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  Obituary: Jim Houser

  James Lawrence “Jim” Houser, missionary to Africa and Baylor University professor, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at his home. He was 92.

  01/21/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Villagers destroy homes of Christian families in India

  Christian families in an Indian village were attacked, displaced, and threatened after refusing to renounce their faith, reports say.

  01/21/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Church preparedness crucial with upcoming freeze

  Ahead of expected wintry weather in North Texas, church property insurers urge protective safeguards and continued ministry.

  01/21/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Cities Church considering legal options after anti-ICE protest

  Leaders of Cities Church are considering legal action against anti-ICE activists who interrupted a Jan. 18 worship service in the sanctuary.

  01/21/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Over 100 Christians abducted during worship in Nigeria

  Nearly 175 worshippers were abducted Jan. 18 from three churches in Kaduna State in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, according to reports.

  01/21/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Christian persecution at all-time high, report says

  International Christian nonprofit and ministry Open Doors released its World Watch List for 2026 confirming Christian persecution is at an all-time high in 15 nations, including Nigeria and Syria.

  01/20/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Church-focused insurance program announced

  Wayland Baptist University plans a program expansion of the Ben & Bertha Mieth School of Nursing to the university’s Plainview campus to strengthen academic opportunities in the West Texas region.

  01/20/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Leaders seek to block interstate Rx abortion pills

  Southern Baptists joined others at a press conference Jan. 14 urging federal authorities to block interstate abortion pill prescriptions.

  01/16/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Celebrating Churches: FBC Midland celebrates 140 years

  First Baptist Church of Midland is celebrating their 140th anniversary as a church.

  01/14/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Lifeway Research finds church closures eclipse openings

  The changing religious landscape in the United States includes a decline in the total number of Protestant and Southern Baptist churches.

  01/14/2026 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  On the Move: Darnell

  Staff changes noted for First Baptist Church in Monahans.

  01/14/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: DBU soccer player baptized on campus

  Dallas Baptist University students, coaches, and friends were on campus to witness the baptism of Women’s Soccer goalkeeper, Sam Jones.

  01/13/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard