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  SBC Executive Committee meets to discuss legal issues

  The Southern Baptist Executive Committee has enlisted a national law firm to offer counsel related to an investigation into its handling of sexual abuse claims.

  11/01/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Baylor and Harvard researchers explore human flourishing

  Baylor University researchers are partnering with Harvard University scholars in a $43.4 million international project to investigate the factors that influence human flourishing.

  11/01/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: Justice looks like the best health care for all women

  Rev. Mary Whitehurst asserts justice includes every woman receiving the “very best care” without qualification.

  11/01/2021 - By Rev. Mary Whitehurst

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  Voices: Anorexia nervosa and the church’s response

  Paige Grace shares about her experience with the church as she journeys through anorexia recovery and calls for a new approach.

  10/27/2021 - By Paige Grace

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  Editorial: Can a Baptist oppose Proposition 3?

  Editor Eric Black considers why Baptists—champions of religious liberty for centuries—are not of one mind on Texas’ Proposition 3.

  10/27/2021 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Toby Castleberry: The Word of Good News

  Toby Castleberry, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Vernon, started 100 days of sermons noting the world is in dire condition and is looking for an answer. (John 1:1)

  10/26/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Pandemic increased stress but few pastors left the ministry

  Pastors have faced increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. More felt their role was overwhelming at times, but few pastors actually decided to leave the ministry.

  10/26/2021 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  Voices: Justice is reflecting God’s love in public policy

  Bee Moorhead, executive director of Texas Impact, highlights the need for public policy to consider differences if it is to be just.

  10/25/2021 - By Bee Moorhead / Texas Impact

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  Texas Baptists honor some of the state’s BEST educators

  Texas Baptists recently recognized nine public school educators as BEST—Baptist Educators Serving Texans.

  10/22/2021 - By Texas Baptists Communications

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  Action urged to stop religious freedom violations in Myanmar

  More than 100 individuals and organizations have urged the United Nations to mobilize the international community to stop violations of religious liberty in Myanmar, where a Baptist pastor was shot and killed last month.

  10/21/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Texans will decide if governments can limit religious services

  Texas voters will decide Nov. 2 whether state and local governments can impose limits on religious services, such as the public health orders that shut down houses of worship.

  10/21/2021 - By Alejandra Molina / Religion News Service

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  Editorial: What do you appreciate about your pastor?

  Church members joined Editor Eric Black in expressing their appreciation for their pastors. How can you show appreciation for yours?

  10/20/2021 - By Eric Black / Editor