Trinity Church Rises From 1969 Arson In Lexington
On the church lawn a second purple plum is planted to mark the 30th anniversary of Trinity Baptist Churchs rebuilding after a 1969 arson fire that destroyed the modern sanctuary. The integrated congregation recalls the attack, with Rev Jay Robison leading prayers about perseverance and unity amid lingering tensions.
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Trinity Baptist Church
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Trinity
Sharyn Dowd
Dowd
Lexington Theological Seminary
Baylor University
Texas
Brown led Trinity Church from 1958 to 1980 and faced arson attack
Rev. Jay Robison notes the church history while Brown, pastor from 1958 to 1980, pushed liberal views and a bus ministry to help Black residents. Trinity offered programs for the poor and disabled and held carside services in a shopping center lot. A Molotov fueled fire burned the church as investigators say a planned attack spread flammable material inside.
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Shine magazine aims for inner beauty over outer looks
Michelle Toholsky, a former model from Weatherford Texas, launches Shine a bi monthly Christian women’s magazine focused on inner beauty and strength not waistlines or sexual performance The project uses real photographs not airbrushed images and features Christian models and writers to provide a refreshing spiritual alternative to secular mags
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Texas
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Shine
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Revival Endurance Marks Pensacola Outpouring Century Run
The Pensacola Outpouring begun at Brownsville Assembly of God on Father’s Day 1995 persists four years with thousands weekly and a growing national TV presence. Leaders claim a goal of a million conversions by 2001 while critics warn of emotion over doctrine. A rival school trains 1,700 ministers and conflicts over authenticity continue as some members depart.
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John Kilpatrick
Hill
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Personal Freedom Outreach
Vicky Conroy
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