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Sergio Ramos to develop and direct GC2 network

Sergio Ramos will join Texas Baptists to further develop and direct the emerging network of GC2 churches and ministries in Texas and beyond.

07/24/2024 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

On the Move: Humphries, Jacobson, Music

Ministerial and staff changes noted.

07/24/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Baptist pastor released from Myanmar prison

Sources confirm the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention, Hkalam Samson, was released from prison in Myanmar on July 23.

07/24/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: HSU’s School of Nursing approved unanimously

Hardin-Simmons University is thrilled to announce the Texas Board of Nursing has approved unanimously HSU’s School of Nursing.

07/24/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Jeffress pledges to rebuild historic sanctuary after fire

After a fire consumed the historic chapel of First Baptist Dallas, pastor Robert Jeffress promised congregants the church will rebuild.

07/24/2024 - By James Russell / Religion News Service

Kamala Harris’ pastor known for civil rights, reparations activism

Amos Brown, a longtime pastor of Third Baptist Church of San Francisco described Vice President Kamala Harris’ connection to his church.

07/24/2024 - By Jack Jenkins and Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Queen’s attorney petitions for release of materials

Matt Queen’s attorney has requested the prosecutor release ‘a limited number of documents’ he believes supports Queen’s defense.

07/23/2024 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Chair resigns ERLC board, issues apology

Former ERLC chair Kevin Smith issued an apology for acting without a “formal vote of the Executive Committee” to remove Brent Leatherwood.

07/23/2024 - By Baptist Press Staff

ERLC reverses course, Brent Leatherwood not fired

The beleaguered ERLC announced the firing of its president Brent Leatherwood before retracting that announcement hours later.

07/23/2024 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

In small-town Illinois, a little church says goodbye

First Baptist Church survived a tornado, church schisms and two worldwide pandemics in over 150 years of ministry in small-town Illinois.

07/23/2024 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Bounce students adapt to meet needs after storm

One hundred middle school through college students served with Bounce in Claremore, Okla., to assist in relief efforts following tornadoes that blew through the community.

07/22/2024 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

Fire engulfs historic sanctuary at FBC Dallas

The historic sanctuary at First Baptist Church Dallas burned Friday evening, July 19. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.

07/22/2024 - By Baptist Press Staff