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Center for Missional Engagement announces new staff changes

Jan 25, 2021

“It is an honor to work with such individuals and we look forward to what the Lord is going to do through them,”

Celebration of Life Worship Service calls for affirmation, acceptance and applause

Jan 25, 2021

“Deciding to trust the maker and giver of life was the best decision I ever made.”

Upcoming Celebration of Life Worship Service seeks to celebrate the sanctity of life

Jan 19, 2021

"...we want to have a positive message and show how people can support and encourage and celebrate lives.”

TBM looking for Dallas COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Volunteers

Jan 19, 2021

“This is the perfect opportunity for a group of friends, Bible Study group or individual to make a difference in these difficult days."

Segunda ronda del Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP) disponible para las iglesias

Jan 19, 2021

El Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP) ha sido reanudado por la Administración de Empresas Pequeñas de los Estados Unidos para proveer préstamos adicionales a organizaciones sin fines de lucro, incluyendo a iglesias, afectadas por la crisis de COVID-19.

Second round of PPP available to churches

Jan 19, 2021

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been reopened by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide additional loans to nonprofit organizations, including churches, impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Texas Baptists welcomes Ralph S. Emerson as new Cooperative Program Associate Director

Jan 19, 2021

"His unique talents and experience will help us expand our commitment to live out the Great Commandment to love one another and multiply our outreach in the Great Commission as we seek to win the world to Jesus Christ.”

A small church’s guide to making a big impact in their community

Jan 13, 2021

“If you are faithful in the little He will be faithful in the lots”

Guía para una iglesia pequeña hacer un gran impacto en su comunidad

Jan 13, 2021

"Si se es fiel en lo poco, Él será fiel en lo mucho"

Important issues in the upcoming 87th Legislative Session

Jan 6, 2021

Our political engagement extends far beyond the voting booth, and now the real work is about to begin.

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.