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  CommonCall: First Blessing—More than a pair of shoes

  Glenn Lackey wants children to have shoes on their feet. But more than that, he passionately wants them to have the love of Jesus in their hearts.

  08/13/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Leadership center equips women through online learning

  While the Christian Women’s Leadership Center’s overall vision and goals remain unchanged after 20 years, the practical details of providing learning opportunities continually are being fine-tuned to keep pace with growing and changing needs.

  08/13/2021 - By Trennis Henderson / Woman's Missionary Union

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  Evangelicals urge Congress to address Dreamers plight

  More than 2,800 evangelical Christians called on the U.S. Congress to act promptly to address the situation of Dreamers who benefited from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program but now find their legal status imperiled.

  08/13/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Corsicana pastor urges vaccine consideration after COVID

  After a stay in the ICU as he battled COVID-19, Pastor Danny Reeves wants to “testify to the Lord’s goodness,” as well as encourage people to consider getting the vaccine.

  08/13/2021 - By Timothy Cockes / Baptist Press

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  Senate amendment restores ban on taxpayer-funded abortions

  A Southern Baptist senator introduced an amendment that reinstates a ban on the use of federal funds to pay for abortions.

  08/12/2021 - By Tom Strode / Baptist Press

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  Baylor avoids major NCAA penalties for sexual abuse

  The NCAA ruled “the culture of non-reporting” of sexual violence during a previous administration at Baylor University was so widespread, the athletic department could not be singled out as giving special treatment to student athletes.

  08/11/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Around the State: High school students participate in Wayland’s Kaleo program

  This summer, high school students enrolled in the Kaleo Youth Theology Institute at Wayland Baptist University participated in an 18-day immersion experience.

  08/11/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Some Texas Baptist schools restore mask mandates

  After Texas Baptist universities relaxed pandemic-related restrictions in May, at least two schools have reinstituted modified mask mandates for the fall semester in light of a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

  08/11/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Personal experience overcoming some vaccine hesitancy

  Russell Moore, Southern Baptist ethicist-turned-public theologian, said that knowing people who became seriously ill or died from COVID-19 may be causing some vaccine-hesitant individuals to change their minds.

  08/11/2021 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Book examines policies shaping Dallas neighborhoods

  A new book exploring the back stories of five Dallas neighborhoods suggests how to see injustice and work for justice in local communities.

  08/10/2021 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Coach Bowden saw players as more than a jersey

  Those who knew Coach Bobby Bowden best noted he not only was one of the winningest coaches in college football history, but also made an eternal impact on his players through this Christian witness.

  08/10/2021 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

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  Fire destroys portion of Northern California church

  The three-week-old Dixie Fire engulfed Greenville, Calif., along with Greenville Southern Baptist Church’s fellowship hall and youth building on Aug. 5.

  08/09/2021 - By Anthony Beaird