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East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) is now offering a Promise Scholarship for children of Texas Baptists senior pastors. 

The May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on May 19-20 in Abilene, Texas, on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University. Board directors heard ministry reports and voted on business related to the new Texas Baptists Indemnity Program, GC2 Strong initiative and institutional relationship agreements. 

Jonathan Smith launched PAVE Podcast to encourage pastors ‘church revitalization is possible’; shares testimonies, practical help for revitalization.

On Sunday, June 1, Texas Baptists will present the 2025 Legacy Award, celebrating the heritage of Texas Baptists, to Gary Cook, higher education leader, and Charles R. Wade, a longtime pastor and leader in Texas Baptist life.

New Discipleship & NextGen team looks forward to serving together to reach the next generation; providing resources and responding to churches’ needs.

David Sanchez’s “Your/Our Identity in Christ” discusses what it means to be in Christ; being precious, having purpose and living purely in Christ. 

The Texas Baptists Center for Cultural Engagement welcomed Lucy Floyd as the new director of the Immigration Service and Aid Center (ISAAC).

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed David Foster as the new director of the Millennial/Gen Z Network.

Texas Baptists welcomed Carol Plant as the new director of Human Resources. 

Beach Reach sees 246 accept Christ, 87 baptized; sees God’s faithfulness, sovereignty and stays alert for gospel opportunities.

One thousand Congreso attendees learned how to obey Christ by walking by faith, taking action, and staying connected to him.

Attendees of [un]Apologetic Evangelism Conference learned to defend their faith; respond and minister to loved ones engaged in deconstruction. 

Pastor Strong traveled to South Asia to train and commission regional pastors to finish well; spend time in prayer and spontaneous worship. 

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed Aaron Summers as the new coordinator of Pastorless Churches. Summers transitioned from his prior position as lead pastor at First Baptist Church Crowley. He assumed the position on Feb. 17.

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.

The February meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on Feb. 17-18 in Dallas, TX. Board directors heard ministry reports and passed recommendations related to the NAMB/Texas Baptists church planting arrangement, the continued practice of welcoming churches that affirm traditional Baptist beliefs, the creation of a Texas Baptists Insurance Program and more. 

On Feb. 17, during the Evangelism Strategic Planning Committee meeting, Texas Baptists’ Evangelism director, Oza Jones, signed a memorandum of understanding with Pete Kelly, CEO of Apartment Life. The partnership helps Texas Baptists churches to identify and send missionaries to Apartment Life’s communities.