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Churches in flooded Central Texas overflow with compassion

When the Colorado River overflowed its banks flooding hundreds of homes, area Baptist churches overflowed with compassion for their hurting neighbors, providing disaster relief with the support of Texas Baptist Men.

10/24/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

BUA on track toward healthy future, president says

When Abraham Jaquez became president of Baptist University of the Américas one year ago, the school faced financial distress. But now BUA is on track to move forward, he said.

08/15/2018 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

San Antonio church goes green, gains green with solar panels

A commitment to environmental stewardship led Baptist Temple in San Antonio to install solar panels on the roof of its facility, but getting paid to do the right thing didn’t hurt.

08/06/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Joel Gregory new director of preaching center at Truett Seminary

Joel Gregory assumed new responsibilities at Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary June 1 when he became director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching.

06/11/2018 - By Baylor University Communications

Country church takes root in upscale North Dallas

A western-heritage church may seem out of place in affluent North Dallas, but leaders of Highland Country Fellowship believe God planted the congregation there for a reason.

05/30/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Ellis retires as HPU president, named chancellor

Bill Ellis will retire as president of Howard Payne University May 31 and assume a new role as the university’s chancellor.

05/11/2018 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Waco church embraces change to make sure no one is left out

Viento Fuerte Church in Waco has changed to meet the changing needs of its neighborhood.

05/04/2018 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

Nederland pastor Burden nominee for BGCT 1st VP

Joanna Jespersen, minister to children and families at Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church in Dallas, will nominate Jason Burden, pastor of First Baptist Church in Nederland, for first vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

05/02/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Couple from Plano church killed in car wreck, two children critical

First Baptist Church in Plano is mourning the loss of a couple killed in an April 23 car accident and seeking to minister to seven children left without their parents.

05/02/2018 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Foster Care Summit addresses urgent needs

Texas Baptist leaders met at an April 16 summit to discuss the foster care crisis in Texas and seek ways for churches and ministries to respond.

04/24/2018 - By Kalie Lowrie / Texas Baptist Communications

Pilot who made emergency landing known for her faith

When members of First Baptist Church in Boerne heard recordings of radio transmissions from a Southwest Airlines pilot who made a harrowing emergency landing in Philadelphia, they recognized the voice as one of their own.

04/20/2018 - By David Roach / Baptist Press

UMHB reports NCAA violations, suspends coach

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor reported rule violations to the NCAA regarding benefits provided to two football players and suspended the university’s head football coach.

04/17/2018 - By Staff / Baptist Standard