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  Spring break a ‘week of transformation’ in South Texas community

  In seven days, volunteers from around Texas changed the lives of seven families in one Rio Grande Valley community.

  03/21/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  ETBU students spend spring break on mission

  East Texas Baptist University students spent spring break demonstrating the love of Christ by serving people in the jungles of Belize, in a storm-damaged area of South Louisiana and on the beaches of South Padre Island.

  03/21/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Inmate field ministers see wide-ranging impact inside prison

  Michael Rios understands good intentions do not necessarily keep anybody out of prison. Life change demands a strong spiritual foundation, he knows now.

  03/17/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Risenhoover to coordinate BGCT Native American initiative

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas chaplaincy office named Georgia Risenhoover coordinator of the Native American Missions Initiative for chaplaincy.

  03/10/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  CommonCall: Ministry outside the box

  What does a job-training ministry do when most of the employment opportunities in the region evaporate? An East Texas Christian Women’s Job Corps site created an artisans’ group who make and sell their own jewelry and other crafts.

  03/09/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  CommonCall: Offer the ministry of hospitality

  Martha Parrish bakes brownies and sets out snacks on the kitchen counter. Her husband, James, sweeps the floor and turns on the front porch light. It’s Friday afternoon, and the Parrishes always expect weekend guests at the Central Texas Hospitality House.

  03/09/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Seeds of faith planted at Buckner bear fruit across generations

  Rhonda Horton and her sister, Rachel, grew up listening to their mother, Nancy Horton, tell them about their great-grandmother, Rebecca Barker Trent, who grew up at Buckner Orphans Home. 

  03/09/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Starr reflects on Baylor years and tumultuous end to presidency in book

  Former Baylor University President Ken Starr told the Waco Tribune-Herald he expected a more comprehensive report from the law firm that investigated Baylor’s institutional response to sexual violence, and he voiced concerns about federal interpretations of Title IX during President Barack Obama’s tenure.  (Waco Tribune-Herald)

  03/09/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Baylor research sparks calls for change in adoption counseling

  A new study by a Baylor University researcher gives voice to women who have placed a child for adoption and suggests changes to the counseling process and policies that guide agencies and other adoption professionals.

  03/09/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Christian Life Commission gives Lufkin lawmaker justice award

  The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission presented its Micah 6:8 Justice Award to Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin, for his dedication to public education.

  03/03/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Texas Rangers open preliminary investigation at Baylor

  The Texas Rangers have launched a preliminary inquiry into circumstances surrounding sexual assault at Baylor University.

  03/02/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  BGCT forms chaplaincy partnership with Virginia Baptists

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board has voted to launch a chaplain endorsement partnership with the Baptist General Association of Virginia.

  03/01/2017 - By Ken Camp