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Voices: The present moment calls for unity among believers

At a time of intense emotion, division is easy. Zac Harrel calls for the church to be united by focusing on the lordship and humble life of Jesus Christ.

06/02/2020 - By Zac Harrel

Incumbent 1st VP Jason Burden nominee for BGCT president

Jason Burden, pastor of First Baptist Church in Nederland and incumbent first vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will be nominated for president of the convention.

06/02/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Voices: Special needs individuals display the work of God. Include them.

Special needs individuals display God’s handiwork. They and their families want and can be included in the life of the church and will enrich it.

06/01/2020 - By Kris Ward

Nebiye Kelile: God in My Working

Nebiye Kelile, pastor of Pathway City Church and Orchard Hills Baptist Church, provides background to the Book of Ruth by recounting part of the history of God’s people. (Ruth 2:1-13)

06/01/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Texas Baptists and international partners care for pastors

A prayer request for Mexican pastors who face economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis led to a partnership between the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Baptist associations and conventions internationally.

05/29/2020 - By Kalie Lowrie / Texas Baptist Communications

Vickrey committed to quality education for all God’s children

Like any mother, Cameron Mason Vickrey wants the best for her three young children. But when it comes to education, she rejects the idea they should benefit at the expense of others.

05/29/2020 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Editorial: Push back against contempt wherever it appears

Contempt is a killer, laying low but unable to stay under wraps forever. To combat contempt, Editor Eric Black points to God’s valuation of us.

05/28/2020 - By Eric Black / Editor

Chad Chaddick: Seeking a Savior

Chad Chaddick, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in San Marcos, Texas, emphasizes the 400 years between the closing of the Old Testament with the prophetic book of Malachi and the birth of Jesus.

05/27/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Voices: Conspiracy theories reject critical thinking

Rather than passing along conspiracy theories, Jack Goodyear exhorts Christians to think critically and to pass along the good news of Jesus Christ.

05/26/2020 - By Jack Goodyear

Phillip Marshall: Knowing biblical languages deepens biblical understanding

Phillip Marshall, assistant professor of biblical languages at Houston Baptist University, shares his background and thoughts on Christian higher education.

05/26/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

TBM volunteer crews respond to Bowie tornado

Texas Baptist Men chainsaw, feeding and shower units are responding to needs in Bowie after a storm damaged 200 homes and affected 50 businesses.

05/25/2020 - By John Hall / Texas Baptist Men

Voices: Let us consider: Hebrews 10:24-25 during a pandemic

Churches are trying to decide when and how they will regather in person. Pastor Randall Worley suggests a full consideration of Hebrews 10:24-25.

05/22/2020 - By Randall Worley