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  Pandemic increased stress but few pastors left the ministry

  Pastors have faced increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. More felt their role was overwhelming at times, but few pastors actually decided to leave the ministry.

  10/26/2021 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  Cuban pastor faces possible 10-year prison sentence

  A Cuban Protestant pastor detained more than three months without trial may face a 10-year prison sentence, and two Baptist ministers held during the summer have been threatened.

  10/25/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Influential musician Ralph Carmichael dead at 94

  Often called the “father of contemporary Christian music,” Ralph Carmichael left his mark on the music industry in seven decades and at least as many genres. Carmichael died Oct. 20 at the age of 94.

  10/25/2021 - By Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press

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  Baylor study analyzes impact of COVID-19 on pediatric nurses

  A Baylor University-led study shows pediatric advance practice registered nurses experienced increased burnout and mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  10/25/2021 - By Kate Nelson / Baylor University

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  Baptist watchdog issues annual ethical fashion report

  The fashion industry continues to struggle with wage gaps and sustainability, according to a report from an Australian Baptist watchdog group, despite marked improvement in how the industry treats workers and sources its goods over the past few years.

  10/22/2021 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

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  Texas Baptists honor some of the state’s BEST educators

  Texas Baptists recently recognized nine public school educators as BEST—Baptist Educators Serving Texans.

  10/22/2021 - By Texas Baptists Communications

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  El censo revela el futuro de los hispanos y latinos en la SBC

  Los datos del censo del 2020 muestran que los latinos representaron más de la mitad del crecimiento del país, con 62.1 millones, que representan el 18.7 por ciento de la población de EE. UU.

  10/21/2021 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

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  Action urged to stop religious freedom violations in Myanmar

  More than 100 individuals and organizations have urged the United Nations to mobilize the international community to stop violations of religious liberty in Myanmar, where a Baptist pastor was shot and killed last month.

  10/21/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Mike Stone files lawsuit against Russell Moore

  An ongoing feud between a pair of former Southern Baptist leaders is headed to court.

  10/21/2021 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Texans will decide if governments can limit religious services

  Texas voters will decide Nov. 2 whether state and local governments can impose limits on religious services, such as the public health orders that shut down houses of worship.

  10/21/2021 - By Alejandra Molina / Religion News Service

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  Around the State: ETBU classes host fall festivals for schools

  East Texas Baptist University’s Learning and Leading classes hosted fall festivals for five Marshall elementary schools.

  10/20/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Southern Baptist Convention faces leadership crisis

  Since 2018, the Southern Baptist Convention has lost a series of high-profile leaders whose tenures ended due to controversy or misconduct.

  10/20/2021 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service