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Vol. 59 No. 5
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From Crisis Control to Christ Control
Calvary Baptist's mission week was interrupted
by approaching wildfires, but that didn't stop
the church family and guests from reaching out.
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The Baseline of Life
Sometimes we forget that, even though we're
not on the peak, thanks to Christ's hand in
our lives, we're not mired down in the valley.
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Global Partners: LOOK
This issue of GP emphasizes the need to look
around, upward, inward, and outward if we're
going to reach our world with the gospel.
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Also in this issue
4 On the Table - So, what's new?
5 Presidential Perspective - BBFI colleges are best choice
6 BBFI National Meeting Information
8 Digressions - News and views
14 Baptist History - Oldest African-American church in U.S.
27 BBFI ministries do Thanksgiving outreaches
28 The Tribune is not bankrupt — thanks to you
29 NCPO - Young church ready for big jump
30 WorldScope - Partnership
31 Urban Current - Election exegesis
32 School News
38 Fellowship News
46 AfterWords - The forgotten generation
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