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  No name change considered for Baylor University

  Baylor University wants to do a better job telling its “complete history,” but the university has no intention of changing its name, the chairman of the Baylor’s board of regents announced.

  07/17/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Texas Baptist camps continue ministry during pandemic

  The financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been tough, but Texas Baptist camps have modified programs and implemented new safety measures to keep campers as safe as possible.

  07/17/2020 - By Bonnie Shaw / Texas Baptist Communications

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  Kelile nominee for BGCT second vice president

  Nebiye Kelile, pastor of Pathway Church and Orchard Hills Baptist Church in Garland, will be nominated for second vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

  07/16/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Church uses Mister Rogers-style messages for children

  Mister Rogers has been at Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Land, teaching young children how important it is to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least that’s the character Children’s Pastor Jeff Land has portrayed on video messages.

  07/16/2020 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Buckner trustees denounce ‘racism in all its forms’

  Trustees of Buckner International unanimously approved a statement repudiating “racism, injustice and racial inequality” and pledging to ensure the organization’s racial diversity.

  07/15/2020 - By Scott Collins / Buckner International

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  Pastors urge TEA to offer guidelines and allow flexibility

  In the midst of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of Pastors for Texas Children, including several Texas Baptist ministers, have asked the Texas Education Agency to offer schools clear health and safety guidelines.

  07/15/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Villanueva nominee for BGCT second vice president

  Jordan Villanueva, pastor of Indian Hills Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, will be nominated for second vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

  07/14/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Statewide survey reveals health concerns among Texas pastors

  Nearly half of Texas Baptist pastors who responded to a recent statewide pastor health survey don’t get enough sleep, four out of 10 have high blood pressure, and one out of 10 has experienced a heart attack, stroke or other cardiac event.

  07/08/2020 - By Kalie Lowrie / Texas Baptist Communications

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  Commission named to study Baylor links to slavery

  Baylor University named a 26-member commission to study the school’s historical links to slavery and racial injustice, and it set a Dec. 20 deadline for the group to present its final report to Baylor’s board of regents.

  07/07/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Baptist Standard app now available for Apple and Android phones

  The Baptist Standard is now available via the Apple and Android app stores. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the app is available at no cost.

  07/07/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Virtual worship conference offers training opportunities

  Texas Baptists will join with 16 other Baptist state conventions Aug. 1 to host the Resourcing Worship Virtual Conference, online training for church leaders involved in worship ministry. 

  07/06/2020 - By Texas Baptists Communications

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  Guarneri nominee for BGCT first vice president

  Julio Guarneri, lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen, will be nominated for first vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

  07/03/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor