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			<title>Dynamic Conference this Thursday - Register Today!</title>
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			<author>Matt Bowman</author>
			<pubdate>Tuesday 22nd of September 2009 12:54:13 AM</pubdate>
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        A Fall Conference Addressing Various Social Challenges Starting this Thursday, Sept 24-27, 2009   Workshops About Mental Illness, Addiction, the Poor and Marginalized Mission Waco, Baylor School of Social Work, BGCT, Baptist University of the Americas, and Crestview Church of Christ have come together to offer a powerful and affordable conference that helps churches, agencies and individuals increase their understanding and impact for those who are often marginalized.   Dr. Ray Rivera, Executive Director of LPAC in NYC, will kick off the event on Thursday evening, followed by two days of great workshops.     Workshop seating is limited and filling fast!  Download Conference Brochure (pdf) Download Hotel Information (pdf) Download Conference Program (pdf)  More details are available at: www.bgct.org &#8211; BGCT&#8217;s website www.missionwaco.org - Mission Waco&#8217;s website  Register Today!
      
     
    
   
    
       
   
    
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			<title>Don&#039;t Miss This Conference! Sept 24, 2009</title>
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			<pubdate>Friday 04th of September 2009 11:54:11 PM</pubdate>
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        A Fall Conference Addressing Various Social Challenges Sept 24-27, 2009   Workshops About Mental Illness, Addiction, the Poor and Marginalized Mission Waco, Baylor School of Social Work, BGCT, Baptist University of the Americas, and Crestview Church of Christ have come together to offer a powerful and affordable conference that helps churches, agencies and individuals increase their understanding and impact for those who are often marginalized.  Dr. Ray Rivera, Executive Director of LPAC in NYC, will kick off the event on Thursday evening, followed by two days of great workshops.    Workshop seating is limited and filling fast!  Details are available at: www.bgct.org &#8211; BGCT&#8217;s website www.missionwaco.org - Mission Waco&#8217;s website  Register Today!
      
     
    
   
    
       
   
    
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			<pubdate>Monday 24th of November 2008 06:54:09 PM</pubdate>
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                 Wholistic Community Development
               
                
                 November 2008
               
              
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
              
               
                
                
                  
                   
                   
                     
                       
                    
                   
                  
                 
                
               
                
                
                  
                   
                   
                     
                       
                    
                   
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
            
           
          
          
            
             
             
               
                
                
                
                
              
               
                 
                
                 &#8220;New Evangelicals&#8221; Converge at Miami Conference Bipartisan Christian leaders of all walks discuss social issues weeks before presidential election.  CHICAGO, IL -- Evangelical Christians with a passion for empowering the disenfranchised and saving the planet will put aside their political and denominational differences next month at the 19th Annual Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Conference, a gathering of members of the largest Christian community development organization in the nation. At the event, held this year in Miami, the 2000-plus member group will tackle some of the core issues defining the current presidential race&#8212;unity, peace, change, and the environment--from a faith-based perspective, with a common focus on being a voice for the voiceless.   A September Newsweek noted: &#8220;Since 2004&#8230; evangelicals have softened. Sure, they still care about abortion and gay marriage. But a new, outspoken generation also cares about global warming, Darfur, illiteracy, human trafficking, preventable disease.... Eager to help care for the planet, these Christians are building bridges between left and right, between the secular and the devout...." Sept 6, 2008   &#8220;This call for unity, change and bridge-building is not just political rhetoric to us,&#8221; says Noel Castellanos, CCDA&#8217;s CEO. &#8220;Bridging racial, socio-economic and political divides and fostering hope amidst the devastation in our poorer communities at home and abroad&#8211;are pillars of CCDA&#8217;s overall mission. If that passion makes us &#8220;new evangelicals&#8221; then that&#8217;s what we are!&#8221;   Read on...
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 A Texas CCDA Network is Forming Texas, in the house!! Over 2,100 Ministry Practitioners attended this years&#8217; CCDA Miami Conference. 135 of these were from Texas representing 32 organizations (churches, ministries, institutions) across the state. The Local Transformational Missions office of the BGCT supported 21 church leaders from across the state in attending this Kingdom focused conference. Certainly Texas was well represented which indicates that CCDA is spreading across Texas. It&#8217;s my hope that this representation will form into a CCDA Texas Network that&#8217;s focused on the needs and brokenness of hurting individuals in Texas. 3.9 million Texans live below the poverty rate; 2.6 million people in the state experience shortages of food; 1 million experience hunger based on percentages from a national survey conducted by the US Department of Agriculture. These just name a few of the social ills of our State. These ills are too many and too drastic for any one of us to tackle alone. Together we can do more to expose the ills and injustices and to bring the Shalom of God to our State. After all, Seeking the Peace of the City is our mandate.   I&#8217;m delighted to see the efforts that are taking place in San Antonio to launch a CCDA Institute in 2009. The date has been set for March 28th & 29th. What&#8217;s so significant about this effort is that the focus is not just on having another conference but the aim is to launch a movement to increase the High School Graduation rate and to alleviate poverty in San Antonio.  Read on...
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 ...and we lost everything My heart is still aching after listening to 26 congregations introduce themselves at a Partners for Sacred Places meeting in Galveston, Texas. Represented at this meeting were just a few of the many Churches and Synagogues in Galveston that were affected by Hurricane Ike. The meeting was held this past Monday evening, November 17th. They shared how Ike had wreaked havoc in their community and on their facility. Almost all of them ended their introduction with &#8220;and we lost everything.&#8221; Many took in levels of water from 3 to 9 feet. I was particularly moved by the Pastor of the St. Paul United Methodist Church that said &#8220;I am homeless; I had to sleep in my car for two weeks, me and my children&#8221;. Wow!! The damage in this area is devastating and so widespread. This was a meeting of the Sacred Places in Galveston, not to mention the devastation of other areas from Freeport, all along the Gulf Coast to Orange, Texas which is almost to the boarder of Texas and Louisiana. I also had an opportunity to meet with the Interim Director of Missions for the Galveston Baptist Association, Grayson Glass who indicated that of the 57 churches in the GBA Association, 18 of them sustained damage and the congregations are trying to recover.   So far we have only mentioned the Sacred Places and haven&#8217;t begun to describe the condition of the communities and neighborhoods where hundreds of families have lost everything and their homes have been destroyed. I passed through the Northeast side of Galveston where several housing projects are abandoned and ruined meaning that these families that once lived there are now displaced. The entire business section of Galveston known as the Strand is under reconstruction. It looks as if every business in this area is closed and under reconstruction. Can you imagine the financial loss that these businesses are incurring daily while they recover?   Read on...
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Mission Brenham Attends CCDA Conference in Miami, Florida Mission Brenham took 3 of our staff to the CCDA conference in Miami, FL. with the help of funding from the Local Transformation Office of the BGCT.  CCDA has become even more relevant and functional than in past years. Mission Brenham and other organizations benefit each year through challenging speakers and practical workshops hosted by fellow practitioners.   The results can be found in the following ways:
                
                  Funding,
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                 Rev. Marcus Lawhorn Executive Director - Mission Brenham  Read on...
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 What are we going to do about this?  Click here to see World Relief Video  Congo in Crisis: Human Catastrophe Unfolds The situation in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is critical.    Thousands were fleeing as rebel forces advanced on the city of Goma in eastern DRC. Rebel soldiers were on the edge of the city as a fragile ceasefire held. The crisis is rapidly unfolding into a humanitarian disaster on a huge scale. Reports of random killings, rape and other atrocities are widespread.  Right now, the situation in Goma is incredibly tense, with many Congolese upset at the inability of the United Nations peacekeeping force to protect them. The 17,000-strong force has been unable to halt the violence in a region that has been devastated by two civil wars.  The conflict in the Congo is one of the world&#8217;s most under-reported catastrophes. In the past 12 years, an estimated 5 million people have died from malnutrition and disease spurred on by the conflict. &#8220;I don&#8217;t know what is going to happen,&#8221; said one aid worker, &#8220;but I think that Goma is going to fall.&#8221;  Read on...
               
