Oklahoma touted as exemplary state during event >>by Staff HOUSTON, Texas—More than 5,000 Messengers from throughout the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) gathered for the Annual Meeting, which met in Houston June 11-12. On more than one occasion, leaders and speakers pointed to Oklahoma as a shining example of how to give and serve. North American

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>> by Annie Scheffe,  Messenger Intern DAVIS—Since it was created in 2008 by combining the programs of the former boys’ Camp Hudgens and girls’ Camp Nunny-Cha-ha, CrossTimbers Children’s Mission Adventure Camp has provided opportunities for children to interact with missionaries. This summer, the camp opened in a new location near Davis. The relocation of CrossTimbers

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OKLAHOMA CITY—Hours after he learned of the destructive wildfires in Colorado, Sam Porter, Disaster Relief Director for Oklahoma Baptists, left Oklahoma to Colorado to help give shape and strategy to the much-needed response. “Our trained volunteers continue the work in Oklahoma, but we are going to respond to our neighbors in need,” said Porter, who

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Apologist Dr. James R. White deals with key questions about homosexulity and the Bible. Related reading: June 13, 2013 Messenger Insight – Homosexuality & the Bible        

>> by Annie Scheffe  Messenger Intern Marta Caceres, director of the Robert Haskins School of Leadership (RHSL) is proud of her hard-working students. The fourth formal commencement ceremony at the Baptist Building graduated 22 students, with 16 receiving a diploma in Christian ministry and six in Theology. RHSL also offers a degree in Church Planting.

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Christian writer and entertainer Lee Bayless talks about a new film project.