Articles by Emily Ahrens

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The Christian Life Commission calls Texas Baptists to pray for the Persecuted in Nigeria on July 27

by Emily Ahrens on July 23, 2025 in News

In the last two years, more than 10,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria - and about 62,000 since 2000. Many say the Middle Belt of Nigeria is the most dangerous place in the world for Christians. 

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Small-town church experiences big-time impact from minister health grant

by Emily Ahrens on October 24, 2023 in Stories of Impact

Hernandez, who is not eligible to receive Social Security, lives off of his pension from working more than 20 years at the local school. While it can be difficult for pastors like Hernandez to make ends meet, Texas Baptists’ Center for Ministerial Health is providing some much-needed support.

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261 students challenged to be ‘messengers of good news’ this summer with Go Now Missions

by Emily Ahrens on May 30, 2023 in News

"Pray that they’d be useful to the churches they serve, pray that they walk with God this summer and do His will.”

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Ministers Financial Health Grant helps pastor focus on church efforts rather than financial burdens

by Emily Ahrens on November 4, 2022 in Ministerial Health

“We’re thankful to be connected with a convention that sees its pastors and the ministry we do, and offers these resources,”

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