TX chaplaincy relations director Bobby Smith dies
October 20, 2022
Bobby Smith, founding director of Chaplaincy Relations with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, died Oct. 18. He was 68. “For 25 years, Dr. Bobby
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Gospel goalie: Texas pastor excels on the ice
October 15, 2022
Some preachers are renowned for fiery sermons. One small-town Central Texas pastor is known, at least in some circles, for his skill on the ice.
Houston Baptist University announces new name, plans to expand
September 23, 2022
Houston Baptist University has changed its name to Houston Christian University, President Robert B. Sloan announced during a Sept. 20 open forum with faculty, staff,
Ken Starr, former Baylor president and prosecutor in Clinton scandal, dies at 76
September 14, 2022
Ken Starr, the former independent counsel in the Clinton administration Whitewater investigation who later became president and chancellor of Baylor University, died Sept. 13 at
Texas cowboy church assists Montana flood recovery
August 25, 2022
Volunteers from a South Texas cowboy church journeyed to Montana to help the owners of a feedlot recover from extensive flooding. Four members of Cowboy
BGCT to ‘consider changes’ in relationship with Baylor
August 16, 2022
The Baptist General Convention of Texas is seeking to “review and consider changes” to the special agreement that defines its relationship with Baylor University. BGCT
El Paso church overcomes challenges to serve community with garden
July 13, 2022
When John Román, pastor of Pueblo Nuevo Community Church in El Paso, Texas, started a food pantry in 2011 for families in need, he realized
‘Lamb among wolves’: Baptist pastor thankful to God for release after being kidnapped by cartel
June 27, 2022
Baptist pastor Lorenzo Ortiz, who operates five shelters for migrants in northern Mexico, was released unharmed after being held hostage by a Mexican cartel for
Longtime Baptist educator Lucien E. Coleman Jr. dies at 91
June 20, 2022
Lucien E. Coleman Jr., veteran religious educator and scholar, died June 11 in Weatherford, Texas. He was 91. Coleman was born to in Lepanto, Arkansas
Baylor to rename Burleson Quadrangle, move statue
June 6, 2022
Baylor University will remove the statue of slaveholding former president Rufus Burleson from the quadrangle that has borne his name and add to Founders Mall
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