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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.

Texas Baptist leaders take part in Texas Rally for Life programs

Jan 28, 2020

“We believe in and we support with all of our hearts, life.”

TBM helps Puerto Rican families have clean water to drink after earthquake

Jan 28, 2020

Working through its partners, TBM has helped send 500 water filters to provide clean drinking water for families affected by the recent earthquake in Puerto Rico.

Replanting conference focuses on giving old churches new life

Jan 23, 2020

On Jan. 10-11, approximately 50 people from around the United States gathered at Houston’s First Baptist Church to attend “Am I a Replanter?,” a conference centered on nation-wide church replanting.

Upcoming Hispanic Evangelism Conference focuses on the Great Commission

Jan 22, 2020

On Feb. 21-23, the Texas Baptists Hispanic Evangelism Team and Asociacion Bautista Latino Americana (ABLA) will join together to host a Hispanic Evangelism Conference (HEC).

The Dallas Morning News names Texas Baptists National Standard Winner in Dallas/Fort Worth for 2019

Jan 17, 2020

Texas Baptists has been named a 2019 Top Workplace, National Standard winner by The Dallas Morning News.

Missions team announces new leadership

Jan 15, 2020

The Texas Baptists Missions Team is excited to announce that two of their current staff members will be stepping into new leadership roles.

The language of Jesus is the language of love

Jan 15, 2020

One name always made him smile and look up at me. That name was Jesus.

Buckner Children and Family Services and TBM sign Memorandum of Understanding

Jan 14, 2020

Nonprofits Buckner Children and Family Services and TBM announce the launch of a collaboration to better serve vulnerable children and families in Dallas, as well as around Texas and internationally.

Meeting needs at Mission Arlington

Jan 13, 2020

God taught me how to be more compassionate towards people and how to bring people to faith through the use of the salvation prayer.