Ruth Malhotra and Jennifer Keeton

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  May 12, 2013

  Dorothy Patterson to Mothers and Daughters: Be Women of Vision, Creativity, and Courage

  Dorothy Patterson, professor of theology and women's studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and wife of SWBTS President Paige Patterson, spoke on the importance of embracing biblical womanhood and challenged ladies to cultivate vision, creativity, and courage in every stage of life as Mother's Day approaches.

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  Apr 11, 2013

  Why Siblings Are Worth Celebrating

  Did you realize that Wednesday, April 10, was "National Siblings Day?" Chances are you haven't heard much about the occasion because it is not widely recognized, although it should be!

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  Mar 24, 2013

  Hosanna in Hindustan: A Palm Sunday Reflection

  It was a warm spring weekend in March 2010, and I was in the middle of an adventurous trip to rural east India. I decided to visit a local church in Ranchi, Jharkhand that Sunday, but was told that there probably wouldn't be many people gathering in the morning and it might not be safe to venture out alone.

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  Mar 20, 2013

  Andy Stanley: Christians Are Now the Minority, Must Adapt Approach to Sharing Gospel

  The Drive 2013 Conference, a three-day gathering of over 2,400 pastors and church leaders from 25 countries and 700 organizations, wrapped up last Wednesday at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga., with a call for believers to re-examine and adapt their approach to communicating the Gospel in a culture where Christians are now the minority.

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  Mar 14, 2013

  Andy Stanley Tells Pastors: To Reach Unchurched People, Make Church Appealing and Engaging

  Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church and founder of North Point Ministries, spoke to pastors and ministry leaders gathered at the Drive Conference in Alpharetta, Ga., Tuesday morning about the importance of creating a church template and culture which unchurched people find appealing, engaging, and helpful, with the ultimate goal of leading them to Jesus Christ.

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  Mar 12, 2013

  Largest Ever 'Drive' Conference Kicks Off With Call to Create Conversations

  Over 2,400 pastors and ministry leaders representing 700 organizations and 25 countries filled North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga., Monday evening to kick off the Drive Conference, a gathering designed to help churches keep up with the cultural demands of ministry.

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  Mar 1, 2013

  With Jesus, Pope's Seat is Never Vacant

  Religion rarely dominates global news headlines, but Pope Benedict's resignation has proven a notable exception. The mainstream media, usually reluctant to focus on matters of faith, is watching and reporting with fascination as the Catholic Church faces a historic and unprecedented transition. Thursday's coverage was particularly striking, as commentators repeatedly stated – in tones ranging from intense anguish to intellectual curiosity – that "the papacy is vacant" and "the seat of Saint Pete

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  Jan 21, 2013

  Tolerance Tyrants Strike Again: Louie Giglio, the Inaugural Uproar, and a Marketplace of Ideas

  We wish we could say that we were shocked by the withdrawal of Pastor Louie Giglio from President Barack Obama's Inauguration ceremony. Pastor Giglio was invited to deliver the benediction based on his well-known commitment to justice, and the inspiration he has provided to our generation to join his life's work. We are certain that any prayer he would have offered on Inauguration Day would be characterized by grace, humility, and wisdom.

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  Jan 11, 2013

  Passion 2013 Donates Over $3 Million to Fight Human Trafficking

  The Passion 2013 conference, a four-day gathering of 60,000 university students, wrapped up last Friday with attendees donating over $3 million to fund the freedom fight for the 27 million human slaves currently trapped in the trenches of captivity.

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  Jan 11, 2013

  Judah Smith: To Reflect God's Image, Believers Must Cultivate Community

  Judah Smith, lead pastor of The City Church in Seattle, Wash., and author of Dating Delilah, addressed the 60,000 students and ministry leaders gathered at the Passion 2013 conference in Atlanta last week with a message on the significance of cultivating Christ-centered community in order to glorify God.