              
             
            
             
             
               
                
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                   
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                  When you consider the heart of Christian Community Development you must think through shalom in new ways. Shalom, defined as: the world as God intends it to be. In Christendom, we truly believe at the core of God&#8217;s character that He is love. See 1 John 4: 7-20 to see the depth of that expression of His love.  1 John 4: 7. Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.  If people are going to see that God is love in our society today we may need to grasp that His love is expressed in how we treat one another (both in the church and those outside of it).    Read on...
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  
               
              
              
                
                 
                  
               
                
                  
                 
               
              
              
                
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
               
                
                  
                 
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
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                  Future Features: Watch your inbox for upcoming &#8220;Glimpse of Glory&#8220; newsletters covering these topics:  December Wholistic Community Missions  Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links: :: BGCT.org :: BeOnMission.org :: CCDA.org :: Glimpse of Glory Blog
                
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
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                   Key Church Mission Mobilization
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			<title>Glimpse of Glory - Human Trafficking</title>
			<description>Glimpse of Glory - Human Trafficking</description>
			<author>Matt Bowman</author>
			<pubdate>Thursday 16th of October 2008 10:54:07 PM</pubdate>
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                 Human Trafficking - Modern Day Slavery
               
                
                 October 2008
               
              
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
              
               
                
                
                  
                   
                   
                     
                       
                    
                   
                  
                 
                
               
                
                
                  
                   
                   
                     
                       
                    
                   
                  
                 
                
               
              
             
            
           
          
          
            
             
             
               
                
                
                
                
              
               
                 
                
                 What is Human Trafficking? Technically the law states: Human trafficking is a serious federal crime with penalties of up to imprisonment for life. Federal law defines "severe forms of trafficking in persons" as: "(A) sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age ; or (B) the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude , peonage, debt bondage, or slavery." [U.S.C. &sect;7102(8)] In short, human trafficking is modern-day slavery.   At its very core, Human Trafficking is the devaluing of human life to a sell-able commodity. It is manifested in the complete disregard for the value and dignity of human life assigned by the Creator - being made in the image of God. (Genesis 1:26-27)  Learn more about Human Trafficking, including:
                
                  How big of a problem is this?
                  What is the extent of Human Trafficking in the US?
                  What are the reasons for modern slavery?
                  How can we identify victims of slavery in our communities?
                  How does human trafficking affect our schools?
                  How do I report an incident of Human Trafficking?
                  How does the US help victims of Trafficking?
                
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                 Responding to Human Trafficking What is a human life worth? How much does a child cost? Almost half of all victims of trafficking are children. In India a child costs less than a head of cattle. Children die every day for many causes but when did they become a dispensable and worthless commodity? When did it become acceptable for a child to be sold as a sex slave at 3 years old? or as a gold miner in the desert at 4? Barely potty trained and these children are bought and sold every day in our world.   What can we do about this? FIRST, pray &#8211; pray &#8211; pray! There is a wonderful guide available at the Salvation Army&#8217;s site. SECOND, learn more and become active in educating your church and community! THIRD, demand more from your church and denomination in response to these atrocities.  What has the BGCT done in reponse to this issue? The BGCT has responded in several ways, from forming a resolution condemning human trafficking to holding conferences to raise awareness on the subject.  Read a more detailed breakdown of the BGCT&#8217;s Response...
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Slavery ended with William Wilberforce didn&#8217;t it? Two hundred years ago, the British Parliament outlawed the trans-Atlantic slave trade, culminating a decades-long struggle led by William Wilberforce.  Hear what Condoleezza Rice says about modern-day human trafficking:  &#8220;Trafficking in persons is a modern-day form of slavery, a new type of global slave trade. Perpetrators prey on the most weak among us, primarily women and children, for profit and gain. They lure victims into involuntary servitude and sexual slavery. Today we are again called by conscience to end the debasement of our fellow men and women.&#8220;  Read on...
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Additional Resources Here are some selected resources - there is no way to list all of the possible sites for information:  Web sites:
                
                  U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
                  The U.S. government 2008 report on Trafficking Persons
                  U.S. Department of Justice specific sites: Fighting Human Trafficking, Resources for Victims of Trafficking, Information on Human Trafficking and Sex Tourism,
                  FBI page on Crimes against Children,
                  National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,
                  Polaris Project,
                  ISAAC Project - Immigration certified site training.
                
                 Media Available:
                
                  Amazing Grace - Movie
                  The Amazing Change - Petition to end modern day slavery
                  Call and Response - Movie
                  Fields of Mudan - Movie
                  CNN news series - Human Trafficking
                  HumanTrafficking.org - Web resource for combating human trafficking
                
                 Faith Groups:
                
                  Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking
                  Today&#8217;s Christian Woman - Combating sex trafficking
                  Today&#8217;s Christian Woman - Sex Trafficking - It&#8217;s Everyone&#8217;s Cause
                  LifeWay - Initiative targets human trafficking in U.S.
                  Love146.org - Ending child sex slavery and exploitation
                  Salvation Army - Tools against human trafficking 
                
                 Books:
                
                  Ending Slavery: How We Free Today's Slaves - Kevin Bales
                  Not for Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade-and How We Can Fight It - David Batstone
                  The Sacred Bath: An American Teen's Story of Modern Day Slavery - Theresa L. Flores
                  Escaping the Devil's Bedroom: Sex Trafficking, Global Prostitution, and the Gospel's Transformational Power - Dawn Herzog Jewell
                  Given Kachepa: Advocate for Human Trafficking Victims &#8211; Q.L. Pearce (Young Heroes series)
                
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                  &#8220;Human Trafficking: Modern-Day Slavery&#8221; Mission Mosaic, October 2008, Woman&#8217;s Missionary Union, 19
                  &#8220;CWJC Redeems the Lost&#8221; Mission Mosaic, October 2008, Woman&#8217;s Missionary Union, 8
                  &#8220;Human Trafficking: The New Slavery&#8221; (Read Online) Therefore a publication of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission, Vol. 11, No.3, 2007
                  &#8220;How You Can Combat Sex Trafficking&#8221; (Read Online) article at Christian Today (2008 Cause of the Year)
                  &#8220;Free at Last&#8221; (Read Online) Story of Given Kachepa
                  &#8220;Sex Trafficking: The Modern Slave Trade&#8221; (Read Online) Tom Strode
                
               
              
             
            
             
             
               
                
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                   
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                  Down and Dirty,  Mark 2:1-5 The ongoing aftermath of Hurricane Ike along the Gulf coast of Texas brings to mind the thought for this month&#8217;s Deeper Insights. A group of Pastors in the Elm Grove Network of Churches across Mansfield and Fort Worth led the men of their churches on a mission trip to Sabine Pass, Texas where First Baptist Sabine Pass and most of the city received extensive flooding and wind damage from Hurricane Ike. Most of the residents and business were affected to the extent that they needed and still need teams of volunteers to assist them in the mudding out of their home or business. First Baptist Sabine Pass which is a two story facility had its entire first floor submerged under up to 7 plus feet of water. The first floor was to be their Outreach Center and they are anxious to get it mudded out and rebuilt so that they can begin to be of service to their community during this time.   Read on... Watch video of FBC Sabine Pass, Texas...
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  
               
              
              
                
                 
                  
               
                
                  
                 
               
              
              
                
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
               
                
                  
                 
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
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                  Future Features: Watch your inbox for upcoming &#8220;Glimpse of Glory&#8220; newsletters covering these topics:  November Christian Community Development, What is it?   December Wholistic Community Missions  Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links: :: BGCT.org :: BeOnMission.org :: CCDA.org :: Glimpse of Glory Blog  Upcoming Events: Addressing Human Trafficking in Texas Workshop BGCT Annual Convention, Room 201 C Monday, November 10, 2008 8:30&#8211;9:30 am Human Trafficking is real in Texas. Churches can play an active role in recognizing trafficked persons and assist them in accessing opportunities to gain freedom. Given Kachepa who was rescued out of Human Trafficking by one of our Texas Baptist churches will share his remarkable story.  Come By Our Booth BGCT Annual Convention Experience medical missions and computer learning labs first hand! Participate and receive a HOPE 2010 beach mat!   Missions Team banquet 
                  
