Risk Theory announced the successful launch of a new church-focused insurance program—KingsCover—developed in cooperation with Texas Baptists and insured by Amherst Specialty Insurance Company. The program is initially available to Baptist churches throughout Texas, with plans to expand availability to additional denominations and select states in the future. KingsCover was created in response to increasing challenges facing churches nationwide, including rising premiums, reduced capacity, higher deductibles, and limited access to comprehensive coverage. The program offers full replacement cost property coverage, including wind and hail, supported by an innovative claims model designed to reduce friction, eliminate inefficiencies, and enable faster recovery following a loss. For more information on KingsCover, contact info@kingscover.com.
Wayland Baptist University plans a program expansion of the Ben & Bertha Mieth School of Nursing to the university’s Plainview campus to strengthen academic opportunities in the West Texas region. Upon completion of their pre-nursing requirements, students and others will be able to apply to the program. Wayland officials say the immediate focus of the program expansion is on academic offerings and instructional delivery rather than facilities, reflecting the university’s commitment to support students at the start of their academic journey.
Baylor University Provost Nancy Brickhouse announced James R. Brockmole, professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, has been selected as Dean of Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences, effective July 1. Brockmole began his academic career at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland before joining the Notre Dame psychology faculty as an associate professor of psychology in 2009. He was promoted to full professor in 2017 and appointed department chair in 2023.
Houston Christian University President Robert Sloan announced a planned transition in leadership for the HCU athletic department with current Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci moving into the role of special advisor to the president for athletics. Current Deputy Athletic Director Stan Williamson is being promoted to director of athletics, effective March 1.
East Texas Baptist University welcomed students back to campus January 12 for the start of the spring 2026 semester. ETBU President J. Blair Blackburnaddressed students, faculty, and staff during chapel, launching the spring chapel series “The Way of Wisdom,” centered on Scripture that shapes understanding, cultivates a love for what is good, and guides students to live wisely throughout life. Throughout the semester, the ETBU community will gather in chapel to seek this wisdom together.
