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  Baylor research shows benefit of Eagle Scouts on society

  The Boys Scouts of America long have noted the conspicuous presence of Eagle Scouts among astronauts, military officers, top athletes and high-ranking elected officials. But a nationwide scientific survey involving researchers from Baylor University provides the first empirical evidence that shows the positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society.

  05/15/2012 - By Administrator

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  Road to Monterrey perilous, promising for BUA graduates

  Motorists entering Monterrey drive past mountainsides painted with massive "Z's," a territorial claim by the infamous Zetas drug cartel and a mute testimony to the constant threat of violence and lawlessness in the region. But Nancy Kuk and her husband, Francisco, have chosen to invest their lives in her hometown.

  05/15/2012 - By Administrator

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  Baylor regents approve 10-year strategic vision

  After nearly two years of planning and input, Baylor University regents unanimously approved a new strategic vision for the next ten years, "Pro Futuris," that will go into effect June 1 and passed a $444.3 million operating budget.

  05/14/2012 - By Administrator

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  ABP honors veteran Baptist journalist

  Toby Druin

  Associated Baptist Press will honor veteran Baptist journalist Toby Druin with a lifetime achievement award at a banquet June 21 in conjunction with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly June 20-23 in Fort Worth.

  05/11/2012 - By Administrator

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  TBM volunteers travel to North Carolina to offer spiritual relief

  Eighteen Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief volunteers served more than 5,000 meals in North Carolina—not to disaster victims but as part of a "Revive Asheville" emphasis.

  05/10/2012 - By Administrator

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  State extends deadline for church energy loans

  The state controller's office has extended the deadline for churches to apply for low-interest loans for remodeling efforts to help congregations save money on energy usage.

  05/10/2012 - By Administrator

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  Center for Effective Leadership changes focus

  Texas Baptists' Center for Effective Leadership is being "redirected" and "repurposed" to assist pastorless churches, Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Director David Hardage said.

  05/10/2012 - By Administrator

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  Fort Worth churches help books come to life for children

  Six Fort Worth-area congregations worked through Literacy ConneXus to provide books and bookcases for every pre-kindergarten student at Western Hills Primary School.

  05/10/2012 - By Administrator

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  Texas Tidbits

  The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has launched a fund-raising campaign, Momentum: The Campaign for Mary Hardin-Baylor, with a goal of raising $60 million.

  05/09/2012 - By Administrator

• On the Move

  John Bell to Oakwood Country Church in La Vernia as pastor.

  05/09/2012 - By Administrator

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  Around the State

  East Texas Baptist University has named Joseph Brown associate dean of the School of Education, effective Aug. 1. Brown, who currently serves at Houston Baptist University, also will be chair of the kinesiology and exercise science department.

  05/09/2012 - By Administrator

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  Among devout business students, narcissism impairs ethical judgment

  Narcissism—inordinate self-centeredness—impairs ethical judgment among devout Christians, a study of marketing students by two professors in Baylor University's Hankhamer School of Business reveals.

  05/09/2012 - By Administrator