Articles by Jessica King

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed Olga Harris as the new director of Counseling Services. Harris transitioned to the role from her prior position as a private practice LPC. She assumed the new position on Aug. 19.

At their annual banquet held Monday in Waco, Texas Baptists Intercultural Ministries celebrated the work happening in diverse churches across the state. Referring to the Convention’s overall theme of “His Kingdom Agenda,” Intercultural Ministries Director Mark Heavener opened the event by thanking the various congregations present.

The September meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on Sept. 23-24 in Dallas, TX.

A 23-year-old Lamar University graduate student drowned Saturday, August 10, while attending a Lamar Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) retreat at the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

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.

Dr. Anderson and his wife, Shirley, with their grandchildren Howard E. Anderson, II, Francesca Von Anderson and William Albert Anderson. On Sunday, Feb. 25, the "Exciting" Singing Hills Baptist Church in Dallas will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the church and honor their founding pastor during the morning worship service.

“This is such a special place because we’re able to develop leaders through the local churches and lead them as they grow, first as campers, then as counselors and leaders.”

Messengers also heard a brief update on the search for an executive director, a financial report, introduced motions, and approved nominations for committees.

“Providing education and awareness is so much better than having someone contact us after the fact,”

“It’s time for us to focus on our mission here in Texas, and it’s time for us to rethink our worldwide strategy, so that we can be the people of God,”