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  Evangelist Junior Hill dies at age 87

  Junior Hill, a sought-after evangelist among Southern Baptists for more than 50 years, died Jan. 3 at his home in Hartselle, Ala. He was 87.

  01/05/2024 - By Art Toalston / Baptist Press

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  TBM helps feed Ukrainian war refugees in Romania

  Baptist churches around Suceava, Romania, continue to care for and feed Ukrainian refugees almost two years after the Russian invasion, and Texas Baptist Men has come alongside the congregations to help provide the meals.

  01/03/2024 - By Ferrell Foster / Texas Baptist Men

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  Gym church members work out their faith

  A gym may seem like an unorthodox location for a church, but that’s what it is—a growing body of believers and seekers who gather to worship and hear the Bible preached each week.

  01/03/2024 - By Baptist Press Staff

• On the Move: Brown and Kirby

  Staff and pastoral changes noted for churches in Abilene and Riesel.

  01/03/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Mission Arlington’s Christmas Store benefits families

  The annual Christmas Store at Mission Arlington benefited 7,551 families—more than 30,000 individuals—last month, allowing parents and other caregivers to “shop” for free gifts for their children.

  01/03/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Baptists among Nigerians killed in Christmas Eve attacks

  A Baptist pastor and his wife were among nearly 200 Nigerians killed in a series of coordinated attacks that began Christmas Eve.

  01/02/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  TBM volunteers bring Christmas cheer to the Valley

  About 30 Texas Baptist Men volunteers brought gifts and helping hands to the lower Rio Grande Valley for Christmas.

  01/02/2024 - By Ferrell Foster / Texas Baptist Men

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  SBC settles abuse lawsuit against Paul Pressler

  The Southern Baptist Convention has settled a sexual abuse lawsuit against Paul Pressler, who had been accused of allegedly molesting young men for decades.

  01/02/2024 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Young organists pull out all the stops to inspire interest

  Studies shows a decline in organ use, with fewer congregations reporting their organ is played “often and always” and more saying “never” over time. But some enthusiasts seek to spark interest among young musicians.

  01/02/2024 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Mexico Baptists help churches rebuild after hurricane

  Two months after Hurricane Otis slammed the area surrounding Acapulco, Baptists in Mexico—with help from Texas Baptists—continue to rebuild damaged church buildings, provide financial support for pastors and supply food to families in need.

  12/26/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Ukrainian Baptist leader says spread of the gospel at stake

  Christians in the United States should consider the spiritual dimensions of Russia’s war on Ukraine, especially as military aid to Ukraine grows uncertain, a Ukrainian Baptist Union leader said.

  12/26/2023 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Calling the police is not enough when abuse is alleged

  While churches have made progress in recent years toward addressing abuse, including contacting law enforcement when learning about allegations of sexual abuse, they still can be reluctant to inform people in the pews about abuse that may have happened in their midst.

  12/26/2023 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service