2008 Archives
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New Baptist Covenant criticism continues to come from both left & right
Posted: 2/22/08
New Baptist Covenant criticism
continues to come from both left & rightBy Hannah Elliott
Associated Baptist Press
NEW YORK (ABP)—Although organizers hailed a recent Baptist gathering as a success, some critics have leveled a wide array of charges against the celebration of a New Baptist Covenant.
Critics of the event, held in Atlanta in late January and early February, include conservatives who continue to accuse it of having a thinly veiled liberal political agenda. But they also include moderates and liberals who say the gathering was not inclusive enough of ethnic and sexual minorities.
See complete coverage of the New Baptist Coverage meeting here. 02/22/2008 - By John Rutledge
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San Antonio parenting education program seeks to break cycle of abuse
Posted: 2/22/08
Parent education facilitator Fili Garcia shares her experiences in a “Precious Minds, New Connections” class to teach positive parenting skills. (Photos by Craig Bird/BCFS) San Antonio parenting education
program seeks to break cycle of abuseBy Haley Smith
Baptist Child & Family Services
SAN ANTONIO—Through its Precious Minds, New Connections program, Baptist Child & Family Services is trying to break the cycle of child abuse by offering specialized parent-training courses.
According to the Center for Public Policy Priorities, the number of confirmed victims of child abuse in Bexar County was 5,755 in 2006—and most abusers reportedly were parents or caregivers.
02/22/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Craig Turner to step down as Hardin-Simmons president
Posted: 2/22/08
Craig Turner to step down
as Hardin-Simmons presidentABILENE—Craig Turner, Hardin-Simmons University’s 14th president, will resign effective May 31, 2008, to become president of Catawba College, a private liberal arts school in Salisbury, N.C.
“The two most important words in this transition are the names Payton and Madeline—the names of my granddaughters,” Turner said. “This position is an opportunity to be near family, and that’s been the critical factor in this decision.”
Turner was inaugurated Sept. 11, 2001, during the attack on the World Trade Towers and Pentagon, and said he wanted the university to become “the best small Christian university in the Southwest.”
Craig Turner During his tenure, Hardin-Simmons exceeded or met his goals to increase endowment, establish an honors program, dedicate resources to community outreach, and improve spirit, pride and ownership of the University by all its constituents. Turner moved HSU into the Top Tier of peer universities.
02/22/2008 - By John Rutledge
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At Northeast Texas therapeutic ranch, âWe see a miracle just about every dayâ
Posted: 2/15/08
Runnin’ WJ Ranch horses seem to imbue their riders with their strength. The special-needs children seem to find a reservoir of strength and confidence within themselves when they mount up. At Northeast Texas therapeutic ranch,
‘We see a miracle just about every day’By George Henson
Staff Writer
TEXARKANA—It’s easy to lift the spirits of a special-needs child, Sam Clem insists. Just put the child on the back of a horse ready to do his bidding.
Clem directs the Runnin’ WJ Ranch outside Texarkana, a therapeutic riding ranch that draws more than 90 special-needs children a week from Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Six schools bring children to participate in the program, which draws support from churches throughout the area.
02/20/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Rural poverty initiative takes Dallas church to five areas in five years
Posted: 2/20/08
Perry County, Ala., families picked up backpacks for their children at a family festival sponsored by Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas. (Photos courtesy Jason WalkerCraig) Rural poverty initiative takes Dallas
church to five areas in five yearsBy Carla Wynn Davis
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
DALLAS—The more than 1,200 backpacks stuffed with school supplies that Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas gave away last summer wasn’t the only impressive statistic about its mission trip to Perry County, Ala.
The Alabama trip capped a five-year tour of all five regions focused on by Together for Hope, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s rural poverty initiative.
02/20/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Explore the Bible Series for March 2: Responding to God in faith
Posted: 2/20/08
Explore the Bible Series for March 2
Responding to God in faith
• Genesis 28:1-5, 11-22
First Baptist Church, Petersburg
We see them everywhere and if we are honest, we would have to admit we have been one of them at times. They are individuals who claim to be believers but show little evidence outside the walls of the church.
02/20/2008 - By John Rutledge
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Persistence pays off for ETBU graduate
Posted: 2/18/08
Tyler television reporter Clay Falls interviews East Texas Baptist University graduate Junes Jones after fall commencement. Jones, who has been at ETBU as an employee 11 years and as a student nearly 10 years, graduated with a bachelor of music degree. (ETBU/Mike Midkiff photos) Persistence pays off for ETBU graduate
By Mike Midkiff
East Texas Baptist University
MARSHALL—For June Jones, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” is more than an old adage. The saying has been a guiding light to her.
More than three decades after her high school graduation, Jones finally reached her goal of earning a bachelor’s degree. And she did it in style. After nearly 10 years attending classes, she graduated with honors in the top 20 percent of her class at East Texas Baptist University.
02/18/2008 - By John Rutledge
