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‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

“The Autism Pastor” Lamar Hardwick died May 22 at 47. He was a pastor, author, and advocate for disability inclusion in the church.

06/05/2026 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service
Editorials

Editorial: Women ministers and Baptist principles

Editorial: Women ministers and Baptist principles

Baptist principles tell us where to find truth and unity on matters of faith and practice, including women’s roles in ministry.

06/04/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Baptists

Baptist Women in Ministry places billboard ahead of SBC meeting

Baptist Women in Ministry places billboard ahead of SBC meeting

BWIM is affirming women’s call to ministry with an Orlando billboard ahead of the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting.

06/03/2026 - By BWIM Staff / Baptist Women in Ministry
Texas Baptist Voices

Voices: Truth is the loneliest number

Voices: Truth is the loneliest number

In response to a motion Al Mohler plans to make at the 2026 SBC annual meeting, Jay Givens has questions about truth and unity.

06/03/2026 - By Jay Givens
Texas

Cliff Temple serves residents impacted by apartment explosion

Cliff Temple serves residents impacted by apartment explosion

Cliff Temple Baptist Church is helping residents displaced by a deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion, providing supplies, support, and hope.

06/03/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Opinion

Voices: Monica Followell: A woman called to ministry

06/03/2026 - By Monica Followell
Texas

Texas Baptists announces new ministry teams, realignment

06/01/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Opinion

Voices: Much to learn from Eugene Peterson

06/02/2026 - By Jeff Gravens
Baptists

Resolutions Committee releases slate for 2026 SBC annual meeting

06/01/2026 - By Brandon Porter
World

Gaza pastor says Baptists’ return to Gaza Strip uncertain

05/29/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press
Opinion

Voices: A letter to 2026 SBC annual meeting messengers

06/01/2026 - By Bobbye Marrs

Texas

05/28/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission perform fire recovery in Amarillo
Faith & Culture

05/28/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

How worship music can become political
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Opinion

05/28/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

Editorial: A healthy church has room for the world
Texas

05/27/2026 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

2026 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards honor Simmons, Allison
Baptists

05/27/2026 - By Lawrence Smith / Kentucky Today

Al Mohler addresses questions on ‘truth and unity’ amendment
Texas

05/27/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Faith-based groups join to form Chaplain Resource Network
Opinion

05/27/2026 - By Amanda White / American Bible Society

Commentary: The church can anchor military families
World

05/26/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Hostage crisis follows Manipur killings
Opinion

05/26/2026 - By David Vernon

Voices: Advice to graduates from an older graduate
Nation

05/26/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Kaufman pastor discusses immigrant struggles
Texas

05/26/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Baylor Regents continue ‘ongoing conversations’ with BGCT
Opinion

05/20/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

Editorial: How the government is passively judging the church

‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick dies at age 47

Editorial: Women ministers and Baptist principles

Baptist Women in Ministry places billboard ahead of SBC meeting

Voices: Truth is the loneliest number

Cliff Temple serves residents impacted by apartment explosion

Texans on Mission perform fire recovery in Amarillo

How worship music can become political

Editorial: A healthy church has room for the world

2026 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards honor Simmons, Allison

Al Mohler addresses questions on ‘truth and unity’ amendment

Faith-based groups join to form Chaplain Resource Network

Commentary: The church can anchor military families

Hostage crisis follows Manipur killings

Voices: Advice to graduates from an older graduate

Kaufman pastor discusses immigrant struggles

Baylor Regents continue ‘ongoing conversations’ with BGCT

Editorial: How the government is passively judging the church