Expert offers ground-rules for religion in public schools

ABILENE—Whatever the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately decides, communities should strive to have better conversations about the role of religion in public schools, Melissa Rogers told participants at the T.B. Maston Christian Ethics Lectures at Hardin-Simmons University’s Logsdon Seminary.

05/06/2008 - By admin

Good Samaritan offers testimony of transformation

BROWNWOOD—When clients arrive at Good Samaritan Ministries seeking food, clothing or school supplies for their children, some see no way out of poverty’s grip. Angelia Bostick gently encourages them to look around at the facility that houses the community ministry.

“It’s a testimony of transformation and what God can do,” said Bostick, founding executive director of Good Samaritan.

05/05/2008 - By Administrator

Cameron Byler, SBC pioneer in recreation, disaster relief, dies at 79

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Cameron Byler, a pioneer in national disaster relief and men’s missions within the Southern Baptist Convention, died Apr. 28 in San Antonio after a bried illness. He would have turned 80 May 11.

05/02/2008 - By admin

Research findings to be presented at social work colloquium

Catherine Sykes was inspired by a cereal box to conduct a truth-in-advertising survey.

05/02/2008 - By admin

Kelsi Kelso in Nigeria with HandsOn Missions

Kelsi Kelso is serving with HandsOn Missions in Niger.

05/02/2008 - By admin

Baptist Immigration Services offers help to people ‘left hanging’

BROWNWOD—Baptist Immigration Services of Brownwood has opened its doors to meet the need for Christian immigration services in Central Texas.

According to its mission statement, the ministry exists to “show the love of Christ by offering affordable legal immigration services to Brown County.”

05/02/2008 - By admin

Howard Payne students learn about Islam firsthand in North Africa

Prayer must undergird compassion, missionary doctor insists

Whether in the streets of Bangalore, India, or northeastern Dallas County, the sight of people in need compels Christians to respond in compassion, veteran medical missionary Rebekah Naylor said.

05/01/2008 - By admin

Baylor nursing students meet life-and-death needs in Africa

Graduate students in Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing saved lives on a month-long medical mission trip to Ethiopia and Uganda.

05/01/2008 - By admin

Ethics and evangelism focus of Howard Payne lecture

BROWNWOOD—Evangelism and ethics both grow out of a vibrant relationship with the God who is love, speakers told participants at the inaugural Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics at Howard Payne University.

04/29/2008 - By Ken Camp

Cancer survivor, age 4, throws out first pitch

Payton Chumbley, age 4, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a recent Howard Payne University and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor baseball game.

04/28/2008 - By admin

Texas WMU celebrates Jesus during annual meeting

WACO—Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas gathered to “Celebrate Jesus” during its annual meeting April 18-19.

In a meeting that featured seminars encouraging people to share their faith and be involved in mission work, testimonies from missionaries and sessions on prayer, leaders encouraged Texas Baptist women to celebrate Christ’s work around the globe.

04/28/2008 - By admin