Articles by Texas Baptists Communications

Texas Baptists is donating $35,000 to ministry partner Texans on Mission, formerly Texas Baptists Men, to support feeding efforts related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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

The African American Fellowship Conference took place July 19-20 at Cornerstone Baptist Church of Killeen in Harker Heights, TX. The theme of the conference was “Legacy.”

Sergio Ramos is joining Texas Baptists to develop further and direct the emerging network of Great Commission and Great Commandment, or GC2, churches and ministries in Texas and beyond.

Dr. Gabriel Cortés has rejoined Texas Baptists as the new director of Hispanic Education within the convention’s Theological Education ministry.

Lee Baggett, missionary and founder of Manos Hermanas, and Charles H. Whiteside, a committed educator and servant leader across numerous Texas Baptists ministries, were recipients of the 2024 Texas Baptists Legacy Award.

“As you encounter all the different philosophies and religions there are in all the world, you don’t need to apologize that you represent the one true living God of the universe who created us all.”

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.

Executive director Julio Guarneri outlined a rousing vision for the convention’s future during his Monday evening address at the May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board. 

“My prayer is that it would be multiplied, that it would encourage generosity by others and that it would meet the needs of the people who need access to this clinic.”