Orthodox Presbyterians (OPC) Apologize for Racism at General Assembly
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“The next morning…the General Assembly was presented with a two-paragraph statement apologizing for the ‘racial disparagement reported being made by some present at our Assembly’ and condemning racism more generally.” - C.Today
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Texas pastor Bart Barber elected president of Southern Baptist Convention
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“Election results reported Tuesday night showed Barber received 3,401 votes (60.87 percent) in a runoff against Florida pastor Tom Ascol who received 2,172 votes (38.88 percent).” - C.Index
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Sound System Upgrade: 4 Must-Know Concepts
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“Before you invest in your next sound system upgrade, it’s important to understand … how sound waves propagate in an enclosed space, and how the complex interrelationships of direct and reflected sounds are perceived by listeners in the context of music and speech program material.” - C.Leaders
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Texas pastor Jared Wellman elected chairman of SBC Executive Committee
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“Ultimately, Wellman agreed to be nominated. He was elected by fellow Executive Committee members at a meeting Monday morning.” - C.Index
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Why In-Person Church Will Never Go Out of Style
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“Church offers a place where infants and grandparents, unemployed and executives, immigrants and blue bloods can all assemble together. Where else can we find that unique mixture? Certainly not online.” - C.Today
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Let God Teach You How to Worship Him
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“the regulative principle of worship states that God alone determines the content, motivation, and aim of worship. …The further we get away from his directions, then, the less we actually worship.” - Ligon Duncan
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Southern Baptists Prep for Annual Meeting With Heavy Hearts, Cautious Hope
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“It was a fight to get the landmark abuse investigation to happen. Now, will the denomination be able to overcome divides to enact reforms?” - C.Today
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When Southern Baptists meet [this] week, anything could happen
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7 Principles to Prepare Your Church for an Active Shooter
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“As a former security manager, concealed weapons instructor, and church planter, I’ve found seven principles help me think carefully about these important questions.” - TGC
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SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force modifies recommendations in advance of the annual meeting
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“…three key changes address future third-party investigations. One clarification is that those investigations will be launched by the local church or other Baptist body, rather than giving the impression of a top-down approach. Churches or groups requiring financial assistance to hire an outside firm will be able to apply for grants” - BPNews
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