Study: ‘Spiritual’ youth more prone to crime than ‘religious’

Young adults who deem themselves “spiritual but not religious” are more likely to commit property crimes than those who identify as “religious,” according to Baylor University researchers.

06/20/2013 - By John Rutledge

Church keeps legacy alive through Gracewood ministry

When First Baptist Church of Spring Branch in northwest Houston sold its property, the congregation decided to donate $100,000 to provide seed money for a new community counseling program at Gracewood, a ministry to single mothers and children sponsored by Children at Heart Ministries.

06/20/2013 - By John Rutledge

Projects change world of homeowners and mission volunteers

Students from churches across the United States each paid $250 this summer to provide labor for 16 South Dallas homes in need of repair, siding or a fresh coat of paint.

06/20/2013 - By John Rutledge

Preschoolers provide clean water in Dominican Republic

Preschoolers at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas learned an important lesson this year: Nobody is too young to make a difference.

06/20/2013 - By John Rutledge

Houston church downsizes with purpose

The 105-year-old Baptist Temple Church in Houston, faced with a dwindling congregation and a changing neighborhood, elected to sell some of its facility and renovate the remaining portion, with plans to use it to reach its community.

06/20/2013 - By John Rutledge

Teen prays five years for father’s redemption

At age 9, Abby Menchaca began to pray for transformation in her father’s life. Five years later, she saw her prayers answered when Oscar Menchaca proclaimed his freedom in Christ at the Christian Men’s Job Corps Kerr County graduation.

06/20/2013 - By John Rutledge

Volunteer crews ‘stars’ to West residents

Helpers become the helped in West

It’s hard being helped when you’re used to being the helper. Just ask the folks at First Baptist Church in West.

06/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

Agency counselors minister in West

Counselors at STARRY—part of Children at Heart Ministries—saw the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion in West as a national story that unfolded in their backyard. It continues to be part of their lives, with no end in sight and memories abundant.

06/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

HSU students hone skills, meet needs in South Texas

Nineteen physical therapy doctoral students at Hardin-Simmons University, together with professors and volunteers, traveled to Los Palmas near McAllen to provide screenings and do construction work.

06/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

Entrepreneurs pray more, Baylor researchers discover

American entrepreneurs pray more frequently, and are more likely to see God as personal, according to a study by Baylor University scholars in business and sociology.

06/19/2013 - By John Rutledge

West recovery project is personal for Waco-area volunteers

Faith led hundreds of volunteers from around the state to help with “Loving West,” a weeklong recovery project organized by Baptist General Convention of Texas disaster recovery.

06/18/2013 - By John Rutledge