Articles by Texas Baptists Communications

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.

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

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. 

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

By adopting these three practices, you can join the many pastors who have seen successful church revitalization.

2,007 messengers and visitors gathered in Abilene Nov. 16-18 to take part in the 140th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), focusing on the theme, “Live Out GC2: Love God, Love People, Make Disciples."

Church leaders from across the state gathered Tuesday morning at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting for a GC2 Awakening workshop.

“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.”

The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health welcomed Tom Howe as its new director of Church Health and Growth. 

FBC Portland lead and associate pastor walk through Pave together; emphasize baptisms and discipleship to build awareness of how God is moving.