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  Around the State: Wayland announces staff changes and transitions

  Wayland Baptist University announces transition changes to staff throughout academic and administrative offices.

  07/06/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Steve Leftwich retiring after decades of ministry

  Steve Leftwich is retiring after 51 years of serving in ministry and 14 1/2 years as pastor of Chapel of the Hills in Buchanan Dam.

  07/02/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: BGCT celebrates 140 years

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas celebrated 140 years of ministry, reflecting on its legacy of evangelism, missions, and education.

  06/30/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: ETBU students serve in Costa Rica

  ETBU nursing students partnered with local churches and healthcare providers in Costa Rica, delivering medical care and patient education.

  06/23/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: 1,000-plus attend FBC Amarillo VBS event

  First Baptist Church in Amarillo enrolled 1,300 people in Vacation Bible School and raised $31,947.45 for missions.

  06/18/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: ETBU students serve in Guatemala

  East Texas Baptist University students served communities in Guatemala through medical care, education, and ministry.

  06/16/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Bert Emanuel named new HCU coach

  Houston Christian University names former NFL wide receiver Bert Emanuel as the new head coach of its softball program.

  06/08/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Ken Wells honored for 45 years of pastoring

  Valley Ridge Church honored Ken and Teresa Wells, celebrating Ken Wells’ 45 years as pastor of Northview Baptist Church.

  06/04/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: DBU honors Linda Smith for 50 years of service

  Dallas Baptist University honored Linda Smith for 50 years of service and as the institution’s first employee to reach the milestone.

  06/02/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Wayland nursing students minister in Honduras

  Students and faculty from Wayland Baptist University’s Mieth School of Nursing traveled to rural Honduras for a medical mission trip.

  05/26/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Loftis, Miller conclude service with Texas Baptists

  Texas Baptists leaders Dowell Loftis and Phil Miller will conclude their service to Texas Baptists June 1.

  05/19/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Valley Ranch celebrates 40 years

  Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell celebrates 40 years as a congregation and reflects on the anniversary as a church family.

  05/14/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard