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Pastors challenge IRS over political endorsements
As part of "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," religious leaders across the country endorsed political candidates—an act that flies in the face of Internal Revenue Service rules about what tax-exempt organizations, such as churches, can and cannot do.
10/12/2012 - By Administrator
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Resource offers guide to churches engaging the political process
Just weeks before voters head to the polls in the closely fought presidential election, a resource developed by faith groups and civil liberties leaders offers guidelines to churches hoping to influence the political process without violating legal restrictions.
10/12/2012 - By Administrator
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Most pastors disapprove of pulpit endorsements
Nearly 90 percent of pastors believe they should not endorse candidates for public office from the pulpit, according to a recent survey by LifeWay Research.
10/12/2012 - By Administrator
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Coaching bug gaining in Baptist life
Do ministers need a coach? Observers say the coaching craze is spreading rapidly from its beginnings in the corporate world to just about every sector of society—including churches. And they add it isn't a fad.
10/12/2012 - By Administrator
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Houston Baptists transform lives in Peru
Luis Campos. a 67-year-old cardiologist and member of South Main Baptist Church in Houston, has witnessed God transforming Collique, a shantytown located outside Lima, Peru, since the medical mission work began there in 2003.
10/11/2012 - By Administrator
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‘Living out hope’ theme of BGCT annual meeting
Texas Baptists from around the state will gather Oct. 29-31 in Corpus Christi for the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting to gain inspiration and encouragement in ministry as they see and hear how congregations are "living out hope," the meeting's theme.
10/11/2012 - By Administrator
