Mentoring program helps ministers chart true course

No one ever promised vocational ministry would be easy, said Michael Godfrey, executive director of True Course Ministries. That’s why he knew his mentoring program for clergy would meet an immediate need.

06/06/2008 - By Administrator

Central Texas church touches lives of children, families in Macedonia

Members of Priddy Baptist Church were moved by a missionary couple's report on ministry in Macedonia. Since then they've provided educational opportunities for 40 children, paying for the expenses of the kindergarten for half the year—utilities and rent, plus backpacks and school supplies.

06/06/2008 - By admin

Short-term volunteers make long-term missions impact

More than 2 million Christians from the United States participate in short-term missions work around the globe now, compared to about 18,000 in 1984. Why the drastic increase? What difference are the volunteers making? (Photo/Jenny Pope/Buckner)

06/06/2008 - By admin

Three generations of the Perkins family make a joyful noise to God

The Perkins family claims six ordained music ministers, and one thing they have in common is that they sing not just from their diaphragms but from their hearts.

06/06/2008 - By admin

Physically challenged Truett grad looks forward to return to ministry in India

Heather Herschap uses a wheelchair and has only limited movement in one arm. But her heart soars when she talks about her dream to be a missionary to India’s neglected—even despised— physically disabled population.

06/06/2008 - By admin

‘Go and baptize’ a command for all church members in Granbury

Pastor C.C. Risenhoover's goal is to help every member lead someone to Christ and baptize someone in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Rising cost of fuel, food prompts adjustments by relief groups

Rising costs of shipping equipment to areas for disaster relief or economic development projects has forced providers to find other ways of providing water purifiers, well-drilling equipment and other materials to remote areas.

06/06/2008 - By admin

Polygamist sect’s children sing, write poems to thank Baptists

Congregation-based childcare study spurs summit dialogue

Researchers, daycare directors and pastors met for the “Who Cares for the Children?” Church-based Childcare Summit at the Buckner Children’s Home campus in Dallas.

06/06/2008 - By admin

Like its residents, Breckenridge Village overcomes decade of challenges

Texas Tidbits: Carroll Institute honors supporters

On the Move

• Mark Bairrington to Second Church in Andrews as minister of youth and worship.

06/05/2008 - By admin