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Executive Board emphasizes the importance of safeguards at May meeting

May 21, 2019

During the Texas Baptists Executive Board meeting May 20-21, outside experts, as well as convention leadership, staff, and officers repeatedly emphasized the importance of safeguards to protect those at church.

Relaunched BSM work in Laredo unites students and churches to reach TAMIU campus

May 8, 2019

This did not happen overnight but was a result of years of praying and the Holy Spirit’s prompting in the lives of many individuals and churches in Laredo.

Texas Baptists to honor Grant Teaff and Isaac Torres with Legacy Awards

May 7, 2019

On Sunday, June 2, Texas Baptists will present the 2019 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards to Grant Teaff, executive director emeritus of the American Football Coaches Association, and Isaac Torres, preacher, evangelist and Texas Baptists leader.

Congreso celebrates 55 years, encourages students to be alive in Christ

Apr 26, 2019

Being alive means realizing you cannot earn your way to a relationship with God.

College ministries come together for 72-hour prayer revival at Baylor University

Apr 17, 2019

From March 31-April 3, more than 12 Waco college ministries came together and organized a 72-hour prayer revival on Baylor University’s campus called FM72.

TBM provides disaster relief in Alto and Franklin

Apr 15, 2019

Texas Baptist Men (TBM) Disaster Relief deployed teams to Alto and Franklin, TX, on Sunday, April 14, in response to storm damage sustained on April 13.

WMU Annual Meeting reflects sharing hope in a changing world

Apr 10, 2019

Followers of Christ are called to pursue others and share the hope of salvation with the nations.

BSM Global Blends food truck helps students raise money for missions

Apr 9, 2019

The BSM Global Blends mobile food truck is a new opportunity for students in the Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to raise money for missions and engage the campus with the Gospel.

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.