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  Letter urges return of Ukrainian children

  Texas Baptists’ Christian Life Commission director joined other Christian leaders in calling for President Donald Trump and his administration to require the return of abducted Ukrainian children before a peace deal with Russia is signed.

  04/07/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

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  Religious leaders minister amid violence in DR Congo

  Pastor Allan Ngwaba has been offering daily counseling sessions, both in churches and homes, to people affected by the violent conflict in the Congo.

  04/07/2025 - By Tonny Onyulo / Religion News Service

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  Disaster relief meets needs in tornado-stricken Missouri

  Carla Robinette recalled the March 14 tornado that hit Poplar Bluff, including her home. She said she experienced the event “with a lot of fear.”

  04/04/2025 - By Russ Dilday / Texans on Mission

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  Baptists respond to growing needs in Myanmar

  The 19 million people already displaced by violence and persecution in Myanmar have been joined by another 8 million internally displaced individuals since a deadly earthquake struck on March 28, Baptist World Aid Director Marsha Scipio said.

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

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  SBC ethnic fellowships issue statement on immigration

  Leaders of 13 Southern Baptist ethnic groups approved a joint statement on immigration seeking religious liberty protections, compassion without demonization and enforcement options including fines or other penalties in lieu of deportation.

  04/03/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  On the Move: Bezner, Brennan, Foster, Gates, Summerlin

  Ministerial and faculty/staff changes noted for Bishop, Thorp Springs, Victoria, Truett Seminary and Texas Baptists.

  04/02/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  College guide raises questions on BGCT-related colleges

  Texas Monthly recently released its annual college guide, including profiles on BGCT-related colleges, which at first glance seems to paint a troubling picture in a few categories.

  04/02/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

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  Texans on Mission seeking volunteers after Valley flooding

  Lead elements of Texans on Mission disaster relief departed Dallas on April 1 to coordinate flood relief in the Rio Grande Valley after about 20 inches of rain in the region.

  04/02/2025 - By Ferrell Foster / Texans on Mission

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  Judge rules against Johnny Hunt in defamation suit

  A federal judge ruled against former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt, rejecting his claims of defamation against Guidepost Solutions and nearly all the former megachurch pastor’s claims against the SBC and its Executive Committee.

  04/01/2025 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Burmese airstrikes add to suffering after earthquake

  The humanitarian crisis caused by the earthquake in Myanmar that claimed at least 2,700 lives is being compounded by military airstrikes on vulnerable, hard-hit communities populated by predominantly Christian Karen and Kachin ethnic groups.

  04/01/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Around the State: HCU art students help paint Astros mural

  Master of Fine Arts students from Houston Christian University collaborated with Houston muralists Bobby and Brenda Ramos to paint a new mural at the Astros Hall of Fame at Daikin Park.

  04/01/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Andraé Crouch’s ‘colorblind evangelism’ focus of new book

  A new biography written by two individuals closely related to Baylor University’s Black Gospel Music Preservation Program aims to capture both the genre-defying range of Andraé Crouch’s music, as well as his ability to build bridges through his evangelistic ministry.

  04/01/2025 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service