• On the Move: Coffey, Gartman, Hewlett, Lynch, Martin, McKelvy

  Ministerial changes noted in Big Spring, Coppell and McKinney churches.

  08/07/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Stark College president called as co-pastor in Georgetown

  After nearly 30 years with their pastor, Crestview Baptist in Georgetown decided on a novel approach to moving forward with a successor.

  08/07/2024 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

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  Most pastors have little work experience outside ministry

  A pastor’s resumé might include multiple churches and ministry roles, but most don’t have much job experience other than ministry listed.

  08/07/2024 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

• Obituary: Dennis Brooks Linam

  Dennis Brooks Linam, who served more than three decades in various administrative roles at Dallas Baptist University, died Aug. 3 in Arlington. He was 83.

  08/07/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

• Obituary: C.C. Risenhoover

  Carmel Credille (C.C.) Risenhoover, Baptist pastor, accomplished author and professional communicator, died Aug. 2 in Temple. He was 88.

  08/07/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: HPU student serves in Italy

  Over the summer, Howard Payne University student Hannah Hinshaw served in Bobbio Pellice, Italy, with Go Now Missions.

  08/06/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Spiritual encounters occur in Olympics hospitality spaces

  At first, Adam Moore was a little skeptical about one of the Olympics outreach strategies in which his mission team was participating. 

  08/06/2024 - By Tim Ellsworth
/ Baptist Press

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  Short-term trips meet long-term strategies at Olympics

  The Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board mobilized more than 300 short-term volunteers who are hitting the streets of Paris, sharing the gospel during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

  08/06/2024 - By Kristen Sosebee / International Mission Board

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  Religious freedom advocate urges U.S. to ‘value its values’

  Working to advance international religious freedom and combat persecution not only reflects American values, but also advances the nation’s interests, international human rights lawyer H. Knox Thames said.

  08/05/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  ERLC executive committee issues update on entity

  An Aug. 2 statement from the executive committee of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission affirms the group’s support for Brent Leatherwood as president and leader of the Southern Baptist Convention entity, saying its work is more important now than ever.

  08/05/2024 - By Brandon Porter / Baptist Press

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  Elder of church in China sentenced to prison

  The leader of a Protestant church in China’s Gyizhou Province received a five-year prison sentence July 24 for charges of fraud and inciting subversion.

  08/02/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Mission ‘stay-cation’ brings missions home

  First Baptist Church in Waxahachie has a long history of mission action, but it’s been a while since the youth have been on a mission trip.

  08/01/2024 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard