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East Texas pastor ministers to villagers along the Amazon

An August trip to the Amazon involving participants from the United States included Pastor Bruce Rudd of Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church in Tyler.

10/17/2022 - By Lauren Turner

State of the Bible: Printed Bibles more popular than apps

Printed Bibles remain the most popular choice among Bible readers, the American Bible Society said in its latest installment of the 2022 State of the Bible report.

10/17/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

Religious freedom group seeks inquiry into Iran’s crackdown

The U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom called on the Biden administration to establish a commission of inquiry at the United Nations to examine Iran’s brutal suppression of protests.

10/17/2022 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

Explainer: U.S. policy on refugees and asylum-seekers

How does the U.S. refugee resettlement program work. And how do faith-based organizations play a role?

10/14/2022 - By Emily McFarlan Miller & Paul O’Donnell / Religion News Service

A $100 million ad campaign wants to fix Jesus’ image

The “He Gets Us” campaign is a $100 million effort to redeem Jesus’ brand from the damage done by his followers, especially those who say one thing and then do another.

10/14/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Supreme Court declines to hear fetal personhood case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case involving a debate over whether a fetus is entitled to constitutional rights, rejecting an appeal spearheaded by a Catholic anti-abortion group.

10/13/2022 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

Food is an expression of love, Eugene Cho says

Jesus’ feeding of the multitude offers a lesson in love, Bread for the World President Eugene Cho told participants at the Together at the Table Hunger and Poverty Summit at Baylor University.

10/13/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Hunger fighters focus on lessons learned from pandemic

Together at the Table Hunger and Poverty Summit speakers focused on lessons learned about food insecurity and nutrition from the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/13/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Around the State: Wayland receives $2.99 million grant

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Wayland Baptist University a $2.99 million grant over the next five years to ensure the academic success of Hispanic and low-income, first-generation students.

10/12/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

On the Move: DePoe, Hickman, Lowry and Yates

New pastor at Newark, and staff changes for churches in Lubbock, Dallas and Grandview are noted.

10/12/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

TBM multiplies impact by involving Florida volunteers

By utilizing a large turnout of local volunteers, Texas Baptist Men is multiplying the ministry’s impact in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

10/12/2022 - By Ferrell Foster / Texas Baptist Men

Protestant pastors say economy is hurting their churches

A new survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors finds that half are concerned the economy is hurting their churches.

10/12/2022 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service