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BSM and church key to discerning call to ministry

As a child, Ethan Hollis never dreamed of a life in vocational ministry, but Baptist Student Ministry, an internship and a church-based Calling Out the Called program changed that.

02/03/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

Great Commission Center offers service opportunities

From ministering to local children with dyslexia to leading sports camps internationally, East Texas Baptist University’s Great Commission Center offers students “on-the-job training” in Christian service.

01/31/2025 - By Faith Pratt / Intern

Nickelball provides evangelism opportunities for seniors

Bear Banks liked the overall concept of the game of pickleball, but he recognized that he needed a less strenuous version to prevent injuries. In his quest to alter the game a bit, he ended up creating a variation that he refers to as “nickelball.”

01/31/2025 - By Leann Callaway / Special to the Baptist Standard

Poiema Foundation continues anti-trafficking fight

Poiema Foundation, a Dallas-area organization focused on human trafficking prevention and survivor care, has been working to educate the public on human trafficking, engage communities and empower survivors since 2012.

01/29/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

Hawaii trip a dream come true for STCH Ministries student

When Chris, a student at STCH Ministries’ Boothe Campus, traveled to Hawaii in December, it marked the culmination of months of preparation, fundraising and anticipation.

01/29/2025 - By Ashley Mobley / STCH Ministries

Senate committee considers cost of school vouchers

Texas’ Legislative Budget Board projected a school voucher bill have a cumulative $11 billion negative impact on general revenue funds over four years. Some Christians said the costly damage to the principle of separation of church and state could be even greater.

01/29/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Rincones: Guidelines leave churches open to intrusion

An immigration enforcement guideline change means Hispanic churches are “susceptible to disruption and intrusion,” the executive director of Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas stated.

01/28/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

BSM sees expanded opportunity to help leaders grow

JT Norcross considers helping students develop as Christian leaders an important part of his role as director of Baptist Student Ministry at Navarro College in Corsicana, but he knows the clock is ticking.

01/24/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

CLC weighs in on precedent-setting religious freedom case

Texas Baptists’ CLC filed a legal brief urging the Texas Supreme Court not to overly narrow Religious Service Protections amendment’s scope.

01/17/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

Texans on Mission volunteers served two-thirds of 2024

Texans on Mission volunteers spent about two-thirds of last year—235 days—in the field, ministering to survivors of a variety of disasters.

01/13/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Act of kindness leads to long-term partnership

When a 12-step rehabilitation center in West Texas experienced extended power outages in 2021, Primera Iglesia Bautista in Plainview stepped in to help, unexpectedly forging a long-term partnership.

01/13/2025 - By Calli Keener / Baptist Standard

ETBU senior pens original worship song

Hannah Hopkins, a senior at East Texas Baptist University, transferred to the school in spring 2023 with a passion to lead worship.

01/10/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications