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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Organizations
Mitch Randall helps unload water donated for victims of the Oklahoma tornado. (Photo by Bryan Partridge)
Mitch Randall helps unload water donated for victims of the Oklahoma tornado. (Photo by Bryan Partridge)

Twister response goes ecumenical

Using relationships created in previous interdenominational projects, Baptist and other churches are joining forces to provide relief and hope to victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore, Okla.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Organizations

More religious freedoms in Cuba?

The State Department says repression of faith remains a problem in Cuba, while a CBF Florida official has seen major improvements.

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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)

OKC responders prepare, tell volunteers to wait

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

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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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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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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 Organizations

MK charged with campus arson

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office has charged 24-year-old Andrew Wos of Eureka, Mo., with setting fire to two cars on the campus of Missouri Baptist University on May 1.

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Friday, May 10, 2013 Organizations

Georgetown still seeking president

A search committee returned to work to find the 24th president of Baptist-affiliated Georgetown College.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Organizations
Mourners view a memorial for the victims of the Sandy Hook shootings. (Wikipedia Commons image)
Mourners view a memorial for the victims of the Sandy Hook shootings. (Wikipedia Commons image)

Newtown event inspires disaster officials

CBF leaders envision further collaboration in responding to man-made disasters like the Sandy Hook shootings.

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