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  Protestants gain respect in Ukraine, delegation tells ERLC

  Protestants, seen as “a fringe” sect in mostly Orthodox Ukraine, have gained traction and respect for their humanitarian aid during Russia’s war on Ukraine, a delegation of governmental and religious leaders said.

  02/12/2025 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Molina to lead National Hispanic Baptist Network full time

  The National Hispanic Baptist Network has elevated its executive director, Bruno Molina, from a part-time role to a new full-time role to oversee the organization’s diverse offering of support to Hispanic churches and leaders across the Southern Baptist Convention.

  02/11/2025 - By Clara Molina / Baptist Press

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  Convención y Fellowship Southwest se unen a una demanda

  La Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas y Fellowship Southwest se unieron a más de dos docenas de organizaciones religiosas en una demanda que cuestiona un cambio de política que permite a los funcionarios de inmigración entrar en iglesias y otros lugares sensibles.

  02/11/2025 - By Ken Camp

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  Obituary: J. Melburn Sibley

  J. Melburn Sibley of Grapevine, a Texas Baptist pastor and denominational worker, died Dec. 16. He was 89.

  02/11/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Obituary: Jerry R. Stratton

  Jerry R. Stratton, a Texas Baptist minister, associational director of missions and retired U.S. Army officer, died Jan. 18. He was 91.

  02/11/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: HCU launches new admissions program

  Pursuing a college education at Houston Christian University is easier with the launch of the Guaranteed Admission Program.

  02/11/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Convención and Fellowship Southwest join lawsuit

  Convención Hispana Bautista de Texas and Fellowship Southwest joined more than two dozen religious organizations in a lawsuit challenging a policy change allowing immigration officers to enter churches and other sensitive locations.

  02/11/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Trump names Paula White-Cain to lead faith office

  President Donald Trump issued an executive order reinstating his version of the White House Faith Office and once again placing Florida pastor and longtime supporter Paula White-Cain in charge of the initiative.

  02/11/2025 - By Jack Jenkins / Religion News Service

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  Obituary: Melissa Kaye Yeary Wells

  Melissa Kaye Yeary Wells, children’s Sunday school teacher and daughter of one Baptist pastor and wife of another, died Feb. 4 in Houston. She was 59.

  02/11/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Deadline looming for program to reduce child hunger

  Texas missed out on $450 million in federal food aid for children last year, but Texas lawmakers have until March 1 to keep that from happening this summer.

  02/11/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Americans bet and lose big money on the Super Bowl

  Les Bernal has a message for the millions of Americans who bet on this year’s Super Bowl using betting apps and other legal sports books. The house always wins.

  02/11/2025 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  ‘He Gets Us’ ads return to Super Bowl LIX

  Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, game day food and creative advertising—as well as those just in it for Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show—all were invited to think about Jesus once again during the 2025 Super Bowl.

  02/10/2025 - By Marissa Greene / Religion News Service