1. -- The Baptist General Convention of Texas effectively expelled a congregation in Austin in February for the ordination of a gay deacon. 2. Did the church ordain a gay deacon? 3. Four years ago, University Baptist made headlines when it ordained a gay deacon. 4. The executive board gave Pastor Bethune eight minutes to explain why his church ordained a gay deacon. 5. In the Episcopal Church, heresy charges have been brought against a bishop who ordained an openly gay deacon. |