Annual Meeting

Texas Baptists Hunger Offering luncheon offers ministry report, honors top givers

Nov 12, 2024

The Texas Baptist Hunger Offering (TBHO) celebrated a year of fruitful giving during their annual luncheon at the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting. Attendees heard firsthand of the Offering’s impact from a recipient in Sierra Leone and were encouraged to continue being a part of this collaborative offering by keynote speaker Texas Baptists Treasurer/CFO Ward Hayes.

Pastors share impact of Pave program during Annual Meeting Workshop

Nov 12, 2024

In just three and a half years, the Pave program has seen a major wave of growth not only in their participant numbers but in the churches involved in the revitalization effort. And that impact was celebrated in a workshop held Monday at the Texas Baptists Convention in Waco.

Worship session focuses on partnerships and the presence of God’s kingdom

Nov 12, 2024

The third worship session of the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting took place on the evening of Monday, Nov. 11. Messengers and guests gathered at the Waco Convention Center for worship, preaching, prayer and ministry updates.

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation celebrates student ministry, capital campaign

Nov 12, 2024

Using the theme “What is God building?,” the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) celebrated the work of Baptist Student Ministries (BSM) around the state at its annual luncheon held Monday at Truett Seminary. The foundation also provided updates on its most recent project to construct a new BSM building at Baylor University.

Guarneri shares clarified calling during executive director’s report

Nov 11, 2024

Julio Guarneri, executive director of Texas Baptists, gave his report to the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting messengers and guests during the evening worship session on Monday, Nov. 11. He shared an update from the study group comprised of Texas Baptists staff, pastors, lay people and institutional leaders who had been working over the past year to clarify Texas Baptists’ calling and values.

2024 Messengers elect officers, adopt increased budget ‘guided by faith and stewardship’

Nov 11, 2024

During the Monday morning business and worship session of the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers elected Convention officers, heard reports, passed recommendations and introduced motions. 

Hendrickson asks: Who are you pouring into, helping to understand?

Nov 11, 2024

“I’m convinced that everything God pours into us he desires to pour out through us. Jesus poured his life out for us so surely we should do the same… The kingdom of God was never designed to stop with us,” Meghan Hendrickson, director of the Dallas Baptist University Baptist Student Ministry (DBU BSM), shared with attendees of the Monday morning worship session. 

Reyes and Curley, III, point to kingdom of wholeness and clarity of gospel agenda in opening worship session

Nov 11, 2024

Kicking off the first worship session of the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting on Nov. 10 in Waco, Albert Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International, told attendees that the kingdom we are offering the world is “a kingdom of wholeness” that “offers peace, healing and justice.”

Texas Baptists en Español rally celebrates pastors, opportunity to follow Jesus’ agenda

Nov 10, 2024

Church leadership and members from Hispanic Baptist churches across Texas gathered Sunday at the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting to encourage one another in the work of their diverse congregations. They were also reminded of Jesus’ agenda in ministry in a message from Dr. Albert Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International.

Millennial/Gen Z Minister Rally provides pastors with community, encourages kingdom mindset

Nov 10, 2024

“We’re doing this to remind pastors how much their ministry matters and how important having fellowships, friendships, accountability and encouragement is. Ministry isn’t easy, but it’s not meant to be done alone; it’s meant to be done in community. And that’s what we want to be,” David Miranda, former director of Millennial/Gen Z Ministers Network, said at the Millennial/Gen Z Ministers Network (The Pastor’s Common) Rally.

Kingdom-focus, time of celebration expected at upcoming Annual Meeting

Oct 17, 2024

On Nov. 10-12, messengers and guests from across the Texas Baptists family will gather at the Waco Convention Center for the 139th Texas Baptists Annual Meeting. 

2023 Family Gathering celebrates Texas Baptists’ unity in diversity

Jul 19, 2023

1,900 messengers and visitors gathered in McAllen July 16-18 to take part in Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering, the 138th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Ammons urges total obedience over presumption at Family Gathering Worship Celebration

Jul 18, 2023

“Sometimes the crowd is wrong,” said Ammons, pastor at First Baptist Church in Garland. “Just because there is a groundswell saying to do this, doesn’t mean it’s right.”

Messengers adopt amended motion to affirm women in ministry in second business session

Jul 18, 2023

Following a 30-minute discussion during the second business session, messengers to the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering adopted an amended motion to affirm women in ministry.

Texas Baptists celebrate 55 years of River Ministry

Jul 18, 2023

Just miles from the border between Texas and Mexico, Texas Baptists gathered during the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering to celebrate 55 years of River Ministry at the Missions Banquet.

Pertenecemos; fue el mensaje con que se cerró la segunda plenaria de la convención Bautista Hispana de Texas.

Jul 18, 2023

Durante esta segunda sesión se discutieron los asuntos y negocios del Señor y se aprobaron cuatro enmiendas propuestas, se votó para la elección del primer y segundo vicepresidente y secretaria.

La misión es visión y multiplica.

Jul 18, 2023

Hay una ley espiritual. Cuando invertimos en misiones Dios hace prosperar su iglesia.

Revitalizing churches requires truth-telling, community engagement

Jul 18, 2023

If your church is declining in attendance or plateauing for several years, there is good news: You are not alone. But the better news is you don’t have to stay that way, said Dr. Jonathan Smith, Director of Church Health Strategy for Texas Baptists.