Articles by Jessica King

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. 

In July, the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) announced that it had officially met the requirements of the Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant, awarded in July 2024, toward the construction of the new Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building at Baylor University.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, TBMF held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new BSM building. 

SMOT celebrated 50 years of glorifying God through music; honored Prestige Endowment Scholarship recipient and 50-year Charter Members. 

The first Pastor Strong Cohorts finish on Colorado retreat, a time of rest, soul care and building community. 

Texas Baptists hosted their Hispanic Education Banquet on July 1. Attendees heard a scholarship recipient testimony; keynote from Buckner International President & CEO Albert Reyes. 

In June, Texas Baptists’ Office of Hispanic Education announced the winners of its 2025 Hispanic Education Scholarships. 

Texas Baptists hosted an SBC Pastors dinner on June 9. Attendees heard a ministry update from Larry Mayberry, church planter of Queens Church; updates on GC2, TBIP.

Gary Cook, higher education leader, and Charles R. Wade, a longtime pastor and leader in Texas Baptist life, were recipients of the 2025 Texas Baptists Legacy Award.

The May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on May 19-20 in Abilene, Texas, on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University. Board directors heard ministry reports and voted on business related to the new Texas Baptists Indemnity Program, GC2 Strong initiative and institutional relationship agreements.