Articles by George Schroeder

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

“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,”

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.

“They wanted to help children, students, ministers, lost people and everyone in between.”

"Our hope is that it will serve pastors and their families, and they’ll be able to stay in the church they’re serving in and breathe easier.”

"God’s not going to stand still. God’s going forward, and God is looking for people to keep up with Him,”

During the first business session of the 137th Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Annual Meeting, messengers elected new officers, approved the 2023 budget and heard reports from the Executive Director Search Committee and Gen Z/Millennial Task Force.

"Helping our pastors stay strong spiritually, emotionally, financially, and in all ways remains a high priority for Texas Baptists,”

“If we ever find ourselves getting distracted by bad news, by numbers and buildings, we need to return to our first business in Christ."

“Our power to produce good is multiplied when we go about the program that God has given us together."