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​Texas Baptists elect diverse panel of officers for second consecutive year

Nov 9, 2015

For the second consecutive year, Texas Baptists messengers have elected a diverse officer panel with René Maciel, president of the Baptist University of the Americás [BUA], elected as President.

Why Baptists are a people of freedom

Nov 9, 2015

The pursuit of freedom has long been a driving force for Baptists, according to a panel discussion on Monday morning led by Dr. Stacey Conner, Bill Tillman and Steve Vernon.

African American Fellowship encourages an attitude of humbleness and wisdom

Nov 9, 2015

We may do things differently, we may think differently, we may worship in different styles, we may speak different languages, but God calls us to one Gospel.

Hispanic Baptists rally around Baptist Distinctives

Nov 9, 2015

Hispanic Baptists gathered Sunday night at a rally, which marked the end of the Hispanic leadership conference and the beginning of the broader Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

McLeod awarded for exceptional leadership in Intentional Interim Ministry

Nov 6, 2015

Dr. Jimmy McLeod, Intentional Interim Ministry pastor of Park Central Baptist Church in Dallas, was presented the 2015 Maples, Williamson, Daehnert (MWD) Award by the Texas Baptists' Intentional Interim Ministry (IIM) Network for his faithful work to the ministry.

Texas Baptists respond to Syrian Refugee Crisis

Nov 4, 2015

With little more than clothes on their backs, displaced Syrian families are fleeing their war-torn homeland daily, seeking refuge as far away as the United States.

Nine churches to be recognized for Cooperative Program giving during Annual Meeting

Oct 29, 2015

This year, during the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Frisco, nine churches will be recognized for their Cooperative Program giving. Since 1925, the Cooperative Program has provided the fuel to fund missions work in Texas, the United States and around the world.

New block party trailer to open doors for evangelism in Collin County

Oct 29, 2015

From colorful bounce houses and entertaining games to savory-smelling food and captivating music, block parties have a way of drawing a crowd and are a popular outreach tool.

Executive Board recommends $35.42 million budget for 2016

Oct 1, 2015

At the Sept. 29 business session of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, it was unanimously approved to recommend a 2016 net budget of $35.42 million to messengers at the Nov. 8-10 Annual Meeting. 

Larsen named finalist for CFO of the Year award

Sep 28, 2015

Texas Baptists' Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Jill Larsen has been named a finalist for Dallas Business Journal's CFO of the Year award.

Texas Baptists Disaster Recovery to respond to Myanmar summer flooding

Sep 17, 2015

Dr. Mang Tiak of Houston could not eat or sleep for days when she heard news that flooding in late July wrecked her Myanmar hometown.

Texas Baptists dedicate new Rambler Park office space

Sep 3, 2015

After three days of unpacking crates and settling into new workstations, the Texas Baptists staff gathered together for a dedication of the eleventh and twelfth floors of the Rambler Park building located at 7557 Rambler Rd. in Dallas, which now houses the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Texas Baptists passes Baptist Building legacy to Baylor University nursing school

Aug 26, 2015

On Wednesday, Texas Baptists held a monumental "passing the mantle" ceremony to commemorate the legacy of Texas Baptists at 333 N. Washington Ave. in Dallas and the future of the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), which will soon take residency in the 100,000 square-foot building.

FBC Carrollton Teenager Wins National Speakers’ Tournament

Jul 28, 2015

First Baptist Church in Carrollton has an impressive reputation for producing award-winning Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament students.

African American Fellowship given a charge to keep, elects 2016 officers

Jul 20, 2015

A lineup of passionate speakers and jubilant worship at this year's African American Fellowship and Evangelism Conference (AAFC) made for a spirit of joy and encouragement amongst guests, giving them a "charge to keep," as the conference theme stated.

African American Fellowship Emphasizes Faithfulness to God

Jul 20, 2015

Amongst a chorus of amens, Pastor Oscar Epps of Community Missionary Baptist Church in Desoto brought a message of God's unconditional faithfulness.

Hispanic Baptists urged to stand firm in faith

Jul 2, 2015

An estimated 11 million Hispanics live in Texas, with projections of Hispanics becoming the largest ethnic group in the state within a decade.

​Camp Exalted encourages spiritual growth for 290 youth

Jul 2, 2015

From amusing games of human foosball to deep-hearted discussions in family groups to spirit-led worship, students at Camp Exalted gained both new friendships and spiritual growth June 22-26.