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Texas Baptists compelled to proclaim Jesus, care for vulnerable children during Annual Meeting

Nov 20, 2019

More than 2,000 participants in-person and online witnessed the launch of Faith Fosters Texas at the 2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting Nov. 17-19.

Texas Baptists address child welfare crisis through Faith Fosters Texas launch

Nov 19, 2019

Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas) launched a new, faith-based initiative aimed at improving the state’s foster care crisis during its annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, in Waco.

Texas Baptists messengers approve $35.1 million budget, re-elect slate of officers

Nov 18, 2019

All three convention officers were re-elected to serve for a second term during the Monday morning business session at the 134th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Monday in Waco.

LOS TEXAS BAPTISTS SENTIMOS MUCHO LA PÉRDIDA DEL DIRECTOR DEL MINISTERIO DE MISIONES DEL RÍO

Nov 11, 2019

Daniel Rangel, director del Ministerio del Río de los Bautistas de Texas y misiones de México, falleció el 10 de noviembre de 2019. Rangel sirvió fielmente en el Equipo de Misiones durante 11 años. Supervisó un equipo de 17 misioneros del Ministerio del Río que sirven a lo largo de la frontera entre Texas y México y también trabajan dentro de México. Rangel fue un firme defensor del trabajo misionero y el evangelismo, y movilizó a innumerables voluntarios para servir en áreas de gran necesidad.

Texas Baptists mourn the passing of Director of River Ministry Daniel Rangel

Nov 11, 2019

Daniel Rangel, director of Texas Baptists River Ministry and Mexico Missions, passed away on November 10, 2019. Rangel faithfully served with the Missions Team for 11 years. He oversaw a team of 17 River Ministry missionaries who serve along the Texas/Mexico border and into Mexico. Rangel was a strong advocate for mission work and evangelism, and he mobilized countless volunteers to serve in areas of great need.

TBM to rebuild homes In Nederland affected by Tropical Depression Imelda

Nov 4, 2019

Churches, groups and individuals can give people affected by Tropical Depression Imelda an extra reason to celebrate Thanksgiving this year by providing them safe, secure housing through Texas Baptist Men (TBM) Rebuild.

Texas BSM group assists in relaunch of University of Oregon collegiate ministry

Oct 29, 2019

Two Texas Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) mission groups went up to The University of Oregon in October to assist with the relaunch of the Northwest Collegiate Ministry (NCM) as part of the ongoing partnership between Texas Baptists and the Northwest Baptist Convention.

Texas Baptists welcomes Chris Walker as the first BSM Accountant

Oct 29, 2019

Chris Walker has joined the Texas Baptists Finance and Accounting team as the new Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) Accountant.

River Ministry missionary creates new campaign to bring God’s healing to Houston

Oct 29, 2019

To better help those in need, Texas Baptists River Ministry expanded the ministry away from the border and up to Houston.

Today we mourn, tomorrow we dream

Oct 28, 2019

One week after the EF-3 tornado destroyed Primera Iglesia Bautista Dallas’ main building, the congregation joined together for worship under a tent in the church parking lot on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Texas Tech BSM dedicates building to the glory of God

Oct 22, 2019

On Saturday, Oct. 19, more than 200 individuals gathered to celebrate the new Dr. Robert H. Pinder Student Center, home of the Texas Tech University Baptist Student Ministry (BSM).

TBM responds to North Texas tornados and storms

Oct 21, 2019

Texas Baptist Men (TBM) is currently responding to needs in North Texas following serious storms and tornados on Sun., Oct. 20. A tornado touched down in North Dallas, causing damage for several miles across the city. TBM activated a chainsaw crew of 11 people on Monday morning to the Lake Highlands area for disaster relief.

Hispanic Evangelism Conference to equip leaders with both Spanish and English sessions

Oct 21, 2019

The Hispanic Evangelism Team of Texas Baptists will host the Hispanic Evangelism Conference at First Baptist Church of Corpus Christi on Nov. 8-9. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 and conclude at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9.

Conclave encourages collaboration and relational ministry

Oct 18, 2019

“We have the power of Jesus in us, and we have a generation in front of us that wants to change the world.”

Texas Baptists emphasize living “compelled to serve” at 2019 Annual Meeting

Oct 16, 2019

The Baptist General Convention of Texas will gather for the 134th Annual Meeting from Nov. 17-19, at the Waco Convention Center.

Partnership in the storm: How the Allen community aided a local church in its time of need

Oct 15, 2019

After assessing the damage in several of the church’s classrooms, leaders wondered how and where members would continue meeting with their Life Groups, adult discipleship classes that meet weekly on Sundays for Bible study and fellowship.

Walton recognized as Outstanding Interim Pastor of 2019

Oct 15, 2019

Dr. Charles "Rusty" Walton received the Maples-Williamson-Daehnert (MWD) Award on Oct. 10, 2019, for being the outstanding interim pastor of the year.

A mission-minded church: how a small church on the border is serving thousands of people

Oct 14, 2019

Pastor Alvaro Corrales will gladly give anyone who asks a tour of Primera Iglesia Bautista of Alamo.