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  International Religious Freedom Alliance planned

  Trump administration officials announced a new alliance with U.S. partners focused on religious freedom and new sanctions against foreign military officials supporting countries the United States considers to be instigators of religious persecution.

  07/19/2019 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Pew study: Christian, Muslim persecution most widespread

  Christians and Muslims are persecuted in more countries than any other religious group, Pew Research Center said in a decade-long study showing high levels of persecution in 42 percent of countries studied.

  07/19/2019 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Pastor detained two years in Turkey attends summit

  Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was detained in Turkey for two years on terrorism and spying charges before being released in October, said he is enjoying the simple things in life.

  07/19/2019 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Research reveals deep faith but room to grow

  When it comes to trusting God, Protestant churchgoers exercise a great deal of faith in their daily lives—whether in difficult circumstances or when the unexplainable happens.

  07/19/2019 - By Ken Camp

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  Global Baptists speak out on women and intolerance

  Baptist leaders from about 40 nations voted to affirm women in ministry and to condemn religious-based intolerance during the annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance. (Curated from EthicsDaily.com)

  07/17/2019 - By Ken Camp

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  Summit opens with stories of persecution and resilience

  People who endured religious persecution spoke at a State Department summit, telling first-person stories of violence against houses of worship—and the resilience of survivors.

  07/17/2019 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  After hurricane, churches tap technology to stay connected

  Louisiana Baptist pastors employed social media to reach out to congregations they had urged stay home out of safety concerns in the face of Hurricane Barry— with dining room tables, home offices and vacant worship centers serving as pulpits.

  07/16/2019 - By Ken Camp

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  HSU develops multiple partnerships in Keyna

  What started as a meeting in the Hardin-Simmons University cafeteria has grown to an international partnership with multiple departments of the university.

  07/16/2019 - By Ken Camp

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  Around the State: Good Samaritan Gallery at ETBU nursing school; BGCT staff transitions noted

  Commissioned works by a New Mexico artist are displayed in the new Good Samaritan Gallery at the ETBU School of Nursing. Changes noted in key Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board staff positions.

  07/16/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

• On the Move: Dooley and Martin

  Pastoral changes noted for churches in Sunnyvale and Hurst. Staff change noted for Weatherford congregation.

  07/16/2019 - By Ken Camp

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  Religious freedom leader applauds unalienable rights group

  The U.S. State Department’s new Commission on Unalienable Rights underscores the nation’s commitment to religious rights internationally, Tony Perkins said in his new role as chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

  07/15/2019 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Laredo minister benefits from previous pastor’s preparation

  John Delgado knows from experience that pastors who look forward help their churches prepare for the future when they no longer are on the scene.

  07/15/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter