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October 2008
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CONTENTS - October 2008
MISSION STATEMENT OF TEXAS BAPTISTS COMMITTED
Texas Baptists Committed is dedicated to reaching people for Christ through local churches; promoting and defending historic Baptist principles; spreading an understanding of Baptist heritage and distinctives through education; and cooperating with the mission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and its related institutions.
TEXAS BAPTISTS COMMITTED

David R. Currie, Executive Director
Kerry L. Horn, Associate Executive Director

Board of Directors

Officers

Bill Tillman, Chair
Debbie Ferrier, Vice-Chair
Michael Evans, Treasurer
Mike Caraway, Assistant Treasurer
Ron Ellison, Secretary/Recorder

Members

Jay Abernathy, Palestine
Babs Baugh, San Antonio
Bill Brian, Amarillo
Chad Chaddick, San Antonio
Michael Evans, Mansfield
Joy Fenner, Garland
Debbie Ferrier, Katy
Clyde Glazener, Fort Worth
Ken Hall, Dallas
James Hassell, Tulia
Bill Jones, Allen

Phil Lineberger, Sugar Land
René Maciel, San Antonio
Mike Massar, Tyler
Werth Mayes, Stephenville
Lorenzo Peña, Dallas
John Petty, Kerrville
Debbie Potter, San Antonio
Roberto Rodriguez, Harlingen
Bob Stephenson, Norman, Oklahoma
Bill Tillman, Abilene
Steve Vernon, Levelland
Steve Wells, Houston

Advisory Board

Michael Bell, Fort Worth
Rudy Camacho, Fort Worth
Ron Cook, Waco
Dean Dickens, Garland
Ron Ellison, Beaumont
Charles Higgs, Stephenville

Jaclanel McFarland, Spring
Dan Malone, Dallas
John Ogletree, Houston
Albert Reyes, Dallas
John Cash Smith, Orange

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2008 Election of BGCT Officers
 by David R. Currie
TBC's decision not to endorse officers this year; BGCT officer candidates

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TBC Breakfast at the BGCT Annual Meeting

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Kerry Horn Named TBC Associate Executive Director

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Steve Vernon Great Choice for BGCT Associate Executive Director
by Marv Knox

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A Rancher's Rumblings
by David R. Currie
1. Religious Liberty: A Freedom That Belongs to All Americans



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2. Everyone Matters

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3. The Danger of Politics in the Pulpit

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4. Celebrate Our Texas Baptist Independence at the BGCT Annual Meeting

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5. Seeing God in a Life of Skunks, Diesel Baths, and Barn Apartments

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6. Mother, Moving, Music, Matt, & Modern Technology

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7. Peace in a Time of Uncertainty

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Texas May Offer Best Hope for Preserving Distinctive Baptist 'Recipe'
by Ken Camp
A report on the 2008 Texas Baptists Committed Convocation

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Baptist Reflections
1. Ten Suggestions for Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Baptist Beginnings
by Charles W. Deweese


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2. Donate Now, and Double Your Money!
by J. Brent Walker

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3. Academic Freedom at Baptist Colleges and Universities
by David Sallee

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State of the Profession: This Jewell Is a Real Gem
by Martin D. Snyder


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4. Guarding the House
by Paul Kenley

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Resources to Help Churches Teach Baptist Principles
by Ross West

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