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  Black seminaries embrace hip-hop to reach out to young people

  It's hard enough to get young people out of bed and into the pews on a Sunday morning, but two leading black seminaries think they have found a way to grab the next generation—hip-hop.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Merged congregations in Carrollton see opportunity for kingdom growth

  A merger between Trinity Valley Baptist Church and The Ridge Church in Carrollton led to a smooth transition and an increased openness to ministry opportunities in the community.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Some abusive predators hide in plain sight in trusted institutions

  The abuse allegations at Penn State seem unthinkable—revered assistant coach and prominent community activist Jerry Sandusky preying on eight children. But such abuses of trust play out across the country over and over again.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Baptist pastor writes Bible study for Harry Potter movies

  With the recent DVD and Blu-ray release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the eighth and final film in the long-running series based on books by J.K. Rowling, a Southern Baptist pastor has written a Bible study to help young people discern between the series' mixed messages about good and evil.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Christians challenged to find meaning in popular culture

  Christians should engage popular culture rather than fear it, participants at a conference on "The Gospel According to Pixar" learned at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Chaplain in Afghanistan reflects Christ’s peace

  Air Force chaplain Kevin Humphrey's last quarterly report to the North American Mission Board's chaplaincy group reads like the script of a Hollywood blockbuster.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Around the State

  East Texas Baptist University will hold Shadow Days Dec. 1-2 for prospective students. The event offers visiting students an opportunity to experience campus life.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Anthem Lights urges Christians to shine for Christ

  Wherever Anthem Lights performs, the musicians remind students and young adults to reflect the light and love of Christ into their schools and communities.

  11/25/2011 - By Administrator

• Texas Tidbits

  Baptist Health Foundation awarded 80 grants this year that totaled $5,722,298 to San Antonio-area organizations—an 18 percent increase over the amount distributed in 2010.

  11/24/2011 - By Administrator

• On the Move

  Joshua Barrett to Purmela Church in Purmela as pastor.

  11/24/2011 - By Administrator

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  Faith Digest

  The National Council of Churches announced General Secretary Michael Kinnamon is resigning due to health reasons.

  11/24/2011 - By Administrator

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  Baptist Briefs

  For the first time in its 188-year history, the predominantly white Baptist General Association of Virginia has an African-American president.

  11/24/2011 - By Administrator