Christian Life Commission

Christian community development brings Good News to the poor

Mar 1, 2016

While the church and her people may have forgotten the poor and the call to justice at various times in history, God has always cared about the whole person and the whole city.

What the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling means for Texas churches

Jun 26, 2015

On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that state bans on same-sex marriage violate the 14th amendment. 

$6,000 of Hunger funds reallocated to help bring jobs during Ebola epidemic

Dec 16, 2014

Commissioners of the Christian Life Commission (CLC) unanimously approved a reallocation of $6,000 of Texas Baptist Hunger Offering funds in Sierra Leone because of the Ebola crisis.

Only you can stop human trafficking

Nov 17, 2014

In a dimly lit room in the corner of the Waco Convention Center, a group of individuals left no seat empty to gather in hopes of learning more about a commonly misunderstood topic: human trafficking. 

Christian Life Commission teaches Texas Baptists to model Christ through advocacy

Nov 17, 2014

Kathryn Freeman taught a packed room about the steps to becoming an advocate this afternoon at her workshop, "It's Our Government: We Can Make a Difference."

​Texas Baptists gather in Waco for Annual Meeting

Nov 16, 2014

Texas Baptists' will welcome messengers to the annual meeting November 16-18 in Waco. The meeting, held at the Waco Convention Center, is centered on the theme "Live the Difference" with a special emphasis on ministry opportunities through Advocacy/Care and Chaplaincy, including the Christian Life Commission. 

Hunger in Honduras: Bringing hope across a footbridge

Apr 9, 2014

Today, we saw the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering in action, with three men carrying nearly 60 pounds of food on their backs, across a shaky wooden footbridge to a family in need.

Hunger funds help mom find a shoulder to lean on

Mar 11, 2014

Gloria Mata needed help. Medical bills from her daughter's illness stacked up, and the single mother realized she no longer had enough money to put food on the table for her family of six.

Texas Baptists give record $953,000 toward Hunger Offering

Feb 13, 2014

Texas Baptists gave more than $953,000 to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering in 2013 to help address hunger and poverty issues around the world. This is the largest amount raised through the offering since its creation in 1995, and an increase of $200,000 from 2012.

Providing spiritual nourishment for those in need

Nov 25, 2013

Juan Rena was hungry and hurting when he came to the Crossbridge Fellowship Church food pantry. He had no idea how the Lord would change his life in the following year and lead him to become the director of the ministry that impacted him in so many ways.

ISAAC Projects opens center to directly minister to immigrants

Sep 5, 2013

The Immigration Service and Aid Center opened its doors on the Baptist University of the Américas campus Aug. 30 to directly help people with their citizenship issues.

Texas Baptists give more than $230,000 for hungry through Mother's Day offering

Jul 31, 2013

Texas Baptists gave more than $230,000 to help the hungry through last Spring's Mother's Day offering.

Senator cites BGCT letter in arguing for stronger abortion restrictions

Jul 13, 2013

A senator cited a letter from Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Director David Hardage as lawmakers passed stronger restrictions on abortions across the state.