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<br /> Churches adopt counties<br /> So far, enough Texas Baptist churches have stepped<br /> forward to ensure that each household in a dozen<br /> Texas counties has a Scripture presentation.<br /> PAGE 2<br /> Editorial<br /> Dissent may make Baptists uncomfort-<br /> able, but it's also what makes them<br /> Baptists.<br /> PAGE 5<br /> E NHANCED E LEC T RONIC E DIT I O N<br /> January 12, 2009 · Volume 121 · No. 1 www.baptiststandard.com<br /> Happy Birthday, Baptists<br /> Modern circuit-riders<br /> Like circuit-riding preachers in the Old<br /> West, RV chaplains move from place to<br /> place, offering a seasonal ministry with<br /> an eternal impact.<br /> PAGE 1<a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=1"> Churches adopt counties So far, enough Texas Bapt</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=2"> Top Stories 2 · January 12, 2009 Gaza Baptist </a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=3"> TexasJanuary 12, 2009 ·3 Former San Marcos Acad</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=4"> ReEsSpPoOnNsSeE 4 ·JNaonvueamryb1e2r,120,029008</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=5"> OpinionJanuary 12, 2009 · 5 What makes Baptists</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=6"> Faith & Life 6 · January 12, 2009 Misuse </a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=7"> Exploring FaithJanuary 12, 2009 ·7 Most America</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=8"> From the cover 8 · January 12, 2009 BaptistH</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=9"> Baptist BeginningsJanuary 12, 2009 ·9 B </a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=10"> Baptist Beginnings 10 · January 12, 2009 – </a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=11"> Baptist BeginningsJanuary 12, 2009 ·11 unger tha</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=12"> Baptist Beginnings 12 · January 12, 2009 of U.S</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=13"> Baptist BeginningsJanuary 12, 2009 ·13 Baptists </a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=14"> Sharing Faith 14 · January 12, 2009 Karen refug</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=15"> Faith in ActionJanuary 12, 2009 ·15 Resort chapl</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=16"> Faith in Action 16 · January 12, 2009 Houston c</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=17"> Changed LivesJanuary 12, 2009 ·17 `What prevents</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=18"> Nation 18 · January 12, 2009 Controversy over i</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=19"> Nation ·January 12, 2009 19 Will the Obamas fi</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=20"> Nation 20 January 12, 2009 · Report suggests C</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=21"> BaptistsJanuary 12, 2009 ·21 Seminaries, nationa</a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=22"> Around the State 22 · January 12, 2009 </a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=23"> Around the StateJanuary 12, 2009 ·23 (Continued </a> <a title="Enhanced News from Texas Baptists page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/63b2b9ec?page=24"> Sports & Faith 24 · January 12, 2009 Kick-for-r</a>