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Longtime Texas Baptist pastor David Dykes died at age 72

Longtime Texas Baptist pastor David Dykes died at age 72

David Dykes, longtime pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, died July 3 after a brief time under hospice care. He was 72.

07/07/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard
Texas

Texas Baptists respond to deadly Hill Country floods

Texas Baptists respond to deadly Hill Country floods

Texas Baptists responded with prayers and support when flash floods July 4 led to a devastating loss of life and substantial damage.

07/07/2025 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Texas Baptist Voices

Voices: The star who outshone Hiawatha

Voices: The star who outshone Hiawatha

Johnny Teague reflects on how his longtime friend’s wife made a lasting impact on her community through time as a crossing guard.

07/07/2025 - By Johnny Teague
Nation

Christians divided on budget reconciliation bill

Christians divided on budget reconciliation bill

Some Christians praised President Donald Trump’s victory in securing congressional approval of his “Big Beautiful Bill” as a “milestone for the pro-life movement,” while others critiqued its cuts in social programs as “devastating” to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.

07/06/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor
Equip

Equip: Resources on the Book of Philippians

Equip: Resources on the Book of Philippians

Jeremy Greer recommends a set of resources for studying Philippians.

07/07/2025 - By Jeremy Greer

Texas

Grant to Baylor Social Work spurs questions

07/03/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor
Opinion

Editorial: ‘Independence Day:’ Why did the pastor leave?

07/02/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor
Texas

Texas Baptists celebrate Hispanic higher education

07/02/2025 - By Kendall Lyons & Eric Black / Baptist Standard
Texas

Texas Baptists celebran la educación superior hispana

07/02/2025 - By Kendall Lyons & Eric Black / Baptist Standard
Texas

Leadership and gratitude highlight 2025 Convención

07/02/2025 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Texas

Liderazgo y gratitud destacan Convención 2025

07/02/2025 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Nation

07/01/2025 - By Fiona André / Religion News Service

Families react to court’s LGBTQ books decision
World

07/01/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Russia severely violates religious freedom, report says
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Baptists

06/30/2025 - By Staff / Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Accrediting body extends sanctions for Southwestern
Opinion

07/01/2025 - By David E. Wilhite

Commentary: Babel and Pentecost: God’s love for a diverse world
Nation

06/30/2025 - By Timothy Cockes / Baptist Press

Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites
Opinion

06/30/2025 - By Stacy Conner

Voices: Rural people care when you die
World

06/30/2025 - By Denys Gorenkov

Interview with a Ukrainian Baptist chaplain
Texas

06/30/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Bill Moyers had deep and abiding Texas Baptist ties
Baptists

06/30/2025 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Friends mourn Jennifer Lyell, SBC whistleblower
Nation

06/27/2025 - By Fiona André / Religion News Service

Federal agents arrest Iranian Christian asylum-seekers
Equip

06/30/2025 - By Joshua Sharp

Equip: Resources on Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah
Faith & Culture

06/27/2025 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

Christian broadcasters ask listeners to support AM radio
Nation

06/27/2025 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

Faith groups say probe violates their religious freedom

Longtime Texas Baptist pastor David Dykes died at age 72

Texas Baptists respond to deadly Hill Country floods

Voices: The star who outshone Hiawatha

Christians divided on budget reconciliation bill

Equip: Resources on the Book of Philippians

Families react to court’s LGBTQ books decision

Russia severely violates religious freedom, report says

Accrediting body extends sanctions for Southwestern

Commentary: Babel and Pentecost: God’s love for a diverse world

Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites

Voices: Rural people care when you die

Interview with a Ukrainian Baptist chaplain

Bill Moyers had deep and abiding Texas Baptist ties

Friends mourn Jennifer Lyell, SBC whistleblower

Federal agents arrest Iranian Christian asylum-seekers

Equip: Resources on Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah

Christian broadcasters ask listeners to support AM radio

Faith groups say probe violates their religious freedom