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Executive Board approves preventative education and training regarding clergy sexual misconduct

Feb 25, 2016

In a proactive approach to address clergy sexual misconduct through prevention education and training, the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas voted to revise current policy at the recent February 22-23 board meeting.

Texas Baptists welcomes new team lead for Music and Worship

Feb 19, 2016

From an early age, Tom Tillman learned he had a natural musical ability. Since then, his life has encompassed a vast array of musical experiences.

Safety from war does not come without struggle—bringing hope to Syrian refugees

Feb 18, 2016

The terror and violence became unbearable. At 4 a.m. around two years ago, Yusuf and Fatima Assad* gathered their nine children and left their house, possessions and comfort to search for a better life, away from bombings and turmoil.

Choices and consequences: The newest study from Connect 360

Feb 15, 2016

Choices and their inevitable consequences. We just can't seem to get around them. Whether it's the food we choose to eat, the speed we choose to drive, the relationships we choose to enter, the people we choose to follow, or the habits we choose to form; we all live with the positive and negative consequences of our choices. 

When disaster strikes

Feb 15, 2016

What looked to be a typical, rainy spring weekend quickly turned tragic. The rains, heavier than usual, created a 40-foot wall of water that came barreling down the river, wiping houses off their foundations and thrusting cars into trees. The flood in San Marcos Memorial Day weekend 2015 would go down in history as the highest flood recorded in Texas.

Raising Highly Capable Kids program sees continued growth around the state

Feb 10, 2016

With flowers in hand, students at W.J. Turner Elementary School in Fort Worth assembled in the school's auditorium last week to witness an extraordinary sight—their parents' graduation.

Two former pastors to serve as Area 8 representatives

Feb 8, 2016

Over 900 Texas Baptists churches are located in the North Texas region surrounding Dallas, also known as Area 8, where diversity is vast and culture is ever-changing.

Baptist University of the Américas to relocate entire campus

Feb 8, 2016

Baptist University of the Américas (BUA) students will enjoy a modern campus when they move into one building that provides more square footage and up-to-date facilities for Fall 2016.

TBDR mobilizes 450 volunteers to N. Texas tornado relief

Jan 12, 2016

Texas Baptists Disaster Recovery (TBDR) mobilized 450 volunteers over the past two weekends to Rowlett and Garland in response to the tornadoes which rattled several North Texas communities Dec. 26.

Hunger Offering partners with Baugh Foundation for refugee relief in Serbia

Dec 2, 2015

In response to an overwhelming number of Syrian refugees flooding into Europe and through a generous gift from the Baugh Foundation, the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering sent $15,000 to Serbia on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to provide aid for refugee relief.

Autonomy—A key principle in Baptist diversity and unity

Nov 18, 2015

One of the key distinctives of a Baptist church, suggested Julio Guarneri during the Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists, is the concept of local church autonomy, rooted in the free access to God granted through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Singing Men of Texas celebrate 40 years of impact on music and worship

Nov 17, 2015

More than 1,200 attendees gathered on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Singing Men of Texas [SMOT], providing a beautiful ending to the 130th Annual Meeting for Texas Baptists.

Missions update showcases wide range of Texas Baptists partnerships

Nov 12, 2015

The Tuesday afternoon worship session at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting featured a broad update on many of the missions efforts the convention has identified as priorities.

Three students awarded scholarships for reflections on Baptist Distinctives

Nov 12, 2015

In the Tuesday morning session of the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, Steve Vernon, associate executive director for Texas Baptists, introduced the winners of Texas Baptists' first sermon and essay scholarship contests.

When words are not enough

Nov 11, 2015

"Do this in remembrance of me." These words of Christ reverberate in the ears of His followers.

Our Great Salvation: A Unifying Concept for Life and Baptists

Nov 10, 2015

During the Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists, Todd Still, dean and professor at Baylor University's Truett Seminary, provided a workshop on the concept of salvation and how it has been broadly understood throughout Texas Baptist life in the 20th Century.

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Honors Three at Annual Luncheon

Nov 10, 2015

The 2015 Mission Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation took place during the Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists in Frisco on Nov. 9.

​Annual Meeting sermon: In an ever-changing world, dissension matters

Nov 10, 2015

Life is more than just football games and weather forecasts. God made us spiritual beings and therefore spiritual discussions matter, said Taylor Sandlin, pastor of Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, during the annual sermon for the 2015 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.