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in our own time we see the family attacked on a number of fronts. Too many Southern Baptists have embraced unbiblical notions about marriage and family. Too often we believe that children are a burden rather than a blessing and smaller families are more
we are all for families. But do the authors overstep in encouraging Southern Baptists to have big families?
one sees how wistfully the authors wish for the past even as they accuse the SBC organizational leaders of not acknowledging the cultural changes around them.
taught
to live for God’s glory and pursue great things for His name’s sake. We believe that strong Christian families are characterized by an atmosphere of love
the project creates one-to-one relationships between selected experienced leaders in WMU (emeritus leaders) and selected young leaders within its membership. The more experienced leaders pass on to the next generation their love and commitment to mission
the local churc h is encouraged to promote one-to-one mentoring relationships between mature Christian members and children
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