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  Traditional divinity program aids ministry in nontraditional contexts

  Students who serve in nontraditional ministry settings—whether a postmodern congregation, a cowboy church or something in-between—benefit from the foundation provided in a traditional seminary curriculum, some educators and ministry practitioners insist.

  08/11/2011 - By Administrator

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  Seminaries adapt to changing religious landscape

  Changes in America's religious landscape have had enormous impact on seminaries.To meet the challenge, Daniel Aleshire, executive director of the Association of Theological Schools, proposes development of new "gold standards" for seminaries.

  08/11/2011 - By Administrator

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  Borrego resigns HBCT leadership post

  Baldemar Borrego of Wichita Falls has resigned from his responsibilities with the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas due to health issues.

  08/11/2011 - By Administrator

• Religious restrictions increased for 2 billion, study says

  One-third of the world—about 2.2 billion people—live in nations where restrictions on religion have substantially increased, according to a new report.

  08/11/2011 - By Administrator

• Texas Tidbits

  Baylor University in Waco and Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene were among 121 colleges and universities named by The Princeton Review in the "best of the west" section of its website.

  08/10/2011 - By Administrator

• On the Move

  Kelly Burton to First Church in Alba as pastor.

  08/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Faith Digest

  A majority of Americans (56 percent) say it's important for a candidate to have strong beliefs, even if those beliefs differ from their own, according to the poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute in partnership with Religion News Service.

  08/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Around the State

  East Texas Baptist University will hold the Great East Texas Hymn Sing and dedicate its new chapel organ Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Baker Auditorium.

  08/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Texas Baptists send $25,000 for East Africa famine relief

  Texas Baptists are giving $25,000 through TEAM—The Ethiopian Aid Mission, a consortium of primarily Baptist congregations in East Texas, to help victims of the East Africa famine.

  08/10/2011 - By Administrator

• Mark Hatfield remembered as champion for religious liberty

  Former Sen. Mark Hatfield –- an Oregon Republican whose Baptist faith helped shape his political views during nearly half a century in public office –- died Aug. 7 after several years of declining health.

  08/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  TBM to build community center in Japan; funds needed

  The Texas Baptist Men missions organization has been asked to build a community center for people living in temporary housing since the March earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, opening a unique opportunity for Texas Baptists to provide tangible assistance to victims of the natural disaster.

  08/09/2011 - By Administrator

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  Zephyr church burns, 91-year-old sanctuary lost

  Bethel Baptist Church in Zephyr caught fire July 15, and the blaze destroyed its 91-year-old sanctuary and its fellowship hall.

  08/09/2011 - By Administrator