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Worship Initiative a partner in training worship leaders

Founded by Texas worship leaders Shane and Shane, the Worship Initiative equips and encourages thousands of worship leaders and church musicians.

02/07/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

Trump pledges to ‘bring religion back’ stronger

Appearing at two National Prayer Breakfast events Feb. 6, President Donald Trump spoke about the centrality of religious belief to the United States and announced he would create a new presidential commission on religious liberty.

02/07/2025 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

Marsh Institute for Chaplains launched

Organizers announced the formation and launch of The Marsh Institute for Chaplains, a nonprofit organization dedicated to collaborating, equipping, supporting and advocating for chaplains in diverse settings.

02/06/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Convicted killer of Arlington pastor executed in Huntsville

Texas executed Steven Nelson on Feb. 5 for the 2011 murder of Clint Dobson, pastor of NorthPointe Baptist Church in Arlington.

02/06/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Voucher bill goes to Texas House after Senate approval

The Texas Senate approved an education savings account bill that would allow public funds to go to private religious schools. The measure now will be considered in the House of Representatives, where it has faced stiff opposition in past legislative sessions.

02/05/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

On The Move: Sharp

Pastoral change noted in Chappell Hill.

02/05/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Evangelicals hold nuanced views on immigration

Evangelicals in the United States want both secure borders and laws that provide avenues for certain illegal immigrants to obtain legal status, according to a recent Lifeway Research study.

02/05/2025 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

Refugee aid groups face layoffs after Trump halts program

Faith-based groups that partner with the federal government to resettle refugees are facing widespread layoffs and furloughs after President Donald Trump’s administration suspended the refugee program.

02/05/2025 - By Jack Jenkins & Aleja Hertzler-McCain / Religion News Service

Around the State: DBU celebrates soccer team baptisms

A Dallas Baptist University men’s soccer player baptized five of his teammates at the Pool of Bethesda Prayer Garden, which recently opened on DBU’s campus.

02/04/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Chaves: Views of the past shape future outlook

João Chaves, a historian of religion, told Howard Payne University students and guests, “We must contend with our past to consider our future.”

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

Obituary: Harold Wayne Temple

Harold Wayne Temple of Plainview, longtime professor at Wayland Baptist University and onetime pastor of Old Rock Baptist Church in Somerset, died Jan. 27. He was 86.

02/04/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Airport chaplain ministers in wake of tragedy

Nace Lanier was at home watching a movie with his family when he received an emergency text from Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, where he is senior chaplain.

02/03/2025 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service