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Youth ministers at Conclave encouraged to promote racial reconciliation within churches

Oct 14, 2016

Racial reconciliation should begin through believers in the church, according to Bryan Carter, pastor of Concord Church in Dallas. Rather than relying on law enforcement, or looking to the government and society to break down racial tensions, Carter and Jeff Warren encouraged youth ministers to promote change within their own congregations. 

Dan Curry joins Texas Baptists as Area Representative in North Texas

Oct 11, 2016

Texas Baptists welcomed Dan Curry to the staff as the new Area Representative for Area 9 from Fort Worth to Wichita Falls, effective Monday, October 3.

Executive board approves 2017 proposed budget, other business for upcoming Annual Meeting

Sep 29, 2016

The Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas convened September 26-27 in Dallas and approved numerous recommendations including the 2017 proposed budget of $36.638 million.

Texas Baptist Mission Foundation awards $242,000 in ministry grants

Sep 26, 2016

In August, the TBMF Council considered and approved 28 grant requests, funded by undesignated donor gifts, to be used for ministry projects by Texas Baptists, Texas Baptist Men and WMU of Texas.

Texas Baptists urged to support state missions; meet $4 million Mary Hill Davis Offering goal

Sep 1, 2016

The Week of Prayer for Texas Missions and the Mary Hill Davis Offering will be held September 11-18, 2016. With a statewide goal of $4 million, the offering will go to support missions endeavors around Texas through strategic ministry partnerships.

Summit attendees learn how to care for families with special needs children

Aug 19, 2016

When Jason and Maggie Whitt shared about the impact of special needs ministry during the Childhood and Family Ministry Summit on August 12, they spoke from their personal experience parenting their 7-year-old daughter, Camille.

A campground committed to the Lord: How Go Now students are sharing the Gospel in Spain

Jul 28, 2016

Priscille Murphy and Naraim Enriquez are serving as Go Now missionaries at Alfa & Omega camp in Denia this summer, watching the Lord at work in mighty ways in a region where Christianity is scarce.

2016 African American Fellowship and Evangelism Conference Highlights

Jul 12, 2016

The 2016 African American Fellowship and Evangelism Conference was held from June 27-July 1 at Friendship Baptist Church in The Colony.

Highlights from 2016 Hispanic Convencion

Jul 5, 2016

The Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas Annual Meeting was held June 26-28 at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas. 

Texas Baptists bring BSM to Guadalajara University

Jun 20, 2016

Home to over 116,000 students, the University of Guadalajara lies in Guadalajara, the state capital of Jalisco, Mexico, which has a mere 1% Christian population.

Texas Baptists honor Sam Prestidge and Tillie Burgin with Legacy Awards

Jun 6, 2016

It was a historic day in a historic town as Samuel W. Prestidge, Jr., retired director of Church Music for Texas Baptists, and Tillie Burgin, founder of Mission Arlington, were honored with the 2016 Texas Baptists Legacy Award.

Executive Board hosts graduation of emerging young leaders, revises administrative support policies

May 25, 2016

On Monday night of the May 23-24 Executive Board meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, ten individuals received trophies and certificates of graduation from the first cohort of Leadership Texas Baptists.

Struck by tragedy, family learns to be grateful for each new day

May 23, 2016

The Blanco River was only supposed to rise to 17 feet the night of May 23, 2015, but Theresa Graves felt an uneasiness. She opted to stay awake while her family slept peacefully in their riverside Wimberley house.

What the new overtime regulation means for your church

May 19, 2016

On May 17, 2016, the Obama administration announced that it will increase the salary threshold for determining if an employee is eligible for overtime pay to $47,476.00 annually.

Youth compete for top spot at 2016 State Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournament

May 11, 2016

During the month of April, 819 youth representing, 115 Texas Baptist churches, showcased their talents in finding and reading Bible verses and reciting speeches through five regional Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournaments.

Golf Classic raises $15,000 to help promote positive mental health through counseling

May 6, 2016

Stepping out on the green with golf clubs in hand and friends beside is not only beneficial to physical health but also promotes positive mental health, according to Texas Baptists Director of Counseling Services Katie Swafford, M.A., L.P.C.-S.

Congreso youth compelled to be changemakers

Apr 29, 2016

“When you’re young and you love Jesus, the world cannot handle you,” New York youth minister Daniel Sanabria, said to a crowd of over 3,000 youth at Congresso on April 22-24 at the Ferrell Center at Baylor University.

Sam Prestidge and Tillie Burgin to receive 2016 Legacy Awards

Apr 27, 2016

Countless Texas Baptist men and women have dedicated much of their lives to ministry in Texas, setting an example of faithful servitude and passion for spreading the Gospel.