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  Baylor University releases draft of strategic plan

  A draft of Baylor University’s new strategic plan underscores the school’s desire to be known as “a national research university that resolutely embraces its Christian identity.” However, the draft focuses on broad aspirations for the school’s future—not specific mandates.

  12/21/2011 - By Administrator

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  Hardage nominated for BGCT executive director

  David Hardage—a veteran Texas Baptist pastor, associational leader and seminary development officer—will be nominated as the next executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

  12/14/2011 - By Administrator

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  Nativity scene dispute puts focus on East Texas town

  An East Texas town is being dubbed Ground Zero in this year’s round of skirmishes known collectively as the Christmas Wars.

  12/13/2011 - By Administrator

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  Baylor’s RG3 receives Heisman Trophy

  Quarterback Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 10, becoming the 77th recipient of college sports’ highest award and the first in Baylor University’s history.

  12/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Nursing students bring a dose of Christmas fun to Buckner afterschool programs

  Nursing students from Texas Women's University and members of the Dallas Cake Club spread Christmas cheer at three Buckner afterschool programs in the Dallas area.

  12/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Books for the Border bound for Brownsville

  Christmas will come a little early this year with gifts for 170 families living in the lower Rio Grande Valley. And their handmade, individually selected gifts never will go out of style and will continue to have an impact for years to come.

  12/09/2011 - By Administrator

• Executive director search committee expects nominee soon

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas executive director search committee conducted second interviews with three serious candidates in November, and the group's chairman expects the committee to select a nominee in December.

  12/09/2011 - By Administrator

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  Hispanic, Anglo congregations blend into one united fellowship

  A chance meeting eventually led two Denton pastors to merge their congregations. The result, despite cultural differences, is that "we're all one family now."

  12/09/2011 - By Administrator

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  Joni Eareckson Tada encourages DBU students to minister to the disabled

  The importance of disability ministry and depending on God during suffering were the themes of Joni Eareckson Tada's message during a recent chapel service at Dallas Baptist University.

  12/09/2011 - By Administrator

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  Baylor prof asks, ‘Why do we spend money on stuff we can’t afford?’

  Shiny Objects: Why We Spend Money We Don't Have in Search of Happiness We Can't Buy– the latest book by James A. Roberts, marketing professor at Baylor University– tells the story of the American Dream gone awry by profligate materialism.

  12/09/2011 - By Administrator

• Valley Baptist Health System announces leadership changes

  Two top leaders in Valley Baptist Health System are being promoted to new positions in March.

  12/08/2011 - By Administrator

• Texas Tidbits

  The Texas Baptist Historical Society honored several writers of church history at its fall gathering, held in conjunction with the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting in Amarillo.

  12/08/2011 - By Administrator