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BGCT Executive Board approves CP task force

The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board approved the creation of three new task forces and approved committee and board nominees and two relationship agreements.

02/25/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

BGCT Executive Board restructures, addresses challenges

The BGCT Executive Board restructured in its February meeting and heard updates on church property insurance and the Cooperative Program.

02/25/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

Historically Black churches receive millions in grants

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., and Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church are among 33 Black churches receiving millions of dollars for preservation of their sacred and historic buildings.

02/24/2026 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Around the State: HPU names five Currie-Strickland scholars

Howard Payne University named five students as Currie-Strickland scholars during the 18th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics in February.

02/24/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

McRaney case declined, ending NAMB lawsuit

SCOTUS declined to hear a years-long case brought by former Baptist state convention executive director Will McRaney against NAMB.

02/24/2026 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Texas Baptists ‘are a people of the book,’ Guarneri declares

BGCT Executive Director Julio Guarneri appeals to Texas Baptists’ historic stance on Scripture to encourage new vision and cooperation.

02/24/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Russia/Ukraine war entering fifth year

Feb. 24, 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian and Texas Baptists commented on the occasion.

02/21/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Baylor Regents celebrate milestones and new program

The Baylor University Board of Regents celebrated fundraising, graduation milestones, and introduced a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering.

02/21/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Jonathan Greer to be nominated for SBC recording secretary

A Mississippi pastor has become the third known candidate to be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention recording secretary.

02/20/2026 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

Football coach shaped by Jesus

Jeff Dixon, a retired educator and football coach, credits his Christian faith with shaping his approach to coaching and mentoring young athletes.

02/20/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Travis Kerns to be nominated for SBC recording secretary

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Denny Burk has announced plans to nominate Travis Kerns, a South Carolina associational mission strategist for the Southern Baptist Convention recording secretary at the 2026 SBC annual meeting.

02/19/2026 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

Celebrating Churches: FBC Muleshoe completes sanctuary renovation

First Baptist Church of Muleshoe celebrated the completion of a $650,000 renovation project on its sanctuary.

02/19/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard