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  BWA leader to present Christian ethics lectures at HPU

  Elijah Brown, general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance, will focus on Baptist responses to major global events—including conflict in Ukraine and Israel—when he delivers the 16th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics.

  01/22/2024 - By Emily Hughitt

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  Respect for religious diversity voiced, but hate crimes rise

  More than 90 percent of surveyed American adults say they support religious pluralism, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty found in its latest Religious Freedom Index, contrary to acts of religious hatred and intolerance amid the Israel-Hamas War.

  01/22/2024 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  As cold lingers, churches open doors for ministry

  Pastor Chris Simmons and Cornerstone Baptist Church have learned it’s always best to have a comfortable place to rest for those without one, to give them somewhere to shower, eat and clean their clothes while hearing the gospel.

  01/19/2024 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

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  Religious freedom advocates call for hearings in Congress

  More than 40 international religious freedom advocates sent a letter to key members of Congress calling for hearings to examine why the U.S. Department of State failed to designate Nigeria and India as Countries of Particular Concern.

  01/19/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Baylor conference explores ‘Racism in the World Church’

  The third conference in a three-year series of events at Baylor University concerning racism and the church takes an expanded view, organizer Greg Garrett explained.

  01/18/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Oklahoma Baptist church addresses abuse allegation

  Members of First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Okla., learned in mid-January about an allegation of sexual abuse from 2006 and subsequent steps to address it.

  01/18/2024 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

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  Jehovah’s Witnesses sue Norway after registration revoked

  The Jehovah’s Witnesses of Norway are suing the state for revoking their national registration and withholding state funds.

  01/18/2024 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

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  Chicago pastors help the city grapple with flood of migrants

  Chicago already was facing a homelessness crisis before Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began directing thousands of migrants entering his state to places that had declared themselves migrant-friendly sanctuary cities.

  01/18/2024 - By Rebekah Barber / Religion News Service

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  Persecution of sub-Saharan African Christians highlighted

  In its annual list detailing countries of concern when it comes to persecution against Christians, Open Doors International highlighted outbreaks of violence against sub-Saharan African Christians, where 16.2 million were forced out of their homes at the end of 2022.

  01/17/2024 - By Fiona André / Religion News Service

• Obituary: Dickson Hughes Rial

  Dickson Hughes Rial of Garland, longtime Texas Baptist pastor, died Jan. 11. He was 89.

  01/17/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Baylor named to TIME’s top 100 list

  TIME magazine ranked Baylor No. 40 in the nation on its inaugural list of 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders.

  01/17/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

• On the Move: Malone

  Pastoral change noted for Bonham church.

  01/17/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard