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Nederland church opens its doors after explosions

When an explosion at a chemical plant in Port Neches forced the evacuation of nearby homes, First Baptist Church in Nederland provided its facility as a shelter from 2 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving.

12/03/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Pastors less optimistic about economy’s impact on churches

As retail stores hope the holiday shopping season gives their bottom line a lift, American Protestant pastors are less sure the economy is helping their congregation this year.

12/03/2019 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

China designates Lottie Moon’s church as historical site

The Chinese government designated Wulin Shenghui Church of Penglai in Shandong province, where Lottie Moon was a member during her time in Dengzhou, as a nationally protected historical and cultural site.

12/03/2019 - By Catherine Finch / Baptist Press

Leith Anderson says evangelicals not just white or political

Leith Anderson is a fan of the word “evangelical” and the Christians who claim that name. But he knows the term may have outlived its usefulness in a polarized country where evangelical has often become a synonym for conservative Republican.

12/02/2019 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

Foundation fulfilled founding vision by supporting missions

More than six decades after its creation, the Panhandle Baptist Foundation has ceased operations, but not before fulfilling the vision of its founder—dedicating $1 million to missions causes.

12/02/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Floodwaters robbed McComb of his family but not his faith

Jonathan McComb lost his wife and two children to floodwaters nearly four and a half years ago, but he did not lose his faith.

11/26/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Around the State: Buckner opens retirement community; Truett Seminary receives Lilly grant

Ventana by Buckner, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, opens in Dallas. Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary received a $300,000 sustainability grant from the Lilly Endowment for its Faith & Sport Institute retreat.

11/26/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

CommonCall: TBM volunteer John Cox an inspiration to others

John Cox, who lost one leg and severely injured his other leg in a plane crash, found a new lease on life as a TBM volunteer.

11/26/2019 - By John Hall / Texas Baptist Men

Federal government sued over refugee resettlement order

Three faith-based groups that assist with refugee resettlement are suing the federal government, arguing a recent executive order granting state and local officials the authority to block refugee resettlement violates federal law and inhibits their ability to practice their faith.

11/26/2019 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service