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$90M Church Building Campaign (#1376)

2014/04/04 By Greg

Last year I shared the $130 million dollar modernization plans for First Baptist Church of Dallas, which at the time were believed to be the largest church building campaign ever undertaken. For that sum the church planned a total re-creation, rather than a renovation of the then existing campus including a sanctuary seating 3,000, a 4-story family center, a parking garage and sky bridge, and community space for use by the whole city. Last month, The United Methodist Church of the Read More …

Review of Dilemma: A Priest’s Struggle with Faith and Love (#0449)

2011/08/08 By Greg

Meet the Author Father Albert Cutié served as a Roman Catholic priest from his ordination in 1995 until 2009.  During those years he served several parishes, but was best known for his work in media, which earned him the nickname "Padre Oprah."  He was the first clergy-person to host a daily talk-show on a major network on international secular television. After his relationship with a woman was made public, he left the Roman Catholic church, married, and was ordained as an Read More …

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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