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  Iorg says abuser database delayed by legal hurdles

  A Ministry Check database of Southern Baptist ministers convicted or credibly accused of sexual abuse is “not so much on the back burner” as it is derailed by legal hurdles, said Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.

  03/13/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

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  Texas House committee hears marathon ESA testimony

  Hundreds of parents, teachers and other citizens gathered at the Texas Capitol to make their voices heard regarding a bill that would send public funds to private schools.

  03/12/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Evangelical groups hold vigil against foreign aid cuts

  Evangelical Christian groups are calling on Congress to reinstate foreign aid programs shuttered by President Donald Trump’s administration, arguing the government’s actions will hurt millions of people around the world.

  03/12/2025 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

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  Around the State: ETBU hosts Calling Conference

  East Texas Baptist University hosted its annual Calling Conference, providing students a chance to learn about vocational and bivocational ministry careers.

  03/11/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  God using students in movement across Plainview campus

  “Students are hungry and responding to the gospel,” said Donnie Brown, director of spiritual life at Wayland Baptist University.

  03/11/2025 - By Phillip Hamilton / Wayland Baptist University 

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  Barr: Scripture doesn’t make rules for pastors’ wives

  Imagine a job interview where, to get the gig, your spouse must answer intrusive questions about their fertility, personal religious beliefs and their own career trajectory.

  03/10/2025 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

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  Report confirms Russia violates Ukraine religious freedom

  Russia seriously violates religious freedom in the land it illegally occupies in Ukraine, Forum 18 said in a new report.

  03/10/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Oklahoma superintendent seeks funds for patriotic Bibles

  After state officials rejected Ryan Walters’ request for $3 million to buy Bibles to place in Oklahoma school classrooms, he launched a fundraising campaign to buy copies endorsed by President Donald Trump, with the help of country singer Lee Greenwood. 

  03/10/2025 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Alaska exec resigns after apologizing for earlier statement

  Randy Covington has resigned as executive director and treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network after issuing a public apology Feb. 25.

  03/07/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  SBC leaders address lack of funds for legal bills

  In mid-February, Southern Baptist Convention leaders received grim news. The denomination’s Executive Committee essentially was broke.

  03/07/2025 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Texans on Mission offer church leader training in Uganda

  Bible studies are forming in the villages of northern Uganda because of the water drilling ministry of Texans on Mission. Now, Texans on Mission is stepping up to provide training for local church leaders.

  03/07/2025 - By Ferrell Foster / Texans on Mission

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  Crisis deepens but Texas Baptists send aid to east Congo

  The humanitarian crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo grows worse, but Texas Baptists are responding to needs there.

  03/06/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor