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Campus Crusade’s Bill Bright dies at 81

July 31, 2003

Bill Bright, co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International, an evangelical organization that began on a Los Angeles campus and grew to include dozens of

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American teenage gamblers increasing in number

July 31, 2003

  Though legal gambling is more widespread than in the past, it remains illegal for Americans in most situations — and especially for minors. But

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Birmingham hosts largest-ever World Changers event

July 31, 2003

Birmingham recently hosted the largest-ever World Changers event in the organization’s 13-year history. While more than 1,600 12- to 18-year-olds worked in Birmingham through the

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Decatur’s Oak Park Baptist reaches youth with safe, fun environment

July 31, 2003

The lively chatter almost drowns out the loud music playing in the background. Dozens of young teenagers play assorted games, sit at tables having snacks

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WMU shows double-digit growth in enrollment

July 24, 2003

Wanda Lee, executive director of national Woman’s Missionary Union, recently reported a growth in WMU groups and an increased emphasis in missions education, as well

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IMB trustees honor Rankin during recent meeting

July 24, 2003

During a July 10–11 meeting in Richmond, Va., trustees of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board recognized President Jerry Rankin for 10 years of service.

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Jacksonville evangelist’s ham radio hobby extends his rea

July 24, 2003

When Emmett Roper finishes preaching, goes home and collapses in his favorite chair, his ministry doesn’t end. In fact, that’s where much of it begins.

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Tennessee River hosts missions jamboree for children

July 24, 2003

More than 150 youngsters in the Tennessee River Baptist Association were able to see missions up close during the Children’s Missions Jamboree.     The association

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