Articles from March 2020

TBM has placed all of its disaster relief volunteers and mobile kitchens on alert in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the globe.

Fear can wreak havoc in our lives. It can be a source of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual pain that shortens lives and robs people of joy. Fortunately, we have a Savior who is well aware of our propensity to fear and in whom we can find a faith that is greater than our fears.

As more churches will meet virtually over the coming days, providing your congregation with a space to continue receiving spiritual nourishment is important.

La propagación del nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19) continúa haciendo impacto en las iglesias, compañeros de ministerio, y personal por toda nuestra familia Bautista de Texas. A pesar de que la situación permanece fluida y hay muchas interrogantes, podemos descansar sabiendo que nuestra ayuda viene del SEÑOR, el Creador del cielo y de la tierra. Esperamos que estas sugerencias sean valiosas para su ministerio. Actualizaciones adicionales respecto a operaciones del ministerio serán anunciadas en nuestra página de Respuesta al COVID-19 en días venideros.

On March 15, the CDC recommended gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed for a span of eight weeks. In light of this recommendation, and in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, all Texas Baptist events scheduled to take place from March 15 through Apr. 15 have been postponed.

As more churches will meet virtually over the coming days, it will become vital to provide online giving options for your congregation.

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact churches, ministry partners and staff across our Texas Baptists family. While the situation remains fluid and there are many unknowns, we can rest assured that our help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. We hope these suggestions will prove valuable to your ministry.

Hay mucho del COVID-19, más comúnmente conocido como el nuevo coronavirus, en los medios noticiosos y en nuestras mentes. Aun cuando reconocemos la severidad de esta crisis, podemos afirmar la soberanía de nuestro Rey.

En un esfuerzo por ayudar a nuestras iglesias, los líderes Bautistas de Texas han recopilado las sugerencias e ideas siguientes al buscar ministrar y cuidar de su congregación y comunidad durante este tiempo. Cada iglesia puede determinar por sí misma cuáles ideas pueden funcionar en su contexto.

Ban Hanna, Church Health Initiative director, compiled this prayer guide acknowledging the severity of this crisis while also affirming the sovereignty of our King.