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  Houston pastor to be nominated for BGCT 2nd vice president

  John Ogletree, founding pastor of First Metropolitan Baptist Church in Houston and former chairman of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, will allow his nomination for BGCT second vice president.

  10/06/2009 - By Administrator

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  Former ‘Baptist Hour’ preacher Charles Wellborn dies

  Former "Baptist Hour" radio preacher and Baylor University professor Charles Wellborn died Oct. 1 at his home in Georgetown, Ky.

  10/06/2009 - By Administrator

• White House concerned about spreading flu in churches

  The White House and federal health officials have released guidelines recommending that worshippers take precautions against spreading germs to reduce the risk of contracting swine flu.

  10/06/2009 - By Administrator

• Court turns away attempt to force ‘Choose Life’ plates on Illinois

  On the opening day of their 2009-2010 term Oct. 5, the justices of the Supreme Court turned away an anti-abortion group’s attempt to force Illinois to offer special license plates that support the pro-life cause.

  10/05/2009 - By Administrator

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  Critics question Obama’s commitment to international religious freedom

  President Obama will not meet with the Dalai Lama during the Tibetan monk's visit to the United States this week, breaking a precedent that dates to President George H.W. Bush in 1991. The perceived snub has angered human rights advocates.

  10/05/2009 - By Administrator

• Global Baptists responding to Pacific Rim disasters

  Baptist relief agencies worked on several fronts to respond to humanitarian needs created by a series of tsunamis, earthquakes and tropical storms in Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands.

  10/02/2009 - By Administrator

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  Christians embrace holistic ministry to make impact on poverty

  Rather than responding to the needs of poor people by simply offering short-term relief, sponsors of the No Need Among You Conference challenged participants to move toward a biblical approach of holistic ministry with the poor.

  10/02/2009 - By admin

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  Hospital serves up gospel tray liners along with food

  Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas is serving hope to people who eat in its facilities through a Gospel message on its cafeteria tray liners.

  10/02/2009 - By admin

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  Church called pastor 60 years ago; he never heard God say, ‘Move’

  Fred Sain found his destiny as a 20-year-old junior at Baylor University. When he became pastor of Prairie Hill Baptist Church 60 years ago, he never looked back.

  10/02/2009 - By admin

• Port Arthur church shares transformational hope

  Whether it’s with refugees from Hurricane Katrina, new residents in the apartment complexes or families in homes, Procter Baptist Church in Port Arthur is seeking to spread the gospel first by meeting people’s needs and building relationships.

  10/02/2009 - By admin

• BGCT forms Center for Effective Leadership

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas has formed the Center for Effective Leadership to provide resources for pastors and other congregational leaders to develop leadership skills and practices.

  10/02/2009 - By admin

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  Austin ministry to internationals marks 40 years

  Friendship International, an Austin ministry to Internationals, recently celebrated 40 years of service to women from all over the world—and making friends for Jesus.

  10/02/2009 - By admin