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Couple shares astronomy interest with HPU Summer Scholars

A Howard Payne University alumni couple contributed to their alma mater this summer by sharing their passion for astronomy with several of the university’s youngest students.

09/02/2022 - By Staff / Howard Payne University

Search committee asks Texas Baptists to pray daily

The Baptist General Convention of Texas executive director search committee is asking Texas Baptists to pray daily for their work and to participate in web-based regional listening sessions in November to help shape a position profile.

09/01/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Around the State: Students engage in HPU research symposium

A graduate of Bangs High School and a senior at Brownwood High School participated in a four-week Summer Research Symposium at Howard Payne University.The strength and conditioning education program at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is the first in the country to receive accreditation from the Council of Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning.

08/31/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

International Friends ministry makes a global difference

More than 50 years ago, members of First Baptist Church in Richardson decided to make a global impact without leaving home. They committed to befriend internationals in their community and help them learn English.

08/31/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Obituary: Kerfoot Pollock Walker Jr.

Kerfoot Pollock Walker Jr. of Tyler, Christian physician and international missions volunteer, died Aug. 21. He was 92.

08/30/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

On the Move: McClure and Summers

Staff changes noted at churches in Victoria and Woodway.

08/30/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Evangelicals say environmental activism biblically mandated

The National Association of Evangelicals unveiled a sweeping report on global climate change, laying out what its authors call the “biblical basis” for environmental activism to spur fellow evangelicals to address the planetary environmental crisis.

08/30/2022 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

Texas Baptists join prayer for Uvalde prior to first day of school

Texas Baptist leaders are joining the Uvalde Ministerial Alliance in calling churches across the state to participate in a time of prayer on Sunday, Sept. 4, for the community’s families and children as they prepare for the first day of school on Sept. 6.

08/30/2022 - By Bonnie Shaw / Texas Baptist Communications