• Obituary: Al Pessarra

  Albert Edward Pessarra of Houston, longtime minister of activities and director of recreation in Baptist churches, died Oct. 31. He was 84.

  03/25/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Greenway lays out ‘big-tent’ vision for Southwestern

  Evoking the imagery of big-tent revival meetings, Adam Greenway laid out his vision for the future of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in his first chapel sermon as president.

  03/25/2019 - By Alex Sibley / Southwestern Seminary

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  Who supports daily fantasy sports? It’s anybody’s bet

  Cue the Broadway cast recording of “Hamilton.” At the Texas Capitol, it’s “The World Turned Upside Down” in terms of figuring out Republican and Democratic positions on legalization of paid daily fantasy sports businesses.

  03/25/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  How do Latin Americans in the U.S. self-identify?

  No single term—Hispanic, Latino, Latinx or whatever—fully encompasses all the people in the United States who are of Latin American ancestry.

  03/22/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

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  LifeWay to close all remaining stores this year

  As part of a transition to digital service, LifeWay will close its 170 brick-and-mortar stores in 2019.  

  03/20/2019 - By Carol Pipes / LifeWay Christian Resources

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  ETBU women’s soccer team serves on mission in Costa Rica

  Members of the women’s soccer team at East Texas Baptist University led sports clinics, competed in international soccer games, distributed Bibles and shared their faith during spring break mission trip to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

  03/20/2019 - By Kristin Williams / East Texas Baptist University

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  Around the State: Mayborn nationally accredited; Baylor prof awarded $3 million grant

  Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. A Baylor professor received a five-year grant totaling nearly $3 million for a project to improve clinical practice for children who have been victims of abuse and trauma.

  03/20/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Most pastors see sports gambling as immoral, oppose legalization

  According to a new LifeWay Research study, the majority of pastors oppose sports betting and its legalization. If sports betting is legalized in their state, pastors are ready to respond.

  03/19/2019 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  ‘Be the Bridge’ fosters dialogue between black and white Christians

  Be the Bridge is Latasha Morrison’s award-winning faith-based effort to connect the seemingly two different worlds of black and white in America.

  03/19/2019 - By Nicola A. Menzie / Religion News Service

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  Black millennials skip church as early adults more than whites

  Adelle M. Banks examines findings of a LifeWay Research study into church attendance habits of black and white millenials.

  03/18/2019 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Baptist leaders praise housing allowance ruling

  Ministers breathe a sigh of relief as the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago upholds the housing allowance.

  03/18/2019 - By Tom Strode / Baptist Press

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  Cory Hines named Howard Payne University president

  Howard Payne University named Cory Hines as its next president, effective April 1. Trustees unanimously elected Hines at a called meeting March 18.

  03/18/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard