Cowboy Church Outreach and ministry ... Western style article on page 29 Inside: 2007 Training & Events preview JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007 News and information for ministry from LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention Contents Volume 53 • Number 1 January/February 2007 Commentary From my perspective: Get your words right .............. 4 S urvey: Churches see ministry, missions as the same ................................................ 6 Articles 2007 Training, Enrichment Events Preview .....10-27 It’s a simple year ............................................ 10 Co nference centers schedule and information ......................... 12 LifeWay schedule and information ................ 14 Event listings ................................................. 15 Cowboy church offers acceptance, redemption ........ 29 Niche churches meet unique ministry needs ........... 33 Ridgecrest motorcycle rally draws 200 riders ........... 34 1,300 church staff dismissed in 2005 ...................... 39 Clendenen named head of B&H Academic ............ 43 2007 Events Preview • 10-27 Resources For you from LifeWay ............................................. 44 Cover photo: Lynn Bitner sings and plays during a service at the Pecos Valley Cowboy Church in Pecos, N.M. Photo by Kent Harville. B&H Academic • 43 Coming in the March/April issue: • Facts & Trends becomes primary print outlet for LifeWay Research • Tips for planning a service to honor your church’s grads • B&H releases new commentary for and by women How to get Facts & Trends absolutely free: Write us: Facts & Trends One LifeWay Plaza Nashville, TN 37234-0192 Phone us: ( 615) 251-3698 E-mail us: facts&
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