                    
                     
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
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                    Texas Partnerships Mission Opportunities
                    Go Now Missions for College Students
                    Missions Through Woman&#8217;s Missionary Union
                    Missions Opportunities through Texas Baptist Men
                    Key Church Mission Mobilization
                    LifeCall Missions TM
                    NAMB - The Bridge
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			<author>Matt Bowman</author>
			<pubdate>Thursday 18th of September 2008 04:54:11 PM</pubdate>
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                 Useful in the Master&#8217;s Hands I am a pastor with a history. I am a recovering pornography addict. My story begins in the second grade, when I was first exposed to sexual images in the form of a Playboy magazine. That event introduced me into a habit that nearly destroyed my life, my marriage, and my ministry.  That fateful day was just the first step into my addiction. By the time I was a teenager I was caught up in all kinds of sinful activities. As I grew older my desire for porn grew and drew me deeper into selfishness and carelessness. I knew I was headed down a road of destruction, but even that was not enough to make me stop; I had a real problem...  READ MORE
                
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Recommended Resources While there is no way to list all possible options for a Substance Abuse Ministry here are some selected resources that we believe are some the most useful. If you do not find any of these useful or affordable get in touch with us for other options. Perhaps you are aware of a program that could be listed on our blog site for this topic &#8211; leave your comments on the Glimpse of Glory blog and let us know of other opportunities to be involved in Substance Abuse Ministry.  Addiction Ministry Education Network (AMEN) is a resource for churches who want to learn more about how to begin a substance abuse ministry and as a resource for best practices as well as connections to experts in the field. For more information on AMEN contact Carrie Beaird of the BGCT&#8217;s Christian Life Commission, carrie.beaird@bgct.org  Celebrate Recovery: www.celebraterecovery.com  Celebrate Recovery ministry utilizes 8 Recovery Principles which are based on AA&#8217;s 12 steps. The meetings include both large group worship and small group meeting which address a variety of addictions. Celebrate Recovery is a "large umbrella" program under which a limitless number of issues can be dealt with.  A church will need to go through specialized training with Celebrate Recovery and will need to identify and train leaders before the ministry can begin.  Faith Partners: www.johnsoninstitute.org  Faith Partners is a part of the Johnson Institute's Rush Center, has as its mission: &#8221;to engage and assist people of faith in the development of caring communities that promote prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse and where recovery from addiction is valued and supported.&#8221; Director, Trish Merrill, has developed a program of small group ministry for churches to address the substance  abuse issues.  Life Recovery Bible The Life Recovery Bible incorporates the 12 Steps into a study Bible Format. This material can be used as the curriculum for a small group Bible Study or Support group.   Features: 
                
                  Recovery notes pinpoint passages and thoughts important to people in recovery. 
                  Twelve Step devotionals discuss the important truths of the Twelve Steps in the context of Scripture. 
                  Serenity Prayer devotionals reflect on principles from the Serenity Prayer illuminated by specific Bible passages. 
                  Recovery Profiles feature recovery lessons drawn from the lives of key Bible people. 
                  Recovery Principle devotionals show how the Bible addresses many specific concerns of people in recovery. 
                
                 12 Step Life Recovery Devotional Another option to be used in a Bible Study or Small group format. A daily devotional that helps people understand and apply the biblical principles found in the 12 steps of recovery. There are 30 meditations for each step.  Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org  Narcotics Anonymous: www.na.org  A church may also consider sponsoring an AA or NA group. The church would need to contact the national organization or area group members to discuss the possibility.  Pathways to Prevention: www.bgct.org/clc The curriculum is a resource guide of lessons, educational material, and studies which hopefully give our churches a place to begin in providing parents, youth leaders, and church staff some tools to use in talking to adolescents about alcohol and drug abuse.  This resource guide can be used in an inclusive manner as a series including all of the lessons in an age group, or it can be utilized as stand alone lessons on individual topics.  Ideas for utilizing this curriculum in your church: 1. The youth minister could choose various lessons that speak directly to issues that currently impact the youth. This would particularly be useful during events such as homecoming, prom, special events where the peer pressure is great and kids are actively trying to figure out how to make choices about drugs and alcohol.  2. The youth minister could choose specific lessons that have been written for adults and young people to dialogue about the issue of substance abuse. In an informal talk time with adults, youth would be provided an opportunity to hear from adults and their beliefs and expectations in them. This would provide a positive and safe environment for a free exchange of beliefs and feelings.  3. Parents can utilize the material as a resource for information about alcohol and drugs to help them in finding ways to communicate their concerns to their kids in a positive and informed manner.  4. The curriculum can also be utilized in the local church in a recovery focus which would highlight the issue of substance abuse with the entire congregation.
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Recovery Sunday and Red Ribbon Week In schools across Texas this fall, students and teachers will observe Red Ribbon week during October 20-24. Communities will be planning prevention and education programs to communicate to students regarding the dangers of alcohol and other drugs.  The Christian Life Commission is sponsoring Recovery Sunday on October 19 to encourage churches in Texas to highlight the issues of addiction, recovery, and prevention. In addition, Recovery Sunday gives Texas Baptists an opportunity to affirm and encourage our students and teachers in their ongoing struggle against drugs and alcohol.  Red Ribbon week grew out of an effort to honor the memory of a DEA agent named KiKi Camarena who died in Mexico investigating a major drug cartel.   READ MORE
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 &#8220;Reclaiming Our Communities&#8221; Conference October 25, 2008 will be held in Kentucky For more information see www.kybaptist.org/reclaiming  Substance abuse is ravaging communities across the nation, and Kentucky is no exception. Join us on October 25 and learn how to begin or strengthen your ministry to substance abusers and their families.   Sponsored by the Kentucky Baptist Convention and open to everyone, Reclaiming Our Communities is designed to equip individuals, churches and related ministries to effectively reach out to substance abusers and their families. Help bring hope and healing to your community as we prepare for this critical ministry together.  READ MORE
               
                 
              
             
            
             
             
               
                
                
                
                 
                
                
                
                
              
               
                 
                
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                  Mat 11:28-30 &#8220;I will give you rest,&#8221; is so good to hear after a long grueling month of back to back projects and activities in fulfilling God&#8217;s call to ministry. This is where many of us find ourselves as we pride ourselves in doing the work of ministry. Such was the case for me as the ministry where I serve entered into its new church facility. We were just getting over a Back to School Carnival, a 12 hour Day of Praise Celebration, an Entrance Service, a Dedication Service, and not to mention the weekly ongoing ministries to the community and duties of being on staff at the church. Ministry can wear you out.  Aren&#8217;t we all guilty? But listen to Jesus&#8217; invitation to joining him in ministry. He bids us in Matthew 11:28-30, &#8220;Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.&#8221; The verse in and of itself is so refreshing to hear.   Read on...
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Future Features: Watch your inbox for upcoming &#8220;Glimpse of Glory&#8221; newsletters covering these topics:  October  Human Trafficking  November Christian Community Development, What is it?   December Wholistic Community Missions  Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links:  BGCT.org  BeOnMission.org  CCDA.org  Glimpse of Glory Blog  Upcoming Events: Missions Team banquet BGCT Annual Convention Monday, November 10, 2008 5pm. For more information contact Stacy.Rice@bgct.org.
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
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			<author>Matt Bowman</author>
			<pubdate>Thursday 24th of July 2008 09:00:10 PM</pubdate>
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                 Hunger Mission Ministries What do you know about hunger in our world, our country, our state, even your city? Truly, hunger is an issue globally and locally. We invite you to learn more and to explore these 9 questions to see what you can do to activate a plan to end hunger in the lives of people from your neighborhood, city or around the world!
                
                  What is the problem and how big is this issue?
                  How many people are hungry? Why are there so many hungry people?
                  What does the Bible say about Hunger?
                  Are there hungry people in Texas?
                  When should we do something?
                  What can we do in, from and through our church to address this issue? 
                  How do we begin or strengthen an existing ministry?
                  Are there other issues that we may encounter when helping hungry people?
                  What other resources are there for learning more?
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 1. What is the problem and how big is this issue? Defined: Hunger, noun. 1 a: a craving or urgent need for food or a specific nutrient; b: an uneasy sensation occasioned by the lack of food; c: a weakened condition brought about by prolonged lack of food1.  Many of us think we know what hunger is. We experience hunger when dinner is a little late. Or we recognize hunger on nightly television news reports with pictures of match-stick-looking children with gaunt faces and bloated bellies. Too often we define hunger either as a personal experience of temporary discomfort or as mass starvation.  READ MORE: Issues & Answers: Hunger 
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 2. How many people are hungry? Why are there so many hungry people? GLOBALLY -  The Extent of Hunger The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) estimates that 852 million people worldwide live in poverty. Some policy experts place the figure closer to 1 billion while others hold to a lower figure of 700 million. Regardless of which estimate is more accurate, the number is staggering. What is important in responding to the enormous hunger needs is understanding which groups of people face hunger or are most likely to be at risk to hunger.  Without question, the world's children are the ones most vulnerable to food crises. The FAO finds that 5 million children die each year from malnourishment and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. Millions more live in ill health and malnutrition.  Know more of the facts - what if you, as one person, could make a difference?  To understand poverty in the United States... Take a tour of poverty.  READ MORE
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 3. What does the Bible say about Hunger? Few topics are addressed more often in Scripture than the poor and the way God's people are to minister to them. Ministry to the poor and needy is clearly part of a godly lifestyle. What did Jesus do, what did He instruct us to do?  READ ON to RESPOND to the Scripture...  Consider conducting a Bible study learning group!
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 4. Are there hungry people in Texas? Texas is not immune from people being hungry. Here are some facts to consider: The state of Texas is third in the nation in the percent of its citizens that are food insecure (16.4%).  HUNGER IN AMERICA 2006 TEXAS STATE HIGHLIGHTS Key findings are summarized below:
                
                  The Texas Food Bank Network (TFBN) member organizations provide emergency food for an estimated 2,064,300 different people annually in Texas.
                  Approximately 418,700 different people receive emergency food assistance in any given week. 
                
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                 5. When should we do something?  There is no time like the present to assess the needs in your community, to begin praying, strategizing and planning how to meet those you encounter with hunger issues. Learn from what others are doing, join the work that is already going on, ask God where HE is at work and join Him! If you need helping in knowing where to begin contact Dr. Tomi Lee Grover of the Baptist General Convention of Texas at 214-887-5428 or by email at: tomi.grover@bgct.org.  Read about Texas Baptist doing something about hunger in their community and watch the video!
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 6. What can we do in, from and through our church to address this issue? Individual Actions | Corporate Actions "Drop by drop the bucket fills." This Swahili proverb reveals the enduring truth that individual actions add up. What one person does about world hunger often seems to be "just a drop in the bucket." But everybody adding drops can fill the bucket. Here are some suggestions for what one person can do in a hungry world:
                
                  Pray on a daily basis for the hungry and the wisdom to act in a hungry world. Make prayer about hunger as central as prayer about other personal concerns.
                  Study what the Bible says about the poor and the hungry.
                  Give to the hunger ministries of the Southern Baptist North American Mission Board and International Mission Boards. While Southern Baptists have increased giving to worldwide hunger relief,. on average But we are still giving is still less than $1 per person each year.
                  Read a book about the hunger issue this year.
                  Volunteer to serve once a month at a shelter for the homeless, soup kitchen, or food bank in your community.
                  Grow a garden for the elderly and needy in your community.
                  Talk with fellow church members about the problem of hunger and the Bible's call to Christians to care for the hungry.
                
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                 7. How do we begin or strengthen an existing ministry? Beginning a Hunger Ministry The Steps Identify the hunger needs of the community. This will help you decide on the scope of your task.
                
                  Find out if any other organizations are already servicing the hunger needs of that community.
                  Learn about food banks. Salvageable food can be purchased at food banks at a per pound, inexpensive price.
                  Learn about availability of surplus food commodities. Contact your local Human Services Department.
                
                 Identify your resources. Ascertain church groups (Sunday School, WMU, mission groups) that can provide volunteers, food supplies, financial help, or any other contributions to the hunger ministry. Determine the type of ministry and its policies.
                
                  Food pantry - Soup kitchen - Vouchers - Other
                  Distribution: Daily, Weekly, Biweekly
                  Witnessing practices - Follow-up ministry
                  Record keeping - Reporting
                
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                 8. Are there other issues that we may encounter when helping hungry people? Immigration, Refugees and Hospitality go hand in hand with hunger ministries and ESL as well as other wholistic ministries  The Isaac Project The Bible commands us to "obey the rulers that have authority" over us. Likewise, we are also commanded to "welcome strangers." So how does a Christian reconcile these mandates when it comes to immigration in the United States?  Showing Hospitality to the Least of These (pdf) The Christian citizen lends his/her voice to a very large and unlikely chorus of opinion and competing interests. As in New Testament times and in all periods of history, believers are called to engage the problems of the larger society with a strong voice and humble heart.
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 9. What other resources are there for learning more? Directory of Hunger Related Links  Read about Texas Baptist doing something about hunger in their community and watch the video!
               
                 
              
             
            
             
             
               
                
                
                
                 
                
                
                
              
               
                 
                
                 July 2008
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Deeper Insights on Hunger  
                 
                   
                    
                  
                 
                  There is an old saying: &#8220;Give a man a fish, feed him for a day.&#8221;  Is that all we hope to do with a hunger ministry? I dare say the next part of the axiom is better: Teach a man to fish and feed him for a life time. But I believe there are more parts to this saying that we rarely hear: Introduce the man to the Creator of the fish (and himself) and feed him for all eternity! But how about we add: teach the man on the journey to be a fisher of men himself (that would be the fulfillment of the Great Commission) and next he would have opportunity to take seriously his stewardship of the pond? That man (or woman) would then have opportunity to recognize God&#8217;s sovereignty in their life, their community, and His purpose for them in this world.   How is a ministry in His name able to only serve food to the hungry and not say that this food satisfies for a time but as it is given in the Name of Jesus Christ -- he cares for your physical needs and your spiritual needs at the same time? Life is short; let them have the choicest morsels! Some call that dessert. I call that serving Christ.  Read on...
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Future Features: Watch your inbox for upcoming &#8220;Glimpse of Glory&#8221; newsletters covering these topics:  August- Back to School mission ministry opportunities  September&#8211; Addictions Ministry Education Network and resources for dealing with addictions  October&#8211; Christian Community Development &#8211; What is it? See upcoming events links on their conference.  November- Partnerships in Missions ministries  December&#8211; Wholistic Community Missions  Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links:  BGCT.org  BeOnMission.org  CCDA.org  Glimpse of Glory Blog
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Literacy Connection with Hunger Ministries Distribute books at sites where food is distributed. In South Dakota this is known as Bread for the Brain. Ideally, hunger relief ministries can be a part of local First Book chapters (US nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide disadvantaged children with new books  (www.firstbook.org). Include information about local literacy providers (preferably church-based) in the book. Select attractive books that invite interest. Work with church libraries to get donations in good condition.  Invite local literacy providers to place signage in areas where food is distributed. Promote ESL as well as basic literacy or GED. Use language like, &#8220;If you know someone who would like to learn to read better or who would like to work on his/her GED, contact&#8230;&#8221; Or in Spanish, ESL classes at FBC, ... Connect with local Christian Women&#8217;s or Men&#8217;s Job Corps programs. Provide literature in areas where food is distributed.  Literacy ConneXus can help you make this happen in your community. Contact us at 817 696-9898 or Lester@literacyconnexus.org.
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
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                   River Ministry
                   Texas Partnerships Mission Opportunities
                   Go Now Missions for College Students
                   Missions Through Woman&#8217;s Missionary Union
                   Missions Opportunities through Texas Baptist Men
                   Key Church Mission Mobilization
                   LifeCall Missions TM
                   NAMB - The Bridge
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			<author>Matt Bowman</author>
			<pubdate>Tuesday 24th of June 2008 06:54:07 PM</pubdate>
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                 Domestic Violence A Survivor&#8217;s Story By Mrs. Marilyn Davis  My story has been one of abuse. I was beaten for years and did not know it was wrong. I lived years of my life a victim of domestic violence. It was the same thing over and over. Then I was educated on the way a woman is to be treated and I found out being beaten was unacceptable.   I had been drug down two flights of stairs and then hung over the balcony, screaming and crying. It seems when things like this happened no one was around. My abuser had control. That is what abusers really want.   I remember when the perpetrator broke my arm and I went to the hospital. No one cared until a policeman in the emergency room talked with me and told me this was wrong. But I would not press charges.   Read on...
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Domestic Violence in Texas According to the Texas Council on Family Violence Texans understand that domestic violence is a serious problem in our state. Texans&#8217; awareness of domestic violence as a crime and their understanding that it is a serious issue that must be addressed is largely responsible for the increase in services available to victims. Yet Texans clearly understand that more can and should be done to help victims of domestic violence. In fact, 60 percent of respondents to our survey believe that Texas does not do enough to help survivors and their families.  Unfortunately, Texans demonstrate a willingness to blame domestic violence on circumstances beyond an abuser&#8217;s control, rather than acknowledge the abuser&#8217;s culpability. Also, a majority of Texans demonstrate a willingness to blame victims for being abused which limits the options available to those in abusive relationships. These barriers must be addressed in order for more victims of domestic violence to get the help they need, when they need it.  Read on...
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 NOT in Our Church?! In Memory of Leslie, Nathen and Carmen Jennings  June 30, 2006  This family photo from 2000 does not tell the same story as the events of June 2006 unfolded. Leslie, 43, had asked her pastor to pray for her marriage in early June, about 2 weeks before she filed for divorce.  Richard, 52, sought his sister's prayers to help him keep his family together. But the same day, he shot and killed his estranged wife, their 11-year-old son, Nathen, and their 7-year-old daughter, Carmen. He seriously wounded a Sheriff's Deputy with a shotgun blast as he responded to the frantic 911 calls from Carmen and her 13-year-old brother, Cullen. Jennings&#8217; final act was to direct a fatal shot at himself. Cullen was the sole family survivor. 
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Domestic Violence Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is domestic violence?  A: Domestic violence refers to a pattern of violent and coercive behavior exercised by one adult in an intimate relationship over another. It is not &#8220;marital conflict,&#8221; &#8220;mutual abuse,&#8221; &#8220;a lovers&#8217; quarrel,&#8221; or &#8220;a private family matter.&#8221; It may consist of repeated, severe beatings or more subtle forms of abuse, including threats and control.   Q: Who are the victims of domestic violence?  A: According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 95% of domestic violence victims in America are women, although men may also be victims. Regardless of who is being victimized, domestic violence is a serious problem that needs to be addressed by religious communities.   Q: How prevalent is domestic violence?  A: Surveys from the U.S. and Canada indicate that domestic violence occurs in 28% of all marriages. Researchers believe this estimate is too low since most domestic violence incidents are unreported.  Click the link below to learn more about the following questions: Q: What are the four basic types of domestic violence?  Q: How do I know if someone is a victim of domestic violence? Q: Why does she stay? Q: Who are batterers? Q: What can I do to be helpful if an abusive situation is revealed?    Read on... 
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 How is your relationship? Does your partner:
                
                  Embarrass you with put-downs? 
                  Look at you or act in ways that scare you? 
                  Control what you do, who you see or talk to or where you go?
                  Stop you from seeing your friends or family members?
                  Take your money or Social Security check, make you ask for money or refuse to give you money?
                  Make all of the decisions? 
                  Tell you that you&#8217;re a bad parent or threaten to take away or hurt your children?
                  Prevent you from working or attending school? 
                  Act like the abuse is no big deal, it&#8217;s your fault, or even deny doing it?
                  Destroy your property or threaten to kill your pets?
                  Intimidate you with guns, knives or other weapons?
                  Shove you, slap you, choke you, or hit you?
                  Force you to try and drop charges?
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                 If you answered 'yes' to even one of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship. For support and more information please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or at TTY 1-800-787-3224. 
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Teen Relationships With Violence This is not only about adults. Unfortunately, adolescents in our communities are vulnerable to dating violence. The statistics are disturbing: 89 percent of teens say they have been in dating relationships, while 40 percent of teenage girls ages 14-17 report knowing someone their age who has been hurt or beaten by a boyfriend (Children Now/Kaiser Permanente, December 1995).   Research indicates that like adult domestic violence, females are the victims in most cases of teen violence (Levy, 1991; Foshee, 1996; Silverman, J. et al, 2001). Girls who experience dating violence are at increased risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, pregnancy and suicide (Silverman, Raj, Mucci and Hathaway, 2001).   Read on...
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 What Can Your Church Do? 10 ways your church can make a difference. The religious communities provide a safe haven for women and families in need. In addition, they exhort society to share compassion and comfort with those afflicted by the tragedy of domestic violence. Leaders of the religious community have identified actions to create a unified response to violence against women.   1: Become a Safe Place. Make your church a safe place where victims of domestic violence can come for help. Display brochures and posters which include the telephone number of the domestic violence and sexual assault programs in your area. Publicize the National Domestic Violence Hotline number, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TDD).   2: Educate the Congregation. Provide ways for members of the congregation to learn as much as they can about domestic and sexual violence. Routinely include information in monthly newsletters, on bulletin boards, and in marriage preparation classes. Sponsor educational seminars.  Read on...
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 How Can I Help a Friend or Family Member Who is Being Abused? Don&#8217;t be afraid to let him or her know that you are concerned for their safety. Help your friend or family member recognize the abuse. Tell him or her you see what is going on and that you want to help. Help them recognize that what is happening is not &#8220;normal&#8221; and that they deserve a healthy, non-violent relationship.   Acknowledge that he or she is in a very difficult and scary situation. Let your friend or family member know that the abuse is not their fault. Reassure him or her that they are not alone and that there is help and support out there.   Read on...
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Especially for Clergy If you are a faith leader or member of a faith community interested in joining Communities of Faith, or if you desire more information and/or public education materials, please contact the TCFV Communications Team at 512.794.1133 or e-mail pac@tcfv.org.  Guidelines for Pastors and other religious leaders: - Working with the victim. - Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts with battered women. - Working with the abusive partner. - Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts with an abusive partner.
               
                 
              
             
            
             
             
               
                
                
                
                 
                
                
              
               
                 
                
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                 A Deeper Insight Religious teachings can serve as either a resource or a roadblock in addressing the issue of domestic violence. As religious communities, our responsibility is to minimize any barriers facing abused members of our congregations and maximize the resources that exist within our religious traditions.   The following quote by Reverend Al Miles frames the issue of domestic violence within the religious community, identifying complacency among many clergy with confronting abuse and the urgent need to address the problem as a pastoral duty.   &#8220;For the most part clergy have hindered rather than helped women break free from their abusive partners. Our apathy, denial, exhortations, ignorance, and misinterpretations of the Bible have added to women&#8217;s pain and suffering and placed them in even greater danger. The time is long overdue for us pastors to stop turning our backs on domestic violence and begin speaking out against this sin&#8230;We have a responsibility to preach and teach the biblical truths about God&#8217;s love, which binds women and men together as equals rather than ordering them in a hierarchy. As long as we refuse to fully carry out our pastoral duties, victims of domestic violence will continue to crumble emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually underneath the weight of brutality and scriptural misinterpretations, which no human deserves.&#8221;    - Rev. Al Miles  Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Needs to Know
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Save the Date July 17 - 20, 2008 CCDA Comes to Texas Featuring Founder John Perkins, and Dr. Randel Everett, BGCT&#8217;s new Exec. Dir. Plenary Speakers :: Register Today
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Future Features: Watch your inbox for upcoming &#8220;Glimpse of Glory&#8221; newsletters covering these topics:  July- Hunger Ministries and Summer Missions  August- Back to School mission ministry opportunities  September&#8211; Addictions Ministry Education Network and resources for dealing with addictions  October&#8211; Christian Community Development &#8211; What is it? See upcoming events links on their conference.  November- Partnerships in Missions ministries  December&#8211; Wholistic Community Missions  Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links:  BGCT.org  BeOnMission.org  CCDA.org  Glimpse of Glory Blog
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Great Books and Resources! &#8220;Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Needs to Know&#8221; &#8211; Rev. Al Miles  For great resources on Domestic Violence visit www.faithtrustinstitute.org.  Broken Vows: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence (video) Also available in Spanish. (video)    Wings Like a Dove: Healing for the Abused Christian Woman (video)  Domestic Violence: What Churches Can Do (video)    Keeping the Faith: Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse    God&#8217;s Reconciling Love: A Pastor&#8217;s Handbook on Domestic Violence 
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
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                  Texas Partnerships Mission Opportunities
                  Go Now Missions for College Students
                  Missions Through Woman&#8217;s Missionary Union
                  Missions Opportunities through Texas Baptist Men
                  Key Church Mission Mobilization
                  LifeCall Missions TM
                  NAMB - The Bridge
                  Worldconnex
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
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			<pubdate>Friday 23rd of May 2008 09:54:07 PM</pubdate>
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                 Texas Baptist Conference of the Deaf 59th Anniversary June 13 - 15, 2008, Baylor University, Waco, Texas  Greetings from the President- Grace and peace unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Are you here by chance? No, the Lord brought each and every one of you here at Baylor University for His purpose and pleasure! We are one year away from the great 60th Anniversary of T.B.C.D. making this year 59th Anniversary! T.B.C.D. and the officers welcome each one of you and may you receive unlimited blessings this year.  We are now at half way of F.A.I.T.H. cycle. We started with Fruit of Spirit in 2006 led by Reverend Jeff Brewer of Silent Friend Chapel, Dallas, TX. He used Galatians 5:22-23 to lead the F.A.I.T.H. conference. Reverend Danny Bice led the TBCD 2007 with Philippians 2:5 as we learn about Attitude.   We are honored to have Kevin Clark from North Carolina as our Conference Pastor as he leads us to study the word Integrity, the third letter of F.A.I.T.H. LaBretta Flores of San Antonio Baptist Deaf Mission will lead the music. Family Celebration Night will be a blessing to us all! T.A.S.B.I.D. will be teaching the interpreters during workshop on Saturday morning.   It is the prayers of the Officers and the President that after this conference, we will all go home and share with those who were not able to attend. What to share? The word Integrity and why it is important for every Christian to have this characteristic in their lives. America is in desperate need for more people with integrity.   I encourage you to pray daily for T.B.C.D. to continue to stay strong and be ready to return in 2009. We will look at the fourth letter of F.A.I.T.H. which is Trust.   In HIS Unfailing Love, Rev. Bill Atwell TBCD President
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Texas Baptist Conference for the Deaf Web Site Online  
                 
                   
                    
                  
                 
                  The long awaited TBCD Website (www.tbcdtexas.org) is now up and running. The website has been developed to improve communications between the Deaf and Hearing Community across Texas. The site currently contains all of the pre-registration forms and information for the upcoming Texas Baptist Conference for the Deaf which is scheduled for June 13-15 on Baylor&#8217;s Campus in Waco. It will hopefully be the place where the Deaf can come to discover the latest happenings among the Deaf. Roberta Green, Assistant Secretary made this a priority and has given long hours towards launching the site. Thank you Roberta. We have been struggling to have ongoing communications between the Deaf and the office of Local Transformational Missions and this site will definitely improve communications. We can now post the Deaf Newsletter, Contact Information for officers, Deaf Ministries and Churches in Texas. We also have plans for adding videos of deaf ministries around the state. The site will be an important link to and with the Deaf Community. Check it out and let us know what you think. It is still under construction as we try to make it the most effective communication tool between the Deaf and Hearing world.  Gerald Davis BGCT Deaf Consultant
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Deaf Ministry Across Texas- What are we going to do about it?  As the Deaf Liaison of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, I have asked several Deaf Leaders to describe the state of the Deaf Ministry across Texas from their perspective. I&#8217;m sure that you will be enlightened by this fresh insight from individuals that are on the front lines of this very important ministry and a vast mission field. Listen to Nancy Parrish, a very significant figure and leader to and in the Deaf Community.   &#8220;As I see it, Deaf Ministry is and always has been an after-thought of most Southern Baptist Churches. I do not know a polite way to say this, but this is a people group that has no "VOICE" when it comes to speaking up for themselves.   Read On...
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Healing Hands Ranch 
                  
                    
                     
                   
                  
                   In February of 2006 Deaf Prison Ministries Network was given the opportunity to acquire a twenty-seven acre retreat center. This facility previously provided aftercare for hearing ex-offenders. It is located approximated fifty miles north of Houston, Texas near the beautiful Sam Houston National Forest and has been named Healing Hands Ranch. This aftercare facility is also approximately thirty miles from where over one hundred deaf offenders are housed in Huntsville Texas. Our needs are tremendous but we are trusting God, and praying that all resources and programs will be in place by January 2007 so that we can begin accepting residence who are deaf ex-offenders.   Our Program at Healing Hands Ranch will consist of:
                  
                    Spiritual growth and discipleship training. 
                    Life skills training. 
                    Education and GED completion. 
                    Mentoring. 
                    Addiction rehabilitation. 
                    On-site job training opportunities. 
                  
                   For more information contact HHR at 936-856-0819 or Pastor Arthur Craig 713-467-3325 or email him at Arthur.craig@hfbc.org. Their website is: www.healinghandsranch.org  Click Here for the Healing Hands Brochure (pdf)
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                   Deaf Deacon Hears and Meets Their Needs It was an historic moment in the 60 year history of the Deaf Ministry at the First Baptist Church Texarkana and in the life of Terry Tribble and his wife Debbie. Terry was one of thirteen Deacons to be ordained at FBC Texarkana and the first Deaf Deacon to be ordained at the church. The service was held at FBC Texarkana during their Wednesday night service on January 30th, 2008. Dr. Jeff Schreve is the Pastor and he too was delighted to charge these Deacons with their Godly duty and responsibilities. It was also a memorable moment for the Deaf Community across Texas to see that God has not forgotten them as He continues to call forth Leaders and Servants to meet needs in the Deaf Community. Terry Tribble and his lovely wife have dedicated their lives to serving the Lord through meeting needs in the Deaf Community. Terry and Debbie are former members of the Silent Friends Chapel at First Baptist Dallas and have been serving in the Deaf work at First Baptist Texarkana for the past six years. Terry and Debbie are viewed as &#8220;the best huggers and hand-shakers&#8221; as they greet people at the church each Sunday says Dr. Larry Sims, Associate Pastor &#8211; FBC Texarkana. Terry is called on to make home and hospital visits to the Deaf Congregation. He also visits the Deaf Widows. It makes a difference to the Deaf when one of their own shows up to minister to them in their time of need. Dr. Rolf Wylie, Deaf Interpreter congratulates Terry and his wife on this special occasion. The couple was also presented a plaque from the Local Transformational Missions office of the Baptist General Convention of Texas for their dedication and service to the Deaf Community. May the Hand of God remain upon this couple as they live out their life of service to the Lord and the Deaf Community.
                 
