Texas
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Slavery continues in U.S. in 21st century
Although the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in 1865, predators still buy and sell other human beings across America, a social work professor and a police detective told a gathering of Texas Baptists.
05/03/2012 - By Administrator
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Texas Baptist volunteers ‘Bike Out Hunger’
More than 25 cyclists from across the state participated in Bike Out Hunger, a six-day, 430-mile cycling trip from San Antonio to Dallas to raise awareness about hunger needs across the state and raise funds to help hungry people regionally and globally.
05/03/2012 - By Administrator
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Disaster ministry leaves lasting impressions on Lancaster church
First Baptist Church in Lancaster served as the staging site for three ministries to help families in the area recover from tornadoes that ripped through homes and lives there.
05/01/2012 - By Administrator
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Theologian: Christians, Muslims believe in, don’t worship, same God
Christians and Muslims believe in the same God as Creator, but the God and Father of Jesus Christ is not the God of the prophet Mohammad, a Methodist theologian told a gathering at Baylor University.
04/30/2012 - By Administrator
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Exodus Ministries helps women put difficult pasts behind them
Exodus Ministries, a non-denominational program for women supported in part by the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering, helps women leave their troubled past behind and start over.
04/26/2012 - By Administrator
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Soccer tournament offers chance for global outreach
For 19 years, youth soccer teams from all over the world have been drawn to the Dallas Cup soccer tournament, now held in Frisco. Throughout that time, North Texas churches have sought to make the most of an opportunity when the world comes to them.
04/26/2012 - By Administrator
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Texas Tidbits: Energy saver loans for churches
The Texas controller's office is offering a small window for congregations to take advantage of low-interest loans that help churches remodel and save money on energy usage.
04/25/2012 - By Administrator
