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Around the State: HCU a founding member of new accreditation system

Houston Christian University has joined the National Association for Academic Excellence as a founding member, helping establish a new accreditation system.

10/20/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Texas Baptists bylaws recommendations explained

Texas Baptists will consider constitutional changes affecting church cooperation, financial contributions, and membership decisions at their annual meeting.

10/16/2026 - By Texas Baptists Communications

Celebrating Churches: Greenwood Baptist Church celebrates 100 years

Greenwood Baptist Church marked its 100th anniversary Oct. 11 with a celebration and recognition from Midland County Commissioners Court.

10/15/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Cuba’s churches persevere through hardship

Despite Cuba’s economic collapse, a new generation of Baptist pastors is studying and sharing Scripture, says Cuban Baptist pastor and theologian.

10/14/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Myanmar military destroys churches in Chin and Kachin States

Myanmar’s military destroyed and burned two churches in separate October attacks.

10/14/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission deploys chainsaw teams to Florida

Texans on Mission is helping Florida families recover from Hurricane Isaias through debris cleanup and spiritual support.

10/14/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Boko Haram, Fulani militants become Christian evangelists through outreach

A Nigerian ministry is reaching Fulani Muslims, including former Boko Haram terrorists, through education, discipleship, and underground churches.

10/14/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Revised figures show modest Southern Baptist pastor pay raises

Southern Baptist pastors’ compensation has grown 5.1 percent since 2024, falling short of the 6.3 percent inflation rate, says Lifeway Research.

10/13/2026 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

Wayland trustees appoint presidential search committee

Around the State: Wayland announces Distinguished Alumni Award winners

Wayland Baptist University announced six Distinguished Alumni Award recipients who will be honored at the Oct. 23 Blue & Gold Awards Banquet.

10/13/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Senate bill seeks to protect ministry student aid

Sens. James Lankford and Ted Cruz introduced the Religious Education Fairness Act to protect federal student aid eligibility for ministry students.

10/09/2026 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

Kachin Baptist Church used for military graduation

A Myanmar military-linked militia held a graduation ceremony inside a Kachin Baptist church, drawing condemnation from Christian advocates.

10/08/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Coggin Avenue hosts baptism of 17 HPU students

Coggin Avenue Baptist Church celebrated the baptisms of 17 Howard Payne University football players who committed their lives to Christ.

10/08/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard