Articles by Texas Baptists Communications

The committee has announced Julio Guarneri, lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen,TX, as its nominee to assume the role of executive director.

El Comité de búsqueda de los Bautistas de Texas para la posición de Director Ejecutivo ha anunciado a Julio Guarneri, pastor principal de Calvary Baptist Church en McAllen,TX, como su candidato para asumir la posición de director ejecutivo para la Convención Bautista general de Texas.

1,900 messengers and visitors gathered in McAllen July 16-18 to take part in Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering, the 138th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Following a 30-minute discussion during the second business session, messengers to the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering adopted an amended motion to affirm women in ministry.

Just miles from the border between Texas and Mexico, Texas Baptists gathered during the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering to celebrate 55 years of River Ministry at the Missions Banquet.

Messengers also heard a brief update on the search for an executive director, a financial report, introduced motions, and approved nominations for committees.

“As we rally around the theme ‘Household of God’ based on Ephesians 2:19, we will rejoice in our unity in diversity."

“It’s time for us to focus on our mission here in Texas, and it’s time for us to rethink our worldwide strategy, so that we can be the people of God,”

As part of the Texas Baptists family, you are invited to join us as we seek to pray the Lord’s Prayer over every aspect of Texas Baptists work as we expect God’s Kingdom to be established and to advance so God is glorified and His purposes fulfilled.

Stating that the upcoming Family Gathering July 16-18 in McAllen, Texas, is an opportunity to practice Pentecost by joining in worship together and celebrating the diversity of Texas Baptists, Guarneri called on Texas Baptists to spend seven weeks in prayer from Easter to Pentecost, praying for God’s mission in Texas.