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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.

Sharing the blessing: how one couple is providing college ministry for generations

Jan 8, 2020

We have been greatly blessed and desire that others be blessed by coming to faith in Jesus Christ.

A border-town church with a heart to serve those in need

Jan 6, 2020

“We know the Lord Jesus and how he spent his time helping people. We want to do the same for others.”

Disaster relief teams shine hope into the lives of Austin homeless

Dec 17, 2019

“During Christmastime, every person needs a warm meal in their stomachs and hope in their hearts. Christ cares deeply about each and every person.”

Debra McCammon celebrates 10 years of ministry to prisoners’ families

Dec 16, 2019

“We never run out… In fact, in the first three or four weeks of starting here, God taught me this is His ministry, not mine, and I just need to keep it open and He’ll provide the rest.”

Top giving Cooperative Program churches celebrated at 2019 Annual Meeting

Nov 27, 2019

During the 2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, nine churches were given special recognition for their giving through the Cooperative Program.