Articles from November 2025

“It’s hard to live in the unknown, but every month we’ve had everything we needed. Abundance shows up when God is in every moment,” he said, noting thankfulness to other churches who have sponsored the work to help them get established. “He constantly provides, no matter what the budget looks like.”

Elijah Brown, CEO and general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), urged Texas Baptists to follow the five paths of the first church in Acts 2 as they seek to win the world for Christ during his Monday evening message to the convention. 

In a Monday afternoon session titled “Awakening the Church’s Heart: Igniting Mission Through Six Transformative Ps,” Lowin both provided ideas for congregations and introduced some current mission work that shows the power of missional churches.

“Discipleship and evangelism are not just things we should do, but it is disobedience if they are not happening consistently with believers. Leadership is stewardship, and we’re going to be held accountable,” Smith noted. “Our faith is not private but a public matter as we display the very goodness and glory of Christ to those who do not know him.”

Julio Guarneri, Texas Baptists executive director, gave a report to the attendees at the 2025 Texas Baptist Annual Meeting on Monday evening.

During the Monday morning business and worship session of the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers elected Convention officers, heard reports, passed recommendations and introduced motions during miscellaneous business. 

“God’s strength shows best through what you think disqualifies you,” Summers said. “This fear of failure can fade away when we trust the helper more than our own ability. God isn’t asking you to be impressive; he’s asking you to be faithful.”

A large group of minister spouses gathered for a time of fellowship hosted by Monica Guarneri, Tracy Christina and Jenna Hayes at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

“Advocate for others as an expression of God's justice. Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Defend the rights of the poor and needy … Let Texas Baptists be known not only for what we confess but for how we live.”