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I believe churches, associations and the state convention share similar challenges in budget development. The needs around us are great. The opportunities for ministry are abundant. Yet, the financial resources often seem limited.

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. 

We believe that healthy churches and healthy ministerial leaders will naturally be on mission with God. Churches and pastors who are Great Commandment and Great Commission Strong will be strong in partnering for missions locally and globally.

Your prayers for the work of rebuilding, the families who are grieving and dealing with loss, the post-traumatic stress and the continued ministry of our churches are needed. The national news headlines have changed, but the need in the Hill Country continues.

It is reported that religious freedom is violated in 31% of the world’s countries (61 countries total). In 28 of those countries, people suffer religious persecution.

The week of July 7, approximately 100 Texas Baptists leaders, pastors, institutional representatives and church members participated in the 23rd Baptist World Alliance Congress held in Brisbane, Australia.

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

I write to you from Brisbane, Australia, where the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is celebrating its 23rd Congress. We are gathering with 3,400 Baptists from 130 countries to explore the theme of “Living the Good News.”