Annual Meeting
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Texas Baptists encouraged to “not weary” in doing good
Jul 17, 2023
“I wanted to share a message of hope and express who we are and what we are as Texas Baptists. To me, Texas Baptists is my family and my world.”
Churches should follow James 1:19 when ministering to those with LGBTQ+ issues
Jul 17, 2023
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.
Texas Baptists messengers elect new officers, hear reports of actions by Executive Board
Jul 17, 2023
Messengers also heard a brief update on the search for an executive director, a financial report, introduced motions, and approved nominations for committees.
Dinner at Family Gathering encourages bivocational and small-church pastors
Jul 17, 2023
"You need to know you are not alone.”
Worship celebration speaker encourages Texas Baptists to embrace and love each other as the family of God
Jul 17, 2023
"You have to close your eyes, take a deep breath and say a little prayer in order to be the true family of God.”
Texas Baptists celebrates unity and diversity at upcoming Family Gathering
Jul 3, 2023
“As we rally around the theme ‘Household of God’ based on Ephesians 2:19, we will rejoice in our unity in diversity."
Seven weeks of prayer calls for Texas Baptists churches to join together in prayer, asking for spiritual renewal and revival
Apr 10, 2023
As part of the Texas Baptists family, you are invited to join us as we seek to pray the Lord’s Prayer over every aspect of Texas Baptists work as we expect God’s Kingdom to be established and to advance so God is glorified and His purposes fulfilled.
2022 Annual Meeting celebrates unwavering commitment to sharing Christ and showing love
Nov 16, 2022
"God’s not going to stand still. God’s going forward, and God is looking for people to keep up with Him,”
Hunger Offering Luncheon spotlights Waco ministry
Nov 16, 2022
"We have to do something, and it takes all of us.”
Church revitalization takes time, refocus on the basics, Smith says during Annual Meeting workshop
Nov 15, 2022
On Tuesday morning, Jonathan Smith, director of Church Health Strategy at Texas Baptists, led a workshop focused on church revitalization at the 2022 Annual Meeting. The workshop looked at ways churches can kickstart revitalization in their own, unique contexts.
Outgoing president shares love of Texas, vision for future of Baptists in the state
Nov 15, 2022
Outgoing President Jason Burden gave his final presidential address to messengers at the 2022 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting on Tuesday morning, Nov. 15.
2022 Missions Banquet looks towards sharing the gospel with ‘every nation, tribe and language’
Nov 15, 2022
“We’re not talking about statistics; we’re talking about names and faces of real people,”
How your church can make an impact through ministry partners
Nov 15, 2022
“We can talk about the Kingdom … but people can ignore our words. They can’t ignore our actions. So I say, lead with needs, follow with words."
Texas Baptists hear message on revival, honor David Hardage, collect offering for hunger relief
Nov 15, 2022
“Revival requires a heart that longs for the presence of God. It requires a divine and holy discontent,”
Hardage: Unity must be protected and treasured
Nov 15, 2022
“We are not a missions-minded convention; we are a missions-centered convention,...That’s the heartbeat of Texas Baptists.”
Worship Celebration speaker urges honesty to heal after trauma and drama
Nov 15, 2022
“Jesus looks at the struggles in our lives and says, ‘Why don’t you just bring it to me?’ You can’t heal what you hide."
Texas Baptist Missions Foundation celebrates God moving through Baylor BSM
Nov 15, 2022
"There’s not a more important time for campus ministry and for churches to lead out in collaborative effort..."
Hardage speaks on the identity and focus of Texas Baptists in Annual Meeting workshop
Nov 15, 2022
In his last Annual Meeting as executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Dr. David Hardage addressed a full room in a Monday morning workshop entitled “Texas Baptists: Today and Tomorrow.”