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  The power of advocacy: One person with passion can make a difference

  Hunger is defeated one person at a time, according to Christians working on the issue.

  08/24/2009 - By Administrator

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  Texas enacts landmark human trafficking legislation

  Gov. Rick Perry signed into law Aug. 20 landmark legislation against human trafficking, a bill the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission helped navigate through the lawmaking process.

  08/24/2009 - By Administrator

• Baylor ministerial students awarded scholarships

  Eighteen Baylor University ministerial students have been named the initial recipients of endowed scholarships made possible through a $4 million gift from the estate of Allene Hubler, who designated the money for Baylor’s ministry guidance program.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

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  Sabinal churches celebrate life, share hope with community

  Churches in Sabinal are joining together to reach, touch their community.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

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  TEXAS TIDBITS: ETBU sets date for inauguration

  East Texas Baptist University will hold the inauguration ceremony for Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver as the school’s 12th president at 2 p.m., Oct. 2.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

• ON THE MOVE: Chris Anguiano has resigned as pastor of First Church in Dale.

  Chris Anguiano has resigned as pastor of First Church in Dale.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

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  AROUND THE STATE: Truett Seminary to name honorary alumni

  Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary will honor several people as honorary alumni during its fall convocation Aug. 25.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

• Baptists neglect lessons from biblical teachings about Mary, scholar asserts

  A Hispanic Baptist theologian insists overreaction to Catholic veneration of the Virgin Mary has caused Baptists to miss important biblical teaching associated with the mother of Jesus.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

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  FAITH DIGEST: Faith groups draw volunteers

  Faith-based organizations attract more volunteers than any other type of organization, according to a recent survey by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

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  Hell? No, most pastors insist when it comes to sermon topics

  Just when it seemed to have cooled off, the topic of hell is back on the front burner—at least for pastors learning to preach about a topic most Americans would rather not talk about.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

• Clergy especially vulnerable when it comes to losing health insurance

  While a sour economy and rising costs make it harder for small businesses to afford health coverage, one group of employees is especially vulnerable—clergy.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator

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  BAPTIST BRIEFS: Fatalities when car hits MercyMe bus.

  Two teenagers and an unborn baby were killed Aug. 8 when a car collided with a tour bus carrying the Christian band MercyMe.

  08/21/2009 - By Administrator