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North Texas association launches initiative to pray for every home

Churches of Collin Baptist Association wanted to emphasize prayer, starting with their own neighborhoods. Now, their vision is expanding across the state.

06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

Ministry comes full circle for Texas Baptist musician

After serving in youth ministry almost a decade, Buna native Micah Tyler saw God provide opportunities and open doors to communicate the gospel creatively through songs.

06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

Chaplains trained to shine the light in dark situations

The Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions is helping certify chaplains to minister in hospitals, the military and a wide range of other settings, and in turn to train others.

06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

Connecting faith and sports can be challenging, Truett Seminary professor says

Connecting faith, sports can be challenging, Truett professor says

A top athlete himself, John White says it can be difficult getting athletes, coaches and teams to see the value in acknowledging their bodies belong to Christ.

06/11/2015 - By John Rutledge

Commission backs off plan to allow historical racing terminals

Opponents of gambling expansion in Texas haven’t entered the winner’s circle yet, but with the finish line in sight, they appear to have scored a major victory in defeating slot-machine-style historical racing terminals at horse and greyhound tracks.

06/11/2015 - By John Rutledge

San Angelo volunteers serve hungry bus passengers

First Baptist Church in San Angelo takes snack sacks to passengers on the afternoon bus that stops there each Sunday for one simple reason—hungry people.

06/09/2015 - By John Rutledge

Texas Baptists continue relief and response in wake of disasters

Texas Baptists continue relief and recovery in wake of disasters

Whether they wield chainsaws to clear debris, cook meals for emergency shelters, wash laundry for displaced families or clear mud from flooded houses, Texas Baptist Men disaster relief volunteers are meeting immediate needs around the state.