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Trustees elect David Platt as new IMB president
The board of trustees for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention elected Alabama pastor David Platt as the new president for the missions agency during its meeting, Aug. 27.
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Texas trustees assess election of Platt
Texas trustees rallied around the unanimous recommendation of David Platt by the presidential search committee of the International Mission Board, pledging their prayerful support.
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COVER STORY Between trips to Nepal and Honduras, Travis Hester sipped coffee in the student center of Criswell College. For Hester, coffee represents an open door for international missions.
Former drill instructor surrenders, now on the ministry road As a drill instructor, Brandon Graham barked orders, broke recruits and turned out battle-ready Marines. He was fierce, tough and fearless, with crass language and harsh treatment all part of the package.
Deacon healed from ALS participates in ice bucket challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has swept the world by storm, raising more than $100 million dollars in donations in less than a month, but few participants can say they have already been cured of the lethal disease. JJ LaCarter can.
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Driscoll takes break from pastorate
Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, announced to his congregation Aug. 24 that he is taking a break from the pastorate while the church conducts a review of recent accusations against him.
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