• Obituary: Arlen White

  Waylon Arlen White, a Howard Payne University alumnus, longtime coach and Baptist layman, died Oct. 25 in San Angelo. He was 89.

  11/08/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Popular 20th century Baptist radio programs accessible

  Thanks to an ongoing project of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives, listeners today can hear recordings of Baptist radio programs featuring some of the great preachers of the 20th century.

  11/08/2024 - By Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press

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  Faith groups resolve to protect migrants and refugees

  Former President Donald Trump’s election to a second term—after campaigning on blocking migration and carrying out record deportations—prompted faith groups that work with migrants and refugees to reaffirm their commitment to continue their work.

  11/07/2024 - By Aleja Hertzler-McCain / Religion News Service

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  White Christians made Donald Trump president again

  The support of white Christians once again proved key to Donald Trump’s election victory.

  11/06/2024 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Religious minorities continue to be targeted in Burma

  Myanmar—historically known as Burma—is “a disintegrating nation” where leaders of religious minorities continue to be targeted by the military, a report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom stated.

  11/06/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Around the State: Buckner hosts empowering vulnerable households roundtable

  In an effort to foster collaboration and address economic challenges in DFW, Buckner recently hosted a roundtable discussion.

  11/05/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

• Obituary: Bobby Don Van Dyke

  Bobby Don Van Dyke, a longtime Texas Baptist pastor, died Oct. 22 in Gatesville after a lengthy illness. He was 82.

  11/05/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Hunt lawsuit delayed, Sills trial set for 2026

  A defamation trial involving the Southern Baptist Convention that was supposed to begin next week has been delayed indefinitely, while another is set for 2026.

  11/05/2024 - By Baptist Press Staff

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  Desperately seek God’s presence, imprisoned pastor urges

  “Can God trust you?” if you are called to pay a price for following Jesus, an American pastor who was imprisoned in Turkey asked.

  11/04/2024 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

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  Four Gateway elders removed after pastor’s sex abuse

  Four elders at Gateway Church, whose senior pastor stepped down earlier this year, have been removed after the results of a law firm’s investigation of sexual abuse allegations against the pastor were announced in a sermon Nov. 3.

  11/04/2024 - By James Russell / Religion News Service

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  Ministry offers aid to 4,000 civilians in besieged Gaza

  Christian Mission to Gaza recently has provided food and clean drinking water to more than 4,000 people in the war-torn country, the former pastor of Gaza Baptist Church reported.

  11/04/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  DBU gathering urges prayer for the persecuted

  Dallas Baptist University’s Institute for Global Engagement hosted a global gathering to pray for persecuted religious minorities, Oct. 24-25.

  11/04/2024 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard