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  Return to gathering offers opportunity for fresh relaunch

  As congregations plan when and how to return after suspending in-person worship services to stop the spread of COVID-19, Texas Baptist leaders suggested issues for churches to consider as they relaunch.

  04/29/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Faithful teaching leads to spiritual growth in Kenya

  Although more than 85 percent of Kenyans identify as Christian, missionary Daniel Lowry says the majority have a distorted view of Jesus and the Bible.

  04/29/2020 - By Ken Camp

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  Denison Forum’s ‘Daily Article’ added to Baptist Standard content

  Baptist Standard Publishing and Denison Forum have entered into an agreement to republish the popular Daily Article written by Jim Denison.

  04/29/2020 - By Eric Black / Editor

• Obituary: Merle T. Basden

  Merle T. Basden of Granbury, longtime Texas Baptist leader in religious education, died April 26. He was 98.

  04/28/2020 - By Ken Camp

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  College ministries in Waco unite for student prayer revival

  Baylor University students came together virtually in mid-April to praise God and pray together at FM72, a 72-hour prayer revival.

  04/28/2020 - By Bonnie Shaw / Texas Baptist Communications

• On the Move: Harrel

  The pastor of First Baptist Church in Gustine becomes missionary for Heart of Texas Baptist Network .

  04/28/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Robotics students design motorized hospital trays for Hendrick

  To reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, Hendrick Health System contacted the engineering and robotics programs at two Abilene-area school districts, asking them to design motorized hospital trays.

  04/28/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Isolation can aggravate mental health issues, counselor says

  When people must isolate themselves, issues that could be managed previously rise to the surface, Christian licensed professional counselor Olga Harris said.

  04/28/2020 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

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  LifeWay explores sale of Ridgecrest Conference Center

  LifeWay Christian Resources trustees authorized exploring the sale of Ridgecrest Conference Center and Summer Camps.

  04/28/2020 - By Baptist Press Staff

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  Hendrick to buy medical centers in Abilene and Brownwood

  Hendrick Health System signed agreements to purchase Abilene Regional Medical Center and Brownwood Regional Medical Center from affiliates of Community Health Systems.

  04/28/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Texas Baptists host video panel on reopening church facilities

  Texas Baptists will host “Relaunch: Solutions for reopening your church facility,” an online video panel discussion at 10 a.m. April 29.

  04/28/2020 - By Texas Baptists Communications

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  Prepare before reopening closed church facilities, experts say

  As churches that suspended public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic consider reopening their buildings, some Texas Baptists with extensive experience in church facilities offer recommendations for congregations to keep in mind.

  04/27/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor