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  LifeWay may pull Peterson books from shelves over LGBT views

  LifeWay Christian Resources—the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention—announced it would discontinue selling any books by Eugene Peterson if he confirms a published interview about same-sex relations accurately reflects his views.

  07/13/2017 - By Ken Camp

• On the Move: Knighton, Smith and Tapley

  Staff changes noted for congregations in Waco and Denton.

  07/12/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Around the State: DBU group journeys to Oxford; Baylor prof offers antipoverty agenda for public health

  Dallas Baptist University sent 27 doctoral students and others to England for the 11th annual Oxford Institute through the Gary Cook School of Leadership. A Baylor University professor wants the nation’s next surgeon general to spread awareness about the harmful impact of poverty on health.

  07/12/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Family finds encouragement at Buckner Family Hope Center

  In spite of setbacks and challenges, the Buckner Family Hope Center at Bachman Lake provided help and encouragement that convinced Tilia Sanchez and her family: “This is our time.”

  07/12/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Lankford walks fine line as preacher and politician

  In the nation’s capital, Sen. James Lankford’s weekdays consist of Senate Intelligence Committee hearings  and frequent cable news appearances. But each weekend, the former youth pastor flies home to Oklahoma and worships with the Quail Springs Baptist Church, where he sometimes is called on to preach.

  07/12/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Americans divided on impact of religion

  Do churches and other religious organizations have a positive impact on the way things are going in the United States? Americans are divided on that point, according to a Pew Research Center survey that shows they align along predictable party lines.

  07/11/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Texas Baptists Committed to cease operations

  Texas Baptists Committed—the moderate organization that for nearly three decades resisted a “fundamentalist takeover” of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and its affiliated churches—will cease operations at the end of July.

  07/10/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Attending church is good for your health. Now what?

  The latest in a long line of studies shows church attendance is good for your health, but some questions remain unanswered.

  07/07/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Update: Texas Baptist Elijah Brown elected BWA general secretary

  The Baptist World Alliance General Council unanimously elected human rights advocate Elijah Brown as BWA general secretary. At age 36, he is the youngest person and the first Texas Baptist to serve as the global organization’s chief executive officer.

  07/07/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  ‘Chaplain of Bourbon Street’ dies at 89

  Famed New Orleans evangelist Bob Harrington, known by many as “the Chaplain of Bourbon Street,” died of kidney failure July 4 in Stigler, Okla., where he had lived the last seven years with family. He was 89.

  07/06/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Around the State: DBU students serve in England and Peru; Texans recognized by CBF

  Students from Dallas Baptist University serve in England and Peru. Texas Baptists receive awards and are elected to leadership roles at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship general assembly. Daniel Brown is named executive director of strategic initiatives at Wayland Baptist University.

  07/05/2017 - By Ken Camp

• On the Move: Di Giosia, Moore, Redus, Salmon and Smith

  Staff changes noted at churches in San Antonio, Lawn, Amarillo and Waco.

  07/05/2017 - By Ken Camp