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Around the State: UMHB presents annual Easter Pageant

Thousands of people viewed the reenactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s 86th annual Easter Pageant.

04/16/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Conservative seminary training gaining ground outside U.S.

An effort begun by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to provide theological education around the world is gaining ground.

04/16/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor

Chris Tomlin’s new song resurrects oldest known hymn

A new version of an ancient debuted last week, courtesy of a new translation from biblical scholar John Dickson and help from Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding, two of the most popular modern worship songwriters.

04/16/2025 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

Texans on Mission flood recovery teams help families

Consuelo Oliva’s home was one of many that flooded in the Rio Grande Valley after excessive rain at the end of March. Texans on Mission team spent all day at Oliva’s home, tearing out ruined sheetrock and insulation, treating surfaces to remediate mold and moving furniture.

04/15/2025 - By Aimee Freston / Texans on Mission

Explainer: The changing landscape of global aid

An expert on global development urged anti-hunger advocates to understand U.S. foreign aid before and after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

04/15/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

ETBU students participate in 2025 Serve Day

In spite of cold, rainy weather, more than 250 East Texas Baptist University students spent a recent Saturday serving churches, outreach centers and nonprofit organizations throughout Harrison County.

04/15/2025 - By Faith Pratt

Pressley nominee for second term as SBC president

North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley will be nominated for a second term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Rockwall pastor Michael Criner announced April 13.

04/15/2025 - By Chad Austin / Biblical Recorder 

Obituary: Melvin William Clinton Jr.

Melvin William Clinton Jr. of Turkey, longtime Texas Baptist pastor, died April 11 in Silverton. He was 88.

04/15/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Obituary: Marguerite Gaston Garrett

Marguerite Gaston Garrett, former member of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, died April 8. She was 98.

04/15/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Palm Sunday airstrikes hit Ukraine, Myanmar and Gaza

Separate military airstrikes on Palm Sunday in Ukraine, Myanmar and Gaza claimed dozens of lives, destroyed a church building and severely damaged a hospital.

04/14/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Obituary: F.B. Huey

F.B. Huey Jr., longtime seminary professor and former missionary, died April 7. He was 100.

04/14/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Obituary: Bertha Dell Mieth

Bertha Dell Mieth, supporter of global evangelism and Wayland Baptist University, died April 9 in Fort Worth. She was 88.

04/14/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard