Articles by Jessica King

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. 

The September meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on Sept. 22-23 in Dallas, TX. Board Directors approved the 2026 proposed budget, elected officers, heard ministry reports and considered 19 unique recommendations during the two-day business meeting. 

Victory Baptist Church in Haltom City embraces discipleship, engages Hispanic community with the gospel, celebrates baptisms; prays for opportunities to get out of their comfort zone. 

FBC Round Rock focused on displaying the church they need to become through Pave process; creating community connection points. 

The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health selected Jonathan Smith as its new associate director. Smith accepted this position alongside his current position as the director of Church Health and Growth.

Jonathan Smith launched Pave Podcast to encourage pastors ‘church revitalization is possible’; shares testimonies, practical help for revitalization.