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It is reported that religious freedom is violated in 31% of the world’s countries (61 countries total). In 28 of those countries, people suffer religious persecution.

In the last two years, more than 10,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria - and about 62,000 since 2000. Many say the Middle Belt of Nigeria is the most dangerous place in the world for Christians. 

Texas Baptists hosted their Hispanic Education Banquet on July 1. Attendees heard a scholarship recipient testimony; keynote from Buckner International President & CEO Albert Reyes. 

This is a birthday week for Texas Baptists! On June 29, 1886, the first session of the Baptist General Convention of Texas was held. Before then, there had been up to five Baptist state bodies in Texas. Some had formed because of disagreements with the others.

Hunger Offering recipient creates peanut seed bank for farmers to fight food instability and dependability in Sierra Leone.

Texas Baptists hosted an SBC Pastors dinner on June 9. Attendees heard a ministry update from Larry Mayberry, church planter of Queens Church; updates on GC2, TBIP.

The May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on May 19-20 in Abilene, Texas, on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University. Board directors heard ministry reports and voted on business related to the new Texas Baptists Indemnity Program, GC2 Strong initiative and institutional relationship agreements. 

“Legacy ministry” Churches Touching Lives for Christ receives Hunger Offering funds to provide monthly groceries; show God’s love to those in need.

David Sanchez’s “Your/Our Identity in Christ” discusses what it means to be in Christ; being precious, having purpose and living purely in Christ. 

The Texas Baptists Center for Cultural Engagement welcomed Lucy Floyd as the new director of the Immigration Service and Aid Center (ISAAC).