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The Baptist Standard is the independent forum for Baptist voices speaking to the challenges of today’s world. We are forward-looking people committed to historic Baptist ideals and the spectrum of Baptist voices. We specialize in news, features and opinion for Texas Baptists through our partnership with churches, institutions and individuals associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Celebrating Churches: Ken Wells honored for 45 years of pastoring 06/04/2026

Valley Ridge Church honored Ken and Teresa Wells, celebrating Ken Wells’ 45 years as pastor of Northview Baptist Church.

Celebrating Churches: Ken Wells honored for 45 years of pastoring

Editorial: Women ministers and Baptist principles 06/04/2026

Baptist principles tell us where to find truth and unity on matters of faith and practice, including women’s roles in ministry.

Editorial: Women ministers and Baptist principles

Voices: Truth is the loneliest number 06/03/2026

In response to a motion Al Mohler plans to make at the 2026 SBC annual meeting, Jay Givens has questions about truth and unity.

Voices: Truth is the loneliest number

Baptist Women in Ministry places billboard ahead of SBC meeting 06/03/2026

BWIM is affirming women’s call to ministry with an Orlando billboard ahead of the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting.

Baptist Women in Ministry places billboard ahead of SBC meeting

Cliff Temple serves residents impacted by apartment explosion 06/03/2026

Cliff Temple Baptist Church is helping residents displaced by a deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion, providing supplies, support, and hope.

Cliff Temple serves residents impacted by apartment explosion

06/03/2026

A look at what is happening around the state this week.

Voices: Monica Followell: A woman called to ministry 06/03/2026

Monica Followell shares how her call to ministry took shape, has been and is being lived out, and who it is calling her.

Voices: Monica Followell: A woman called to ministry

Letters: Baylor Regents and BGCT; An awakening at 80 06/02/2026

A Baptist Standard reader responds to ongoing conversations between Baylor and the BGCT. Another testifies of spiritual growth.

Letters: Baylor Regents and BGCT; An awakening at 80

Around the State: DBU honors Linda Smith for 50 years of service 06/02/2026

Dallas Baptist University honored Linda Smith for 50 years of service and as the institution’s first employee to reach the milestone.

Around the State: DBU honors Linda Smith for 50 years of service

Voices: Much to learn from Eugene Peterson 06/02/2026

Pastor Jeff Gravens points to his favorite Eugene Peterson books and how Peterson influenced him as a pastor.

Voices: Much to learn from Eugene Peterson

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