Articles from June 2026

Hunger Offering funds help Brother Bill’s Helping Hand provide groceries and empowerment programs for the community. Silveria Arriaga, a Pathways program graduate, now seeing her full potential met in Programs Coordinator role. 

Since the launch of KingsCover Insurance Services on Nov. 1, 2025, over 350 churches have signed up and are collectively saving over $3M, resulting in a 25% return on investment for these churches in its first seven months. 

This summer, Haiti has qualified to compete in the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974. First Baptist Church Nederland has partnered with First Baptist Church Damien in Haiti, to sponsor watch parties for the three Haitian matches, on June 13, 19 and 24.

Super Summer students learn about Jesus’ sacrifice, their identity in Christ, and are equipped to share the gospel with their peers. 

Pastor Daniel Johnson, son of late FBC Pipe Creek pastor steps in as new pastor, replanter; sees discipleship grow, generous support, first baptisms in years. 

On Sunday, June 7 at Independence Baptist Church, Joel Allison, retired chief executive officer of Baylor Scott & White Health, and Chris Simmons, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dallas, received the 2026 Texas Baptists Legacy Award.

During an address to Texas Baptists ministry staff on Monday, June 1, Executive Director Julio Guarneri shared updates on the convention’s ongoing organizational realignment.