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  Analysis: Churches must remove stigma of mental illness

  Pastors and therapists say Christians must come to see mental illness for what it is — simply an illness — in order to be the hands and feet of Christ for those who suffer from it.

  05/30/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Women in prison face distinctive challenges

  Imprisonment is tough regardless of gender. But the more than 100,000 women behind bars in America—out of a total prison population of more than 2.2 million—face distinctive challenges.

  05/30/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  David Crowder’s final season with band leads to new solo CD

  After leading worship for events and performing concerts more than a decade, David Crowder and his band caught many fans off guard when they announced their final season together.

  05/30/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Brad Clay’s hunting show shares gospel with ‘good ole’ boys’

  As a child, Brad Clay learned to love hunting and fishing before he learned to love Jesus. He still loves the outdoors, but now he uses that passion to introduce other men to Christ.

  05/30/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Convención, Buckner build home, shine hope in the Valley

  The Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas teamed up with Buckner International to build a new home for a family in Peñitas in the Ro Grande Valley.

  05/30/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Baylor historian says religion permeated World War I

  On the 100th anniversary of the “war to end all wars,” Baylor historian Philip Jenkins traces elements of a religious crusade in the global conflict that sowed seeds of future conflicts.

  05/30/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Summer disaster recovery trips need volunteers

  Texas Baptists’ Disaster Recovery is seeking volunteers for summer trips to Colorado, Arkansas, Eagle Pass and Fritch to assist areas devastated by floods, wildfires and tornadoes.

  05/30/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Jimmy Carter builds post-presidential legacy

  There was Jimmy Carter the president and Jimmy Carter the Habitat homebuilder. Now, meet Jimmy Carter 3.0—international advocate for women’s rights.

  05/29/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  SBC leaders lament declines in baptisms and attendance

  The number of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention grew slightly in 2013, but other key measures declined, according to the Annual Church Profile compiled by LifeWay Christian Resources in cooperation with Baptist state conventions.

  05/29/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Around the State: San Marcos Baptist Academy graduates 62

  San Marcos Baptist Academy presented diplomas to 62 high school graduates during its 106th annual commencement.

  05/24/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Texas Tidbits: Baylor OKs College of Health and Human Sciences

  Baylor regents OK College of Health and Human Sciences. Baylor University’s board of regents voted to establish the College of Health and Human Sciences, uniting four health-related academic units—communication sciences…

  05/23/2014 - By John Rutledge

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  Faith Digest: Americans exaggerate church attendance

  Americans fib about their church attendance, a new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute reveals.

  05/23/2014 - By John Rutledge