Annual Meeting
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The essence of Christianity is the Lordship of Christ
Nov. 10, 2015
Jesus is the most significant person to live on the face of the world, Paul Powell, dean emeritus at George W. Truett Seminary, shared during a Monday afternoon workshop at the Annual Meeting in Frisco.
Baptism in today's church
Nov. 10, 2015
On Monday morning of the 2015 Annual Meeting, Stephen Stookey, a fellow of B.H. Carroll Theological Institute, and Dr. Alan Lefever, director of the Texas Baptists Historical Collection, led a workshop on "Believer's Baptism and Church Membership."
Evangelism efforts produce good fruit in Texas
Nov. 10, 2015
Though he's new to his role in the convention, Great Commission Team Director Delvin Atchison already has big dreams for what Texas Baptists can accomplish in our state and beyond.
Hardage thanks Texas Baptists for commitment to impacting the state
Nov. 10, 2015
Texas Baptists are engaged in exciting work around the state, according to Executive Director David Hardage's report during Monday's business session at the Annual Meeting.
Texas Baptists elect diverse panel of officers for second consecutive year
Nov. 9, 2015
For the second consecutive year, Texas Baptists messengers have elected a diverse officer panel with René Maciel, president of the Baptist University of the Americás [BUA], elected as President.
Why Baptists are a people of freedom
Nov. 9, 2015
The pursuit of freedom has long been a driving force for Baptists, according to a panel discussion on Monday morning led by Dr. Stacey Conner, Bill Tillman and Steve Vernon.
African American Fellowship encourages an attitude of humbleness and wisdom
Nov. 9, 2015
We may do things differently, we may think differently, we may worship in different styles, we may speak different languages, but God calls us to one Gospel.
Hispanic Baptists rally around Baptist Distinctives
Nov. 9, 2015
Hispanic Baptists gathered Sunday night at a rally, which marked the end of the Hispanic leadership conference and the beginning of the broader Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.
Nine churches to be recognized for Cooperative Program giving during Annual Meeting
Oct. 29, 2015
This year, during the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Frisco, nine churches will be recognized for their Cooperative Program giving. Since 1925, the Cooperative Program has provided the fuel to fund missions work in Texas, the United States and around the world.
Leaders of state child and family ministries invite Texas Baptists to join the Jesus Agenda
Nov. 20, 2014
During his time on Earth Jesus healed the sick, brought hope to the hopeless, touched the untouchables, dined with lowlifes and forgave prostitutes.
Churches Discover Role They Can Play in Mental Health Recovery
Nov. 20, 2014
During a Tuesday afternoon workshop at the Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists, co-founders of the Grace Alliance described the ways in which churches can better prepare themselves to both recognize the signs of mental illness and better minister to individuals and families suffering from mental illness.
Texas Baptists approve 2015 budget, elect new officers at Annual Meeting
Nov. 19, 2014
During the 129th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, several important business items were discussed, voted on and approved.
TBMF hosts award luncheon during Annual Meeting
Nov. 19, 2014
Friends and supporters of the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) gathered together for the 2014 Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Awards Luncheon held in Waco, during the Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists.
Johnson compels Texas Baptists to live altruistically in a self-centered world
Nov. 19, 2014
In a world that pursues self-centered goals such as wealth, comfort, and fame—altruism can get people's attention, BGCT president Jeff Johnson told the audience at the 2014 Annual Meeting. But living that kind of difference is not going to be simple.
City Reach Waco shares Gospel and inspires local churches in evangelism
Nov. 18, 2014
In a celebration luncheon on Monday during Annual Meeting, there was cause for much rejoicing as stories were shared of evangelism outreach throughout Waco and the surrounding Central Texas area.
Hardage identifies Texas Baptists as Great Commandment and Commission people
Nov. 17, 2014
Texas is in a state of change and will be for many years to come, Dr. David Hardage, executive director of Texas Baptists told messengers and visitors at the 2014 Annual Meeting.
Only you can stop human trafficking
Nov. 17, 2014
In a dimly lit room in the corner of the Waco Convention Center, a group of individuals left no seat empty to gather in hopes of learning more about a commonly misunderstood topic: human trafficking.
Christian Life Commission teaches Texas Baptists to model Christ through advocacy
Nov. 17, 2014
Kathryn Freeman taught a packed room about the steps to becoming an advocate this afternoon at her workshop, "It's Our Government: We Can Make a Difference."