Christian Life Commission

In the last two years, more than 10,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria - and about 62,000 since 2000. Many say the Middle Belt of Nigeria is the most dangerous place in the world for Christians. 

Hunger Offering recipient creates peanut seed bank for farmers to fight food instability and dependability in Sierra Leone.

“Legacy ministry” Churches Touching Lives for Christ receives Hunger Offering funds to provide monthly groceries; show God’s love to those in need.

Texas Baptists learn how to be radically obedient as they use their voice in government; celebrate 75 years of the CLC. 

Christian Life Commission will host Advocacy Day on March 3-4, equipping believers for public policy engagement and celebrating 75 years of ministry.

Texas Baptists is donating $35,000 to ministry partner Texans on Mission, formerly Texas Baptists Men, to support feeding efforts related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

While we pray without ceasing in this incredibly difficult time, I am beyond thankful for both our ministry partners serving God's precious children and Texas Baptist churches who generously support their crucial work.

La Comisión cristiana para la vida de Texas Baptists publicó una guía de oración de siete puntos y lanzó un fondo para contribuciones para apoyar los esfuerzos de ayuda humanitaria y socorro relacionados con la actual guerra Israel-Hamás.

“All of it is a lot of fun. Just building connections with people…and watching people bond over video games and rally around a good cause together.”

“It’s really a new philosophy of care, from conception through the first three years of life.”

Ministry leaders and Texas Baptists connected at the Capitol in Austin to discuss with legislators issues relevant to faith-in-practice during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.

The death toll from the powerful 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, 2023 has risen to more than 38,000, with more fatalities expected as search teams continue to work amid the devastation.

More than 800,000 refugees have fled Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion, with many more expected to follow in the coming days

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Baptists in Texas and around the world are seeking ways to provide support and encouragement to their brothers and sisters in harm’s way.

"My challenge to you is don’t just talk and don’t just think, but act upon what God has put in your heart.”

“It’s a way to provide churches with a resource to show during the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday if they want that access,”

“A scholarship in their honor helps make sure the legacy and foundation they laid are passed along to the next generation of individuals committed to seeing God's justice and kindness realized in our pews."

“Our congregations need to be on the frontlines, because we see passages [like Micah 6:8] that say ‘do justice, love mercy.’”