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The Texas school chaplains bill was carried by an alliance of activists, Christian groups and conservative lawmakers championing forms of Christian nationalism.
05/25/2023 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will hold a special called meeting May 30 via Zoom to address concerns raised by trustees regarding lack of disclosure.
05/24/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor
A bill that would have mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom failed to advance in the Texas House of Representatives.
Oklahoma Southern Baptist pastor John-Mark Hart is part of a multifaith coalition advocating for the life of death row inmate Richard Glossip on grounds of biblical mercy and the pursuit of impartial criminal justice.
05/24/2023 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press
Baylor University’s board of regents approved a $902.4 million university operating budget for 2023-24, an increase of $39.2 million (4.5 percent) from last year.
05/24/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard
Although most churchgoers say they want to serve in their communities for gospel impact, there is a noticeable gap when it comes to the number who are already volunteering for a charity.
05/24/2023 - By Marissa Postell Sullivan / Lifeway Research
In separate motions filed for summary judgment in the McRaney v. North American Mission Board lawsuit, both parties are seeking a ruling by the judge ahead of the scheduled Aug. 7 trial date.
05/24/2023 - By Jennifer Rash / The Baptist Paper
The Baptist General Convention of Texas voted to create a task force to study and recommend responses to sexual abuse issues in Texas Baptist churches.
05/23/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor
In a last-ditch move, the Texas Senate Committee on Public Education attached a school voucher program to a substitute version of a House-approved public education funding bill.
Kason Branch, senior pastor at Creekstone Church in North Richland Hills, will be nominated for second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
05/23/2023 - By Baptist Press Staff
José Isaac Soria, a longtime Texas Baptist pastor and public schoolteacher, died May 20. He was 91.
05/22/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard
Frankie Rainey Jr., former pastor and professor, died May 19. He was 84.
