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Texas Baptists Indemnity Program offers additional options for church insurance coverage

Nov 19, 2025

Texas Baptists leadership offered the opportunity for churches to learn more about the new Texas Baptists Indemnity Program during a luncheon held on Tuesday to close out the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting. 

Attendees encouraged to consider collaboration, transparency, casting vision in Gen Z and Millennial-focused workshop

Nov 19, 2025

“If your vision is the Great Commission, good, but it's not enough. How are we as a collective church going to motivate and mobilize our people in our community? How are we going to reach our community?” said Strange. 

Over 2,000 focus on Living Out GC2, hear about GC2 Discovery Process at Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Abilene

Nov 18, 2025

2,007 messengers and visitors gathered in Abilene Nov. 16-18 to take part in the 140th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), focusing on the theme, “Live Out GC2: Love God, Love People, Make Disciples."

2025 Messengers consider miscellaneous business, resolutions of appreciation

Nov 18, 2025

During the Tuesday morning business and worship session of the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers considered two motions and three resolutions, filled the remaining Convention officer positions, heard a sermon, the President’s Address and worshiped and prayed together.

Church leaders gather to explore 3-step discovery process for new GC2 Strong initiative

Nov 18, 2025

Church leaders from across the state gathered Tuesday morning at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting for a GC2 Awakening workshop.

Marriott challenged Texas Baptists churches to “show the world the strength of unity amid diversity” during his president’s address

Nov 18, 2025

“My hope for the future of our convention is that we will take advantage of the opportunity to show the unity of 5,300 churches. That we can be diverse, we can disagree, yet we still love each other and work towards the common goal to strengthen every Texas Baptists church, to carry out the Great Commission and the Great Commandment as God has created them to do,” said Marriott. 

Delvin Atchison preaches a powerful sermon on leading like Jesus

Nov 18, 2025

“We are in some challenging times, but the good news is that when the dust settles it will be alright,” Atchison said. “When the dust settles, the victory will be secured … When the dust settles, God’s honor will be vindicated. When the dust settles, all of us will be able to join in the chorus … and say all hail the power of Jesus. Crown him!”

Pastor Strong program helps ministers maintain health on all levels

Nov 18, 2025

“Finishing well means being more in love with Jesus at the end than in the beginning, being more passionate about the mission than their own at the end and being more sacrificial of their time, talent and treasure at the end,” explained Abbott.

Missions Dinner emphasizes church planting successes

Nov 18, 2025

“It’s hard to live in the unknown, but every month we’ve had everything we needed. Abundance shows up when God is in every moment,” he said, noting thankfulness to other churches who have sponsored the work to help them get established. “He constantly provides, no matter what the budget looks like.”

Elijah Brown urges Texas Baptists to follow the first church’s paths to further the gospel

Nov 18, 2025

Elijah Brown, CEO and general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), urged Texas Baptists to follow the five paths of the first church in Acts 2 as they seek to win the world for Christ during his Monday evening message to the convention. 

Churches encouraged to awaken their hearts for missions to see gospel growth

Nov 18, 2025

In a Monday afternoon session titled “Awakening the Church’s Heart: Igniting Mission Through Six Transformative Ps,” Lowin both provided ideas for congregations and introduced some current mission work that shows the power of missional churches.

Growing healthy churches involves focus on true mission from God

Nov 18, 2025

“Discipleship and evangelism are not just things we should do, but it is disobedience if they are not happening consistently with believers. Leadership is stewardship, and we’re going to be held accountable,” Smith noted. “Our faith is not private but a public matter as we display the very goodness and glory of Christ to those who do not know him.”

Guarneri calls for a GC2 awakening across Texas, shares vision for 2030

Nov 17, 2025

Julio Guarneri, Texas Baptists executive director, gave a report to the attendees at the 2025 Texas Baptist Annual Meeting on Monday evening.

2025 Messengers elect officers, hear Indemnity Program report, adopt increased budget centered on GC2-focused giving

Nov 17, 2025

During the Monday morning business and worship session of the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers elected Convention officers, heard reports, passed recommendations and introduced motions during miscellaneous business. 

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation celebrates 40 years of impact with donor testimony

Nov 17, 2025

Church leaders reflect together on scripture to help overcome five fears of transition

Nov 17, 2025

“God’s strength shows best through what you think disqualifies you,” Summers said. “This fear of failure can fade away when we trust the helper more than our own ability. God isn’t asking you to be impressive; he’s asking you to be faithful.”

Minister Spouse Fellowship provides time of encouragement, connection at Annual Meeting

Nov 17, 2025

A large group of minister spouses gathered for a time of fellowship hosted by Monica Guarneri, Tracy Christina and Jenna Hayes at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Texas Baptists hear messages on loving your neighbor by protecting children in the church and living out justice, mercy and humility

Nov 17, 2025

“Advocate for others as an expression of God's justice. Speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Defend the rights of the poor and needy … Let Texas Baptists be known not only for what we confess but for how we live.”