’ missions involvement
Posted: 8/04/06
WMU of Texas looks for provide Texas Baptists more mission opportunities throughout the state and around the world. Texas WMU moves toward
‘frontline’ missions involvementBy John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
DALLAS—Mission work worldwide remains the focus of Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas, but how the organization carries that vision out is set to change in the next several years.
The Baptist women’s group soon will be trying to provide more “frontline” missions opportunities than it has in the past in an effort to connect with a younger generation.
08/04/2006 - By John Rutledge
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BGCT aids El Paso flood victims
Posted: 8/04/06
Heavy rains have flooded portions of El Paso and Juarez, forcing people from their homes. (Photo by Juan Pacheco) BGCT aids El Paso flood victims
By John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
The Baptist General Convention of Texas will provide $15,000 to help victims of flooding in El Paso and Juarez.
The convention will send $12,500 in funds from a designated disaster response account and the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions to the El Paso Baptist Association to assist Texas Baptists affected by flooding.
08/04/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Bivocational ministers gather to sharpen skills, and worship and fellowship
Posted: 7/28/06
The Bivocational and Smaller Church Ministers and Spouses Statewide Conference met for worship, seminars and networking at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus. (Photos by Eric Guel) Bivocational Ministers Conference marks 20 years
By Eric Guel
Texas Baptist Communications
BELTON—Leaders of Texas Baptist bivocational and small churches didn’t let distance or cost keep them from their annual get-together this summer.
For the 20th consecutive year, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor hosted them for the annual Bivocational and Smaller Church Ministers and Spouses Statewide Conference.
08/03/2006 - By John Rutledge
