Annual Meeting
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Texas Baptists elect diverse officer panel
Nov. 17, 2014
Texas Baptists have elected the most diverse officer panel in the 129-year history of the Annual Meeting. Kathy Hillman, messenger from Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco, has been elected President, marking the second woman to hold the office.
Texas Baptists urged to fight sin, live like Christ
Nov. 17, 2014
Texas Baptists gathered Monday morning to worship and celebrate the first day of the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Waco.
Providing Hope for the Refugee
Nov. 17, 2014
A packed room of messengers gathered to hear about ministry among refugees at the annual meeting of Texas Baptists.
TBM Rally reviews fruitful year of ministry
Nov. 17, 2014
During a rally held to highlight God's recent activity through Texas Baptist Men, speakers gave accounts of water well drilling, salvations and village transformations, among other testimonies.
African American Fellowship admires God as a God of justice
Nov. 17, 2014
Though revenge seems sweet and payback fair, God commands His followers to let Him take control of the situation, Pastor John Ogletree from First Metropolitan Church in Houston told guests at the African American Fellowship of Texas worship rally on Nov. 16.
Hispanic Baptists Rally Inspires Attendees to “Live the Difference”
Nov. 17, 2014
On a bitter cold November night, Hispanic Baptists exchanged warm greetings and friendly handshakes in the Paul W. Powell Chapel at Truett Seminary for their annual rally, which kicked off the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting on Nov. 16.
Texas Baptists gather in Waco for Annual Meeting
Nov. 16, 2014
Texas Baptists' will welcome messengers to the annual meeting November 16-18 in Waco. The meeting, held at the Waco Convention Center, is centered on the theme "Live the Difference" with a special emphasis on ministry opportunities through Advocacy/Care and Chaplaincy, including the Christian Life Commission.
Texas Baptists prepare to Live the Difference
Oct. 14, 2014
Texas Baptists' annual meeting November 16-18 in Waco will be an opportunity to see what it means to truly "Live the Difference." The meeting, to be held at the Waco Convention Center, is centered on the theme verse from 1 John 2:6 with a special emphasis on ministry opportunities through Advocacy/Care and Chaplaincy, including the Christian Life Commission.
Hispanic Baptists in Texas Looking Toward Future
July 23, 2013
"I thank God I've had the opportunity to serve for the last three years," Rincones said of serving as president and more recently executive director. "It's been a historic time, a time of transition."
Unified, Texas Baptists seek to carry out Great Commission
July 17, 2013
Fulfilling the Great Commission requires Texas Baptists to work united for the cause of Christ, according to presenters in the final worship service of the Texas Baptist Family Gathering.
African American Fellowship visions future, studies new age statistics
July 16, 2013
African American Baptists were challenged to look into the future with a new set of lenses as they gathered together at this year's Culp Banquet, celebrated during the Texas Baptists Family Gathering.
Messengers grant board authority to consider building sale
July 15, 2013
Messengers to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting elected officers and granted the BGCT Executive Board and an ad hoc committee authority to consider sale of the Baptist Building in Dallas.