Time of Remembrance at ETBU On Memorial Day

“A Time of Remembrance,” was held by East Texas Baptist University on Monday at noon in the Quadrangle on campus. Quinton Rogers of Marshall, a World War II veteran, was the guest speaker.

05/27/2008 - By admin

Wheelchair-bound pastor takes limitations in stride

When a hunting accident left Pastor Gary Fannon of First Baptist Church in Diboll unable to move his legs, he re-examined his calling, and found he had a lot more to preach about.

05/27/2008 - By admin

Katrina-ravaged church receives Extreme Makeover

On Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's 2008 finale, Noah’s Ark Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans was rebuilt– the first church building to receive the program's attention.

05/27/2008 - By admin

Texas Tidbits: Baylor regents approve budget

On the Move

Pat Cole to First Church in Granger as pastor.

05/23/2008 - By admin

Standard offers expanded resources on website

The newly relaunched Baptist Standard website provides a platform for the Baptist Standard to fulfill its charter and mission in the 21st century, according to Editor Marv Knox.

05/23/2008 - By admin

Inaugural class of youth ministry grads discovers foundation for service at HPU

The first graduates of Howard Payne University’s master of arts in youth ministry program say the practicality of their studies has given them a good foundation for a lifetime of ministry.

05/23/2008 - By admin

Hagee expresses ‘deep regret’ to Catholics

Texas megachurch pastor John Hagee, who endorsed presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and drew sharp criticism for anti-Catholic comments, has written a letter expressing “deep regret” for causing any harm.

05/23/2008 - By admin

Board elects new treasurer, endorses Texas Hope 2010

Conservative legal advocacy group concerned over polygamist case

Lawyers for a conservative advocacy group are worried the uproar over allegations of child abuse at a West Texas polygamous sect’s compound could entice the courts to overstep their bounds and limit the rights of parents in the general public.

05/23/2008 - By admin

Court rules against seizure of polygamist sect’s children

The state of Texas had no right to remove some—if not all—of the more than 460 children taken from their polygamist parents, a state appeals court ruled May 22.

05/23/2008 - By admin

Baptist Briefs

Southern Baptist pastors report their members still are giving in spite of the financial pressures many face.

05/23/2008 - By admin