http://www.sbtexan.com Publication of the Southern Baptists of Texas en-us 2007 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:17:38 EST 240 http://www.sbtexan.com/images/Texan_Header.jpg http://www.sbtexan.com http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6002&issue=11/28/2008 HOUSTON — Hosted by Houston’s First Baptist Church, the annual meeting of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention returned, Nov. 10-11, to the city where the convention was launched.   “In 1998, conservative Southern Baptists living in Texas saw the need for a new state convention that would work in cooperation with and not in competition with the Southern Baptist Convention,” recalled SBTC President Bob Pearle, pastor of Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth.   “They saw the need for a convention that subscribed to the inerrant, infallible Scripture without caveat — heavy on miss... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6006&issue=11/28/2008     HOUSTON—In a historic event, the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention closed its 11th meeting with a commissioning service for the third-largest group of missionaries appointed by the International Mission Board since at least 1980. IMB Office of Overseas Operations Vice President Gordon Fort called the SBTC “a model across this country for what it means to give and support” missions work. The service saw the commissioning of 105 missionaries, more than half of whom are from Texas, were educated in Texas or lived in Texas at some time, an IMB spokesman told the TEXAN. “We a... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6007&issue=11/28/2008    HOUSTON—As the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention prepares to enter its second decade with an increased budget and larger contribution to Southern Baptist causes, the SBTC Executive Board devoted most of its Nov. 12 meeting following the annual meeting to the allocation of an anticipated 2008 budget overage.   Hurricane-affected ministries, as well as missions and evangelism endeavors, are the primary beneficiaries of the generosity of SBTC churches.   Administrative Committee Chairman Steve Cochran of Longview told the board: “We’re excited to be able to recomm... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6008&issue=11/28/2008     HOUSTON—Trustees of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board, meeting in Houston Nov. 10-11, approved a 2009 budget of $319.8 million—a 1.05 percent increase—while moving further along in the reorganization of the board’s missionary work, approving the reassignment of some IMB leaders with new titles and responsibilities.   The meeting preceded the appointment Nov. 11 of 105 new IMB missionaries—the third-largest group since at least 1980—during a commissioning service that closed the annual meeting of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention at Hous... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6009&issue=11/28/2008     HOUSTON—Categorized by their attention to theological and moral issues and expressions of personal appreciation, 10 resolutions were adopted by messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention during the Nov. 11 session.    Resolutions Committee Chairman Malcolm Yarnell of Fort Worth described the SBTC’s concern for “Christ-honoring, Scripture-based, church-focused and mission-minded doctrine” as a historical strength and God-given value.    “In this important year, we believe it is necessary to call ourselves and all Christians back to these fun... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6010&issue=11/28/2008 In these austere economic times (Wow, don’t you wish people would stop beginning sentences and lectures with that phrase?), a lot of religious organizations are making plans for curtailed ministry. That’s wisdom, I guess. People are pretty nervous about money right now and “extra” things like giving for missions, church ministries, hunger relief, and so on will be cut early in many households. I read a quote from a lady-on-the-street interview wherein she spoke of feeling guilty because her family just didn’t have any money left over for giving to her church. Hmm, most of us would have never a... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6011&issue=11/28/2008     HOUSTON—This year’s Bible Conference of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention featured in its plenary sessions an All-Star pro baseball player, a seminary professor who also pastors a church, and a former Muslim who was disowned by his father when he accepted Christ. The common theme throughout the messages was the foundational element of discipleship for healthy Christians and flourishing churches.   The conference also elected new officers, all unopposed, for 2009. They are: David Wilson, pastor, Southcrest Baptist Church, Lubbock—president; Rick Dees, Westwood Bapt... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6012&issue=11/28/2008     HOUSTON—“Our people are so pumped that we want to do this again in the spring.”  That thought was expressed repeatedly by pastors reporting their results from “Crossover Houston,” the annual evangelism outreach of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. Ten churches as diverse as the population of the greater Houston area welcomed visitors arriving early for the annual convention in order to survey neighborhoods and work at block parties.   Jack Harris, SBTC senior evangelism associate, said he was as excited by the desire of churches to continue outreach as for... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=6013&issue=11/28/2008      HOUSTON—Seven Southern Baptist Convention leaders joined in the celebration of the SBTC’s 10th anniversary during its annual meeting in Houston, expressing appreciation for the SBTC’s commitment to share with SBC ministries a higher portion of its Cooperative Program funds than it keeps for in-state use.   “We were your first partner in ministry,” declared GuideStone Financial Resources President O.S. Hawkins. Referring to the current economic crisis, he told ministers concerned about retirement funds that the SBC-owned entity manages, “We’re going to get you throug... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=5676&issue=11/28/2008   PASTOR Potosi Baptist Church, Potosi seeks FT pastor (salary, package & pastor’s home included). Address resume to Potosi Baptist Church, 2826 Potosi Rd, Potosi, TX 79602.   Calvary Baptist Church, Dayton seeks FT pastor. Currently average about 75 in worship. Pastoral experience preferred. E-mail resume to calvarypastorsearch@yahoo.com. Contact: Rob Chachere, 936-346-3262.   FBC Burton seeks a FT pastor. Salaried position, along with parsonage. Mail resume to First Baptist Church Burton, Fred Moorhead, Chairman Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 232, Burton, TX 77835 o... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sbtexan.com/default.asp?action=article&aid=5675&issue=11/28/2008   HANDBELLS AND HANDBELL TABLES NEEDED – Church Music department looking for a used set of handbells and tables. If you are willing to part with them, please call FBC Winnie, 409-296-4072.   Emmanuel Baptist Church, Meeker, CO is seeking a SOUL WINNING, BI-VOCATIONAL PASTOR to live in a newly constructed parsonage, and lead us to reach Meeker for Christ. Send profile to kglabonte@wreawildblue.org or PO Box 171, Meeker, CO 81641. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - Lake Limestone Baptist Church, Thornton seeks PT director of music. Resumes may be sent to Lake Limestone Baptist Church, 17905 SRD R... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST