Executive Board
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Executive Director Search Committee selects candidate to recommend to BGCT Executive Board
Aug. 18, 2023
The committee is pleased to announce that a recommendation and candidate for the position of Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas will be presented at the next Executive Board meeting.
BGCT Executive Board deems two congregations to be outside of harmonious cooperation
June 8, 2023
During an executive session of the BGCT Executive Board two congregations affiliated with the BGCT were deemed to be outside of harmonious cooperation with the churches of the Convention due to their public affirmation of same-sex sexuality.
In Texas as it is in heaven: BGCT Executive Board considers wide-ranging business ahead of Family Gathering
May 24, 2023
“It’s time for us to focus on our mission here in Texas, and it’s time for us to rethink our worldwide strategy, so that we can be the people of God,”
Executive Board elects new search committee chair, fills vacancy
March 21, 2023
The Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Executive Board has elected Wendell Wright to serve as new chair of the Executive Director Search Committee.
February Executive Board sees Guarneri call for seven weeks of prayer
Feb. 21, 2023
Stating that the upcoming Family Gathering July 16-18 in McAllen, Texas, is an opportunity to practice Pentecost by joining in worship together and celebrating the diversity of Texas Baptists, Guarneri called on Texas Baptists to spend seven weeks in prayer from Easter to Pentecost, praying for God’s mission in Texas.
Executive Board focuses on ‘predecessors’ and ‘progeny’ during September meeting
Sept. 22, 2022
“When we serve as the vital link between our predecessors and our progeny, we are honoring our mission to continue telling the story,”
May Executive Board emphasizes Christ-centeredness, approves GC2 Statement of Faith and other business
May 26, 2022
“If we ever find ourselves getting distracted by bad news, by numbers and buildings, we need to return to our first business in Christ."
February executive board celebrates fruitful year through cooperative ministry
Feb. 23, 2022
“Our power to produce good is multiplied when we go about the program that God has given us together."
Increased 2022 budget, GC2 statement and additional business approved at September Executive Board meeting
Sept. 29, 2021
Directors approved the 2022 proposed budget, elected officers, heard ministry reports, and approved business related to 26 unique recommendations.
May Executive Board meets in person, focuses on facing storms with unity, truth and grace
May 27, 2021
"We want to love God and love other people, and we need to find the best way to do that.”
February Executive Board hears reports, approves business despite winter storms
March 4, 2021
The February 2021 Executive Board meeting was altered to accommodate weather-related emergencies from Winter Storms Uri and Violet. Despite this, committees were able to hold meetings across a weeklong period and passed three resolutions.
Executive Board approves 2021 recommended budget among other business
Sept. 22, 2020
The September meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas Baptist Executive Board moves 2020 Annual Meeting to online format
June 17, 2020
The Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas held a special called business meeting on June 16 to consider changes to the 2020 Annual Meeting in light of the global pandemic.
Executive Board celebrates pastor relief grants, approves generous voluntary retirement opportunity
May 19, 2020
“COVID-19 will not defeat or define us, it is going to make us better,” Convention President Michael Evans, Sr., said, pointing to the promise of Romans 8:28 that God works all things together for the good of those who love him.
Executive board elects Hayes as CFO/Treasurer, prays for HSU President
Feb. 18, 2020
During the Feb. meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, directors unanimously elected Ward Hayes to serve as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Treasurer.
Ward Hayes elected to serve as CFO/Treasurer for Texas Baptists
Feb. 18, 2020
Ward Hayes, senior pastor of Valley Grove Baptist Church in Stephenville and current board chair, was elected to serve as the new Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Executive Board joins in prayer for HSU President Bruntmyer at Feb. meeting
Feb. 17, 2020
Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board directors joined together to lay hands on and pray for Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) President Eric Bruntmyer during the Monday evening session of the Feb. board meeting.
Executive Board approves proposed 2020 budget, elects new officers at September meeting
Sept. 24, 2019
During the September meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, directors elected officers, approved the 2020 proposed budget, received an update on disaster relief efforts in Southeast Texas, and recognized the ministry of outgoing Associate Executive Director Steve Vernon.