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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

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  Around the State: Men of Nehemiah perform Christmas concert

  Men of Nehemiah, a nonprofit organization working to rebuild the lives of men who have struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, presented a Christmas concert at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.

  12/20/2023 - By Ken Camp

• On the Move: Taylor

  New director of missions named in Corpus Christi Baptist Association.

  12/20/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Action urged to address persecution in Nigeria

  Representatives from multiple human rights and religious liberty organizations joined the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom in urging Congress to take action regarding ongoing persecution in Nigeria.

  12/20/2023 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Georgetown man keeps alive late wife’s giving spirit

  Christmas is the gift-giving season, and some gifts have a rich story behind them. Such is the case with a gift given by a Georgetown man for Texas Baptist Men’s Christmas mission effort.

  12/19/2023 - By Ferrell Foster / Texas Baptist Men

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  How widespread is Christian nationalism? It’s complicated

  A new study estimates about 30 percent of Americans are open to the ideas associated with Christian nationalism. However, the study’s authors say those who adhere to or sympathize with the ideology are a more complex group than other studies have found.

  12/19/2023 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

• Obituary: Anson Rainey Nash

  Anson Rainey Nash Jr., school administrator and longtime executive director of Corpus Christi Area Baptist Association, died Dec. 11. He was 83.

  12/18/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

• Obituary: Nona Ruth Mosley

  Nona Ruth Mosley, minister’s wife and longtime children’s choir leader, died Dec. 12. She was 85.

  12/18/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard