Over 200 decisions for Christ come during Beach Reach
April 1, 2025
Every spring break, hundreds of college students from Baptist Student Ministries across the state head to South Padre Island to join Beach Reach.
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Sudanese Christians hide worship, prayer services amid civil war
March 31, 2025
In the Al Jazirah state of central-southeast Sudan, dozens of Christians hold secret prayer services whenever they can. They’ve had to hide their worship services amid the civil war in the country,
Judge’s ruling on conditions in TX prison gives ‘positive tailwind’ to Baptist efforts
March 31, 2025
The ruling notes: “At the outset, the Court notes that the parties are in agreement that air conditioning all TDCJ facilities is necessary as a matter of inmate health and safety.”
Partnerships, connections made at Ascent gathering in Texas
March 26, 2025
A “movement” focused on reengaging North America with the gospel that has been brewing for almost a decade is beginning to take a more defined shape, and Texas Baptists have quite a few seats at the table.
BWA challenges Baptists to ‘Stand in the Gap’ amid global humanitarian challenges
March 24, 2025
BWA has heard from Baptists in refugee camps along the Myanmar/Thailand border, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in other places where political unrest and violence are creating a humanitarian crisis, he said.
Human rights may worsen in Afghanistan amid intensified ‘crackdown’
March 24, 2025
Human rights and religious freedom in Afghanistan have deteriorated since the Taliban regained control in 2021, and expert panelists testified during a March 19 hearing that the situation could get worse.
South Asia, Texas pastors partner for training, resources
March 22, 2025
Abbott said he wants the Pastor Strong South Asia cohort to be an encouragement to Texas Baptists pastors that the work being done in Jesus’ name around the world “[is] not dead.”
‘We live in fear’: Faith leaders urge US to exert pressure on Nigeria
March 20, 2025
The Christian nonprofit Open Doors recently reported about 3,100 Christians in 2024 were killed and more than 2,000 kidnapped in Nigeria.
Mentoring students in construction, faith
March 17, 2025
“These spring break projects have not only increased the students’ knowledge of construction but also fostered a greater appreciation for the wisdom and experiences of the older generation,” said Rooster Smith.
Abuser database derailed by legal hurdles, Iorg explains
March 13, 2025
“I would say, it’s not so much on the back burner as it is we want to teach churches how to access databases that already exist … ” said Jeff Iorg, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
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