News

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.”

Oza Jones Jr. named new director of African American Ministries

Oct 19, 2020

Oza Jones Jr. has been named the new Director of African American Ministries for Texas Baptists. Jones brings years of ministry experience to the position, including from his most recent role as African American Evangelism and Church Revitalization Specialist on the Great Commission Team.

HPU to host Micah 6:8 Conference

Oct 16, 2020

Howard Payne University invites the community to participate in person or virtually at the Micah 6:8 Conference on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27.

USDA Representatives visit UTRGV BSM to observe food distribution program

Oct 15, 2020

Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) visited the Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) on Sept. 29 to see how the ministry provides meals to food-insecure students on campus.

TBM volunteers deploy to meet needs after Hurricane Delta

Oct 14, 2020

TBM chainsaw, mud out and feeding volunteers are meeting needs after Hurricane Delta blew through Louisiana on Oct. 10.

Executive Board approves 2021 recommended budget among other business

Sep 22, 2020

The September meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas Baptists assist Orange County churches impacted by Hurricane Laura

Sep 21, 2020

“God is taking care of us, meeting all of our needs.”

Encouraging generosity in times of uncertainty

Sep 17, 2020

“At first I wanted to stop them and say, ‘no, no, we don’t need your money,’ but they wanted to give and be a part of it”