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Religious ties shape how Black Americans define family

Religious ties shape how Black Americans define family

Black Christians are more likely than religiously unaffiliated to consider nonrelatives a part of their families, study shows.

02/25/2026 - By Fiona Murphy / Religion News Service
Texas

BGCT Executive Board approves CP task force

BGCT Executive Board approves CP task force

The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board approved the creation of three new task forces and approved committee and board nominees and two relationship agreements.

02/25/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Texas

BGCT Executive Board restructures, addresses challenges

BGCT Executive Board restructures, addresses challenges

The BGCT Executive Board restructured in its February meeting and heard updates on church property insurance and the Cooperative Program.

02/25/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Texas Baptist Voices

Voices: The significance of Black hymns for all Christians

Voices: The significance of Black hymns for all Christians

Dr. Roy Cotton Sr. shares the significance of Black hymns and hymnodists to the musical and devotional life of Baptists and all Christians.

02/25/2026 - By Dr. Roy Cotton Sr.
Texas

Texas Baptists ‘are a people of the book,’ Guarneri declares

Texas Baptists ‘are a people of the book,’ Guarneri declares

BGCT Executive Director Julio Guarneri appeals to Texas Baptists’ historic stance on Scripture to encourage new vision and cooperation.

02/24/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

World

Russia/Ukraine war entering fifth year

02/21/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard
Opinion

Voices: Sharia law and championing religious liberty

02/24/2026 - By Jack Goodyear
Baptists

McRaney case declined, ending NAMB lawsuit

02/24/2026 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press
Equip

Equip: The importance of learning the biblical languages

02/23/2026 - By Joshua Sharp
Opinion

Voices: Ten Commandments law and adult hypocrisies

02/23/2026 - By Michael Maness
Texas

Baylor Regents celebrate milestones and new program

02/21/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard