• Obituary: W.T. Smart

  W.T. Smart, a Texas Baptist Men disaster relief volunteer, died Dec. 17 in Lindale. He was 70

  12/20/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Preemptive Love Coalition accused of misleading donors

  After several former employees of Preemptive Love Coalition accused co-founders Jeremy and Jessica Courtney of misleading donors and abusing staff, the board of directors of the popular international aid group has hired the investigative firm Guidepost Solutions to look into the allegations.

  12/20/2021 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

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  Peace on Earth elusive for believers in Myanmar

  As Christians around the world remember the birth of the Prince of Peace, believers in Myanmar continue to suffer from violence perpetrated by their nation’s military.

  12/20/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Worship leader connects young worshippers to timeless truths

   For the past 20 years, worship leader Joshua Bryan has been connecting with audiences of all ages and walks of life as he shares the message behind his music.

  12/20/2021 - By Leann Callaway / Special to the Baptist Standard

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  China sanctioned for Uyghur Muslim persecution

  The Biden administration is getting tough on China for persecuting Uyghur Muslims in the country’s western province of Xinjiang.

  12/20/2021 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

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  Hussain confirmed as global religious freedom ambassador

  By an 85-5 vote, the U.S. Senate on Dec. 16 approved Rashad Hussain as the U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

  12/20/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Baylor achieves top status as a research university

  Baylor University was named a Research 1 university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

  12/20/2021 - By Lori Fogleman / Baylor University

• Obituary: Robert O. Feather

  Robert O. Feather, Texas Baptist minister and denominational leader, died Dec. 14. He was 93.

  12/17/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Children’s book tells the story of missionary Rebekah Naylor

  All proceeds from the sale of a new children’s book about missionary surgeon Rebekah Naylor go to support the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, which supports missionaries around the world.

  12/16/2021 - By Timothy Cockes / Baptist Press

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  Remaining kidnapped mission workers in Haiti released

  After being held hostage two months, 12 North American mission workers kidnapped by a street gang in Haiti have been released, Christian Aid Ministries announced.

  12/16/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Iglesia hispana del sur de Texas prospera a través de la pandemia

  Muchas iglesias lucharon durante la pandemia de COVID-19, pero una congregación predominantemente hispana en el sur de Texas creció en todos los sentidos durante los últimos 20 meses.

  12/15/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

• On the Move: Thielepape

  Staff change for Parker Baptist Association.

  12/15/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard