TBM on alert to serve following storms in the Midwest

Aug 17, 2020

TBM Disaster Relief has placed feeding, chainsaw, shower/laundry, chaplain and incident management teams on alert to serve in the aftermath of a derecho that affected millions in the Midwest.

Roy Cotton, Director of African American Ministries, retires after 21 years with Texas Baptists

Aug 14, 2020

Roy Cotton, director of African American Ministries, has announced his retirement after 21 years of serving with Texas Baptists and 42 years of serving in Baptist ministry.

Ellis CWJC Rose Awards includes new award in honor of Becky Ellison

Aug 14, 2020

On August 7, 2020, Ellis CWJC recognized four women for their service to the Ellis County community.

Aid for Beirut: caring for our Texas Baptists family overseas

Aug 11, 2020

Texas Baptists has partnered with Health Outreach to the Middle East (HOME) to provide relief for Lebanese citizens affected by the August 4 explosion in Beirut.

CLC welcomes David Sanchez as new Ethics and Justice Director

Aug 10, 2020

The Christian Life Commission (CLC) is pleased to announce that David Earl Sanchez has joined the team as the new Ethics and Justice Director.

TBM Disaster Relief responds to needs after Hurricane Hanna

Aug 5, 2020

TBM Disaster Relief teams are meeting needs across the lower Rio Grande Valley in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna.

Texas Baptists support camps amidst pandemic challenges

Aug 4, 2020

“It's as if 2 Corinthians 9:12 is being lived out as Texas Baptists are 'supplying the needs of God's people."

Texas Baptists welcomes Ray Malone as new Human Resources director

Aug 3, 2020

On August 3, Ray Malone joined the Texas Baptists staff as the new Human Resources Director, following the retirement of Rollie Richmond who served as the HR Director for eight years.

Jerry Carlisle named President of Texas Baptist Missions Foundation

Jul 29, 2020

Jerry Carlisle has been named the new president of the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF), following the retirement of founding president Bill Arnold.

TBM Disaster Relief to deploy multiple teams after Hurricane Hanna

Jul 28, 2020

“We want to share God’s love in the hardest days of people’s lives.”

TBMF President Bill Arnold retires after 40 years of service to Texas Baptists

Jul 24, 2020

Bill Arnold, president of the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF), has announced his retirement after 36 years of leading the foundation and more than 40 years of service with Texas Baptists.

2020 Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament awards announced

Jul 23, 2020

Though the event could not be held in-person due to COVID-19, students from churches around Texas competed virtually.

Taking proactive measures to protect your church and neighbors during the pandemic

Jul 16, 2020

“The more that you can do proactively when it’s sunny before things get bad, the better."

Longtime Texas Baptist leader Chris Liebrum transitions to HPU role

Jul 13, 2020

Liebrum’s life has been a testament to the impact of cooperative missions and ministry and the importance of institutional partnerships.

Governor Abbott issues facemask order among other changes

Jul 9, 2020

On Thursday, July 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation amending Executive Order GA-28 (“GA-28”). GA-28 was originally put in place on June 26, but the increase of COVID-19 cases across the state led to the governor giving increased authority to local officials to regulate gatherings. At the same time, Gov. Abbott also issued a new executive order, Executive Order GA-29 (“GA-29”). GA-29 does not supersede GA-28, but provides new regulations in addition to GA-28. In other words, both GA-28 and GA-29 are governing orders, and both remain in effect. Texans must comply with both.

Statewide survey indicates health levels of Texas pastors

Jul 6, 2020

Results from a statewide Pastor Health Survey conducted by the Texas Baptists Church Health Initiative of San Antonio provided valuable information on the health of pastors in Texas. Five hundred and sixty pastors affiliated with Texas Baptists participated in the confidential survey, a 13 percent response rate. The survey explored spiritual, physical, mental, financial, relational and work health.

Virtual worship conference to offer training from renowned worship leaders