First Baptist Dallas hopeful it can save portion of historic sanctuary
First Baptist Dallas is still working to learn what can and cannot be saved of the church's historic sanctuary after a devastating fire last Friday.
First Baptist Dallas' historic sanctuary will be rebuilt, pastor says
“If we allow that thing to remain in ruins, it will look to the whole world like we have been defeated by the evil one, so we are going to rebuild, we're going to recreate," said Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress.
First Baptist Dallas' historic sanctuary may need to be demolished, cause undetermined
First Baptist Dallas' historic sanctuary may have to be demolished after a fire on Friday night, Dallas Fire-Rescue says.
Downtown Dallas fire: First Baptist Dallas historic sanctuary partially destroyed
The historic First Baptist Church sanctuary built in the 1800's went up in flames Friday evening.
4 Gateway Church elders to take leave of absence during investigation into abuse claims against founder
Members of Gateway Church's Board of Elders will take a leave of absence while a law firm investigates the sexual abuse of a child accusations against the church's founder, Robert Morris.
Civil liberties groups sue over Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana is facing a lawsuit from civil liberties groups over its new law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Senate will vote to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took to social media to express his frustration over the Lone Star State not being the first in the country to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
German researchers decode earliest known written record of Jesus' childhood
The 1,600-year-old document is a copy of the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas, Germany researchers say.
Louisiana may require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
Community rallies around Royse City church members after fire burns down sanctuary
The congregation of Royce City Methodist Church is getting a lot of spiritual and emotional support after a fire destroyed their sanctuary during Tuesday's storms. Another church opened its doors to the church members and leaders.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Legacy of Ministry: Father-son duo graduates together from Fort Worth seminary school
Like father, like son!
Colleyville synagogue at center of 2022 hostage crisis receives bomb threat
Colleyville police evacuated the synagogue on Friday after it received an emailed bomb threat, bringing back tough memories for those who remember the hostage situation two years ago.
Dallas pastor Frederick Haynes resigns from Rainbow PUSH Coalition 3 months after being sworn in
Dallas pastor Rev. Frederick Haynes III abruptly announced he is stepping down from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after less than three months on the job.
Child branded at Sugar Land temple sparks legal battle seeking over $1 million
A lawsuit has been filed against Ashtalakshmi Temple and Jet U.S.A., Inc. following an incident where an 11-year-old boy was branded during a cultural ceremony at the temple, without his father's knowledge or consent.
This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024
Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.
Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
Dallas teen battling leukemia has special Palm Sunday celebration as he is in remission
Pike Petersen, who is battling leukemia, has something to celebrate this weekend after getting long-awaited test results back that show he is in remission.
Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.