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Visa change clears way for Brazilian pastor’s Texas return
1+ week, 3+ day ago (722+ words) Diana Chandler / Baptist Press GORDON, Texas (BP)—Albert Oliveira is back in the pulpit of his Texas pastorate after having voluntarily returned to his Brazilian homeland in late 2025 before his visa expired. Previously, he and his family were required to…...
Commentary: Twenty years since writing SBC leaders about abuse
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1082+ words) CAUTION: This opinion article addresses sexual abuse. (RNS)—Think back 20 years ago to August 2006. George W. Bush was president, iPhones didn’t exist yet, and Twitter was just a month old. David Clohessy—the guy who has seen it all in…...
Around the State: HCU director honored for professional service
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (481+ words) Baptist Standard Around the State: HCU director honored for professional service Staff / Baptist Standard Tiffany Charles, director of undergraduate admissions at Houston Christian University, was presented with the Trent Argo Service Award at the National Association of Baptist Enrollment Professionals…...
Truett Seminary announces plan for Dallas location
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, where Baylor University’s Truett Seminary in Dallas will be located. (Screenshot from PCBC Facebook page) Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary will open an additional location in Dallas at…...
Texans on Mission mobilizes after latest flooding
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (340+ words) Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard Texans on Mission has deployed disaster relief volunteers to three sites in the Hill Country following severe flooding along the Guadalupe River. During the week of July 16, floodwaters damaged or destroyed more than 490 homes and 100 businesses…...
Judge sides with Second Baptist Houston in lawsuit
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (607+ words) | Source: BAPTIST PRESS A lawsuit alleges Second Baptist Church of Houston unlawfully changed its governing documents. (Screen capture image) Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press HOUSTON (BP)—A Texas Business Court judge has dismissed most of the claims against Second Baptist Church…...
Religious Liberty Commission calls for sweeping reforms
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (849+ words) Trump delivers remarks on the Religious Liberty Commission Report on June 26. (screen grab) Faith Pratt & Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard The Religious Liberty Commission, a federal advisory body established by President Donald Trump via executive order in May 2025 to safeguard and…...
2026 Convención celebrates legacy, leadership
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (610+ words) Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard During the Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas 2026 annual meeting, attendees met at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, honoring past and present staff members, celebrating and encouraging God’s work among youth, and raising money to support Venezuela....
Hispanic Texas Baptist students honored with scholarships
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (670+ words) Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard Texas Baptists welcomed 160 attendees and honored Hispanic students during a fundraising banquet following the conclusion of the Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas 2026 annual meeting held at Howard Payne University in Brownwood. A total of 15 students were…...
Texans on Mission explains response process
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard As heavy rainfall and flash flooding affect parts of Texas, Texans on Mission is monitoring conditions and preparing volunteers to stay on alert to serve. John Hall, chief mission officer for Texans on Mission, said the…...