Articles by Texas Baptists Communications

The September meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Executive Board was held Sept. 18-19 in Dallas.

Do you believe this evening that God has called each and every one of us to be a part of the business of the calling to go out and to make disciples of every people group?

God wants those that know Christ to share with those that don’t know Christ without respect to their color or background.

Combee, who has vast experience in chaplaincy and chaplaincy ministries, will oversee the endorsement, training and support of chaplains.

“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,”

Helping churches prepare for and position their ministries to share the gospel and make disciples in the future years.

Ministry leaders and Texas Baptists connected at the Capitol in Austin to discuss with legislators issues relevant to faith-in-practice during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.

When pastors get together these days, they talk about how their church has rebounded – or still needs to rebound – after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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.

Bobby Smith, longtime director of Chaplaincy Relations with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18. Smith faithfully served Texas Baptists for 25 years, including 20 years as director of Chaplaincy Relations.