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Paige Patterson no longer seminary president

After more than 13 hours in a closed-door meeting, SWBTS board of trustees removed Paige Patterson as president, effective immediately.

05/23/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

BGCT Executive Board condemns violence

In the wake of a Texas school shooting that claimed 10 lives , the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board condemned violence and pledged to seek solutions.

05/22/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Couples urged to begin communication by expressing gratitude

Couples must strengthen communication to strengthen their relationship, the founders of Fully Alive Health told a session at the Fort Worth Community Health Fair, organized by Iglesia Victoria en Cristo.

05/21/2018 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

Churches that promote health bring life to neighbors

To bring health services to the community and help churches discover ways they can promote health, Iglesia Victoria en Cristo served as host to the Fort Worth Health Fair.

05/21/2018 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

CommonCall: School Fuel provides ‘hope in a paper bag’

Every week, students at six San Marcos elementary schools look forward to Friday. That’s the day the children receive a paper sack filled with food, made possible by an organization First Baptist Church birthed.

05/18/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

CommonCall: San Marcos church blessing backpacks

First Baptist Church in San Marcos wants to bless local students and teachers—in every way possible.

05/18/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Little is much in God’s hands, Laredo pastor insists

A church without a lot of resources or large membership still can be a missional congregation, a Laredo pastor insists.

05/16/2018 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

Truett Seminary in Houston distinctive to its context

Leaders of Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary view the courses they will offer in Houston next fall as more than an extension of the Waco campus.

05/16/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Eric Black named Baptist Standard executive director/publisher

The Baptist Standard Publishing board elected pastor and professor Eric Black as executive director and publisher, effective June 11.

05/11/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Ellis retires as HPU president, named chancellor

Bill Ellis will retire as president of Howard Payne University May 31 and assume a new role as the university’s chancellor.

05/11/2018 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Christian environment key part of Baylor strategic plan

Baylor University’s newly approved academic strategic plan includes a foundational goal to develop a community known for its “unambiguously Christian educational environment.”

05/11/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Texas Baptist Men trailblazer Bob Dixon dies at age 90

Robert E. “Bob” Dixon, who led Texas Baptist Men three decades and pioneered disaster relief ministry among Southern Baptists, died May 10. He was 90.

05/10/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor