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Guarneri calls for a GC2 awakening across Texas, shares vision for 2030

Nov 17, 2025

Julio Guarneri, Texas Baptists executive director, gave a report to the attendees at the 2025 Texas Baptist Annual Meeting on Monday evening.

2025 Messengers elect officers, hear Indemnity Program report, adopt increased budget centered on GC2-focused giving

Nov 17, 2025

During the Monday morning business and worship session of the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers elected Convention officers, heard reports, passed recommendations and introduced motions during miscellaneous business. 

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation celebrates 40 years of impact with donor testimony

Nov 17, 2025

Church leaders reflect together on scripture to help overcome five fears of transition

Nov 17, 2025

“God’s strength shows best through what you think disqualifies you,” Summers said. “This fear of failure can fade away when we trust the helper more than our own ability. God isn’t asking you to be impressive; he’s asking you to be faithful.”

Minister Spouse Fellowship provides time of encouragement, connection at Annual Meeting

Nov 17, 2025

A large group of minister spouses gathered for a time of fellowship hosted by Monica Guarneri, Tracy Christina and Jenna Hayes at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Texas Baptists hear messages on loving your neighbor by protecting children in the church and living out justice, mercy and humility

Nov 17, 2025

“Advocate for others as an expression of God's justice. Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Defend the rights of the poor and needy … Let Texas Baptists be known not only for what we confess but for how we live.” 

Annual Meeting workshop teaches how churches in smaller towns can still make a big impact

Nov 17, 2025

Ronny Marriott and Communio talk strengthening marriages, the community and the church through family ministry

Nov 17, 2025

“God made two institutions: the church and the family — both reflect our relationship with him. The breakdown of the family doesn’t just affect our church; it affects our communities,” said Marriott. 

Culp Legacy Sneaker Ball Banquet honors former African American Fellowship president

Nov 17, 2025

“It's a privilege to be able to be obedient to the word of God,” said Thomas. “When we get into the word, and the word gets into us, meditating on God's word will give us a closer walk with the Lord.”

Wiles encourages attendees to “plant Psalm one trees” in opening worship session

Nov 16, 2025

“When we love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, something happens to us and we start to be transformed,” said Wiles.

Texas Baptists en Español rally urges churches to live out GC2 reimagined

Nov 16, 2025

“The Great Commission has not been paused, postponed or rewritten – it still calls us to go, to love and to make disciples.”

Celebrating 25 years of the Texas Baptists Cowboy Church Movement

Nov 16, 2025

“Too many Christians have conformed to this world, instead of being transformed by the power of God … If there was ever a time that this world needed the cowboy church, it’s now,” said Rodgers. 

Christian Life Commission launches pilot program in El Paso; pastors hear from ISAAC Ministry, River Ministry and Hunger Offering

Nov 10, 2025

Christian Life Commission launches pilot program in El Paso for pastors to hear from ISAAC Ministry, River Ministry and Hunger Offering; encouraged to be a “stakeholder in God's mission.”

Clay Jacobson named new director of Church Starting

Nov 6, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center of Missional Engagement welcomed Clay Jacobson as its new director of Church Starting.

Tom Howe selected as new director of Church Health and Growth

Nov 6, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health welcomed Tom Howe as its new director of Church Health and Growth. 

Living out GC2, time of fellowship and unity expected at upcoming Annual Meeting

Nov 4, 2025

On Nov. 16-18, messengers and guests from across the Texas Baptists family will gather at the Abilene Convention Center for the 140th Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Texas Baptists allocates $200,000 to ‘love our neighbors’ through feeding and disaster relief ministries

Oct 31, 2025

Church feeding ministries are being stretched by the increasing needs of those they serve due to a lack of government pay and benefits, and that Texans On Mission is deploying due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

Conclave encourages church leaders to invest relationally in the next generation

Oct 8, 2025

Conclave encourages church leaders to prioritize authentic relationships and discipleship to reach Gen Z and Alpha for Christ.