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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.
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.’”