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TBM places all disaster relief volunteers on alert in midst of coronavirus pandemic

Mar 17, 2020

TBM has placed all of its disaster relief volunteers and mobile kitchens on alert in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the globe.

Ministry continues as Texas Baptist events are postponed, offices closed

Mar 16, 2020

On March 15, the CDC recommended gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed for a span of eight weeks. In light of this recommendation, and in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, all Texas Baptist events scheduled to take place from March 15 through Apr. 15 have been postponed.

Coronavirus Advisory: Gathering restrictions, prayer, generosity, mobilization and more

Mar 13, 2020

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact churches, ministry partners and staff across our Texas Baptists family. While the situation remains fluid and there are many unknowns, we can rest assured that our help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. We hope these suggestions will prove valuable to your ministry.

Texas Baptists to celebrate Baptist educators through new B.E.S.T. award

Mar 10, 2020

"These ‘public school missionaries’ are being the presence of Christ to many who may never walk through the doors of a church.”

Texas Baptist ministries provide updates on upcoming trips potentially impacted by Coronavirus

Mar 6, 2020

Texas Baptists leaders and ministry teams are taking precautionary measures to address the potential spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Texas Baptists Missions Team and Go Now Missions recently provided updates to students and churches engaging in upcoming mission trips in Texas and abroad regarding the coronavirus.

TBM mobile kitchen headed to Tennessee to serve after tornadoes

Mar 6, 2020

A TBM mobile kitchen capable of providing 1,500 meals a day, a refrigeration unit and a generator left March 6 to serve in Nashville, Tenn. after a series of tornadoes ripped through the area.

Where God’s children gathered and were called to go

Mar 5, 2020

From Feb. 14-16, Go Now Missions hosted Discovery Weekend, a retreat designed to give student missionaries clarity on where they are being called to serve.

Let’s Finish Well: Country Fellowship Church’s passion for senior adult ministry

Mar 3, 2020

“If you’re still alive, you can do something for the Lord. We might not know how much time we have left, but the time we do have we’re going to use glorifying Him.”

African American Leadership Workshop to address church in the 21st century

Feb 20, 2020

The African American Ministry of Texas Baptists will host the African American Leadership Workshop (AALW) at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University on March 6-7.

Executive board elects Hayes as CFO/Treasurer, prays for HSU President

Feb 18, 2020

During the Feb. meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, directors unanimously elected Ward Hayes to serve as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Treasurer.

Ward Hayes elected to serve as CFO/Treasurer for Texas Baptists

Feb 18, 2020

Ward Hayes, senior pastor of Valley Grove Baptist Church in Stephenville and current board chair, was elected to serve as the new Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Missions team welcomes new director of Multi-Housing and House Congregations

Feb 18, 2020

The Texas Baptists Missions Team is excited to announce that Paul Atkinson will be stepping into a new role as Director of Multi-Housing and House Congregations.

Texas Baptists Chaplaincy Relations celebrates 1,000th endorsement

Feb 18, 2020

The Texas Baptists Chaplaincy Relations, in partnership with the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV), celebrated their 1,000th chaplain endorsement during an endorsement ceremony on Feb. 16.

Executive Board joins in prayer for HSU President Bruntmyer at Feb. meeting

Feb 17, 2020

Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board directors joined together to lay hands on and pray for Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) President Eric Bruntmyer during the Monday evening session of the Feb. board meeting.

Small church, big hearts: Cedar Grove Baptist Church’s passion for giving and missions

Feb 13, 2020

Last year, Cedar Grove was an outstanding giver to the CP, and according to Senior Pastor Freddy Mason, the church has no intention of slowing down.

Go Now students use music as ministry over Christmas break

Feb 10, 2020

This winter, a group of 13 students from four Texas universities spent their Christmas break on a music and missions journey in the Middle East.

Lilly Endowment renews $1 million grant to boost financial health for pastors

Feb 3, 2020

Texas Baptists will receive $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue the expansion of the Center for Financial Health, a ministry dedicated to promoting the financial health of pastors.

Institutional Legacy Day honors Baylor University for 175 years of Christian education

Jan 29, 2020

Texas Baptists Associate Executive Director Craig Christina presented the award to Baylor President Linda Livingstone.