                   
                
               
              
               
               
                 
                  
                  
                  
                   
                  
                  
                
                 
                   
                  
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                   A Deeper Insight He told them still another parable: &#8220;The kingdom of heaven is like unto a mustard seed, which a man took, and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches.&#8221; (NIV). Jesus again is in dialog with His disciples to help them gain an understanding of the Kingdom of God and how to recognize it once it is revealed. He uses the idea of a mustard seed which at that time was the smallest seed in the plant world. Picture this small seed being planted in a farmer&#8217;s field. Note the dichotomy; a small seed verses the large field. Although it was a small seed each seed could grow into a very large bush. It would be 12 to 15 feet tall. The birds would make their nests in it. Jesus was referring to this bush.  Note also the ambiguity of the scene. How will the farmer know where he planted the seed being that the seed is so small and the field is so large? If he didn&#8217;t have a system to identify where the seed was being planted then how would he know where to relocate the seed in order to water and nurture it to full maturity? Perhaps this points to Paul&#8217;s idea of spiritual growth in the Lord when he says that I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. (I Cor. 3:6). When we work for Kingdom sake then we have to leave the results up to the King. He will nurture and produce the results.  Read on...
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                   
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                   Save the Date July 17 - 20, 2008 CCDA Comes to Texas Featuring Founder John Perkins, and Dr. Randel Everett, BGCT&#8217;s new Exec. Dir. Plenary Speakers :: Register Today
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                   Future Features: Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links:  Sing Language Blocks  BGCT.org  BeOnMission.org  CCDA.org  Glimpse of Glory Blog
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                   Upcoming Events TBCD - Texas Baptist Conference for the Deaf June 13 - 15, 2008 Baylor University Theme: Integrity :: Register Today
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                   Great Books! &#8220;The Gospel According to Starbucks&#8221; &#8211; Leonard Sweet  &#8220;Building A People of Power&#8221; &#8211; Robert Linthicum
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                   Mission Links
                  
                    River Ministry
                    Texas Partnerships Mission Opportunities
                    Go Now Missions for College Students
                    Missions Through Woman&#8217;s Missionary Union
                    Missions Opportunities through Texas Baptist Men
                    Key Church Mission Mobilization
                    LifeCall Missions TM
                    NAMB - The Bridge
                    World Connex
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
                  
                    
                      
                   
                  
                 
                
                 
                   
                
                 
                   
                  
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			<description>Glimpse of Glory - You Are On Missions!</description>
			<author>Matt Bowman</author>
			<pubdate>Tuesday 22nd of April 2008 06:30:09 PM</pubdate>
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                 You Are On Missions!! The constant reminder of the Activity Director, &#8220;You are on Vacation&#8221; is still ringing in my mind as I write this article. Her task was to keep encouraging the sailing vacationers to have fun and enjoy themselves because &#8220;you are on vacation.&#8221; Doesn&#8217;t that sound like the continuous tug of the Holy Spirit on our hearts to remind us that we are always on missions, bearing the saving message of Jesus Christ and being His presence to those that He puts in our way? God is passionately at work to redeem the lost and to reconcile the world unto Himself. He chooses to use you and I in the process to be his presence so that the lost will be compelled to come into a personal relationship with Jesus. Hence, You are on Missions. II Corinthians 4:10-12 reminds us that &#8220;We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus&#8217; sake, so that His life may be revealed in our mortal body.&#8221; (NIV) Jesus was dying to self daily so that others could come into a relationship with God the Father and be the whole person as God originally intended them to be (Shalom). When we die to self so that Jesus can live in our body and conquer the flesh and trials of life then others can see the power and life of Jesus in us. This then is being on Missions, be it in and around our own communities or beyond where we live. We can be the presence of Christ ministering to the needs of others so that they might see the life of Jesus in us and be compelled to come into a relationship with our Lord. This is being on Missions.   The Activity Director also gave constant reminders of upcoming opportunities for shows, entertainment, shore excursions, etc. The Local Transformational Missions team would like to make you aware of some Summers Missions and Ministry Opportunities around the state of Texas. We have received these opportunities from Missions Centers and Churches from around the state. The list is not an exhaustive list of every opportunity so therefore we would like to know of the opportunities in your area so that we can make the list more comprehensive. This list will become a page on our web site where you&#8217;ll be able to have access to all the opportunities that have been submitted to our office. So send us an email identifying the opportunities and we will update this list with opportunities in your community, church or mission center. Remember, You&#8217;re on Missions!!  View the 2008 Summer Missions / Ministry List
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 A Volunteer Deficit in the Valley I am sure that most of us are familiar with Luke 5:1-11 the biblical passage of the great catch of fish. The part of the passage that really gets my attention is the part that says the catch of fish was so great that they had to ask for help from another boat to get them. Then both boats were so filled with the fish that they began to sink. (vs. 6-7)  The Passage goes on to say that all the people were &#8220;astonished&#8221; at the catch. Jesus calmed them by saying &#8220;Do not be afraid, From now on you will catch men&#8221;.  Every summer we have hundreds of Summer missionaries come and help us with VBS. Yet every year we can only fill about half of the 30-40 requests that we receive requesting VBS groups. We are asking for your help to bring in this &#8220;big catch&#8221;. Summer VBS is probably the biggest evangelistic event we have in the Valley every year. Let&#8217;s work together to answer the call for help. God wants to bless us with a &#8220;big catch&#8221;.  Trust in Him, E. Daniel Rangel Rio Grande Valley Baptist Association Director of Missions  For more information you may contact Vanessa Quintanilla, Mission Groups Coordinator, at 956-968-3161 or e-mail: borderministries.rgvba@gmail.com.
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Meeting the Needs of Mission Brenham In the midst of our distress, God looked down and saw how humanity wandered like lost sheep without a shepherd. He came in the flesh and walked with us. He felt the pain of human existence,-rejection, disappointment, hunger, weariness, torture. The Easter story reminds us of His great sacrifice culminated in our eternal good.    Brenham is like the rest of the world, a place with real hurt. In the housing projects many moms are afraid to send their children outside to play, little girls are abused by rarely seen uncles, sisters murdered brothers, laziness, drunkenness, lonely young ladies looking for love in uncaring arms, generational poverty, generational crime, and generational abuse.   It is our inclination to move towards comfort, which inevitably moves us away from those whose lives are filled with hurt, violence, abuse, depression, hopelessness, and frustration. In this matter we must make a conscious effort to move towards the need, like a fireman who runs into a burning building. We must slip on the sandals of Christ and walk where our feet don&#8217;t always want to take us. Not to just care for others from a distance but have compassion (which comes from the Latin &#8220;to suffer with&#8221;).   Relocation is an important part of our community development plan. Living and working in or nearby the housing projects has always been our goal. Chris Gaines (youth) lives in the Gayhill projects and Lauren Hall (youth girls) is moving into the Clayton projects. Marcus Lawhon (director/pastor) and family will be building a home within a year directly across from &#8220;The West&#8221; projects on Burleson St.   Mission Brenham is set in May to purchase five acres next to the Clayton housing projects. This will be another base of operations as we reach out to our low-income neighbors through tutoring, job training, chronological bible storying, Bible studies, summer camps, computer training&#8230;sharing our lives together. 
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                 Youth Can Be On Missions Too!! After a long awaited two years of talking and learning about being on Missions, The Cornerstone Baptist Church Youth embarked upon their first Mission Trip. They were filled with excitement and anticipation concerning the Missions trip to the Rio Grand Valley scheduled for August 12th &#8211; 17th. Cornerstone Baptist Church members and supporters contributed to the Mission Trip via a Rice Bowl fundraising campaign. The youth prepared craft activities and Bible lessons for 4 days of ministry prior to the trip. The excitement built and the monies were raised and on Sunday morning August 12th, Pastor Chris Simmons prayed for and commissioned these youth and they were off on Missions to the Valley. As it turns out it was indeed a missions experience designed by God for these young people of South Dallas. They conducted Vacation Bible School in the Colonia called &#8220;La Fruita&#8221; located in Mission, Texas. They ministered to 40 children and youth and distributed 25 back packs to children returning back to school. The Pastor of this particular Colonia (community) is Pastor Omar of Broadway Baptist Church. The church is in the process of building a parsonage for their pastor and family. The youth got the opportunity to paint the overhang of the parsonage roof and clear a trash pile from the property. Keagan Oka puts it in these words &#8220;Every second of the trip was valuable in teaching us lessons of faith, contentment, and relationships.&#8221; For you see these youth have been on the receiving end of being blessed and can now be a blessing to others and realize just how blessed they are. Here&#8217;s the rest of Keagan&#8217;s testimony:  &#8220;The way the children looked forward to seeing what activities we had planned for them made me happy and the way the children had little more than nothing and never complained made me question my genuine happiness. I mean God continually blesses me and the more He blesses me the more I expect from Him. The time spent in Mexico made me wonder how people can live in such horrible conditions. One guy tried to sell us margaritas (alcohol) while knowing none of us are of drinking age. While crossing the bridge to get into Mexico, people would beg for money while starving underneath the bridge. I had never seen anything like it. I am very thankful for all the things I&#8217;ve seen while on this mission trip and I&#8217;ll never forget it.&#8221;  The week was topped off with a day at Fiesta Texas which was filled with fun even though it was threatened by the remnants of Hurricane Erin on Friday. Even in this God protected us and kept us from the storm and rains. The week was a good week of ministry and we appreciate your prayers and support. The youth are already looking forward to next year mission trip. We solicit your continual prayers for these and other Youths. We pray that they will continue to grow spiritually and in a deeper relationship with our Lord as we join Him on missions.   Gerald Davis Minister of Youth Cornerstone Baptist Church
               
