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  Scripture engagement still down but interest is up

  Scripture engagement remains down among Americans, but a widespread curiosity gives ground for evangelism, the American Bible Society said in releasing the first chapter of its 2023 State of the Bible survey.

  04/11/2023 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Texas judge seeks halt to prescribing chemical abortion pill

  A Texas judge sought to halt the prescribing of Mifepristone, the FDA-approved drug commonly referred to as the abortion pill. Another ruling and an appeal complicate matters.

  04/10/2023 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

• Explore the Bible: I Pray 

  The Explore the Bible lesson for April 23 focuses on John 17:13-26.

  04/10/2023 - By Jordan Davis

• Connect360: Being Available to God

  Lesson 4 in the Connect360 unit “How Great Is Our God: Passing the Faith Along” focuses on Joshua 2:1-21.

  04/10/2023 - By GC2 Press Staff

• Obituary: Julian C. Bridges

  Julian C. Bridges, former missionary and longtime professor at Hardin-Simmons University, died March 20. He was 91.

  04/10/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Mayflower Church begins new life in Texas

  The Easter promise of new life holds special meaning for members of a persecuted Chinese church who arrived in Texas on Good Friday, in preparation for resettlement with the help of Tyler-area churches.

  04/10/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Bulletin: Mayflower Church slated to land in Texas

  Members of the Mayflower Church—a group of Chinese Christians who have been living in Thailand—are on a flight scheduled to arrive in Texas on Good Friday evening.

  04/07/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Kachin Baptist leader sentenced to six years in prison

  On Good Friday, the international community learned a Burmese court sentenced the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention to six years in prison.

  04/07/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Executive director search committee reopens nominations

  The search committee seeking the next executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas is reopening nominations for the position.

  04/06/2023 - By Texas Baptists Communications

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  Judge dismisses lawsuit against Patterson and seminary

  A judge dismissed a former seminary student’s negligence and defamation charges against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and its former president, Paige Patterson.

  04/06/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  TBM offers help and hope after Arkansas tornado

  A tornado plowed through Arkansas west and north of Little Rock Friday afternoon. The next day, more than 80 Texas Baptist Men volunteers from 15 units across Texas started arriving to help.

  04/05/2023 - By Ferrell Foster / Texas Baptist Men

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  Around the State: UMHB students present Easter pageant

  The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor presented its annual Easter Pageant on April 5. Baylor University unveiled and dedicated statues honoring the university’s first Black graduates, Robert L. Gilbert and Barbara A. Walker.

  04/05/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard