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Texas

Rural youth leader sees impact after stepping into role

Rural youth leader sees impact after stepping into role

Kathy Barrett is helping teens at First Baptist Church in Cameron grow in their faith through discipleship, relationships, and service.

10/01/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Nation

Clergy Act opens Social Security window for ministers

Clergy Act opens Social Security window for ministers

The Senate passed the Clergy Act, providing eligible ministers a two-year window to reverse a previous decision to opt out of Social Security.

10/01/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard
Texas

A seat at the table: Webinar explores women in leadership

A seat at the table: Webinar explores women in leadership

During a DBU webinar, women leaders shared how faith, confidence, and authenticity shape their approach to leadership.

09/30/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard
Baptists

Judge dismisses most of Sills’ claims against SBC leaders

Judge dismisses most of Sills’ claims against SBC leaders

A federal judge dismissed most claims in David Sills’ lawsuit against Southern Baptist leaders and ordered a settlement conference.

09/30/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service
Faith & Culture

No indication Trump, XI Jinping addressed religious freedom

No indication Trump, XI Jinping addressed religious freedom

ChinaAid and religious freedom advocates urged President Trump to press Xi Jinping for the release of detained pastors.

09/30/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Opinion

Editorial: Should you have religious freedom?

09/30/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Opinion

Voices: The truth of ‘like faith and order’

09/29/2026 - By Mathew St. John
Equip

Equip: Retirement is a repositioning

09/29/2026 - By Schuyler Peterson
Opinion

Voices: What are we trying to preserve?

09/28/2026 - By Scott Jones
Opinion

Voices: God sets appointments for us

09/28/2026 - By Johnny Teague
Opinion

Voices: Institutions and emerging networks can work together

09/25/2026 - By David Foster