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On the Move: Harrel, Vanderland, Thompson

Pastoral and staff changes noted.

11/04/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Trump denounces Nigeria, points to possible military action

President Donald Trump announced the United States is designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to the “mass slaughter” of Christians. And Trump said he instructed the Department of War to prepare for possible military intervention.

11/04/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Around the State: Norvell crowned Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor

Student Jessie Norvell was crowned Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 1, in the annual Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor Pageant.

11/04/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Initial disaster response team in Jamaica, others on alert

A Texans on Mission emergency response team is in Jamaica to help coordinate relief efforts by churches after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island, and all other Texans on Mission disaster relief volunteers are on alert for possible deployment.

11/04/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Florida pastor Willy Rice nominee for SBC president

Florida pastor Willy Rice announced his intentions to be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president at the 2026 SBC annual meeting in Orlando.

11/03/2025 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

Obituary: Charles Fake

Charles Fake, longtime Texas Baptist pastor and former member of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, died Oct. 18. He was 94.

11/03/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Study looks at religious repression by Axis of Upheaval

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea form an “Axis of Upheaval” whose members collude to repress religious freedom both within—and often outside—their borders, a new study says.

11/03/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Obituary: Donald E. Lewis

Donald E. Lewis, Texas Baptist pastor and denominational worker, died Oct. 27. He was 91.

11/03/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Obituary: Robert Lewis Newman

Robert Lewis Newman, minister of pastoral care at Baptist Temple Church in San Antonio, died Oct. 24. He was 79.

11/03/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Ministries prepare to serve families losing SNAP benefits

Community ministries and Texas Baptist churches with food pantries prepared for a sharp rise in needs after Nov. 1, when 3.5 million Texans—including 1.7 million children—expect to lose food assistance benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown.

10/31/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Proper view of Trinity offers insights into human nature

A proper understanding of God’s Triune nature offers insights into the nature of humanity created in God’s image, theologian Rowan Williams told a gathering at First Baptist Church in Waco.

10/31/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Jenkins speaks on ‘Chosen’ journey

“This nail … takes me to Italy,” said Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen” hit TV series that follows the life of Christ. Jenkins held the Roman-era crucifixion spike in his hand while being interviewed during the Veritas Lecture sponsored by the Institute for Global Engagement at Dallas Baptist University.

10/30/2025 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard