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Texas Baptists welcomes Jennifer Howington as new Preschool and Children’s Ministry Specialist

Jan 5, 2021

“Jennifer's reputation for excellence in ministry and her relational skills are the perfect fit to lead us forward in childhood ministry among our Texas Baptist churches."

Go Now Missions sends students out to serve over Christmas break

Dec 16, 2020

"We got to serve right in our backyard in Fort Worth and partner with brothers and sisters in Christ who came from different backgrounds and languages"

Texas Baptists hospital chaplain among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Houston

Dec 15, 2020

On Wednesday, Dec. 16, Texas Baptists-endorsed chaplain and River Ministry missionary Silvia Briones will be one of the first people in Texas to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Texas Baptists Hunger Offering provides grant for hurricane relief in Nicaragua

Dec 8, 2020

On November 16, Hurricane Iota slammed into Nicaragua’s coast as a Category 4 storm, hitting an area already reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Eta only two weeks earlier. Homes and businesses were destroyed or badly damaged and thousands were forced to leave their villages in search of safer conditions.

Dickens recognized as outstanding interim pastor of 2020

Nov 25, 2020

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Dr. G. Dean Dickens became the 12th annual recipient of the Maples-Williamson-Daehnert (MWD) Award.

Texas Baptists celebrate and look ahead during first-ever online Annual Meeting

Nov 18, 2020

“All we do is centered around the Great Commandment, Great Commission—a GC2 movement—focused on fulfilling the Great Commission and carrying out the Great Commandment,”

New officers elected for 2020-2021 at 135th Annual Meeting

Nov 17, 2020

Three new convention officers were elected during the Monday, Nov. 16 Business Session of the 135th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Texas Baptists en Español Launching Service looks forward to future Hispanic ministry

Nov 16, 2020

“It was an intentional focus, not just to change the name, but to have an intentional strategy.

Young Adult Rally shares biblical responses to challenges in 2020

Nov 16, 2020

“We have to think, engage our minds, pray, seek the Lord and at the end of the day based upon what we know about God and his values, move forward”

2020 African American Worship Rally encourages community and boldness

Nov 16, 2020

“Keep being a bold witness. Keep telling people about the goodness of Christ,”

Longhorn BSM begins the school year with a new building and 48 hours of prayer

Nov 12, 2020

“It was the first time either of them, I think, intentionally prayed on their own..."

Baylor BSM push-up challenge results in fellowship and salvations

Nov 9, 2020

"...Just invite them into your life, just do life with them, play sports and go from there.”

New church in McAllen focuses on discipleship and missions during the pandemic

Nov 4, 2020

“as far as the remotest part of the earth"

Micah 6:8 Conference encourages love and unity in divisive times

Oct 29, 2020

“Our congregations need to be on the frontlines, because we see passages [like Micah 6:8] that say ‘do justice, love mercy.’”

Texas Baptists welcomes Bill Noe as new Collegiate Strategist

Oct 26, 2020

The Texas Baptists Collegiate Ministry Team is pleased to announce that Bill Noe has joined the staff as the new Campus Strategist. Noe previously served as the National Collegiate Ministries Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources.

Churches Weigh Options as Important Nov. 16 Deadline in Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Approaches

Oct 26, 2020

Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the oldest and largest youth organizations in America. Founded in 1910, BSA grew to 2.6 million members in 2013. Many of these members participated in local boy scout troops that did not own a building in which to hold meetings.

WBU Students Donate to FISH as Part of the SHINE Project

Oct 23, 2020

"They want to be involved and they're coming up with some incredible ideas and that's what's so cool about it."

Legacy Award celebrates lifetime of faithfulness for D.L. Lowrie and Charles R. Dooley

Oct 22, 2020

“It is not our purpose to impress people with the skillful work that we do as ministers, it is our purpose to please God in who we are and what we do.”