Articles by Jessica King

During the Tuesday morning business and worship session of the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers considered two motions and three resolutions, filled the remaining Convention officer positions, heard a sermon, the President’s Address and worshiped and prayed together.

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

“It’s hard to live in the unknown, but every month we’ve had everything we needed. Abundance shows up when God is in every moment,” he said, noting thankfulness to other churches who have sponsored the work to help them get established. “He constantly provides, no matter what the budget looks like.”

Elijah Brown, CEO and general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), urged Texas Baptists to follow the five paths of the first church in Acts 2 as they seek to win the world for Christ during his Monday evening message to the convention. 

Julio Guarneri, Texas Baptists executive director, gave a report to the attendees at the 2025 Texas Baptist Annual Meeting on Monday evening.

During the Monday morning business and worship session of the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers elected Convention officers, heard reports, passed recommendations and introduced motions during miscellaneous business. 

“It's a privilege to be able to be obedient to the word of God,” said Thomas. “When we get into the word, and the word gets into us, meditating on God's word will give us a closer walk with the Lord.”

Christian Life Commission launches pilot program in El Paso for pastors to hear from ISAAC Ministry, River Ministry and Hunger Offering; encouraged to be a “stakeholder in God's mission.”

On Nov. 16-18, messengers and guests from across the Texas Baptists family will gather at the Abilene Convention Center for the 140th Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.