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  Most pastors disapprove of pulpit endorsements

  Nearly 90 percent of pastors believe they should not endorse candidates for public office from the pulpit, according to a recent survey by LifeWay Research.

  10/12/2012 - By Administrator

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  Jury finds man guilty of 2011 murder of young Arlington pastor

  Two Baptist churches gained some closure Oct. 8 with a conviction in the murder of Clint Dobson, a 28-year-old mission pastor, committed during a church robbery in March 2011.

  10/12/2012 - By Administrator

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  Coalition faces ‘post-Christian’ challenges

  A diverse coalition of pastors and theological educators has launched an initiative offering a platform for evangelicals to develop theology and practice for mission and ministry in "post-Christian" North America."

  10/12/2012 - By Administrator

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  Coaching bug gaining in Baptist life

  Do ministers need a coach? Observers say the coaching craze is spreading rapidly from its beginnings in the corporate world to just about every sector of society—including churches. And they add it isn't a fad.

  10/12/2012 - By Administrator

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  Houston Baptists transform lives in Peru

  Luis Campos. a 67-year-old cardiologist and member of South Main Baptist Church in Houston, has witnessed God transforming Collique, a shantytown located outside Lima, Peru, since the medical mission work began there in 2003.

  10/11/2012 - By Administrator

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  Miller sets Christian example on the mound

  Former Baylor University baseball pitcher Aaron Miller –now with the minor league Chattanooga Lookouts– says his faith gives him peace in spite of the ups and downs of competition.

   

  10/11/2012 - By Administrator

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  ‘Living out hope’ theme of BGCT annual meeting

  Texas Baptists from around the state will gather Oct. 29-31 in Corpus Christi for the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting to gain inspiration and encouragement in ministry as they see and hear how congregations are "living out hope," the meeting's theme.

  10/11/2012 - By Administrator

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  Study: We’re losing our religion

  The number of Americans who say they have no religious affiliation has hit an all-time high—about one in five American adults—according to a recent study by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.

  10/11/2012 - By Administrator

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  Faith Digest: Restrictions on religious freedom increase

  Religious believers throughout the world face a rising tide of restrictions, according to a study conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.

  10/10/2012 - By Administrator

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  Baptist Briefs

  Leaders of the European Baptist Federation voted overwhelmingly to move the International Baptist Theological Seminary from Prague to Amsterdam as an international Baptist studies and research center with close ties to the Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands.

  10/10/2012 - By Administrator

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  Around the State: No Need Among You

  "No Need Among You," a Texas Christian Community Development Conference concerning empowering the poor, mentally ill and marginalized people, will be held Oct. 18-20 at Crestview Church of Christ in Waco.

  10/10/2012 - By Administrator

• On the Move

  Joel Bauler to the Church at Friendship as associate/student ministries pastor.

  10/10/2012 - By Administrator