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Around the State: Wayland announces administrative changes

Wayland Baptist University has announced a series of administrative changes affecting campuses and leadership roles.

05/05/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Encounter City Church baptizes 129 people

Encounter City Church in Killeen reached 110 people who made a profession of faith and have baptized 129 people.

04/30/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Hardin-Simmons students serve in Peru

Hardin-Simmons University physician assistant students spent nearly two weeks working in mobile medical clinics in Peru.

04/28/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Pastor Fields reaches ministry milestone

Joe Fields celebrates 25 years in ministry and 17 years as founding pastor of New Beginnings Church in Lewisville.

04/23/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: BGCT honored at Robnett Founders Dinner

Howard Payne University honored the BGCT during its fourth annual Robnett Founders Dinner at the Brownwood Event Center.

04/21/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Chalk Bluff grows above adversity

Chalk Bluff Baptist Church in Waco celebrated Easter Sunday with 175 people in attendance, the largest number seen in nearly a decade.

04/16/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: 60 Baylor students baptized on Fountain Mall

Sixty students were baptized at Baylor University’s Fountain Mall during an annual 72-hour, on-campus prayer and worship event.

04/14/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: FBC Richardson grows baptisms

Ronny Marriott, pastor of First Baptist Church in Richardson, announces increase from one to 42 baptisms in a single year.

04/09/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Wayland featured in national TV series

Wayland Baptist University was selected for feature coverage on Empowered, a public television documentary series.

04/07/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Truevine MBC celebrates growth

After 122 years of faithful ministry, Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Spring is experiencing significant growth.

04/02/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: HPU participates in Community Impact Day

Howard Payne University students and personnel participated in Community Impact Day and Lecture Series on March 25.

03/31/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Wirt celebrates 50 years serving

Kimberly Wirt, leader of international missions at First Baptist Church in Hurst, is celebrating her 50th anniversary on the ministerial staff of the church.

03/26/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard