Articles by George Schroeder

“Providing education and awareness is so much better than having someone contact us after the fact,”

The Texas Baptists Legacy Award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on Texas Baptists. This year, we honored Dick Maples, retired pastor and former associate executive director, and Dorso Maciel, longtime pastor of Primera Iglesia in Laredo.

During an executive session of the BGCT Executive Board two congregations affiliated with the BGCT were deemed to be outside of harmonious cooperation with the churches of the Convention due to their public affirmation of same-sex sexuality.

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

The Financial Health Team has been honored to serve hundreds of pastors through financial grants and educational resources. Through its work, the team has identified a concerning trend.

"Pray that they’d be useful to the churches they serve, pray that they walk with God this summer and do His will.”

“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,”

On Sunday, June 4, Texas Baptists will present the 2023 Legacy Award, celebrating the heritage of Texas Baptists, to Dorso Maciel, a faithful pastor and community leader, and Dick Maples, a longtime pastor and devoted Baptist denominational leader.

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.