Todd Combee named director of Chaplaincy Relations for Texas Baptists

Jun 2, 2023

Combee, who has vast experience in chaplaincy and chaplaincy ministries, will oversee the endorsement, training and support of chaplains.

261 students challenged to be ‘messengers of good news’ this summer with Go Now Missions

May 30, 2023

"Pray that they’d be useful to the churches they serve, pray that they walk with God this summer and do His will.”

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,”

2023 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards honor Dorso Maciel and Dick Maples

May 9, 2023

On Sunday, June 4, Texas Baptists will present the 2023 Legacy Award, celebrating the heritage of Texas Baptists, to Dorso Maciel, a faithful pastor and community leader, and Dick Maples, a longtime pastor and devoted Baptist denominational leader.

Future Church 2030 Conference helps churches build strong ministries and make disciples in the future years

May 3, 2023

Helping churches prepare for and position their ministries to share the gospel and make disciples in the future years.

Advocacy Day promotes Texas Baptists’ public policy priorities for the 88th Legislative Session

Apr 26, 2023

Ministry leaders and Texas Baptists connected at the Capitol in Austin to discuss with legislators issues relevant to faith-in-practice during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.

Turkey relief: ‘We’re building these homes for Jesus and His children’

Apr 21, 2023

TBM helps build homes for those who lost everything in the devastating earthquakes in Turkey.

Congreso sends students out to “Illuminate” communities for Christ

Apr 20, 2023

93 students became believers in Christ Easter weekend at Congreso, one of the largest Hispanic youth evangelism conferences in the U.S.

Young man’s baptism showcases great joy and love

Apr 17, 2023

A special baptism evokes feelings of joy and a celebration of love for pastor, church and God.

Seven weeks of prayer calls for Texas Baptists churches to join together in prayer, asking for spiritual renewal and revival

Apr 10, 2023

As part of the Texas Baptists family, you are invited to join us as we seek to pray the Lord’s Prayer over every aspect of Texas Baptists work as we expect God’s Kingdom to be established and to advance so God is glorified and His purposes fulfilled.

Search committee reopens Executive Director nomination opportunity

Apr 6, 2023

“It has been a true delight to experience the Spirit-led cohesion among every search committee member. Each shares the common goal of following the Lord’s leadership.”

Future Church 2030 Conference seeks to equip churches for the future

Apr 5, 2023

When pastors get together these days, they talk about how their church has rebounded – or still needs to rebound – after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free van rides during spring break leads to gospel conversations and professions of faith by college students during Beach Reach

Mar 29, 2023

"May all these vans with funny names be filled up with passionate praise and gospel witness."

African American ministries encourages church leaders to reframe discipleship

Mar 24, 2023

"...we pick the glasses we think that we need, and we look at discipleship through the wrong frame.”

Executive Board elects new search committee chair, fills vacancy

Mar 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.

BOUNCE student missionaries rehabilitate homes, learn the value of missions over spring break

Mar 20, 2023

"We want them to look at people and have a Christ-like heart for others."

Mahfouz steps down as search committee chair

Mar 3, 2023

David Mahfouz, pastor of First Baptist Church in Warren, has stepped down from his position as chair of the BGCT’s Executive Director Search Committee.

Students embark on a Spring Break mission to South Padre Island