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State Department promises devotion to religious liberty

State Department officials sought to provide assurances the Biden administration will maintain the United States’ commitment to international religious freedom in commenting on the latest annual report on the issue.

05/18/2021 - By Tom Strode / Baptist Press

Veteran missionary: ‘It is OK to get help’ for mental illness

When Julie Busler returned to America with her family after serving with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, everything seemed great from the outside. No one would have guessed she had returned due to a mental health crisis.

05/18/2021 - By Timothy Cockes / Baptist Press

Obituary: Joreen Hayes Bozeman

Joreen Hayes Bozeman of Garland, Christian educator and conference leader, died May 13. She was 90.

05/18/2021 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

ETBU y Convención: Becas que Cambian Vidas

A veces la economía dice “No”, pero una beca puede ser la manera en que Dios abre la puerta.

05/18/2021 - By Brenda Ileana Rincones

ETBU and Convención: Scholarships that change lives

Sometimes the economy can say “No”, but a scholarship can be God’s instrument for an opened door.

05/18/2021 - By Brenda Rincones

Prayer for peace between Israel and Hamas urged

Deadly conflict raging between Israel and Hamas sparked calls to prayer and appeals for peace, and in some cases finger-pointing, from Baptists.

05/18/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Lifeway finalizes sale of downtown Nashville building

Lifeway Christian Resources has completed the sale of its building in downtown Nashville for $95 million.

05/18/2021 - By Carol Pipes / LifeWay Christian Resources

Nueva Iniciativa de Convención Apoya a Iglesias Hispanas en Texas

La Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas desarrolla una nueva iniciativa que ayuda a iglesias bautistas Hispanas en Texas a enfrentar los desafíos únicos de la iglesia latina.

05/17/2021 - By Staff / Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas

Baylor seeks ‘grace and truth’ approach to LGBTQ students

Baylor University regents adopted a resolution that could open the door to a new chartered group that would offer care and support for LGBTQ students. At the same time, it reaffirms a statement on human sexuality that supports “purity in singleness and fidelity in marriage between a man and a woman as the biblical norm.”

05/17/2021 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor