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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Speaking the Truth in love, four arguments used to defend homosexuality discussed, and more…

>> 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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>> by Bob Nigh Managing Editor Support in the form of monetary donations—which totaled $1.2 million as of May 30—and letters of well-wishes promising to uphold the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) in prayer have poured in from more than 5,300 people since the state was hit by two super storms May 19-20. “I

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>>by Brian Hobbs Editor JENKS—In a society that attempts to “super-size” almost everything—from retail stores to fast-food meals—it is easy to forget the power of “small.” One church in Jenks, however, has experienced the large power of small groups. Jenks, First, under the leadership of Pastor Rick Frie, has experienced explosive growth in the last

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