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  Seminary prison program changes inmate culture

  Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s extension program at the Darrington maximum-security prison unit in Rosharon is preparing inmates to minister after their release to those still on the inside.

  09/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  TBM helps flood victims in El Paso, Colorado

  From El Paso to Colorado, Texas Baptist Men responded to flood victims by providing shovels, showers, meals and spiritual counsel.

  09/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Syria crisis prompts end-times thinking

  A third of Americans believe recent conflict with Syria fulfills Bible prophecy about the end of the world, according to a telephone survey by LifeWay Research.

  09/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Love for community the heartbeat of inner-city El Paso church

  For nearly 26 years, community service has been the heartbeat of Pastor Alfonso Lopez and Iglesia Bautista Peregrino in El Paso.

  09/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Cambodian sisters cook for Broadway

  Cambodian sisters Run Tep and Roeung Tep are celebrating 30- and 25-year anniversaries as cooks at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth.
  

  09/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Book says Baptists embracing high church

  A new book sparks hope that more Baptists will embrace liturgical forms of worship as they come to see ancient traditions as inherently missional.

  09/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Denton: Life is different, but God is good

  Students On Mission Blog: Life is good—so good, but so different. Truthfully, I do not know how else to describe the change that has taken place in my life, but my God has been faithful.

  09/17/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Peru: Don’t give up

  Students on Mission Blog: As I prepare the lessons for the kids in the children’s ministry and feeding program here in Peru, I have found out it’s quite a challenge, because these kids do not want to learn.

  09/16/2013 - By John Rutledge

• Life: The Pressure of Conflict

  • The Bible Studies for Life lesson for Sept. 29 focuses on James 4:1-10.

  09/15/2013 - By John Rutledge

• Explore: The Power to Give Life

  • The Explore the Bible lesson for Sept. 29 focuses on John 4:1-15, 25-26.

  09/15/2013 - By John Rutledge

• BaptistWay: Draw near, hold fast, encourage others

  • The BaptistWay lesson for Sept. 29 focuses on Hebrews 10:19-39.

  09/15/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Around the State: Children’s devotional book

  Teri McKinley, financial aid counselor at East Texas Baptist University, has co-written a children’s devotional book, My Mama and Me: Rhyming Devotions for You and Your Child, with her mother, Crystal Bowman. 

  09/13/2013 - By John Rutledge