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Micah 6:8 Conference encourages love and unity in divisive times

by Bonnie Shaw on October 29, 2020 in News

“Our congregations need to be on the frontlines, because we see passages [like Micah 6:8] that say ‘do justice, love mercy.’”

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HPU to host Micah 6:8 Conference

by Bonnie Shaw on October 16, 2020 in News

Howard Payne University invites the community to participate in person or virtually at the Micah 6:8 Conference on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27.

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The 86th Legislative Session in Review

by Kathryn Freeman on July 19, 2019 in CLC

The 86th Legislative Session has ended and most lawmakers have returned home. Here is a recap of some of their legislative accomplishments and failures of key legislation related to the 2018-2019 CLC legislative priorities.

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Kathryn Freeman leaving CLC after five years of service

by Gus Reyes on July 18, 2019 in CLC

It is with both sadness and excitement that I write to let you know we are losing a valued employee of the past five years -- Kathryn Freeman.

Kathryn will be leaving our staff the end of July in order to pursue her Master of Divinity degree full time at Baylor University's Truett Seminary. She also will be working with Truett.

Kathryn has led our public policy efforts since joining us in August 2014. She came to us as a practicing attorney with legislative staff experience, and she used her experience and abilities to further Texas Baptists's work in Austin. Kathryn especially brought a Matthew 25 emphasis on caring for "the least of these" through her policy work. The CLC has seen great success in advancing policy initiatives and blocking ill-conceived policy proposals.

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Under the Pink Dome the Days Are Few: An Update on Some CLC Legislative Priorities

by Kathryn Freeman on April 26, 2019 in CLC

The end of the legislative session is in sight and while there is still time, the days are getting longer and the chances of getting bills out of committee are getting smaller. This is an update on some of the CLC priority bills, where they are in the process and how you can help get them over the finish line.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ...

PRO-LIFE LEGISLATION ...

PAYDAY LENDING ...

You can help.

Above all else, please pray for the CLC and our lobby team that we would be wise, gentle, reasonable, and unwavering in our work to pursue the common good while representing a biblical worldview in accordance to James 3:16-17.

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Gerson outlines a Christian approach to social engagement at CLC Advocacy Day

by Texas Baptists Communications on April 5, 2019 in News

Washington Post columnist and former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson delivered the keynote address at the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission’s Advocacy Day March 26 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin.

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Donna Burney shows that everyone can advocate

by Kathryn Freeman on March 22, 2019 in CLC

Donna Burney is not your typical advocate, after serving as an English professor and then with Woman's Missionary Union, she retired. But, a few years ago, Donna became aware of the uncertainty facing women just released from prison.

The Lord gave Donna a heart for these women and a few years ago, she began “Light in the Gap” ministry. Volunteers literally meet women in the gap of time between their old lives as prisoners and their new lives in their communities.

Since its founding only a few years ago, Light in the Gap volunteers have met some 4,000 recently release women at the bus stops in their towns. They bring cookies and bags filled with toiletries and a devotional. During the winter they bring coats. But mostly, they bring Christ’s love and hope to women who feel forgotten and a deep sense of shame about their pasts.

Donna saw through her ministry an injustice, one that the hugs and prayers, while powerful, could not correct.

She reached out to the Christian Life Commission and asked for our help. The women Donna was ministering to needed an advocate to stand in the gap for them. The women needed their elected officials to step in and get the government agency responsible to change its policy. Donna met me in Austin, and we went to meet the men and women with the power to change the policy.

Before our first meeting, we prayed for God, our advocate, to stand in the gap for us, to give our words power and to give us favor with those we were to meet. And He did!

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CLC to host Advocacy Day in Austin for Texas Baptists

by Texas Baptists Communications on March 20, 2019 in Press Releases

The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission will host its 2019 Advocacy Day March 26-27 in Austin for ministers, leaders, students and advocates.

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6 Tips for Communicating with Your Elected Officials

by Kathryn Freeman on January 29, 2019 in Great Commandment

Kathryn Freeman, director of Public Policy, shares how you can communicate with your elected officials.

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How Christians Can Stay Engaged Beyond the Election: Preparing for the 86th Legislative Session

by Kathryn Freeman on January 29, 2019 in Great Commandment

Kathryn Freeman, director of Public Policy, shares insights on the 86th Texas Legislative Session and how you can communicate with your elected officials.

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