Articles by Texas Baptists Communication

The Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas held a special called business meeting on June 16 to consider changes to the 2020 Annual Meeting in light of the global pandemic.

“COVID-19 will not defeat or define us, it is going to make us better,” Convention President Michael Evans, Sr., said, pointing to the promise of Romans 8:28 that God works all things together for the good of those who love him.

“I’m excited about the marriage between politics and Scripture in this role.”

En la frontera entre Texas y México, los misioneros del River Ministry de los Bautistas de Texas trabajan duro para compartir el amor de Dios a los inmigrantes, refugiados y personas de la comunidad que viven en ambos lados de la frontera.

Along the Texas-Mexico border, Texas Baptists River Ministry missionaries work hard to share God’s love with the immigrants, refugees and locals who live on both sides of the border.

Debido a que más iglesias se reunirán virtualmente en los días venideros, es importante proveer para su congregación un espacio para continuar recibiendo alimento espiritual.

Fear can wreak havoc in our lives. It can be a source of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual pain that shortens lives and robs people of joy. Fortunately, we have a Savior who is well aware of our propensity to fear and in whom we can find a faith that is greater than our fears.

As more churches will meet virtually over the coming days, providing your congregation with a space to continue receiving spiritual nourishment is important.

La propagación del nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19) continúa haciendo impacto en las iglesias, compañeros de ministerio, y personal por toda nuestra familia Bautista de Texas. A pesar de que la situación permanece fluida y hay muchas interrogantes, podemos descansar sabiendo que nuestra ayuda viene del SEÑOR, el Creador del cielo y de la tierra. Esperamos que estas sugerencias sean valiosas para su ministerio. Actualizaciones adicionales respecto a operaciones del ministerio serán anunciadas en nuestra página de Respuesta al COVID-19 en días venideros.

On March 15, the CDC recommended gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed for a span of eight weeks. In light of this recommendation, and in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, all Texas Baptist events scheduled to take place from March 15 through Apr. 15 have been postponed.