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Urban Current

The sprawl stops

by Charles Lyons THE DEATH OF THE FRINGE SUBURB –New York Times SPRAWLING SUBURBS GROWTH FALLS TO HISTORIC LOW AMIDST HIGH GAS PRICES -Associated Press AMERICAN’S ROMANCE WITH SPRAWL MAY BE OVER –USA Today People wondered, “Will the […]

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President Perspective

Finishing is the goal, not simply starting

by Linzy Slayden Much is written today about motivation. We buy books, CDs, and DVDs; we attend conferences and seminars; we listen to advice on ways to get started and ways to spark initiatives. Plenty […]

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Worldwide Missions

Why are fewer going?

by Jon Konnerup Last month I began a series on why it seems fewer of the younger generation are surrendering to full-time ministry. The task is not finished and the need for the world to […]

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Church Planting

Planting not one, but several churches

by Jason Todd The National Church Planting Office continues to provide resourc­es to help our BBFI churches plant new churches in their com­munity and throughout the country. Let me share with you an imme­diate need […]

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Baptist Bible College Update

Not easy, but worth it

by Mark Milioni With humility and an overwhelming sense of honor I accepted the presidency of Baptist Bible College. However, it has been a difficult decision. The chief difficulty is — I am a pastor. […]

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Boston Baptist College Update

Something to smile about

by David Meton I don’t smile all the time. It’s not that I am mad, but usually I am concentrating. When you are like me — not the sharpest knife in the drawer — and […]

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Global Partners

A lady and her shoes

The methods and ministries of missionary ladies by James G. Smith We have all heard and probably used the expression “wearing different hats” regarding our various responsibilities as parents, children, spouses, employees, and people in […]

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AfterWords

Good Christian What? (GCB)

By Dan Greer Senior Pastor Community Baptist Church, The Woodlands, TX A new television comedy-drama series written by Robert Har­ling and produced by Darren Star premiered Palm Sunday, April 2, 2012, on the American Broadcasting […]

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Urban Current

Leap of Faith

by Charlie Miller Editor’s note – Charlie Miller is subbing this month for Charles Lyons who is taking a sab­batical. When my youngest, Katrina, was only two, I put her on the bed and said, […]

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Baptist History

Crawford Toy (1836-1919)

He left his faith by Thomas Ray Crawford Toy was one of the most brilliant and promis­ing Baptist scholars of the 19th century. His downfall is a warning to all who forget the simplicity that […]