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Texas/Ukraine church partnership grows

The Healing Path Movement, a Texas/Ukrainian partnership started in November, has experienced an increase in church commitments.

03/06/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Beth Moore to end Living Proof events in 2027

The best-selling author and longtime Bible teacher still plans to speak but will no longer host large-scale events.

03/05/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Report challenges U.S. support for international religious freedom

USCIRF’s 2026 report lists Nigeria, Afghanistan, India, and Vietnam as Countries of Particular Concern, citing widespread violence, persecution, and displacement.

03/05/2026 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Violence in Nigeria sparks debate on religion

Nigeria faces a “terrifying crisis of religious violence,” with attacks on Christian communities fueling fears of persecution.

03/05/2026 - By Tonny Onyulo / Religion News Service

Celebrating Churches: Dorrell retiring from Church Under the Bridge

After 1,736 Sundays—more than 33 years—Jimmy Dorrell has announced his retirement as pastor of Church Under the Bridge, effective the week after Easter.

03/05/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Save Ukraine rescues 1,169 children from Russian occupation

With the war in its fifth year, humanitarian group Save Ukraine seeks to rescue thousands of abducted and persecuted Ukrainian children from Russia.

03/04/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Texans on Mission Israel feeding team on standby

Texans on Mission is on standby with a feeding team after the United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran.

03/04/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Less than half of Americans say religion is ‘very important’

Despite official promotion of religion, the latest Gallup Poll shows no evidence of religious revival in America.

03/04/2026 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

On the Move: Pierce, Turner, Vaught

Pastoral and staff changes noted for churches in Angleton, Sugar Land, and Coldspring, Coppell, and Jasper.

03/04/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Texas and Southern Baptists one year into new agreement

Texas Baptists and Southern Baptists are one year into a revised church planting agreement.

03/03/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Wayne Bray 2027 Pastors’ Conference president nominee

Florida pastor Ted Traylor announced March 3 his intention to nominate South Carolina pastor Wayne Bray to serve as president of the 2027 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference in Indianapolis.

03/03/2026 - By Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press

Charles Wade urges ‘holy behavior’

At the T.B. Maston Foundation Awards Dinner, Charles Wade called believers to embody both righteous living and social justice. Charles and Rosemary Wade and Skye Perryman were recognized for their work in Christian ethics.

03/03/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard