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  Foundation of true disciples needed to ‘Ignite Hope’ in Texas

  A cannon cannot be fired from a canoe, Milfred Minatrea told Texas Baptists at an "Ignite Hope" evening rally at the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting. The key to a cannon—or any powerful force—is solid ground.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Fort Worth pastor calls Texas Baptists to find motivation in giving God glory

  James Hassell, pastor of preaching and pastoral care at Agape Baptist Church in Fort Worth, said Texas Baptists should find hope and motivation in the glory of God. He preached the BGCT convention sermon, based on Colossians 3:12-17.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  President urges Texas Baptists to heed God’s call

  Sometimes, revival may start with a whisper— the voice of God calling someone into the desert, Victor Rodriguez told the Baptist General Convention annual meeting. Often, in the midst of dry desert places, he added, God prepare the way for his perfect plan to unfold.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Panhandle Reach represents a partnership to spread hope

  Panhandle Reach, a partnership involving 112 Panhandle churches and ministries, took the love of Christ to those living in the area through more than 20 outreach projects during the weeks leading up to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting in Amarillo.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator

• Prophetic communities speak from societal margins, Orozco says

  The church as prophetic community—not the voice of the isolated prophet—holds the greatest potential for bringing God’s message of justice to a rapidly changing world, Ellis Orozco told a Texas Baptist gathering.

  10/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  BGCT approves renegotiated agreement with Baylor University

  Messengers to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting approved a renegotiated agreement with Baylor University, replacing a 20-year old agreement that sets the terms for the relationship between the university and the state convention.

  10/24/2011 - By Administrator

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  Meeting needs, sharing gospel focus at Hispanic rally

  Hispanic Texas Baptists reported on God's faithfulness and looked ahead to new initiatives in evangelism, missions and ministry during a rally on the eve of the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting.

  10/24/2011 - By Administrator

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  Work of the Holy Spirit emphasized at African-American Rally

  The Holy Spirit moves throughout the world, changing hearts and transforming lives. And the Spirit carries out God's purpose while working through his people, Larry Rhea told the African-American Fellowship Rally prior to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting. 

  10/24/2011 - By Administrator

• Texas Tidbits

  God has honored Texas Baptist Men volunteers in recent months by using them to bring people to Christ, speakers reported at a TBM Rally held at Second Baptist Church in Amarillo on the eve of the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting.

  10/23/2011 - By Administrator

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  Around the State

  Dallas Baptist University will hold homecoming festivities Nov. 14-19. Events begin Monday with an alumni dinner for the College of Education.

  10/23/2011 - By Administrator

• On the Move

  Tommy Brisco to Lawn Church in Lawn as interim pastor.

  10/23/2011 - By Administrator

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  Relationships — cooperative but changing

  Institutions matter in Texas Baptist life. But how the Baptist General Convention of Texas relates to schools and caregiving ministries has changed and continues to change.

  10/22/2011 - By Administrator