Great Commission

Oza Jones Jr. named new director of African American Ministries

Oct 19, 2020

Oza Jones Jr. has been named the new Director of African American Ministries for Texas Baptists. Jones brings years of ministry experience to the position, including from his most recent role as African American Evangelism and Church Revitalization Specialist on the Great Commission Team.

MAP stories: Bringing light to a dark city

Sep 29, 2020

“The gifts received on both ends of the partnership advance the Kingdom…They don’t just sponsor us, we really do partner together, and both sides benefit.”

Serving in a season of need: CMBC of Desoto provides food and hope for their community

Sep 24, 2020

“People cannot hear the Gospel message when they are hungry."

Mary Hill Davis Offering helps minority students receive Christ-centered education

Sep 22, 2020

The scholarship absolutely helped me when I went to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Encouraging generosity in times of uncertainty

Sep 17, 2020

“At first I wanted to stop them and say, ‘no, no, we don’t need your money,’ but they wanted to give and be a part of it”

Hurricane Laura relief: ‘We see God moving’

Sep 9, 2020

“When we talked to the family about this tree and its role in their son’s life, she broke down, I broke down, the whole team broke down..."

Mary Hill Davis Offering helps Intercultural Ministries reach every tribe, tongue and nation

Aug 25, 2020

With funding from the Mary Hill Davis Offering® for Texas Missions, Texas Baptists Intercultural Ministries has created four unique opportunities for outreach.

2020 B.E.S.T. Award recipients chosen

Aug 24, 2020

On August 17, Texas Baptists announced the winners of the 2020 Baptist Educators Serving Texans (B.E.S.T.). The award celebrates Christian educators who are living out their faith daily among their students and the Texas Baptists institutions that taught them.

Ellis CWJC Rose Awards includes new award in honor of Becky Ellison

Aug 14, 2020

On August 7, 2020, Ellis CWJC recognized four women for their service to the Ellis County community.

Aid for Beirut: caring for our Texas Baptists family overseas

Aug 11, 2020

Texas Baptists has partnered with Health Outreach to the Middle East (HOME) to provide relief for Lebanese citizens affected by the August 4 explosion in Beirut.

Alto Frio Encampment celebrates 100 years of changing lives for Christ

Aug 11, 2020

In 1920, a late-night meeting between the two men of God birthed the dream of an encampment where future lives would be changed for the cause of Christ.

TBM Disaster Relief responds to needs after Hurricane Hanna

Aug 5, 2020

TBM Disaster Relief teams are meeting needs across the lower Rio Grande Valley in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna.

Texas Baptists support camps amidst pandemic challenges

Aug 4, 2020

“It's as if 2 Corinthians 9:12 is being lived out as Texas Baptists are 'supplying the needs of God's people."

Redeemed By the Blood of the Lamb

Aug 3, 2020

"Our God is bigger."

Blue speckles of Gaza

Jul 30, 2020

”What? God ... how are you going to use that?”

MAP Stories: Ministry in West Africa

Jul 29, 2020

Through the contributions of Texas Baptists churches, financial relief was provided to 77 pastors in West Africa.

BSM opens a pay-as-you-can deli just as the pandemic hits

Jul 28, 2020

At the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the BSM opens a deli that caters to students a deli that caters to students

2020 Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament awards announced

Jul 23, 2020

Though the event could not be held in-person due to COVID-19, students from churches around Texas competed virtually.