Around the State

• JoyLynn Reed has been named associate provost at the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor.

06/05/2008 - By admin

Lewisville pastor to be nominated for BGCT president

Stephen Hatfield, a pastor and co-leader of a committee charged with charting the Baptist General Convention of Texas’ future, will be a candidate for BGCT president when the convention meets this fall.

05/30/2008 - By admin

Faithful few who launch Austin church see vision become reality

Less than five years ago, fewer than 10 people came together to form Iglesia Bautista de la Gracia. Now prayer is changing the hearts of people in the heart of north central Austin.

05/29/2008 - By admin

ETBU students cross barriers to show God’s love

ETBU student on missionStudents from East Texas Baptist University crossed cultural and language barriers—not to mention the Texas/Mexico border daily—while serving in recent missions projects along the Rio Grande.

05/28/2008 - By admin

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