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  Belonging tops faith as draw for all but evangelicals

  A sense of community and belonging inches out shared spiritual beliefs and faith as a church draw for all groups but evangelicals, the American Bible Society said in its latest release from the 2024 State of the Bible.

  08/09/2024 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Rwanda government shuts more than 5,600 churches

  In a crackdown, Rwanda has shut down more than 5,600 places of worship over failure to meet the conditions required for operation.

  08/08/2024 - By Fredrick Nzwili / Religion News Service

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  Houston layman seeks to transform health care in Ukraine

  A Ukraine-born Houston Baptist layman is seeking to help his homeland rebuild its health care system by offering young Ukrainian medical professionals continuing education opportunities in the United States.

  08/08/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

• Obituary: Nina Flo Roe

  Nina Flo Roe of Cleburne, supportive wife to a pastor and associational director of missions, died Aug. 4. She was 91.

  08/08/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  After controversies, SBC turns to a low-key leader

  As he stepped up into the old-fashioned wooden pulpit on a recent Sunday, Pastor Clint Pressley wasted no time.

  08/07/2024 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

• On the Move: Coffey, Gartman, Hewlett, Lynch, Martin, McKelvy

  Ministerial changes noted in Big Spring, Coppell and McKinney churches.

  08/07/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Stark College president called as co-pastor in Georgetown

  After nearly 30 years with their pastor, Crestview Baptist in Georgetown decided on a novel approach to moving forward with a successor.

  08/07/2024 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

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  Most pastors have little work experience outside ministry

  A pastor’s resumé might include multiple churches and ministry roles, but most don’t have much job experience other than ministry listed.

  08/07/2024 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

• Obituary: Dennis Brooks Linam

  Dennis Brooks Linam, who served more than three decades in various administrative roles at Dallas Baptist University, died Aug. 3 in Arlington. He was 83.

  08/07/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

• Obituary: C.C. Risenhoover

  Carmel Credille (C.C.) Risenhoover, Baptist pastor, accomplished author and professional communicator, died Aug. 2 in Temple. He was 88.

  08/07/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: HPU student serves in Italy

  Over the summer, Howard Payne University student Hannah Hinshaw served in Bobbio Pellice, Italy, with Go Now Missions.

  08/06/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Spiritual encounters occur in Olympics hospitality spaces

  At first, Adam Moore was a little skeptical about one of the Olympics outreach strategies in which his mission team was participating. 

  08/06/2024 - By Tim Ellsworth
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