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Arab Baptist seminary sheltering Christians and others

Arab Baptist Theological Seminary near Beirut is providing shelter to Christians and others fleeing the war zone, offering shelter, food, and gospel encouragement.

03/13/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Ascent Summit speakers issue call to hope, joy

The second and third days of the Ascent Summit featured keynote speakers declaring the importance of joy and hope in the Lord within ministry and everyday living.

03/13/2026 - By Kendall Lyons and Eric Black / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Purvey launches Full Life Church

Robert Purvey, Texas Baptists NextGen strategist, launched Full Life Church, a new church plant in northern Grand Prairie. Purvey said the church’s journey began with a clear sense of divine timing.

03/12/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Christian influencers read Bible to wake up ‘apathetic church’

Political activist and Christian organizer Bunni Pounds has recruited nearly 500 Christian leaders to read the Bible aloud in Washington this April.

03/12/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Gaza ministry offers support amid war

The founding president of humanitarian outreach organization Christian Mission to Gaza shared an update on the ground in light of the war.

03/12/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Beth Moore kicks off Ascent launch

Author and Bible teacher Beth Moore, along with Texas Baptists Executive Director Julio Guarneri and other speakers, kicked off the official launch of Ascent.

03/11/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Muslim schools excluded from Texas voucher program

A Texan sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Comptroller Kelly Hancock, alleging Islamic schools are excluded from the new voucher program.

03/11/2026 - By Fiona André / Religion News Service

Coalition champions religious freedom in Texas schools

Organizations across Texas urged families to reject Senate Bill 11, which encourages state-mandated time for prayer in schools.

03/11/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Letter: GOP leadership downplays anti-Muslim hate

A Baptist Standard reader responds to recent anti-Muslim social media posts and comments by U.S. Congressmen.

03/11/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Communio and Texas Baptists announce partnership

The Baptist General Convention of Texas announced a partnership with national marriage ministry Communio, aimed at offering church marriage support.

03/11/2026 - By Communio Staff

On the Move: Knox

Pastoral change noted in Vernon.

03/10/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: HCU faculty found school psychology association

Houston Christian University faculty members Leigh Kent and Traci Whittenberg have founded the Houston Association of School Psychologists and recently hosted its first-ever Midwinter Conference.

03/10/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard