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Refugee policies impact Texas ministries

Texas refugee communities face rising fear and instability as sweeping federal policy changes slash resettlement, revoke benefits, and increase detentions across the state.

05/14/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission continue relief efforts in Springtown

Texans on Mission continue relief efforts in Springtown after severe storms caused tornado damage to homes and businesses.

05/13/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

BLESS app helps Valley Ranch ‘love where you live’

Texas Baptists churches engage with BLESS app to spread the gospel and pray for neighbors and one another.

05/12/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Texas camp safety regulation modified

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows released a statement regarding Texas summer camp requirements to mitigate safety.

05/06/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

FBC Amarillo makes room for ‘special friends’

First Baptist Church in Amarillo has a “special friends” ministry to grow and nurture children within the church with special needs.

05/06/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

B.H. Carroll Seminary leaders step into retirement

East Texas Baptist University honored four retiring leaders whose service helped shape and expand B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary’s mission.

05/05/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission helps Mineral Wells storm cleanup

Texans on Mission deployed to Mineral Wells to assist in cleanup from a tornado that damaged property and spread debris.

04/29/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission deploy to Springtown, Runaway Bay

Texans on Mission deploy to Springtown and Runaway Bay after weekend supercell storms bring damaging tornadoes.

04/27/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

‘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

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

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

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