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  Supreme Court denies hearing to Birdville school board prayer challenge

  The U.S. Supreme Court announced Nov. 27 it would not hear a case challenging a Tarrant County school district’s practice that allows students to lead public prayers at school board meetings.

  11/29/2017 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Puerto Rico missionary’s relief ministry opens hearts

  Even in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Southern Baptist missionary Jorge Santiago has experienced the truth of Romans 8:28—that God can work all things together for good.

  11/28/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Interfaith panel champions religious liberty as universal value

  “The darkest memories produce rays of light,” Sofi Hersher, a staff member of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, told an interfaith gathering sponsored by a Texas Baptist church in Round Rock.

  11/28/2017 - By Marv Knox / Fellowship Southwest

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  Baylor panel focuses on solutions to fight hunger and poverty

  Nonprofit specialists working to develop innovative solutions to hunger and poverty in communities focused on faith, politics and hope for America during the annual Drumwright Family Lecture at Baylor University.

  11/27/2017 - By Joy Moton / Baylor University

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  Retired pastor testifies to a century of God’s faithfulness

  Bracy Bledsoe, a retired Texas Baptist minister who recently marked his 100th birthday, not only offers members of First Baptist Church in Brenham a healthy dose of wisdom, but also provides vision for the future.

  11/22/2017 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Around the State: Holocaust survivor speaks at ETBU; HPU plans lessons and carols program

  Holocaust survivor Jack Repp spoke at East Texas Baptist University. Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will present its annual “A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols” program Dec. 1.

  11/21/2017 - By Ken Camp

• On the Move: Patrick Adair

  Pastoral change noted for church in Mesquite.

  11/21/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Gregory teaches preachers the art of persuasion

  Preachers must connect with people before they can persuade them, Joel Gregory told participants at a workshop during the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting.

  11/21/2017 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

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  State Department misses deadline to name religious freedom violators

  The U.S. State Department failed to release a list of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom by a Nov. 13 deadline, even though Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said religious freedom is a “human rights priority” for the Trump administration.

  11/21/2017 - By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service

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  Museum of the Bible opens with prayer and fanfare

  With Scripture readings, a tribute to God and a sigh of relief, an international array of officials opened the Museum of the Bible in the nation’s capital.

  11/21/2017 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

• Obituary: Billy Ray Anderson

  Billy Ray Anderson, former U.S. Army Reserve chaplain and pastor, died Oct. 29 in Longview. He was 83.

  11/20/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Religious holidays and public schools focus of essay contest

  Students can win money for college by writing an essay discussing whether public school calendars should accommodate religious holidays.

  11/20/2017 - By Illana Ostrin / Baptist Joint Committee