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  Truett grad/Baptist pastor found dead

  A 29-year-old Baptist pastor and Truett Seminary graduate was found dead and his 67-year-old ministry assistant severely beaten inside their Arlington church on Thursday afternoon, March 3.

  03/04/2011 - By Administrator

• Attention to anti-gay protest group worries fellow Baptists

  A tiny independent Kansas congregation composed mostly of extended family members of founding pastor Fred Phelps captured headlines when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled its controversial protests at funerals of slain military veterans are protected as free speech under the First Amendment. Many Baptist leaders balk at being associated with the group.

  03/03/2011 - By Administrator

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  If administration won’t fight gay marriage, conservative law firms will

  If President Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice no longer want to defend the Defense of Marriage Act from challenges by gay rights activists, who will? Leading conservative law firms say they’re eager to defend the law, but that may not be so easy.

  03/02/2011 - By admin

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  Supreme Court sides with Westboro Baptist Church

  The United States Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on March 2 that anti-gay protests outside of military funerals by a controversial Kansas Baptist church are protected speech under the First Amendment.

  03/02/2011 - By Administrator

• HBU trustees plan to reconsider non-Baptists on board (Updated)

  Houston Baptist University trustees plan to revisit the matter of allowing non-Baptist Christians on the school’s governing board.

  02/27/2011 - By Administrator

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  ‘Soul Prep’ for Easter not just a ‘Catholic thing’

  Many Christians view Easter as the culmination of their community life, expressing the heart of their faith. But Baptists and other evangelicals often have omitted any intentional period of preparation for their holiest day.

  02/25/2011 - By admin

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  Vestal predicts more CBF downsizing

  The head of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship predicted future budget cuts that for the first time would affect global-missions personnel for the 20-year-old movement spun off from the Southern Baptist Convention.

  02/25/2011 - By Administrator

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  Austin pastor notes value of Christian calendar for spiritual formation

  In this interview, Don Vanderslice, pastor of Mosaic Church in Austin, reflects on how his community of faith observes the Christian calendar.

  02/25/2011 - By admin

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  True Love Waits commitments in Africa approach 1 million

  The number of commitments by African youth to sexual purity through True Love Waits International stands at more than 959,000 since LifeWay Christian Resources launched its strategic initiative there in summer 2007.

  02/24/2011 - By admin

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  Third Day inspires audiences to action

  For the Christian rock band Third Day, Move is more than just the title of their latest CD. It’s a call to action—to be the hands and feet of Christ, extend kindness and make a difference.

   

  02/24/2011 - By admin

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  TBM honors leader, notes God’s activity

  Texas Baptist Men honored Leo Smith for his years of service as the mission organization’s executive director, heard reports on “the activity of God” through TBM and conducted business at their Feb. 18 meeting.

  02/24/2011 - By admin

• Most Americans support upcoming congressional probe of Muslims

  Americans haven’t heard much about congressional hearings on the radicalization of U.S. Muslims, but more than half think it’s a good idea, and nearly as many believe Muslims here haven’t done enough to fight extremists in their midst, according to a new poll.

  02/24/2011 - By admin