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  Membership declines but some churchgoers double-up

  A recent survey conducted by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research found nearly half of American churchgoers attend church services in multiple locations in person and/or online.

  08/08/2025 - By By Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Ray Gann mastered mass feeding but found more

  After 20 years with Texans on Mission’s state mass feeding unit, Ray Gann, 71, has retired as the unit’s leader.

  08/07/2025 - By Ferrell Foster / Texans on Mission

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  On the Move: Buser, Foster, Martin, Myers, Wheatcraft

  Staff changes noted for churches in Victoria, Bonham, Hereford, Burleson and Athens.

  08/06/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Late-summer camp offers respite for Hill Country kids

  Kids from Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville received a much-needed time of fun and rest following last month’s devastating floods in their area.

  08/06/2025 - By Leann Callaway

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  Churches help local public schools in a variety of ways

  As students head back to the classroom, they’re likely to see the impact of local churches in their schools this year, new research reveals.

  08/06/2025 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  Shaken by ICE raids, pastors rethink ministries

  Faith leaders who serve immigrant congregations say their people are afraid to gather for worship, fearing detention and deportation.

  08/06/2025 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

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  Around the State: Texans on Mission to host disaster relief training

  Texans on Mission will host a disaster relief training at First Baptist Church in Amarillo on Saturday, Oct. 25. Training sessions will include shower and laundry, mass feeding, fire and…

  08/05/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Hill Country churches mobilize to minister after flood

  Texas Baptists churches in the Hill Country continue mobilizing members to aid in relief and recovery efforts after the flooding of the Guadalupe River.

  08/05/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

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  Obituary: Donald Schmeltekopf

  Donald D. Schmeltekopf of Waco, provost emeritus at Baylor University, died July 30. He was 85.

  08/05/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  WMU serves Brownsville with back-to-school block party

  Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas, in partnership with Send Relief and Texans on Mission, hosted a weekend-long Serve Brownsville back-to-school block party.

  08/04/2025 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Fellowship Southwest leaders oppose redistricting effort

  Leaders of Fellowship Southwest voiced opposition to the congressional redistricting effort in the special session of the Texas Legislature, calling it a “partisan power grab.”

  08/01/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Baylor BSM approved for $1.3 million challenge grant

  Texas Baptist Missions Foundation officials announced they met the fundraising requirements of a $1.3 million Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant toward construction of a new Baptist Student Ministry building at Baylor University.

  08/01/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communication