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By Winn Collier   
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Recommendations this week include First Corinthians by Richard Hays; A Public Faith by Miroslav Volf; and Safe House, starring Denzel Washington.
 
OPINION: Diversity, unity and reconciliation
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By Alex Gallimore   
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Baptists have a long history of multiplying by dividing. With founding principles such as freedom, diversity and dissent, such division can always be expected. While I am committed to maintaining this identity, it must not come without a commitment to reconciliation with those of differing perspectives.
 
VITAL SIGNS: The rise of church discipline
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By Bill Wilson   
Sunday, April 01, 2012

Jesus came into a religious society dominated by the rule of the Law proclaiming the radical notion that he was the fulfillment of the law.  Conflict was inevitable. Whether it was “harvesting” grain on the Sabbath or touching a leper or engaging a Samaritan, he soon became known as a repeat rule-breaker.

 
OUT LOUD
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By Robert Dilday   
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Quotes from the global media
 
LEADERSHIP LINK: Report says church giving on the rebound
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By Annalisa Musarra   
Sunday, April 01, 2012
The recession and a sluggish recovery have made for a lighter collection plate in recent years, but a new study shows that giving to U.S. congregations bounced back in 2011 as the economy improved.
 
LEADERSHIP LINK: Getting to the core of a church budget
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By Allison Fallecker   
Sunday, April 01, 2012

Baptists are starting a ministry for this, a committee for that, and taking a missions trip here or there. It all looks good—but in the end, finance committees are crunching the numbers and, whoops—the money isn’t there. Again.

 
LEADERSHIP LINK: Churches lost $1.2 billion in recession
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By Annalisa Musarra   
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Even as membership remains relatively stable in U.S. churches, the effects of the recession have caused contributions to drop by $1.2 billion.
 
LEADERSHIP LINK: Larry Leader watches and learns
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By Bob Dale   
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Larry Leader learns lessons in leadership by close observation.
 
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PERSPECTIVE 


JONATHAN WAITS
When life is chaotic



MICHAEL PARNELL
Two films portray search for identity




LISA COLE SMITH
Time for a vibrant imagination



JIM WHITE
Mean-spirited discourse seeps into churches



ALEX GALLIMORE
A connecting tool turns divisive


BILL WILSON
A desperate need

WINN COLLIER
Two recommendations

FRED ANDERSON
Worth the conversation

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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• Russia moves closer to jail terms for offending religion | Reuters, 5/21

• Constantine's cross: Should Christians retain a foothold in the emperor's palace? | Economist, 5/21

• Freedom of religion scarce in Iran, China, says State Department | Washington Times, 5/20

• Church of Scotland votes to allow gay ministers | Guardian, 5/20

• Evangelical weakness in gay Boy Scouts debate could hurt GOP | Washington Times, 5/20

• Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings | Washington Post, 5/20

• Billy Graham isn't finished preaching yet | Raleigh News & Observer, 5/20

• A British strand of Islam is emerging as more people become converts | Economist, 5/18

• Texas legislature passes 'Merry Christmas bill' aimed at giving public schools more leeway to observe traditional winter celebrations | Texas Tribune, 5/17

• Seminary graduates not always ministering from the pulpit | Washington Post, 5/17

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