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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Organizations
Rescue workers searched through the night in Moore, Okla., following the May 20 twister. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st class Kendall Jones)
Rescue workers searched through the night in Moore, Okla., following the May 20 twister. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st class Kendall Jones)

Responders prepare for OKC, tell volunteers to wait

Most Baptist groups are on alert status for Oklahoma; financial contributions urged for tornado victims.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Politics

High court to hear government prayers case

At issue is whether prayers said to open government meetings are constitutional.

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Monday, May 20, 2013 Congregations

Responders wait as Okla. twister news unfolds

CBF disaster-response leader is waiting for word on Baptists impacted by the Oklahoma City tornado.

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Monday, May 20, 2013 People
Deadly twisters hit Texas on May 15, killing at least six and damaging homes. (TBM photo)
Deadly twisters hit Texas on May 15, killing at least six and damaging homes. (TBM photo)

Staying calm is key to managing disasters

Baptist disaster-relief managers say delegation, collaboration and prayer are the keys to handling multiple disasters simultaneously.

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Monday, May 20, 2013 Organizations

Sovereign Grace sex abuse case dismissed

Plaintiffs' attorney vows appeal in case against a ministry with close ties to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Friday, May 17, 2013 People
Jayne Davis leads a workshop on spiritual formation. (hopefulimagination.com photo)
Jayne Davis leads a workshop on spiritual formation. (hopefulimagination.com photo)

Spiritual formation growing online

 A Baptist minister says churches must be ready to counter social media 'spirituality' with accessible discipleship tools and information.

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Friday, May 17, 2013 Politics

AU head says IRS scrutiny warranted

Americans United for Separation of Church and State says nonprofit charities should have to answer to the IRS when they endorse candidates.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 Organizations
This home in Granbury, Texas, was swept off its foundation by a violent tornado on May 15. (National Weather Service photo)
This home in Granbury, Texas, was swept off its foundation by a violent tornado on May 15. (National Weather Service photo)

Baptists respond to Texas tornadoes

Texas Baptist Men volunteers continue to assess damage caused by a series of deadly tornadoes Wednesday night.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 Organizations

Sexual-abuse resolution proposed

A Baptist blogger says by continuing to support individuals and groups publicly accused of sexual abuse of children, SBC leaders are tarnishing the denomination’s name.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 Social Issues

SBC leader rejects Boy Scout compromise

Richard Land of the SBC Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission wrote a letter reiterating “strident opposition” to any change in the current Boy Scouts membership policy that bans gays.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Organizations
Tillie Burgin, right, briefs visiting grade school volunteers about to participate in ministry work in February. (Mission Arlington photo)
Tillie Burgin, right, briefs visiting grade school volunteers about to participate in ministry work in February. (Mission Arlington photo)

Missional before missional was cool

Mission Arlington founder Tillie Burgin credits God with explosive growth and deep reach of the Texas ministry launched in 1986.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 People

Florida editor takes seminary post

James Smith, executive editor of the Florida Baptist Witness, announced May 9 he is resigning to become executive editor and chief spokesman at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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