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Messengers urged to believe God, invest in church planting

A bivocational church planter urged Texas Baptists to “believe God,” not simply “believe in God.”

11/14/2022 - By Meredith Poe

UMHB football player honors brother’s recovery

Brock Stricklin didn’t know a brain tumor was causing the headaches wracking him in early 2019.

11/14/2022 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

Apologists urge former Ravi Zacharias leaders to repent

A statement released by Christian apologists says three former members of Ravi Zacharias’ inner circle “are not fit to be in ministry and leadership positions” because of their response to his sexual misconduct.

11/14/2022 - By Carrie Brown McWhorter

Phoenix pastor a missionary to Christian nationalists

Caleb Campbell, pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, sees himself as a missionary to Christian nationalists.

11/14/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

HSU trustees grant president three-year extension

The Hardin-Simmons University board of trustees has offered to extend by three years the contract of President Eric Bruntmyer, who in recent weeks received votes of no-confidence from the school’s faculty.

11/12/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Obituary: Lynda Ballou

Lynda Ballou, longtime teacher and children’s ministry volunteer at First Baptist Church in Arlington, died Oct. 24 after a prolonged illness. She was 80.

11/11/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Llano pastor teaches Koinonia Karate

Pastor Matt Richard uses his giftedness in the martial arts to connect with his community and teach character-building lessons, particularly—but not exclusively—to children.

11/11/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Scripture-engaged give more, gain greater hope

Scripture-engaged Americans give more to churches and charities than others, reaping more hope and purpose through the process, the American Bible Society said in its 2022 State of the Bible report.

11/11/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

College ministry moves into a post-pandemic world

When COVID-19 caused global shutdowns in spring 2020, Baptist Student Ministries on university campuses had to adapt quickly to discipling students remotely. And they still are discovering what campus ministry looks like as society emerges from a global pandemic.

11/09/2022 - By Lauren Turner