Emerging Voices | Uncovering What Happened to Texas

Emerging Voices | Uncovering What Happened to Texas

Much ink has been spilled on the “conservative resurgence” or “fundamentalist takeover” of the Southern Baptist Convention in the late 20th century. Active readers of this site likely don’t need much of a refresher on the politics of fundamentalism jump-started by...

Parents Learn Skills for Raising Highly Capable Kids

Twenty-nine parents from Manuel Jara Elementary School in Fort Worth, Texas, set aside time for 11 weeks this spring to learn tools, skills and confidence to raise healthy, caring and responsible children. A graduation ceremony was held on April 30 to recognize the...

Lebanese Partnerships Provide Help to Syrian Refugees

Spiritual revival is taking place amid the Syrian crisis. With the escalating disputes in Syria, many are fleeing to neighboring countries to escape the crossfire. Media reports depict great suffering and desperation, yet “God is doing great things in the midst...

ISAAC Project Opens Center to Help Immigrants

The Immigration Service and Aid Center (ISAAC) opened its doors on the Baptist University of the Américas (BUA) campus Aug. 30 to directly help people with their citizenship issues. ISAAC is Texas Baptists’ first effort to directly help immigrants work within...