Bellevue Baptist calls Lifeway CEO Ben Mandrell as 8th pastor
July 14, 2025
“I cannot tell you how thankful we are for this moment,” Ben Mandrell said. “This big hurricane of Bellevue love has just swallowed us up.”
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Youth music camp trains next generation of worship leaders
July 14, 2025
HeartSong Youth Music and Worship Arts Camp was held June 24–28 on the campus of William Carey University, drawing 85 campers, 20 adult sponsors, and 30 staff members for a week focused on worship leadership.
2 women killed at Lexington church, officer injured at Blue Grass Airport
July 13, 2025
“Today, violence invaded the Lord’s House,” said Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. “The attack on law enforcement and people of faith in Lexington shocked the entire commonwealth. This is another reminder of the grave danger we ask law enforcement to face every single day. We go to houses of worship to gather in fellowship, unite in faith and reach toward our Creator. In light of this tragedy, we turn to God with our prayers for the injured trooper and the victims’ families.”
Developing story: Multiple people injured in Kentucky shooting
July 13, 2025
A developing story out of Lexington, Kentucky, indicates multiple people have been injured, including a state trooper, after a situation developed reportedly during a traffic
BGCT churches unite to aid Kerr County flood relief efforts
July 10, 2025
Baptist General Convention of Texas churches in Kerrville, Texas, and surrounding areas are mobilizing their members to aid in relief efforts after the flooding of the Guadalupe River on July 4.
Baylor rescinds grant for LGBTQIA+ study following ‘concern and confusion’
July 10, 2025
Baylor University has rescinded a $644,000 grant intended to study the “disenfranchisement” of LGBTQIA+ individuals and women in churches, following concern from the Baptist General
Critical aid helping Texans find ‘some sense of normalcy’ after flooding
July 10, 2025
While Baptist Disaster Relief teams are meeting immediate needs in central Texas, some clean-up efforts in areas like Kerrville may be on hold another two
Texas tragedy coverage offers opportunities to minister, serve
July 10, 2025
Not only am I a journalist, but also a Baptist journalist. And I have spent the better part of my career with people, hearing their stories and sharing what God is doing in the world around us.
Serving through Disaster Relief: One trip was all it took
July 10, 2025
“We found Disaster Relief to be a great organization,” said Johnie Alden.
‘Pray for endurance’: Kerrville pastor asks for prayer amid long journey ahead
July 9, 2025
Joey Tombrella, pastor of First Baptist Church Kerrville, has fielded calls, texts, and emails from countless people asking how they can help in the wake of historic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
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