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Gerson outlines a Christian approach to social engagement at CLC Advocacy Day

Apr 5, 2019

Washington Post columnist and former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson delivered the keynote address at the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission’s Advocacy Day March 26 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin.

Texas Baptists welcomes new staff members to assist churches

Apr 2, 2019

Texas Baptists recently welcomed four new staff members to the organization including Victor Rodriguez, Hispanic Evangelism director; Ben Hanna, director of San Antonio-Area Baptist Health Initiative; Bruce McCoy, director of the Ambassador Program; and David Adams, a current staff member in a new position, as Adult Discipleship specialist.

Prayer serves as a vital part of Beach Reach

Apr 2, 2019

Through broken tears, they each gave their lives to God and committed to developing relationships with Him.

BSM takes the Gospel to college campuses in Tennessee

Apr 1, 2019

Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) participants from the University of North Texas (UNT), Texas Woman’s University (TWU) and Tyler Junior College (TJC) spent their Spring Break evangelizing and teaching evangelism on six different Nashville, Tennessee college campuses. They shared the Gospel with 184 people and saw 10 new believers accept Christ.

287 students help Harvey victims in the Golden Triangle bounce back

Apr 1, 2019

It’s been a year and a half since Hurricane Harvey pummeled through South Texas. Damage lingers and volunteers are still needed to continue restoration. That is why this year’s Spring Break BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery volunteers focused recovery efforts in the affected area.

Texas BSMs pray for and partner with the Forgotten50

Mar 26, 2019

For Texans, it can be hard to imagine a college without any sort of campus ministry. Yet for many universities around North America, that is the case.

Executive board renews commitment to sexual abuse prevention training for churches

Feb 19, 2019

During the February meeting of the Executive Board, members voted to approve the allocation of $100,000 from the J.K. Wadley Endowment Fund to continue providing to churches sexual abuse prevention training and resources through a relationship with MinistrySafe. Executive Director David Hardage addressed the recent reports on sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches.

River Ministry assisting influx of migrants in Piedras Negras

Feb 15, 2019

A recent influx of 1,800 Central American migrants into the community of Piedras Negras, Mexico, has caused Texas Baptists River Ministry missionaries to spring into action.

UMHB honored in inaugural Texas Baptists Institutional Legacy Day

Jan 31, 2019

Attendees at the inaugural Texas Baptists Institutional Legacy Day on Sunday, Jan. 27, witnessed a celebration of faith and providence when Executive Director David Hardage recognized the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) for 174 years of service in Christian higher education.

Texas Baptists joins Ramsey Solutions to provide financial training for churches

Jan 29, 2019

This year, Texas Baptists join with Ramsey Solutions to help churches provide financial training to their members. Together with the Southern Baptist Convention, Ramsey Solutions Financial Peace University (FPU) leader materials are being offered at a discounted rate of $99. Additionally, Texas Baptists’ Center for Ministerial Excellence will provide $20 per kit through a grant received from the Lilly Endowment to support financial literacy within churches. The total cost for church leaders will be $79.

FBC Waxahachie supports launch of new BSM at Navarro College at Waxahachie

Jan 22, 2019

"We aren't just the first campus ministry there, we are the first student organization to be on that campus, as well."

Texas Baptists form missions partnerships with Northwest and Michigan Baptists

Jan 15, 2019

Texas Baptists expanded missions partnerships with two state conventions, committing to assist with church planting and revitalization efforts with the Northwest Baptist Convention, serving Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho, and the Baptist State Convention of Michigan.

Project: Start continues ministering to refugees at Christmas

Dec 18, 2018

As many gather with loved ones this Christmas season, Texas Baptists remember those who may be in need. Refugees are one group of people who often struggle in America.

Border Summit encourages Texas and Mexican Baptists to share the Gospel beyond borders or limits

Nov 26, 2018

More than 100 people joined together in Matamoros on November 17 to discuss the importance of ministry along the Texas/Mexico border at a Border Summit co-hosted by Texas Baptists and the Seminario Teológico Bautista Cosme G. Montemayor.

BSM Director sees God’s provision through life-changing circumstances

Nov 15, 2018

On April 5, 2018, BSM Director Cody Shouse sat in Austin traffic on the way home from The University of Texas at Austin’s Longhorn BSM weekly Bible study. Unexpectedly, his car was hit from behind by another vehicle going 60 miles per hour, resulting in a serious accident.

New Hope Church celebrates 150th anniversary by giving back

Nov 13, 2018

Usually, the person with a birthday receives presents. But when New Hope First Baptist Church in Cedar Park turned 150 years old, they decided to do things a little differently.

310 travel with Singing Men of Texas to New York for music and ministry

Nov 9, 2018

The Texas Baptists Singing Men of Texas (SMOT) took a trip to New York last month with 310 participants to spread the Gospel and perform in concert at Carnegie Hall alongside contemporary Christian artist Steve Green.

Texas Baptists to co-host Border Summit and continue ministry to refugees along border

Nov 2, 2018

Texas Baptists are involved in ongoing ministry along the border between Texas and Mexico through River Ministry missionaries. On Nov. 17, Texas Baptists will join with Mexican Baptists for a Border Summit symposium in Matamoros to discuss ways to respond to the needs along the border.