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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.

Building Community Through the Observance of the Lord's Supper

Nov 10, 2015

There is not a Gospel message, which cannot be shared around the table, according to presenters at "Beyond Words: Building Community Through the Observance of the Lord's Supper", an Annual Meeting workshop led by Jennifer Garcia Bashaw, assistant professor of religion, and Emily Row Prevost, director of ministry guidance and assistant professor of leadership, both at East Texas Baptist University.

​Advocacy for 'the least of these' as evangelism

Nov 10, 2015

You're standing on a riverbank looking up at a roaring waterfall. You watch as person after person washes over the edge and plunges 100 feet into the water. 

​The essence of Christianity is the Lordship of Christ

Nov 10, 2015

Jesus is the most significant person to live on the face of the world, Paul Powell, dean emeritus at George W. Truett Seminary, shared during a Monday afternoon workshop at the Annual Meeting in Frisco.

​Baptism in today's church

Nov 10, 2015

On Monday morning of the 2015 Annual Meeting, Stephen Stookey, a fellow of B.H. Carroll Theological Institute, and Dr. Alan Lefever, director of the Texas Baptists Historical Collection, led a workshop on "Believer's Baptism and Church Membership."

​Evangelism efforts produce good fruit in Texas

Nov 10, 2015

Though he's new to his role in the convention, Great Commission Team Director Delvin Atchison already has big dreams for what Texas Baptists can accomplish in our state and beyond.

Hardage thanks Texas Baptists for commitment to impacting the state

Nov 10, 2015

Texas Baptists are engaged in exciting work around the state, according to Executive Director David Hardage's report during Monday's business session at the Annual Meeting.