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Ezell to host BGCT information sessions in early 2025

North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell will host a series of information sessions in early 2025 to answer questions raised by Southern Baptist pastors whose churches are affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

12/04/2024 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

State board approves Bible-infused curriculum

A majority of the Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Nov. 22 to a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings.

12/04/2024 - By Jaden Edison / The Texas Tribune

‘Hope in the Heartland’ brings the gospel center stage

Desiring to bring the gospel center stage through an evening of toe-tapping entertainment, award-winning songwriters and worship leaders Chris and Diane Machen, members of Preston Ridge Baptist Church in Frisco, wrote and produced “Hope in the Heartland.”

12/03/2024 - By Leann Callaway / Special to the Baptist Standard

Texas Baptist missions leader Joy Fenner died at age 89

Joy Fenner, a Baptist missionary, Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas leader and the first woman elected as president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, died Nov. 29 in Dallas. She was 89.

12/03/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Conexión Esposas ministers to Hispanic pastors’ wives

“Together, Faithful and Healthy” is the motto of Conexión Esposas, which includes retreats, conferences, connection groups and resources.

11/27/2024 - By Clara Molina / Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas

Conexión Esposas ministra a esposas de pastores hispanos

“Juntos, fieles y saludables” es el lema de Conexión Esposas, que incluye retiros, conferencias, grupos de conexión y recursos.

11/27/2024 - By Clara Molina / Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas

Baptists support Texas law regulating porn sites

Three Baptist entities sign on to an amicus brief in support of Texas’ regulation of porn websites, a case to be heard by SCOTUS on Jan. 15.

11/27/2024 - By Timothy Cockes / Baptist Press

2024 B.E.S.T. award recipients announced

Texas Baptists’ Office of Cooperative Program Ministry announced the winners of its 2024 Baptist Educators Serving Texans Award.

11/25/2024 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

Small Baptist association finds renewed purpose

More than two hundred people in North Carolina, who continue to deal with the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene, will be warmer this Thanksgiving due to the generosity of a small Baptist association in Texas.

11/25/2024 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

CLC files complaint against retailers skirting lottery rules

Texas Baptists’ CLC filed a complaint with the state attorney general’s office last month against three lottery retailers for selling scratch-off tickets in violation of the Texas Lottery Commission’s rules.

11/22/2024 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

Ministry helps widows overcome loss, find purpose

Overcomers, a ministry of First Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, encourages widows to overcome fear, anxiety, loneliness, doubt, adversity and worries about how to provide for themselves.

11/22/2024 - By Tamela Turbeville / Missions Mosaic

Activist urges mercy for man convicted of killing pastor

The spiritual adviser of Steven Nelson—who was convicted of murdering Arlington Pastor Clint Dobson and is scheduled for execution—not only is pleading for mercy from the state, but also grace from some of those most deeply wounded by his actions.

11/22/2024 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor