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  Justice Department opinion could restrict online gambling

  A recent U.S. Department of Justice opinion could strengthen the federal prohibition of online gambling across state lines.

  01/25/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Foster-care waiver draws mixed reactions

  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted a waiver that allows a South Carolina children’s ministry to participate in a government-funded foster-care program, even though the agency places children exclusively with Christian families.

  01/24/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

• On the Move: Cisneros and Kimmel

  Staff changes noted for churches in Bryan and Sugar Land.

  01/23/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Baylor receives $1.2 million Lilly grant

  Baylor University’s Center for Christian Music Studies received a four-year $1.2 million grant from Lilly Endowment as part of its Strengthening Congregational Ministries with Youth Initiative.

  01/23/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Southern Baptists join March for Life in Washington

  Southern Baptists joined tens of thousands of other Americans in demonstrating pro-life convictions during the annual March for Life Jan. 18 in Washington, D.C.

  01/23/2019 - By Tom Strode / Baptist Press

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  Capitol rally urges end to human trafficking

  Lawmakers across party lines joined members of the faith community and other advocates for children and young women at a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol calling for an end to human trafficking.

  01/23/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  BGCT partners with Northwest and Michigan Baptists

  Texas Baptists began the new year by entering missions partnerships with the Northwest Baptist Convention and the Baptist State Convention of Michigan.

  01/21/2019 - By Kalie Lowrie / Texas Baptist Communications

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  Christian persecution up 14 percent worldwide

  The number of Christians suffering high to extremely high persecution is 14 percent more in 2019, Open Doors reported, counting 245 million individuals globally.

  01/21/2019 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Christian women targeted for persecution

  Targeted Christian persecution tailored to hurt women is trending globally, Open Doors reported in its 2019 World Watch List of 50 countries most dangerous for Christians to practice their faith.

  01/21/2019 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Faith makes for a good night’s sleep, study says

  A strong faith could be the key to a good night’s sleep, according to a study in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.

  01/21/2019 - By Tracy Simmons / Religion News Service

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  Join the fight against racism, Tisby urges Baylor crowd

  The persistent plague of racism in the United States requires conscientious American Christians not just to be non-racist but to become anti-racist, cultural commentator Jemar Tisby told a Baylor University audience.

  01/18/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  ‘Tiny’ Dominguez tackles big job of bridging generations

  Daniel “Tiny” Dominguez understands the challenge of honoring tradition and embracing change.

  01/18/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter