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  Ali made the world “a better place,” pastor tells Louisville mourners

  “What set (Muhammad Ali) apart was the way in which he poured out his heart through nonviolent action and deed to fight for a better world. And he indeed succeeded in making our world a better place.” — Louisville pastor Jason Crosby

  06/08/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Garland: Baylor intends to ensure student safety

  “All possible resources are being deployed to foster a culture on campus that is characterized by dignity, integrity and respect for others, including the awareness and prevention of sexual assault.” — Baylor University Interim President David Garland

  06/06/2016 - By Marv Knox

• Cautious praise offered for new rules on payday lending

  Some consumer advocates—including representatives from the faith community—offered cautious praise for proposed new rules designed to clamp down on payday lending abuses.

  06/03/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Coalition suggests ways churches can fight hunger

  The faith community action team of the Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions presented proven strategies congregations can implement to fight hunger.

  06/03/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Jimmy Carter pushes for interracial Baptist cooperation

  At 91, former President Jimmy Carter remains energetic in his attempts to bridge the chasm between black and white Baptists.

  06/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Baylor Line Foundation urges release of investigative report

  The executive committee of The Baylor Line Foundation—formerly the Baylor Alumni Association—urged Baylor University’s board of regents to release the full report by the law firm that investigated the university’s response to reports of sexual violence.

  06/02/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Lynn Craft, longtime Baptist Foundation of Texas president, dies

  Lynn Craft, who led the Baptist Foundation of Texas—now HighGround Advisors—more than three and a half decades, died May 31. He was 73.

  06/02/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Major shake-up at Baylor University

  In a week of fast-moving events and sweeping change, Baylor University lost a president and chancellor, a head football coach and an athletic director, gained an interim president and an acting football coach, and found itself in an unwanted national spotlight.

  06/01/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Buckner Family Pathways graduate aims high

  Angel Hardy knew living in a travel trailer parked in the backyard of her friend’s house was no way to live—for her or her son. She found help through Buckner’s Family Pathways program.

  06/01/2016 - By Ken Camp

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  Around the State: TBM wraps up disaster relief in Hawkins; HSU presents awards

  Texas Baptist Men devote 792 volunteer days to disaster relief in Hawkins. Hardin-Simmons University presents Christian service awards. BGCT Executive Board recognizes graduates of Leadership Texas Baptists program.

  06/01/2016 - By Ken Camp

• On the Move: Crutchfield, Gorbett and Lassitter

  Staff changes at churches in Madisonville, Tyler and Lufkin are noted.

  06/01/2016 - By Ken Camp

• Texas Baptist universities generally opt out of campus carry

  Pistol-packing students who plan to attend—or guests who plan to visit—any Texas Baptist university in the fall need to leave their guns behind. And with the exception of one school, that applies to all faculty and staff, as well.

  06/01/2016 - By Ken Camp