The Heights Church in Richardson received about 2,700 lbs. of nonperishable food and paper goods during a three-day collection to serve its community during the COVID-19 crisis. The Baptist General Convention of Texas has postponed all events for Texas Baptists through April 15. BaptistWay Press offers free downloadable Bible study resources.

03/19/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Emily Smith, assistant professor of epidemiology at Baylor University and research scholar at the Duke Global Health Institute, delivered the Willson Lectures at Wayland Baptist University. The Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas received a $70,000 grant to support initiatives urging churches to ensure Hispanics are counted in the 2020 U.S. Census.

03/11/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Astronaut Charlie Duke, one of only a dozen men to set foot on the moon, will be the featured speaker for the 2020 McLane Lecture at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Elona Prroj, vice president of the Evangelical Alliance of Albania, spoke in chapel at Dallas Baptist University. Baylor University has announced the slate of alumni-elected regent candidates presented for election this spring.

03/04/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

East Texas Baptist University’s School of Nursing was recently ranked as the No. 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program out of the 118 programs evaluated in Texas. Hardin-Simmons University welcomed Abilene-area young women in foster care to the annual Prom Party.

02/26/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Buckner International and Howard Payne University launched a collaboration to provide volunteer and missions opportunities, humanitarian aid drives and enhanced experiential learning opportunities for students. Texas Baptists will accept nominations beginning April 1 for recipients of the inaugural BEST (Baptist Educators Serving Texans) Award.

02/19/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Tim Smith from First Baptist Church in Hempstead received the Legion of Honor Award— the highest honor that can be bestowed in the area of Royal Ambassador work—from Texas Baptist Men. Beth Moore, author and Bible teacher, spoke at Truett Theological Seminary and signed copies of her new book.

02/12/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Howard Payne University announced the construction of the Newbury Family Welcome Center and renovations to the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom building. TBM volunteer Rachel Schieck received the Distinguished Service Award from the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board.

02/05/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Texas Baptists recognized Baylor University on Institutional Legacy Day for 175 years of exemplary Christian higher education. TBM volunteers distributed 1,750 boxes to people in an area damaged by an explosion at a Houston industrial site.

01/29/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Linda Livingstone, president of Baylor University, will be inducted into the Oklahoma State University Hall of Fame. Working with North Carolina Baptist Men, TBM helped send 500 water filters to provide clean drinking water for families affected by the recent earthquake in Puerto Rico.

01/22/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Buckner Children and Family Services and Texas Baptist Men signed a memorandum of understanding solidifying their partnership. The Nederland Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau named Pastor Jason Burden as its 2019 Citizen of the Year and TBM as 2019 Service Organization of the Year.

01/15/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Choral musicians from First Baptist Church in Waxahachie performed at Carnegie Hall, presenting the premiere of “Sing Christmas!” Ferrell Foster, director of ethics and justice with the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission, will begin work soon with Prosper Waco.

01/07/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Howard Payne University personnel and students joined with the university’s neighbors to celebrate the Christmas season during “An HPU Family Christmas.” Michael Evans, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield and president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, announced his intention to run for mayor of Mansfield in the 2020 general election.

12/18/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard