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Or maybe those other places are just smaller, more graspable versions of the big Christianity in the Big D. Maybe the rest of us are just trying to keep up.

Edward Gilbreath is an associate editor of Christianity Today.

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Big City, Big MinistryHow did a top-25 list of ministries become a cover story on Dallas?

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• First Baptist Dallas
  
  
• Prestonwood Baptist
  
  
• Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
  
  
• Highland Park United Methodist
  
  
• Park Cities Presbyterian
  
  
• Potter's House

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Related Christianity Today stories on personalities, churches or programs in Dallas include:

SBC Leader W.A. Criswell Dies at 92Dallas pastor considered the father of modern conservatism in the Southern Baptist Convention. (Jan. 15, 2002)

CT Classic: Preaching Through the BibleHow W.A. Criswell grew his church through 18 years of exploring the scriptures cover-to-cover. (Jan. 15, 2002)

All They Need Is the Love ClinicA Dallas program helps kids to say no to sex and drugs. (Dec. 3, 2001)

Two Schools of ThoughtMany parents wonder what's best for their children—Christian or public education. Two Dallas schools suggest an answer. (May 18, 2001)

T. D. Jakes Feels Your PainThough critics question his theology, this fiery preacher packs arenas with a message of emotional healing. (Feb. 7, 2000)

Swindoll Starts Instant Megachurch"Preaching is my first love," Chuck Swindoll says as to why he leads the new Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, a once-sleepy farm community north of Dallas. (April 26, 1999)

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