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Disaster Relief

SBTC DR crews rapidly deploy to help North Texas tornado survivors

By Jane Rodgers

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The next generation of ministry leaders won’t be found …

By Jayson Larson

Rediscovering zeal

Rediscovering zeal

As Second Amarillo nears its 120th anniversary, it reflects on what was, what is, and what is to come

As Second Amarillo nears its 120th anniversary, it reflects on what was, what is, and what is to come

By Jane Rodgers

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Chosen to Serve training carries with it a firm conviction: Healthy churches are served by healthy deacons

By Gary Ledbetter

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The building is temporary, but the mission is eternal

By Cole Hedgecock

Slovenia’s gaming culture leads to gospel connection for IMB missionary

Slovenia’s gaming culture leads to gospel connection for IMB missionary

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5 minutes: Q&A with Afshin Ziafat

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5 minutes: Q&A with Beth Holder

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Doing ‘the next right thing’

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The power of small things

By Jayson Larson

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Caring for Europe’s seniors turns crisis into gospel opportunity

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As Second Amarillo nears its 120th anniversary, it reflects on what was, what is, and what is to come

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Chosen to Serve training carries with it a firm conviction: Healthy churches are served by healthy deacons

By Gary Ledbetter By Russell Lightner

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The next generation of ministry leaders won’t be found …

they will be forged through intentional investment

By Jayson Larson By Russell Lightner

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5 minutes: Q&A with Afshin Ziafat

By Texan Staff By Russell Lightner

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Special Reports

The 5: Getting a good read on the rest of the year

It’s September, so there are four months to go in 2022. Do you have a reading plan to finish the year well? As I think about my own ...

By Chuck Lawless By Russell Lightner

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Special Reports

The 5: A new school year brings with it great ministry opportunities

By Chuck Lawless By Russell Lightner

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The 5: Are you ready for the rest of 2022?

By Chuck Lawless By Russell Lightner

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Special Reports

SBC President Candidate Q&A: Tom Ascol

By Gary Ledbetter By Russell Lightner

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Disaster Relief

From devastation to hope: the enduring legacy of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief 20 years after Katrina

By Brandon Elrod By Jayson Larson

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SBC DALLAS 2025: Messengers affirm resolutions celebrating CP, Baptist Faith & Message centennial anniversaries

By Jayson Larson By Jayson Larson

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Around the World

Hispanic church planters have unique advantages, obstacles in gospel work

Hispanic church planters have unique advantages, obstacles in gospel work

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Latest Lifeway Research study finds churchgoers aim to serve in and out of church

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Study: Pastors are hanging tough and remaining faithful to their calling

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Missionaries you should know: George Liele

Liele’s groundbreaking work remembered

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Disaster Relief

From devastation to hope: the enduring legacy of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief 20 years after Katrina

By Brandon Elrod

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How a change of plans led to a divine appointment during Crossover 2025

By Carl J. Bradford

Slovenia’s gaming culture leads to gospel connection for IMB missionary

Slovenia’s gaming culture leads to gospel connection for IMB missionary

IMB Europe

Caring for Europe’s seniors turns crisis into gospel opportunity

In Montreal, NAMB trustees see city’s beauty and its lostness

In Montreal, NAMB trustees see city’s beauty—and its lostness

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Slovenia’s gaming culture leads to gospel connection for IMB missionary

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In Montreal, NAMB trustees see city’s beauty—and its lostness

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One year later, Southern Baptists still serving areas devasted by Helene

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From Budapest and beyond, students partner with IMB on mission

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IMB missionary in Europe reaches ‘Andrew’ with gospel

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SBTC DR crews rapidly deploy to help North Texas tornado survivors

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The next generation of ministry leaders won’t be found …

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Rediscovering zeal

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As Second Amarillo nears its 120th anniversary, it reflects on what was, what is, and what is to come

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Opinion

Nathan Lorick

Executive Director

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Taking advantage of every opportunity

Taking advantage of every opportunity

By Nathan Lorick

Todd Kaunitz

President

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Winning the world for Christ together

By Todd Kaunitz

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Putting prayer back into its proper place

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Jayson Larson

Editor

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The power of small things

By Jayson Larson

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The things we cherish

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Tony Wolfe

Associate Executive Director

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88th Texas Legislative Session: Stay informed and get involved

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Noel: Great wonders through unlikely people

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The next generation of ministry leaders won’t be found …

they will be forged through intentional investment

By Jayson Larson By Russell Lightner

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As Second Amarillo nears its 120th anniversary, it reflects on what was, what is, and what is to come

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Chosen to Serve training carries with it a firm conviction: Healthy churches are served by healthy deacons

By Gary Ledbetter By Russell Lightner

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5 minutes: Q&A with Afshin Ziafat

By Texan Staff By Russell Lightner

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Print Archive

A digital collection of the print Newsjournal and the Texan Digital magazine.

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News Briefs

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Study: Few Americans confident they could tell biblical Christmas story

By Aaron Earls By Baptist Press

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A prayer guide in light of Dobbs v. Jackson WHO

By ERLC By Marie Delph

International

Israeli archaeologists uncover evidence of biblical earthquake mentioned in Amos, Zechariah

By The Jerusalem Post By Russell Lightner

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O.S. Hawkins’ latest book met with a swarm of interest

By Jayson Larson By Chris Enright

National

Senate committee passes bill forcing women to register for draft

By Aaron Earls By Russell Lightner

News

Operation Care to host April 3 Easter banquet for the homeless: celebrating redemption

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Disaster Relief

SBTC DR responds to record freeze: feeds Fruitvale ISD students

By Jane Rodgers By amadmin

Movie Reviews

“Jesus is alive!”: Discovery Plus “Resurrection” tells the hope-filled story of Easter

By Michael Foust By amadmin

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The next generation of ministry leaders won’t be found …

By Jayson Larson By Russell Lightner

Opinion

Rediscovering zeal

By Josh Fields By Jayson Larson

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As Second Amarillo nears its 120th anniversary, it reflects on what was, what is, and what is to come

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Chosen to Serve training carries with it a firm conviction: Healthy churches are served by healthy deacons

By Gary Ledbetter By Russell Lightner

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Opinion

Rediscovering zeal

Editor’s note: This column was written by a member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s...

By Cole Hedgecock

The building is temporary, but the mission is eternal

Editor’s note: This column was written by a member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s...

By Jayson Larson

The power of small things

We recently had a small crisis at our house: The adhesive glue that bonds our kitchen...

By Jonathan Coleman

The best kind of boasting

Editor’s note: This column was written by a member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s...

By Caleb Fleming

Moving from confusion to clarity

Editor’s note: This column was written by a member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s...

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By Caleb Turner

The gospel is available and at work!

A little over 15 years ago, I was a struggling seminary student. Money was tight, my...