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  SBC churchgoers split on existence of more clergy sex abuse

  About one-third of Southern Baptist churchgoers believe more revelations of sexual abuse and misconduct by Protestant ministers remain to be exposed, according to a new LifeWay Research study.

  05/21/2019 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  Baylor committed to apply current LGBTQ policy

  Baylor University President Linda Livingstone emphasized Baylor’s desire to “love and care” for all students, while at the same time continuing to “to make decisions consistent with our vision and our existing policies.”

  05/17/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  CommonCall: ‘Now they are our kids’

  Pastor Bill Murphy and members of Tye Baptist Church work with Police Chief Jay Strong on Operation Brown Bag—an initiative to provide food for children in need.

  05/17/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Turmoil leaves stained glass artists picking up the pieces

  Liberty University obtained two of the stained glass windows formerly at Southwestern Seminary that depict leaders of the self-described “conservative resurgence” in the Southern Baptist Convention.

  05/16/2019 - By Bruce Tomaso / Religion News Service

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  TBM clears downed trees in Longview

  Texas Baptist Men disaster relief volunteers helped remove massive fallen pine trees from the homes of Longview residents after straight line winds swept through several neighborhoods.

  05/16/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

• Obituary: Mary Annette Hall

  Mary Annette Hall of Longview, a church organist for nearly 60 years, died Oct. 9.

  05/15/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Decatur alumni gather at DBU; Teaff and Torres to receive Legacy Awards

  Dallas Baptist University recently hosted the annual spring reunion of Decatur Baptist College. Former Baylor Bears Head Football Coach Grant Teaff and retired missionary/evangelist Isaac Torres will receive Texas Baptists’ Legacy Awards for lifelong Christian service.

  05/15/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Baptist church ordination study shows room for improvement

  The ordination process of Southern Baptist churches is a weak spot when it comes to protecting congregations from sexual predators, according to a report released May 9.

  05/14/2019 - By Grace Thornton / Baptist Press

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  House approves bill to shield churches that report predators

  The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill shielding from civil liability churches that disclose credible sexual abuse allegations, but time is short for the measure to pass the state Senate before the legislative session ends May 27.

  05/14/2019 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  HPU students assist Zambian orphanage

  A group of chemistry, biology and biomedical science students at Howard Payne helped an orphanage in Zambia improve its science curriculum.

  05/14/2019 - By Rebekah Sterling / Howard Payne University

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  Iglesia ofrece Oasis para adultos con demencia y para cuidadores

  Durante cuatro horas a la semana, una iglesia de Lewisville proporciona a los adultos con demencia y a sus cuidadores un Oasis muy necesario, un refugio seguro y un lugar para encontrar un refrigerio.

  05/14/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Correctional officers receive timely ‘thank you’ from TBM

  Texas Baptist Men volunteers delivered a timely “thank you” to correctional officers at the Mark W. Stiles Unit.

  05/10/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor