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Pilot who made emergency landing known for her faith

Pilot who made emergency landing known for her faith

When members of First Baptist Church in Boerne heard recordings of radio transmissions from a Southwest Airlines pilot who made a harrowing emergency landing in Philadelphia, they recognized the voice as one of their own.

By David Roach / Baptist Press
Faith & Culture

Personal touch drives churchgoer giving

Personal touch drives churchgoer giving

When it comes to charity, a personal touch works 10 times better than Facebook—at least for churchgoers.

By Bob Smietana / LifeWay Research
Baptists

SBC Executive Committee elects search committee

SBC Executive Committee elects search committee

A Rockwall pastor and an East Texas laywoman are on the six-member search committee charged with nominating the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.

By David Roach and Diana Chandler / Baptist Press
Deep in the Hearts of Texans

Todd D. Still: The ‘sacred trust and true pleasure’ of shaping tomorrow’s ministers

Todd D. Still: The ‘sacred trust and true pleasure’ of shaping tomorrow’s ministers

Todd D. Still, dean of Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary, shares his thoughts on leading the institution and shaping tomorrow’s leaders today.

By Staff / Baptist Standard

Opinion

Voices: Where is your hope?
Opinion

Voices: Can understanding history help Christians combat racism?
Texas

Women at Texas WMU annual meeting urged to pursue Christ
Opinion

Voices: The high stakes of wading into political waters
Texas

Interest in Branch Davidian tragedy still strong after 25 years
Texas

CLC joins call to observe April as Second Chance Month