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Some of our favorite God stories of 2024

Some of our favorite God stories of 2024

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Melton, a ‘giant’ for God’s kingdom, passes away at 93

By Gary Ledbetter

SBTC Disaster Relief finds plenty of work, gospel opportunities to celebrate in ’24

SBTC Disaster Relief finds plenty of work, gospel opportunities to celebrate in ’24

By Jane Rodgers

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Church’s perseverance through a series of setbacks leads to growth, effectiveness

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North Texas church partners with family to bring toys, the gospel to area children

By Clara Molina

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‘You go where God sends you’: SBTC DR chaplains reflect on Helene ministry

By Jane Rodgers

Regenesis churches are praising God for the turnaround they are experiencing

Regenesis churches are praising God for the turnaround they are experiencing

By Jayson Larson

Blessed to be a blessing

Blessed to be a blessing

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Primer retiro para esposas de plantadores en español ofrece un tiempo de conexión y refrigerio

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Leaping for joy

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SBTC churches have much to celebrate as year of gospel impact comes to an end

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SBTC Disaster Relief finds plenty of work, gospel opportunities to celebrate in ’24

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Church’s perseverance through a series of setbacks leads to growth, effectiveness

By Erin Roach By Russell Lightner

Melton, a ‘giant’ for God’s kingdom, passes away at 93

ABILENE—Thomas “T.C.” Melton, a longtime West Texas pastor, died Dec. 15 in Abilene. He was 93. Melton pastored for 29 years, including his long service leading Abilene’s Elmcrest ...

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North Texas church partners with family to bring toys, the gospel to area children

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Regenesis churches are praising God for the turnaround they are experiencing

By Jayson Larson By Russell Lightner

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 ...

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

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

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SBC President Candidate Q&A: Tom Ascol

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SBC 2024: In leading worship, SWBTS’ Crider has one goal: ‘This is about Christ’

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SBC 2024: Pressley elected SBC president; Forney’s Lopez chosen as second VP

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SBC 2024: Panel discussion underscores the primacy, power of prayer

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SBC 2024: ‘The church has left the building’: SBC Crossover team takes unique approach to open doors for spiritual conversations

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SWBTS team preparing music as ministry for SBC Annual Meeting

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Popular 20th century Baptist radio programs now accessible to all

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Florida Baptist churches, relief workers brace for yet another hurricane: ‘Everyone is getting tired’

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Crossover registration available for prospective host churches, volunteers

Crossover registration available for prospective host churches, volunteers

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FBC Rockwall’s Criner named SBC Pastors’ Conference VP

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Hispanic volunteers share a story that changes lives

Short-term trips meet long-term strategies during Olympics outreach

Short-term trips meet long-term strategies during Olympics outreach

‘When can I return to Uganda?’: IMB missionary shares cancer journey

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Some of our favorite God stories of 2024

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Melton, a ‘giant’ for God’s kingdom, passes away at 93

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Some of our favorite God stories of 2024

Some of our favorite God stories of 2024

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Melton, a ‘giant’ for God’s kingdom, passes away at 93

ABILENE—Thomas “T.C.” Melton, a longtime West Texas pastor, died Dec. 15 in Abilene. He was 93. Melton pastored for 29 years, including his long service leading Abilene’s Elmcrest ...

By Gary Ledbetter By Jayson Larson

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SBTC Disaster Relief finds plenty of work, gospel opportunities to celebrate in ’24

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Church’s perseverance through a series of setbacks leads to growth, effectiveness

By Erin Roach By Russell Lightner

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North Texas church partners with family to bring toys, the gospel to area children

By Clara Molina By Jayson Larson

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Regenesis churches are praising God for the turnaround they are experiencing

By Jayson Larson By Russell Lightner

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Some of our favorite God stories of 2024

As we hunt for stories to fill the Texan each month, we are driven by our main mandate: tell the stories of what God is doing in the ...

By Jayson Larson By Russell Lightner

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Melton, a ‘giant’ for God’s kingdom, passes away at 93

By Gary Ledbetter By Jayson Larson

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SBTC Disaster Relief finds plenty of work, gospel opportunities to celebrate in ’24

By Jane Rodgers By Russell Lightner

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Church’s perseverance through a series of setbacks leads to growth, effectiveness

By Erin Roach By Russell Lightner

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North Texas church partners with family to bring toys, the gospel to area children

By Clara Molina By Jayson Larson

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By Jayson Larson

Some of our favorite God stories of 2024

As we hunt for stories to fill the Texan each month, we are driven by our...

Blessed to be a blessing

This is a great time of year to be reminded of how generous our God is,...

By Danny Forshee

Leaping for joy

W hat a wonderful time of year! I am grateful to God for this Christmas season...

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What a blessing!

Life has a unique way of bringing moments of reflection. As we enter December, I can’t...

Don’t just sit there—pray!

Most Americans pray, and many pray every day; but what do we pray about? Not surprisingly,...

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