Articles from May 2024

Baptist University of the Américas has received a grant of $1,199,722.64 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Proclama—a program designed to equip Hispanic pastors with the skills necessary for compelling preaching.

Wayland Baptist University’s newly formed Advancement Council has made a significant pledge of $1 million to the university’s ambitious $18 million Thrive Campaign.

Themes of unity over uniformity, a compelling kingdom focus and dutiful preparation for future opportunities marked the May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board, which was held May 20-21 online and on the campus of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.

Executive director Julio Guarneri outlined a rousing vision for the convention’s future during his Monday evening address at the May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board. 

While the state of Texas continues to be a mission field, it is also a mission base from which individuals are sent to go and make disciples. 

“My prayer is that it would be multiplied, that it would encourage generosity by others and that it would meet the needs of the people who need access to this clinic.”

Once Scott Patz and his wife Angela agreed that God was leading them to move to Texas from Orlando, Florida, the long-time pastor began the usual process of putting out resumes and seeking open positions.