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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.

Comité de búsqueda para la posición de Director Ejecutivo presenta candidato frente a la Junta Ejecutiva

Sep 3, 2023

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.

Preparing for the future and leaving a lasting impact through TBMF and FreeWill

Aug 30, 2023

“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,”

Camp Fusion brings together intercultural students from around Texas, sees salvations and rededications to Christ

Aug 25, 2023

“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.”

Texas Baptists and GuideStone partner to provide free video resources on ministers’ compensation

Aug 24, 2023

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

Executive Director Search Committee selects candidate to recommend to BGCT Executive Board

Aug 18, 2023

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.

Bits4Bites 2023: An 18-hour video gaming marathon and kickoff for month of giving to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering

Aug 17, 2023

“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.”

Students serve church plants through BOUNCE

Aug 10, 2023

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

FBC Buffalo uses Pave strategies to grow attendance and baptisms

Aug 7, 2023

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

Pastor Sabbatical Grant helps pastors escape burnout

Jul 31, 2023

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

2023 Family Gathering celebrates Texas Baptists’ unity in diversity

Jul 19, 2023

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.