Articles from May 2026

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West Texas Pastor establishes clarified vision, sees increase in baptism average, ministry leadership through Pave

by Jessica King on May 21, 2026 in Stories of Impact

FBC Dimmitt Pastor Jonathan Sullivan established a “Connect. Grow. Go.” mission/vision statement; seen increase in baptism average and ministry leadership. 

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God is on the move

by Julio Guarneri on May 20, 2026

It is good to be united as churches and as the executive board around the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. It is good to have a vision of our Lord on his throne, high and exalted, calling us to join him in his mission. It is good to be people who have said to Him, “Here we are, send us!”

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Executive Board hears GC2 Strong, Institutional Relations, organizational structure reports during May board meeting

by Jessica King on May 20, 2026 in News

The May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on May 18-19 at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX. Board directors heard ministry reports, giving and GC2 Strong process updates and approved three unique recommendations. 

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Guarneri provides update on GC2 Strong strategy, staff realignment and Baylor relationship during Executive Board report

by Texas Baptists Communications on May 19, 2026 in News

During his address to the Executive Board on Monday, May 18, at Wayland Baptist University, Executive Director Julio Guarneri shared updates on the GC2 Strong strategy, upcoming staff realignment and relationship with Baylor University.

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Two long-time ministers to end service with Texas Baptists

by Texas Baptists Communications on May 15, 2026 in News

Dowell Loftis, director for the Center for Ministerial Health, and Phil Miller, director for the Center for Church Health, are concluding their time of service with Texas Baptists this summer. 

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Kalie Lowrie returns to Texas Baptists Communications as director

by Jessica King on May 14, 2026 in News

Texas Baptists Communications welcomed Kalie Lowrie as their new director. Lowrie transitioned from her prior position as associate vice president for Communications and Alumni Engagement at Howard Payne University (HPU) early this spring.

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Fort Worth church unites around missional focus: “See ripe fields. Scatter gospel seeds. Celebrate God’s harvest.”

by Jessica King on May 14, 2026 in Stories of Impact

University Baptist Church establishes missional focus through Pave, prioritizes prayer, sending laborers into the harvest. 

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Texas Baptist Mission Foundation celebrates 40 years of generosity

by Jessica King on May 13, 2026 in News

The Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) celebrated 40 years of generosity in 2025. In ongoing celebration, TBMF has compiled a book that shares the history of the foundation’s work and stories of donors. 

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Kingdom generosity – past, present and future

by Julio Guarneri on May 13, 2026

As I continue to reflect on the 140th anniversary of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, I am filled with gratitude. The legacy of cooperation has been deep and wide. One of the gifts from God in our history is the formation of the Cooperative Program.

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15 church leadership questions pastors are asking today and how to address them

by Marcus Wilson on May 12, 2026 in African American Ministry

Many pastors today face significant challenges in church leadership, including avoiding burnout, balancing ministry and family life, navigating cultural pressures and leading congregations through seasons of change. To help navigate these challenges, we compiled a list of 15 questions pastors are asking with answers. 

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