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  ‘Cultural intelligence is essential,’ says WMU staff member

  During WMU’s Pursue Conference, Joyce Porto emphasized how cultural intelligence helps the church connect across differences and fulfill its mission.

  04/23/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Dallas-area churches minister at Dallas Cup

  Dallas churches served international teams at the Dallas Cup, sharing meals and the gospel, with over 200 salvations reported.

  04/22/2026 - By Leann Callaway

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  Del Sol Church engages families for baptism, discipleship

  Ariel Martinez and Del Sol Church in El Paso focus on reaching families for Christ through baptism, discipleship, and community outreach.

  04/22/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Court backs Ten Commandments in Texas schools 

  A split appeals court upheld Texas’s law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, escalating church-state tensions.

  04/22/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  WMU Pursue Conference inspires disciple-making mission

  WMU of Texas Pursue Conference speakers emphasized disciple-making starts with being filled by God, embracing interruptions, and sharing courageously.

  04/22/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Reactions ahead of contrasting events at Baylor

  Religion News Service reports reactions to student events happening at Baylor April 22—a TPUSA tour stop and ‘All Are Neighbors.’

  04/22/2026 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

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  Texas Baptists to study relationship with Baylor

  Texas Baptists Executive Director Julio Guarneri said the convention will study its relationship with Baylor.

  04/17/2026 - By Kendall Lyons & Eric Black / Baptist Standard

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  DBU lecture describes transhumanist worldview

  An Oxford University philosophy fellow compared and contrasted the biblical and transhumanist worldviews during DBU lecture series.

  04/17/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  SWBTS trustees celebrate financial improvements

  SWBTS trustees heard positive reports on finances and enrollment during their regularly scheduled meeting April 14-15.

  04/15/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Park Cities serves refugee women during Easter 

  Park Cities Baptist Church partners with Texas Baptists’ Project: Start to provide services and to teach refugee women in Dallas.

  04/15/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Emily Slaughter always felt different

  After years of confusion and self-doubt, Emily Slaughter discovered she is autistic. At Hardin-Simmons University, she is finding support and confidence.

  04/14/2026 - By Kacie Eurek / Hardin-Simmons University

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  BGCT responds to Baylor student event featuring LGBTQ advocates

  BGCT leaders said they are reviewing concerns and weighing next steps after Baylor University approved an event featuring LGBTQ speakers.

  04/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons & Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard