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  UN official condemns ‘unspeakable tragedy’ in Myanmar

  The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned atrocities committed by the ruling military regime in Myanmar as “inhumanity in its vilest form.”

  09/27/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Ethnic leaders protest Executive Committee staff cuts

  The recent elimination of five Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee staff positions—including two related to ministry among Hispanics and Asians—prompted letters from ethnic leaders.

  09/27/2023 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

• On the Move: Bramlett and Knott

  Pastoral changes impact churches in Benbrook, Onalaska, Fort Worth and Socorro.

  09/27/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Hundreds gather for hymn sing at ETBU

  Hundreds gathered at East Texas Baptist University’s annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing on Sept. 22. The 8th annual Latino Fest is scheduled Sept. 29 at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Howard Payne University will honor nine individuals during the Stinger Spectacular Oct. 13-14. Wayland Baptist University secured a record $9.96 million in gifts and grants during the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

  09/27/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Líderes étnicos responden a las eliminaciones de personal de la SBC, piden transparencia y conversaciones

  Dos cartas enviadas al Comité Ejecutivo de la Convención Bautista del Sur por parte de grupos de liderazgo hispanos y asiáticos expresan preocupación e insatisfacción por la decisión del CE de eliminar dos roles de vicepresidente asociado, ocupados por Peter Yanes y Luis López, del personal de la SBC .

  09/26/2023 - By Sarah M. Graham / California Southern Baptist Convention

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  Wayland professor initiates drive to assist Lahaina school

  When Libby Cleveland, longtime math professor at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, saw news coverage of the Lahaina fire in Maui, her heart was broken for students left without classrooms more than 3,400 miles away.

  09/26/2023 - By Phillip Hamilton / Wayland Baptist University

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  Few persecuted Christians find refuge in US, report shows

  Fewer Christians fleeing persecution in their native countries have found a safe harbor in the United States in the past half-decade, according to a new report from a pair of Christian nonprofits.

  09/26/2023 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  National Association of Evangelicals posts racial justice tool

  The National Association of Evangelicals has launched a new resource to help Christians assess where they stand on racial justice and then take appropriate next steps to further race relations.

  09/26/2023 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  TBM volunteers overcome obstacles in Turkey

  “Flexibility” often is a watchword for international missions teams, and a Texas Baptist Men rebuilding team working in earthquake-devastated Turkey put that principle to work in September.

  09/25/2023 - By Ferrell Foster / Texas Baptist Men

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  TBM teams with NC in response to Hurricane Idalia

  Emma Jean Jordan prayed for help after Hurricane Idalia left a tree piercing her roof. The answer came a few days later in the form of Texas Baptist Men’s Collin County Chainsaw Unit, an experienced team of volunteer chainsaw and skid-steer operators.

  09/25/2023 - By Russ Dilday / Texas Baptist Men

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  Location of Chinese human rights lawyer in question

  The exact whereabouts of human rights lawyer Lu Siwei, who was arrested in Laos in July, appear uncertain.

  09/25/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

• Explore the Bible: Follows

  The Explore the Bible lesson for Oct. 8 focuses on Mark 8:31- 9:1.

  09/25/2023 - By Glen Funderburk