Baptist Standard Archives - Page 4 of 30

Marriage ministry making community impact

August 13, 2025

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.

Ukrainian Baptists, faith leaders issue appeal to pray for Ukraine

August 8, 2025

Ukrainian Baptists are joining with other religious groups in asking people of faith globally to pray for Ukraine on Aug. 24.

‘Reach the community’: WMU serves families with back-to-school block party

August 6, 2025

Texas WMU and the ministry partners responded to the need in Brownsville, where the poverty rate of 24.9 percent is more than double the national average.

Flood survivors in Texas literally keep eyes on the cross

August 1, 2025

Weeks after the deadly July 4 Guadalupe River flood, its survivors still live with memories of danger, fear, confusion, loss—and faith. Will and Ann Britt awoke that morning just in time.

‘Academic freedom’ topic of latest public letter from ‘Baylor Family’

July 31, 2025

A public letter focused on academic freedom marked the latest development in an ongoing controversy surrounding Baylor University’s decision to accept and later rescind a research grant.

Bridging the gap: Camp Fusion cultivates culture of connection, service

July 31, 2025

In its 15th year, Camp Fusion, a Texas Baptists camp, gives Asian and African teenagers from 6th through 12th grade a chance to embrace their unique cultural experience and the truth about what God has to say about them.

‘Proud of her’: Granddaughter, grandmother work together in flood relief

July 28, 2025

Sometimes, people just need a little reminder to go. For Danielle Cisco of Fort Worth, that reminder came when her grandparents stopped by unexpectedly with a graduation gift.

Prayer urged for persecuted Christians in Nigeria

July 21, 2025

The Center for Global Religious Freedom at Dallas Baptist University, Texas Baptists’ Christian Life Commission and the Baptist World Alliance have issued a call to prayer for victims of religious persecution in Nigeria.