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

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.

El Comité de búsqueda de los Bautistas de Texas para la posición de Director Ejecutivo ha anunciado a Julio Guarneri, pastor principal de Calvary Baptist Church en McAllen,TX, como su candidato para asumir la posición de director ejecutivo para la Convención Bautista general de Texas.

“It was just so easy to use it, and they explained every aspect of it, so it wasn’t overwhelming. I didn’t feel like I had to wade through difficult legal terms,”

“This is such a special place because we’re able to develop leaders through the local churches and lead them as they grow, first as campers, then as counselors and leaders.”

"The financial resources provided by GuideStone are geared specifically for the unique financial challenges and opportunities ministers face,"

The committee is pleased to announce that a recommendation and candidate for the position of Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas will be presented at the next Executive Board meeting.

“All of it is a lot of fun. Just building connections with people…and watching people bond over video games and rally around a good cause together.”

Middle and high school students give a week of their summer vacation learning about and serving church plants through BOUNCE Student Church Planting.

When Alan Grisham reached out to Texas Baptists almost two years ago, he understood changes were necessary. 

"[It] started me on a journey toward a more balanced schedule in all of life."

1,900 messengers and visitors gathered in McAllen July 16-18 to take part in Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering, the 138th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

“Sometimes the crowd is wrong,” said Ammons, pastor at First Baptist Church in Garland. “Just because there is a groundswell saying to do this, doesn’t mean it’s right.”

Following a 30-minute discussion during the second business session, messengers to the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering adopted an amended motion to affirm women in ministry.

Just miles from the border between Texas and Mexico, Texas Baptists gathered during the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering to celebrate 55 years of River Ministry at the Missions Banquet.

Durante esta segunda sesión se discutieron los asuntos y negocios del Señor y se aprobaron cuatro enmiendas propuestas, se votó para la elección del primer y segundo vicepresidente y secretaria.

Hay una ley espiritual. Cuando invertimos en misiones Dios hace prosperar su iglesia.

If your church is declining in attendance or plateauing for several years, there is good news: You are not alone. But the better news is you don’t have to stay that way, said Dr. Jonathan Smith, Director of Church Health Strategy for Texas Baptists.