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Latino and Latina seminary students find place to connect

Latino and Latina students at Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary began the spring semester with a reunion at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Waco, celebrating the creation of an association where they “fit.”

02/01/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

El Paso-area church shows love by sharing food

Every month, an El Paso-area church with about 60 members prepares food boxes for 50 families in need.

02/01/2019 - By Carolyn Tomlin

Baylor study: Surgical needs of children in Somaliland unmet

Children in Somaliland suffer congenital deformities and wound-related conditions that could be improved by surgery, but most needs are going unmet, according to a study co-led by Baylor University and Duke University researchers.

02/01/2019 - By Terry Goodrich / Baylor University

Around the State: UMHB student group launches food pantry

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor chapter of Enactus launched The Source, a food pantry specifically for UMHB students in need. The John Templeton Foundation awarded a $2.6 million grant to a Baylor University researcher and her colleague at another school to explore virtue development and character strength intervention in adolescents.

01/30/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Asia Bibi free to leave Pakistan after court confirms acquittal

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by Islamists to overturn the acquittal of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman previously convicted of blasphemy, freeing her to leave the country and join her daughters in Canada.

01/30/2019 - By Naila Inayat / Religion News Service

New Mexico assisted suicide bill spurs call to pray

A New Mexico assisted suicide bill that has been described as “devastating” to the sanctity of life is drawing opposition from Baptists and other groups in the state.

01/30/2019 - By David Roach / Baptist Press

People are rediscovering Sabbath and claiming its benefits

Some science supports the idea that practicing a day of rest—including time away from social media and digital devices—benefits longevity and both mental and physical health.

01/30/2019 - By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service

Former associate children’s minister indicted

A former associate children’s minister at The Village Church, a Dallas-area Southern Baptist megachurch, has been indicted for indecency with a child involving sexual contact.

01/29/2019 - By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service

Put a board in their hand & tell them about the Middleman

Skateboarding is a subculture complete with clothing, magazines, music, lingo and values, “a celebration of irresponsibility” where teenagers find a home and belonging. John Barnard did until men from a church took a chance.

01/29/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Baptist Temple in San Antonio builds inclusive playground

With a grant from the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio and additional support from the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation, Baptist Temple in San Antonio built an inclusive playground to serve children on the city’s Southside.

01/25/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

ETBU hockey team serves in Slovakia

Members of the East Texas Baptist University hockey team competed with international teams, toured significant sites, worshipped with local churches, conducted sports clinics for children and volunteered at homeless shelters during a mission trip to Slovakia.

01/25/2019 - By Kristin Williams / East Texas Baptist University

Christian Latina Leadership Institute inspires service

Christian Latina Leadership Institute students interact and learn from accomplished Hispanic women in different fields, including ministry, nonprofits and business.

01/25/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter