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  Waco church opens doors to LGBT members

  Lake Shore Baptist Church in Waco amended its bylaws Nov. 30 to identify as “a welcoming and affirming community” accepting “all persons into membership and full participation in the life and ministry of our congregation.”

  12/10/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Baylor receives 1-year warning from accreditor

  In the wake of a sexual violence scandal, a regional accrediting agency has placed Baylor University on a one-year warning for noncompliance regarding student support services, control of intercollegiate athletics and institutional environment.

  12/07/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Baylor names Rhule head football coach

  Baylor University named Matt Rhule, who led the Temple University Owls to an American Athletic Conference championship, as head football coach. Rhule, 41, succeeds Art Briles, who was fired earlier this year in the wake of a sexual violence scandal at Baylor. 

  12/06/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Flowers strives toward goal of loving God with every ounce of being

  Functioning both as an evangelist and as an equipper of believers to share their faith with others, Leighton Flowers strives to lead by example in loving God with every ounce of his being and loving his neighbor as himself.

  12/06/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Reform group wants independent investigation of Baylor board

  A group of prominent donors and alumni wants a comprehensive third-party investigation into events surrounding the sexual violence scandal at Baylor University, including the board of regents’ and administration’s response. And some members of the reform group are willing to help pay for it.

  12/06/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Arlington church changes with community

  Leaders at Fielder Church in Arlington pursued diversity that transcended the city’s ethnic, social, economic and age barriers. 

  12/06/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  TBM offers pure water and Living Water to Sierra Leone

  Hundreds of people in two villages in Sierra Leone gained access to clean water, and at least 75 accepted the gift of Living Water, thanks to three Texas Baptist Men volunteers.

  11/30/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Family serves together in East Texas helping flood victims rebuild

  When the Managan family took up residence in Deweyville for the summer to coordinate disaster recovery, each member played a valuable role in helping families rebuild their homes after a devastating flood.

  11/30/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Advance directives are gifts to loved ones, health care professionals say

  Conversations about end-of-life care may be the most precious gifts imaginable for loved ones, some Baptist hospital administrators and chaplains insist.

  11/22/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  CommonCall: Rebuild, repair and restore community

  Royal Haven Baptist Church in Farmers Branch has a vision rooted in Isaiah 58:12—to rebuild, repair and restore its community.

  11/21/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Ten strategies to fight hunger

  The faith community action team of the Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions identifed 10 proven strategies to fight hunger.

  11/21/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  CommonCall: Connecting with the community

  Pastor Rob Johnson sees the food-distribution program at Christian Family Baptist Church in San Antonio as a vital community ministry—not only to the 1,300 clients it serves, but also to the volunteers who make it possible.

  11/21/2016 - By Ken Camp