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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.

Fire for evangelism great amongst growing Hispanic community

Apr 21, 2016

According to the 2010 census, 38 percent of Texas’ population was Hispanic. That percentage is likely higher now and is projected to increase in years ahead, creating a greater opportunity for evangelism in and amongst the Hispanic community.

Youth group travels to minister’s hometown to rebuild flood-damaged homes

Mar 31, 2016

When Bobby Catt, minister of students at First Baptist Church in San Angelo, discovered a student mission trip opportunity in Wimberley, he knew he had to sign up his youth group right away.

Houston's brokenness: College students respond to the mega city's greatest needs

Mar 24, 2016

Home to nearly 2.2 million people, Houston is labeled the fourth most populous city in the nation and has over 145 languages spoken. Along with its large population and immense diversity comes more startling statistics:

Texas Baptists names new director of African American Ministries

Mar 10, 2016

Dr. Roy Cotton, from Dallas, has been named Director of African American Ministries for Texas Baptists.

New facility brings new opportunities for North Texas BSM

Mar 2, 2016

Friends, alumni and students of the University of North Texas Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) celebrated the grand opening of of new, fully funded $2.3 million BSM building on Saturday.

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.