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Ukraine retreat offers peace in midst of trauma

Leo Regheta led 160 pastors and their families for a weeklong retreat in prayer and a peaceful time with God along the Black Sea in Odesa, Ukraine.

09/15/2025 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

East Texas layman building children’s home in India

Andrew “AJ” Ireton owns a small construction company in Van Zandt County, but his clients know he won’t be available for a couple of months. The Baptist layman will be building a children’s home in eastern India.

09/15/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Church-starting leader JV Thomas dead at age 94

James Virgil “JV” Thomas Jr., who led Texas Baptists’ church-starting initiatives to new heights, died Aug. 27 in Colleyville. He was 94.

09/08/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

New laws about NDAs, education go into effect in Texas

Laws restricting nondisclosure clauses in sexual abuse settlement agreements and setting aside classroom time for prayer and reading religious texts in public classrooms are among statutes that went into effect Sept. 1.

09/03/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Singing Men of Texas journey to six Baltic countries

Over the past five decades, the Singing Men of Texas have participated in numerous mission trips, but the upcoming Baltic Sea tour marks a first for the musical group—presenting eight concerts in six countries.

09/03/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Pastor Strong Cohorts find ‘soul care’ at retreat

Pastor Strong Cohorts experienced “soul care” and community at a recent retreat in Buena Vista, Colo. It marked the conclusion of a ministerial health and spiritual development process for the 47 Texas Baptist church leaders that began in April.

09/02/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

Federal district judge blocks Ten Commandments mandate

A federal district judge in San Antonio blocked implementation of a law mandating the display of a prescribed version of the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom.

08/20/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Singing Men of Texas mark 50th anniversary

The Singing Men of Texas celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. 15 with a concert at Riverbend Centre in Austin.

08/20/2025 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists Communications

Baylor group takes time before school to help flood victims

Four students, 17 faculty and staff members, and one alumnus from Baylor University spent a day alongside Texans on Mission volunteers rebuilding homes in flood-devastated San Angelo.

08/19/2025 - By Ferrell Foster / Texans on Mission

Mexia church experiences new life after dry season

Earlier this year, there was dirt in the baptistery at First Baptist Church in Mexia. That’s how long it had been since it had been used.

08/19/2025 - By Erin Roach / Baptist Press

Richardson marriage ministry delivers community impact

First Baptist Church of Richardson went without a marriage ministry several years. In 2024, Pastor Ronny Marriott decided it was time to make a change.

08/11/2025 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

Eastland pastor Kevin Burrow nominee for BGCT president

Kevin Burrow, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Eastland, will be nominated for president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas at Texas Baptists’ annual meeting, Nov. 16-18 in Abilene.

08/11/2025 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor