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Victims urge BGCT to release list
Posted: 3/03/06
Victims urge BGCT to release list
By John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
DALLAS—A support group for abuse victims has asked the Baptist General Convention of Texas to publish its list of ministers involved in clergy sexual misconduct.
Miguel Prats, Texas coordinator for the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests and Other Clergy, said the convention is allowing ministers who have committed child abuse in one congregation to serve in other churches by not publishing its list of clergy members involved in sexual misconduct.
03/02/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Abuse means betrayal, panelists say
Posted: 3/03/06
Abuse means betrayal, panelists say
By Ken Camp
Managing Editor
WACO—Sexual misconduct occurs among ministers at a rate higher than among other trusted professions such as doctors and lawyers, a retired seminary ethics professor said.
At its heart, clergy sexual abuse represents betrayal by a minister who abuses the trust of a vulnerable and wounded person, Joe Trull told a ministerial ethics conference at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary.
03/02/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Imperatives sum up pastoral ethics
Posted: 3/03/06
Imperatives sum up pastoral ethics
WACO—A Lubbock minister summed up pastoral ethics in three simple imperatives: “Follow Christ. Keep your integrity. And be nice.”
Pastoral ethics represents a “widely ignored but badly needed emphasis” in Christian life, Philip Wise, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Lubbock, told an ethics in ministry conference at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary.
Wise suggested pastors establish parameters for ethical behavior by following three principles:
• Follow Christ. Don’t focus on problems or follow unworthy examples, Wise urged. Instead, follow Jesus’ example. “It’s difficult to be unkind and un-Christian when your eyes are on Jesus Christ,” he said.
03/02/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Faith, family & finances can test pastors’ integrity
Posted: 3/03/06
Faith, family & finances can test pastors’ integrity
WACO—Faith, family and finances are three points where many ministers find their integrity tested, a veteran pastor and denominational leader told a ministerial ethics conference.
Authentic spirituality, stability at home and a nonmaterialistic lifestyle demonstrate wholeness—“a person who has it all together,” said James Carter, former director of church-minister relations for the Louisiana Baptist Convention.
“An effective, ethical minister is a person of integrity,” said Carter, who served 30 years as a pastor. He spoke during a conference at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary, sponsored by the Christian Ethics Today Foundation.
“The minister’s faith must be a growing faith,” Carter said.
03/02/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Around the State
Posted: 3/03/06
Rachel Farley of Carrollton, Rachel Penny of Highlands, K’Lynn Childress of Longview and Katherine Bauer of Fresno were chorus members in the musical “She Loves Me,” performed by the Hilltop Players of East Texas Baptist University last month. Around the State
• Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One-Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus, will be the featured speaker for the Heavin Lecture in Christian Principles and Business Leadership to be held at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor March 20 at 11 a.m. Blanchard will speak on principles found in The Simple Truths of Leadership, his latest book. The event is free and open to the public.
• Houston Baptist University will hold its spring preview weekend for prospective students March 24-25. Students and parents will receive information on admissions, financial aid, housing and scholarships. Students also have the opportunity to sit in on a mock lecture in the area of their choice. There is no cost, but reservations need to be made by calling (281) 649-3211.
Dallas Baptist University recently was host to Joseph Kim, pastor of Wonchon Baptist Church in Suwon, South Korea, along with the Kidz Chorale from Central Christian Academy in Suwon. During a chapel service, the children sang praise and worship songs, performed a pantomine skit, exhibited tae kwon do abilities, and demonstrated a traditional fan dance. • The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will hold Health Quest 2006 March 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Mayborn Campus Center. The health fair is free and open to the public. More than 50 exhibitors from a variety of health and wellness businesses will participate. Health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, visual acuity, lung function and body fat will be available. As a part of the event, a five kilometer family run will be held at 8 a.m. March 25. Late registration for the run will be held from 6:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. prior to the race. Register for the race at www.runtex.com. Saturday events will feature free immunizations, a bounce house, healthy snacks, games, prizes and nutrition booths. Member of the Centex Barracudas indoor football team also will be present.
03/02/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Audio Adrenaline sees music as avenue to challenge youth
Posted: 3/03/06
Members of Audio Adrenaline see their music as a platform to challenge students in their Christian walk. (Photo courtesy of Hoganson media) Audio Adrenaline sees music
as avenue to challenge youthBy Leann Callaway
Special to the Baptist Standard
Audio Adrenaline has been a prominent force in Christian rock music nearly 15 years, selling more than 3 million records and racking up 18 No. 1 singles.
Lead vocalist Mark Stuart, bass guitarist Will McGinniss, guitarist/vocalist Tyler Burkum and drummer Ben Cissell formed the band on the campus of Kentucky Christian College, and in spite of their success, they remained focused on using their music as a platform to challenge students to make a global impact for Christ.
03/02/2006 - By John Rutledge
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Mother-daughter duo string together a ministry
Posted: 3/03/06
Mother-daughter duo string together a ministry
By George Henson
Staff Writer
MARLIN—After more than 80 years, many people are ready to retire from ministry, but LaVonne Moore began hers just four months ago. It involves putting bracelets on wrists, smiles on faces and—most importantly to her—Jesus in hearts.
Moore shares a room at the Golden Years Rest Home in Marlin with her daughter, Vicki, and it is there that they have developed their own private assembly line for turning out tools for missionaries far and wide to share the gospel.
From their nursing home room, LaVonne Moore (right) and her daughter, Vicki, make beaded bracelets used by Christian witnesses. 03/02/2006 - By John Rutledge
