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May Board hears insurance program and GC2 reports; adopts new relationship agreement with Dallas Baptist University

May 21, 2025

The May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on May 19-20 in Abilene, Texas, on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University. Board directors heard ministry reports and voted on business related to the new Texas Baptists Indemnity Program, GC2 Strong initiative and institutional relationship agreements. 

Pave launches podcast to encourage pastors ‘church revitalization is possible’

May 19, 2025

Jonathan Smith launched Pave Podcast to encourage pastors ‘church revitalization is possible’; shares testimonies, practical help for revitalization.

2025 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards honor Gary Cook and Charles R. Wade

May 14, 2025

On Sunday, June 1, Texas Baptists will present the 2025 Legacy Award, celebrating the heritage of Texas Baptists, to Gary Cook, higher education leader, and Charles R. Wade, a longtime pastor and leader in Texas Baptist life.

New Discipleship & NextGen team is “completely passionate” about serving churches, providing resources

May 8, 2025

New Discipleship & NextGen team looks forward to serving together to reach the next generation; providing resources and responding to churches’ needs.

“Your/Our Identity in Christ” teaches readers ‘our identity in Christ is the most important thing about us’

Apr 24, 2025

David Sanchez’s “Your/Our Identity in Christ” discusses what it means to be in Christ; being precious, having purpose and living purely in Christ. 

Lucy Floyd selected as director of ‘legacy ministry’ ISAAC

Apr 24, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center for Cultural Engagement welcomed Lucy Floyd as the new director of the Immigration Service and Aid Center (ISAAC).

David Foster joins Pastoral Health Networks team as the director of Millennial/Gen Z Network

Apr 16, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed David Foster as the new director of the Millennial/Gen Z Network.

Carol Plant hired as new director of Human Resources

Apr 10, 2025

Texas Baptists welcomed Carol Plant as the new director of Human Resources. 

Beach Reach sees 246 accept Christ; God’s continued faithfulness and sovereignty

Mar 26, 2025

Beach Reach sees 246 accept Christ, 87 baptized; sees God’s faithfulness, sovereignty and stays alert for gospel opportunities.

One thousand students and leaders learn how to live in “complete obedience” at Congreso

Mar 26, 2025

One thousand Congreso attendees learned how to obey Christ by walking by faith, taking action, and staying connected to him.

Believers equipped to be [un]Apologetic; respond to deconstruction at evangelism conference 

Mar 20, 2025

Attendees of [un]Apologetic Evangelism Conference learned to defend their faith; respond and minister to loved ones engaged in deconstruction. 

South Asia pastors respond in spontaneous worship to Pastor Strong training

Mar 17, 2025

Pastor Strong traveled to South Asia to train and commission regional pastors to finish well; spend time in prayer and spontaneous worship. 

Aaron Summers joins Center for Ministerial Health as Coordinator for Pastorless Churches

Mar 13, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed Aaron Summers as the new coordinator of Pastorless Churches. Summers transitioned from his prior position as lead pastor at First Baptist Church Crowley. He assumed the position on Feb. 17.

Texas Baptists learn how to politically engage with Christlikeness at Advocacy Day

Mar 6, 2025

Texas Baptists learn how to be radically obedient as they use their voice in government; celebrate 75 years of the CLC. 

Advocacy Day helps equip churches to meet with lawmakers at 89th legislative session

Feb 25, 2025

Christian Life Commission will host Advocacy Day on March 3-4, equipping believers for public policy engagement and celebrating 75 years of ministry.

February Board approves church starting arrangement, insurance program launch and affirms traditional Baptist beliefs in affiliation process

Feb 21, 2025

The February meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on Feb. 17-18 in Dallas, TX. Board directors heard ministry reports and passed recommendations related to the NAMB/Texas Baptists church planting arrangement, the continued practice of welcoming churches that affirm traditional Baptist beliefs, the creation of a Texas Baptists Insurance Program and more. 

Texas Baptists Evangelism Team signs MOU with Apartment Life

Feb 21, 2025

On Feb. 17, during the Evangelism Strategic Planning Committee meeting, Texas Baptists’ Evangelism director, Oza Jones, signed a memorandum of understanding with Pete Kelly, CEO of Apartment Life. The partnership helps Texas Baptists churches to identify and send missionaries to Apartment Life’s communities.

Board approves launch of captive insurance program for churches desperate for relief

Feb 20, 2025

The Executive Committee of the Texas Baptists Executive Board heard a feasibility study and voted to launch a Texas Baptists captive insurance program during its Monday afternoon meeting in Dallas.