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Guarneri begins time of service as Texas Baptists executive director

Nov 30, 2023

Julio Guarneri began his time of service as executive director of Texas Baptists with an all-staff luncheon hosted by the First Baptist Church in Garland, TX, on Thursday, Nov. 30.

BOUNCE student missionary offerings go to support Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) missionaries for three years

Nov 27, 2023

Offerings generously given by BOUNCE student missionaries have gone to adopt three Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) missionaries in Uganda and Spain for three years.

Conclave NextGen sees growth, continued expansion

Nov 13, 2023

While the Conclave NextGen conference underwent a remodel back in 2018, this year’s event saw breakthroughs in both attendance and connection opportunities that Texas Baptists ministry leaders believe brought it to a whole new level.

Baylor BSM looks to new building to host expanding ministry

Nov 6, 2023

“Ministry on Baylor’s campus is growing. It’s growing through the BSM and through the unity of the local churches,” Will Bowden, director of Baylor University’s Baptist Student Ministry (BSM), said.

Cooperative Program Office announces 2023 Baptist educator award recipients

Oct 31, 2023

The Texas Baptists Office of Cooperative Program Ministry announced recipients of its 2023 Baptist Educators Serving Texans (B.E.S.T.) Award on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission releases prayer guide, establishes fund amidst Israel-Hamas war

Oct 19, 2023

While we pray without ceasing in this incredibly difficult time, I am beyond thankful for both our ministry partners serving God's precious children and Texas Baptist churches who generously support their crucial work.

La Comisión cristiana para la vida de Texas Baptists publica guía de oración y establece fondos en medio de la guerra Israel-Hamás

Oct 19, 2023

La Comisión cristiana para la vida de Texas Baptists publicó una guía de oración de siete puntos y lanzó un fondo para contribuciones para apoyar los esfuerzos de ayuda humanitaria y socorro relacionados con la actual guerra Israel-Hamás.

“God is still calling”: Residency program at FBC Burleson helps young ministers discern call, be equipped for ministry

Oct 16, 2023

“Our church feels challenged to call out the called. That is my heart,” said Ronny Marriott, pastor of First Baptist Church Burleson.

TBM deploys specialized feeding team to meet needs in the midst of war in Israel

Oct 10, 2023

Trained TBM volunteers headed to Israel Sunday after the nation erupted into warfare Saturday.

FORMED: Leading Bible study involves thorough research

Oct 9, 2023

“We want to help women grow in confidence in their beliefs, to know and articulate Christian theology. Women’s ministry is drifting from being event-driven to formation-driven. Personal formation is becoming the emphasis among these ministries.”

The Pastor’s Common events provide resources, encouragement for emerging ministry leaders

Oct 6, 2023

“Pastoring is not easy, and it’s even more difficult when it’s done alone. So, we want to improve the pastoral experience through connectivity and resourcing and providing a friend to them.”

Laughing and learning through ministry with Ronny and Robin Marriott

Oct 2, 2023

“Sometimes you just have to stop and think about a situation that is stressful and learn how to laugh. It’s so much more helpful than getting bitter or angry.”

NextGen and Family ministers invited to worship, network and be equipped at 2023 Conclave conference

Sep 29, 2023

“Conclave is unique because there is no other conference that we offer where you can get this kind of training for children’s, college, youth, parent and all NextGen ministries in one place.”

Guarneri elected executive director, 2024 budget approved in September executive board meeting

Sep 19, 2023

The September meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Executive Board was held Sept. 18-19 in Dallas.

Julio Guarneri elegido director ejecutivo de BGCT

Sep 19, 2023

“Soy un producto de BGCT. Mi llamado al ministerio fue en un evento de BGCT, mis mentores han sido parte del personal ministerial de BGCT, y fui animado en mi educación doctoral en una institución de BGCT”.

Julio Guarneri elected next BGCT executive director

Sep 19, 2023

“I’m a product of the BGCT. My call to ministry was at a BGCT event, I was mentored by BGCT staff and I was encouraged in my doctoral education at a BGCT institution.”

Wayland BSM sees salvations, recommitments during student orientation

Sep 7, 2023

“It was buzzing, it was loud, and the students were responding really well to the worship and the message,”

Executive Director Search Committee names nominee ahead of Executive Board meeting

Sep 3, 2023

The committee has announced Julio Guarneri, lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen,TX, as its nominee to assume the role of executive director.