Annual Meeting
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Reeves encourages Texas Baptists to pass the baton
Aug. 1, 2018
Just as Abraham passed his legacy on to his son Isaac, President Danny Reeves encouraged Texas Baptists to pass the baton of leadership on to upcoming generations. Reeves’ challenge was presented during his final presidential address at the 133rd Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas at the 2018 Family Gathering in Arlington.
Hardage highlights missions and disciple-making call of Texas Baptists
July 31, 2018
Texas Baptists are taking the Good News across the state, country and world, reported Dr. David Hardage during his Executive Director’s Report at the 2018 Family Gathering Monday evening.
New convention officers look forward to unity, sharing Christ
July 30, 2018
"This year will be all about unity and sharing the Gospel," said newly-elected President Michael Evans. "We do that from our different platforms, different places and different faces, but the bottom line is Jesus. He binds us together."
Family Gathering to unite Texas Baptists in Arlington
June 28, 2018
For the second time, joint sessions of Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, the African American Fellowship Conference and the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas will join together in harmonious celebration for a three-day event.
Equipping people for Gospel talk
Dec. 14, 2017
“The future of the world depends on the average believer being able to proclaim the message of the Gospel,” said John Meador during his Monday morning workshop at the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.
Texas Baptists compelled towards God’s will, word and work
Nov. 14, 2017
More than 1,700 messengers and visitors attended the 132nd Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Waco where they were equipped and encouraged to live compelled for Christ.
Challenging Texas Baptists to change the world by looking up
Nov. 14, 2017
Delvin Atchison closed out the 2017 Texas Baptists’ Annual Meeting Tuesday morning by calling Texas Baptists to “peer at our possibilities from God’s perspective.”
Gregory discusses preaching to persuade
Nov. 14, 2017
Trying to separate preaching from persuasion is a false dichotomy, said Joel Gregory, professor of preaching at George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University.
Church security basics and preparing for the unexpected
Nov. 14, 2017
An additional workshop addressing church safety and security was added to the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting schedule following the tragic shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.
I Was a Stranger
Nov. 14, 2017
The Vickery Meadow area of Dallas is often referred to as “the Little United Nations.” On any given day, refugees and immigrants from Burma, Iran and the Congo can be found trying to make ends meet.
Mancini challenges churches to dream big
Nov. 14, 2017
A dream can move the people of God to do incredible things for the kingdom of God, but most churches aren’t dreaming big enough.
Living Compelled to end hunger together
Nov. 14, 2017
During the Monday afternoon workshop session of the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual meeting, Jeremy Everett, senior director of the Texas Hunger Initiative, shared a compelling message on the need for Christians to unite against the rampant issue of hunger in Texas, the United States and across the world.
Hardage bears witness to the good work of Texas Baptists
Nov. 14, 2017
To bring recognition and awareness to this year's most prominent ministry and evangelism efforts during his Monday evening report at the 2017 Annual Meeting, Executive Director David Hardage recognized notable leaders that partner with Texas Baptists.
Church Unique: Strengthening Your Culture
Nov. 14, 2017
Will Mancini, author and church strategist, presented the ideas published in his book Church Unique to an afternoon workshop on Monday, Nov. 13, at the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.
Texas Baptists officers re-elected to second terms
Nov. 13, 2017
Officer elections bookended the business session of the 132nd Texas Baptists Annual Meeting Monday afternoon in Waco.
Robert Pinder, Bob Feather and First Baptist Belton honored by Texas Baptist Mission Foundation
Nov. 13, 2017
Texas Baptist Missions Foundation honored two individuals and one church Monday at its annual missions awards luncheon.
Texas Baptists urged to remain centered on Christ
Nov. 13, 2017
Between national debt, natural disasters, shootings and terrorists attacks, it seems like our culture is in complete disintegration.
Cross-cultural, cross-generational communication in Hispanic churches
Nov. 13, 2017
The United States has the second largest Hispanic population of any country in the world. This represents a huge opportunity for Texas Baptists in particular, said Rolando Rodriguez, director of Hispanic Ministries, in his Monday morning workshop at the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.