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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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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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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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 People

Sex crimes, cover-up, alleged in lawsuit

A lawsuit alleging that leaders of Sovereign Grace Ministries conspired to conceal the sexual abuse of children has been amended a second time.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 People

SBC leader compared to Martin Luther

Paige Patterson is a “modern-day Martin Luther, and we’re thankful for his leadership,” a professor said recently in chapel at Southwestern Seminary.

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Monday, May 13, 2013 People

Longtime editor R.G. Puckett dies

R.G. Puckett, editor emeritus of the Biblical Recorder and founding director of Associated Baptist Press, died Sunday following a battle with cancer.

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Monday, May 13, 2013 People

Minister charged with enticing minor

A youth minister who worked with two Baptist churches in Texas has been caught in a federal online sting operation aimed at catching sexual predators.

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Friday, May 3, 2013 People
Texas Baptist Men volunteers in West, Texas. (TBM photo)
Texas Baptist Men volunteers in West, Texas. (TBM photo)

Disaster ministry: calling or compulsion?

Volunteers' enthusiasm can be a blessing or burden, Baptist disaster managers say.

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Friday, May 3, 2013 People

Baptist historian Leon McBeth dies

He was a longtime church history professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and widely published author.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 People
Daryl Robinson says he is among a growing generation of young church organists. (DarylRobinson.com/photo)
Daryl Robinson says he is among a growing generation of young church organists. (DarylRobinson.com/photo)

Young musician: Church organ thriving

Daryl Robinson of South Main Baptist Church in Houston says a lot of young people are learning to play the organ.

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