Annual Meeting
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Racial reconciliation is in our DNA
Nov. 18, 2019
“The Gospel uniquely calls us to be involved in this space of building bridges,” said Pastor Bryan Carter of Concord Church in Dallas during a Monday afternoon workshop on race and the church at the 2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting. “No matter what your background is, when we come to the Gospel we now share the same spiritual DNA, the same bloodline, so now we must work together.”
Texas Baptists messengers approve $35.1 million budget, re-elect slate of officers
Nov. 18, 2019
All three convention officers were re-elected to serve for a second term during the Monday morning business session at the 134th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Monday in Waco.
Texas Baptist agencies collaborate for foster care emphasis in churches
Nov. 18, 2019
A new initiative by Texas Baptists aims to empower churches to make a collective impact on the growing statewide shortage of foster and adoptive families.
African American Fellowship Rally reminds attendees to trust the Lord with their struggles
Nov. 18, 2019
A crowd gathered for the African American Rally at the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church in Waco to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.
Renewing passion for ministry at the Hispanic rally
Nov. 18, 2019
Hispanic Baptists joined for fellowship, worship and encouragement at the Hispanic Rally held at First Baptist Woodway during the first night of the 2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.
Texas Baptists emphasize living “compelled to serve” at 2019 Annual Meeting
Oct. 16, 2019
The Baptist General Convention of Texas will gather for the 134th Annual Meeting from Nov. 17-19, at the Waco Convention Center.
The problem of pornography
Oct. 2, 2018
Jenna Mountain didn’t hesitate with the crowd as she opened her workshop, saying, “Pornography has shifted our culture of sexuality and it’s a problem. It’s taken away God’s good gift of sexuality.”
Atchison details the importance of telling the story
Sept. 11, 2018
Attempting to communicate truths from Jesus’s time to people living in 2018 has its difficulties, and as Great Commission Director Delvin Atchison described, the margin for error is great.
How churches should intentionally plan to protect congregations
Sept. 5, 2018
It’s not a topic that most churches want to even think about. But with news headlines about violent attacks becoming more prevalent, one Texas Baptists church member says churches simply must make security a high priority.
Kelile highlights the unity of mission at Family Gathering
Aug. 29, 2018
Nebiye Kelile, pastor of Pathway Church in Garland, Texas, spoke during the Monday morning worship session at the 2018 Texas Baptists Family Gathering.
Dykes encourages Texas Baptists to embrace unity at Family Gathering
Aug. 29, 2018
“Unity is valuable because it is so rare,” said David Dykes, pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, during his Monday night sermon at the 2018 Texas Baptists Family Gathering.
Paredes emphasizes placing trust in the ‘Great I AM’ at Family Gathering
Aug. 29, 2018
Jason Paredes, lead pastor of Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas, presented the sermon during the last evening worship session of 2018 Texas Baptists Family Gathering.
West encourages oneness at Family Gathering
Aug. 29, 2018
During Tuesday morning’s worship service of the 2018 Texas Baptists Family Gathering, Ralph West, pastor and founder of The Church Without Walls, in Houston, Texas, preached a powerful message on oneness.
Developing a faith that sticks in the lives of teenagers
Aug. 28, 2018
For 18 years, parents and the local church play in a match against culture to influence the worldview of growing individuals. Where culture would speak of religion as “sin management” and God as solely focused on our happiness, the church needs to be cultivating grace-based faith that can be articulated “beneath the level of students’ feelings.”
Stronger together at the Culp Banquet
Aug. 9, 2018
On Monday evening, Texas Baptists African American Ministries presented the 25th Anniversary Culp Banquet, honoring the legacy of Dr. James W. Culp, Sr., who went to be with the Lord on July 22.
TBMF honors three outstanding servants at Family Gathering
Aug. 8, 2018
A full house gathered on July 30, for the annual Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) Luncheon, held in Arlington, Texas, as a part of the 133rd Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists. This year, the luncheon honored three outstanding servants whose commitment to the Kingdom of God has impacted thousands around the state of Texas and beyond.
Family Gathering a celebration of unity, diversity for Texas Baptists
Aug. 1, 2018
A celebration of unity and diversity took place in Arlington July 29-31 as 2,054 messengers and visitors filled their seats at the table to worship, fellowship and conduct business at the 2018 Texas Baptists Family Gathering and Annual Meeting.
Convención highlights message of family, elects officers
Aug. 1, 2018
The Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas convened as part of the the 2018 Family Gathering July 30-31 in Arlington. The joining of Texas Baptists fellowships and conventions inspired an annual message on the biblical family heard by 233 registered messengers and numerous visitors.