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Book details rise of independent churches Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Friday, October 28, 2011
DURHAM, N.C. (ABP) – About one in five Protestant churches in America is now independent of any denomination and about one in five Protestants attends those independent churches, Duke sociologist Mark Chaves says in his new book American Religion: Contemporary Trends.
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Texas pastors weigh in on Rob Bell controversy Print E-mail
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By Grace Gaddy   
Thursday, October 27, 2011
AMARILLO, Texas (ABP) -- Two Texas Baptist pastors weighed in on controversy over Rob Bell’s recent book questioning the traditional view of hell in a training session during the Oct. 24-26 annual meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
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Mayor proclaims day of service in memory of Baptist crash victim Print E-mail
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By Bob Allen   
Monday, October 24, 2011
SHREVEPORT, La. (ABP) – The mayor of Shreveport, La., has proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 29, “Maggie Lee for Good Day,” honoring the memory of a 12-year-old girl who died three years ago from injuries in a bus accident while traveling to summer camp with her church youth group.
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Social justice apart from the church not 'kingdom work,' author says Print E-mail
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By Terry Goodrich   
Thursday, October 20, 2011
WACO, Texas (ABP) -- A rising generation of Christians intent on working for social justice must not confuse that effort with "kingdom work," award-winning Christian author Scot McKnight said during the Parchman Endowed Lectures series at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary.
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Couponing helps family, leads to ministry opportunities Print E-mail
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By Vicki Brown   
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

CLIMAX SPRINGS,  Mo. (ABP) -- Want to save money and be ready to minister when a need arises? Teresa Robinson believes couponing fills the bill -- or actually cuts it, often by more than half -- allowing avid coupon users the ability to meet emergency food needs rapidly at a low cost.

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Churches composed primarily of first-generation immigrants to the United States often face obstacles -- linguistic, financial and cultural -- in terms of fitting into an Anglo-dominated society. But they may possess a strategic advantage in fulfilling Christ's Great Commission. [Read More]
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