              
             
            
             
             
               
                
                
                
                
                
              
               
                 
                
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                 A Deeper Insight &#8220;Show me the Kingdom,&#8221; is the sentiment of many who are not quite convinced that the Kingdom of God is at hand. The Kingdom has come near you, this is the promise and mission of our Lord which is to make His Kingdom apparent and available to you and I here on Earth as it is in Heaven. In fact, are we not instructed to pray for this? Pray &#8220;Thy Kingdom come Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.&#8221; So our real question ought to be where is it taking place and what does it look like? I&#8217;m glad you asked. Jesus encountered a similar response from His Disciples as He sought to help them understand the Kingdom and how to recognize it when it is revealed. He speaks in parables to unlock the mysteries of the Kingdom for His disciples. Matthew records seven of these parables in Matthew 13:1-50. The parables recorded here are: The Sower, v 3-23, The Tares, v 24-30, The Mustard Seed, v 31-32, The Leaven v 33-35, The Hidden Treasure, v 44, The Pearl v 45-46 and The Net, v 47-50.   Several of these parables have gripped me and the Lord has used them to open my eyes to His Kingdom here on Earth and how I am to live in it. This is what I wish to share with you in this Deeper Insight.   Read on...
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
                 
              
               
                 
              
               
                 
                
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                 The Dallas Baptist Association is looking for six young people, eighteen and older, to serve as our LifeChangers summer missionaries. This summer we are going to be serving in many different ways. We will lead a few soccer camps, work with refugees transitioning into life here in Dallas, work with the mentally ill, do some construction projects and so much more. We will also, for the second year, take a life-changing trip to Waco to participate in one of Mission Waco's poverty simulations. LifeChangers are going to have a blast this summer discovering all that God has in store for our time together. For more information you can visit our website: www.lcdallas.org or contact Stacy Alvizo, Community Ministries Intern at the Dallas Baptist Association. I can be reached at 214-319-1169 or 214-324-2803. See you there!
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Save the Date July 17 - 20, 2008 CCDA Comes to Texas Featuring Founder John Perkins, Plenary Speaker.
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Future Features: Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links:  BGCT.org  BeOnMission.org  CCDA.org  Glimpse of Glory Blog
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Upcoming Events TBCD - Texas Baptist Conference for the Deaf June 13 - 15, 2008 Baylor University Theme: Integrity
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Great Books! &#8220;The Gospel According to Starbucks&#8221; &#8211; Leonard Sweet  &#8220;Building A People of Power&#8221; &#8211; Robert Linthicum
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                  Mission Links
                 
                   River Ministry
                   Texas Partnerships Mission Opportunities
                   Go Now Missions for College Students
                   Missions Through Woman&#8217;s Missionary Union
                   Missions Opportunities through Texas Baptist Men
                   Key Church Mission Mobilization
                   LifeCall MissionsTM
                   NAMB - The Bridge
                   World Connex
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
                 
                   
                     
                  
                 
                
                  
               
                
                  
               
                
                  
                 
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                 Why Community and Restorative Justice in the church? Texas Baptists have a great opportunity to provide compassionate ministry to the mission field of the criminal justice system. We have the highest per capita incarceration rate in the U.S. Our goal and responsibility is to teach churches and their members to design missions/ministry endeavors intersecting the issues of the whole criminal justice system with purpose and prudence. The ministry extends to all the professionals who work in this arena as well.  Additionally, we have an opportunity to support the mission endeavors of a variety of ministries including: hospitality houses, visitor centers, victim ministries, prison ministries, ex-offender re-entry, and churches that provide compassionate care for families touched by the criminal justice system statewide.   *Disclaimer* In this one newsletter we could not possibly include all of the ministries that we are aware of in Texas but we wanted to give you a sampling of what is going on around the state. NOTE: It is not our intent by this newsletter to endorse a single program nor do we suggest by inclusion of a ministry that we endorse or certify the validity or reputation of their programs or individuals involved in the programs.  Learn more about related topics and read the stories of people in the field:  Community Involvement in Justice 
                
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                 Upcoming Events: Restorative Justice Ministry Network Convention  14th Statewide RJM Convention, March 28-29,2008 :: Registration Form (pdf) :: Brochure (pdf) :: Detailed Article (pdf)  EX-OFFENDER MINISTRY CONFERENCE Sponsored by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Organic Church Office  When: Friday, April 4th, 7 PM until 10 PM  Saturday, April 5th, 9 AM until 3:30 PM  Where: Lake Highlands Baptist Church, 642 Brookhurst Drive, Dallas TX 75218  Cost: $30.00 per person  Reservation Deadline: March 31, 2008  Download Registration form (pdf) to register for the event  VICTIM EVENT Tarrant County  A Community Interfaith Worship Service of Help, Hope and Healing for crime victims, their families & friends and the community 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 13th  Garden Community Center Goodwill Industries 4005 Campus Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76119  ADDICTIONS MINISTRY May 2, 2008  Location: Dallas, Texas. Cost: Free :: Learn More
               
              
             
            
             
             
               
                
                
                
                
              
               
                
                
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                 A Deeper Insight Restorative Justice is NOT just another term for Prison Ministry!  The historical paradigm for prison ministry hung its hat on Matthew 25 - I was in prison and you visited me... But just as the criminal justice system has begun to realize that the victims needed a voice in the system our ministries began to respond to the &#8220;victim&#8221; aspects as the Good Samaritan in Luke 10: 30-37.   Ministries to the family members of those entangled in the system also have come more into view as additional opportunities as well. The most challenging area remains the in area of prisoners returning to their communities. The concepts of Restorative Justice must include aftercare and re-entry because the majority of offenders are at some point returning to their communities.   Read on...
               
              
               
                
              
               
                
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                
              
               
                
                
                 Future Features: Telling Your Stories: We look forward to hearing of God&#8217;s work through your ministry in 2008. We would like to use your stories in our E-newsletter. Please forward your stories with pictures or videos to: Tomi.Grover@bgct.org or Gerald.Davis@bgct.org.  Featured Links: Comprehensive:  www.restorativejustice.org   Texas   www.rjctexas.org  www.rjmn.net  www.jjmnt.org
               
              
               
                
              
               
                
                
                
                  
                    
                 
                
               
              
               
                
              
               
                
                
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                 Great Books! Learn more about the topic of Restorative Justice.  Dive into this selected bibliography.
               
              
             
            
           
          
         
        
       
      
     
      
       
       
         
           
        
       
      
     
      
       
     
      
       
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