Texas church plans third annual trip to help Ukraine refugee children
For the third consecutive year, volunteers from First Baptist Church in Garland will travel to eastern Europe to bring Christmas joy to Ukrainian refugee children.
BGCT rejects call to affirm Baptist Faith and Message 2000
WACO, Texas (BP) – Messengers to Texas Baptists’ annual meeting soundly defeated a motion affirming the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message, the Southern Baptist Convention statement of faith that limits the role of pastor to men.
Religious minorities continue to be targeted in Burma
Myanmar – historically known as Burma – is “a disintegrating nation” where leaders of religious minorities continue to be targeted by the military, a report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom stated.
Correlation between persecution and corruption explored
Nations identified as some of the worst persecutors of Christians also have some of the most corrupt governments, a new study by International Christian Concern asserts.
Displaced Mexican Baptists allowed to return home
HIDALGO STATE, Mexico – More than 30 Baptist families who were forced from their homes in Mexico’s Hidalgo State in April have been allowed to return home, a human rights organization focused on international freedom of religion reported.
Howard Payne University receives DOE clarification
BROWNWOOD, Texas (BP) – Howard Payne University won a successful appeal from the Department of Education’s review committee, clarifying ownership and scoring a victory for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and related or affiliated educational institutions.
Survey reveals Gen Z attitudes about Israel and Hamas
Protests on U.S. college campuses opposing Israel’s continuing military campaign in Gaza reflect the views of a significant minority of Gen Z voters, a recent online survey revealed.
Leatherwood calls on Christians to counter fear and anger
DALLAS (BP) – Christians can counter bitter and angry political division by returning to first principles and understanding proper categories, Brent Leatherwood told a gathering at Dallas Baptist University.
Texas church opens its doors to persecuted Chinese
MIDLAND, Texas (BP) – A persecuted church from China now worships in the facilities of First Baptist Church in Midland.
Mexico Baptists help churches rebuild after hurricane
Two months after Hurricane Otis slammed the area surrounding Acapulco, Baptists in Mexico – with help from Texas Baptists – continue to rebuild damaged church buildings, provide financial support for pastors and supply food to families in need.
