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Voices: The pastoral life: It can be life-giving

Voices: The pastoral life: It can be life-giving

Ron Cook describes how the pastoral life can be life-giving to ministers, despite the drama, turmoil, and sometimes chaos of ministry.

07/14/2026 - By Ron Cook
World

Security conference in India raises concerns

Security conference in India raises concerns

A Hindu nationalist group leader blamed Christianity for insurgency in Northeast India, prompting concerns over religious freedom and military neutrality.

07/14/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard
Deep in the Hearts of Texans

Larry McGraw: Bible professor, sports announcer

Larry McGraw: Bible professor, sports announcer

In a throw back to our Deep in the Hearts of Texans column, retired HSU professor Larry McGraw answers some questions … humorously.

07/14/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard
Texas Baptist Voices

Voices: Katelyn Morris: A woman called to ministry

Voices: Katelyn Morris: A woman called to ministry

Katelyn Morris describes being called to ministry, not in her free time, but with her life, and how her call is taking shape.

07/13/2026 - By Katelyn Morris
Texas Baptist Voices

Voices: A name on the envelope

Voices: A name on the envelope

Brent Gentzel describes how key Baptist women led and still lead in missions, in establishing churches, and in ministry.

07/13/2026 - By Brent Gentzel

World

BWA gathering highlights communion, reconciliation, mission

07/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
World

BWA presenters address religious freedom, justice

07/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Faith & Culture

Faith-based AI company Gloo faces $438 million in losses

07/10/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service
Nation

Religious Liberty Commission calls for sweeping reforms

07/10/2026 - By Faith Pratt & Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Opinion

Editorial: Texas Baptists need to be part of BWA

07/09/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Opinion

Commentary: Ascent on women in ministry, Part 1

07/10/2026 - By Chris Backert / Ascent Movement