News

Shining in the community in the midst of a disaster strike

Nov 27, 2017

Rose City Baptist Church in Vidor, Texas, was in the process of rebuilding its church when disaster struck once again.

FBC Refugio Regains Footing After Harvey

Nov 22, 2017

Ninety to 95 percent of buildings in the small town of Refugio were damaged during Hurricane Harvey

God carrying the church through Hurricane Harvey

Nov 15, 2017

Bevil Oaks, a small town located in Jefferson County on the outskirts of Beaumont, is a relatively quiet place.

Texas Baptists compelled towards God’s will, word and work

Nov 14, 2017

More than 1,700 messengers and visitors attended the 132nd Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Waco where they were equipped and encouraged to live compelled for Christ.

Challenging Texas Baptists to change the world by looking up

Nov 14, 2017

Delvin Atchison closed out the 2017 Texas Baptists’ Annual Meeting Tuesday morning by calling Texas Baptists to “peer at our possibilities from God’s perspective.”

Gregory discusses preaching to persuade

Nov 14, 2017

Trying to separate preaching from persuasion is a false dichotomy, said Joel Gregory, professor of preaching at George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University.

Church security basics and preparing for the unexpected

Nov 14, 2017

An additional workshop addressing church safety and security was added to the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting schedule following the tragic shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs. 

I Was a Stranger

Nov 14, 2017

The Vickery Meadow area of Dallas is often referred to as “the Little United Nations.” On any given day, refugees and immigrants from Burma, Iran and the Congo can be found trying to make ends meet. 

Mancini challenges churches to dream big

Nov 14, 2017

A dream can move the people of God to do incredible things for the kingdom of God, but most churches aren’t dreaming big enough.

Living Compelled to end hunger together

Nov 14, 2017

During the Monday afternoon workshop session of the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual meeting, Jeremy Everett, senior director of the Texas Hunger Initiative, shared a compelling message on the need for Christians to unite against the rampant issue of hunger in Texas, the United States and across the world. 

Hardage bears witness to the good work of Texas Baptists

Nov 14, 2017

To bring recognition and awareness to this year's most prominent ministry and evangelism efforts during his Monday evening report at the 2017 Annual Meeting, Executive Director David Hardage recognized notable leaders that partner with Texas Baptists.

Church Unique: Strengthening Your Culture

Nov 14, 2017

Will Mancini, author and church strategist, presented the ideas published in his book Church Unique to an afternoon workshop on Monday, Nov. 13, at the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Texas Baptists officers re-elected to second terms

Nov 13, 2017

Officer elections bookended the business session of the 132nd Texas Baptists Annual Meeting Monday afternoon in Waco. 

Robert Pinder, Bob Feather and First Baptist Belton honored by Texas Baptist Mission Foundation

Nov 13, 2017

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation honored two individuals and one church Monday at its annual missions awards luncheon.

Texas Baptists urged to remain centered on Christ

Nov 13, 2017

Between national debt, natural disasters, shootings and terrorists attacks, it seems like our culture is in complete disintegration.

Cross-cultural, cross-generational communication in Hispanic churches

Nov 13, 2017

The United States has the second largest Hispanic population of any country in the world. This represents a huge opportunity for Texas Baptists in particular, said Rolando Rodriguez, director of Hispanic Ministries, in his Monday morning workshop at the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Churches to be recognized for faithful cooperative program giving at 2017 Annual Meeting

Nov 13, 2017

As Texas Baptists are called to live “Compelled” at this years’ Annual Meeting, nine churches were recognized for their Cooperative Program giving. Since 1925, the Cooperative Program has provided the fuel to fund mission work in Texas, the United States and all around the world.

A Theology of Caring in the church

Nov 13, 2017

“What is a theology of care? How is this appropriate in our church and our lives?” asked Rev. Byron Stevenson, pastor of The Fort Bend Church in Sugar Land, at the 2017 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting workshop, “A Theology of Caring.” Stevenson opened the workshop with a time of prayer and worship to God, for “He is good and He is kind.”