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Christian Life Commission launches pilot program in El Paso; pastors hear from ISAAC Ministry, River Ministry and Hunger Offering

Nov 10, 2025

Christian Life Commission launches pilot program in El Paso for pastors to hear from ISAAC Ministry, River Ministry and Hunger Offering; encouraged to be a “stakeholder in God's mission.”

Clay Jacobson named new director of Church Starting

Nov 6, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center of Missional Engagement welcomed Clay Jacobson as its new director of Church Starting.

Tom Howe selected as new director of Church Health and Growth

Nov 6, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health welcomed Tom Howe as its new director of Church Health and Growth. 

Living out GC2, time of fellowship and unity expected at upcoming Annual Meeting

Nov 4, 2025

On Nov. 16-18, messengers and guests from across the Texas Baptists family will gather at the Abilene Convention Center for the 140th Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Texas Baptists allocates $200,000 to ‘love our neighbors’ through feeding and disaster relief ministries

Oct 31, 2025

Church feeding ministries are being stretched by the increasing needs of those they serve due to a lack of government pay and benefits, and that Texans On Mission is deploying due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

Conclave encourages church leaders to invest relationally in the next generation

Oct 8, 2025

Conclave encourages church leaders to prioritize authentic relationships and discipleship to reach Gen Z and Alpha for Christ. 

Executive Board hears GC2 Strong reports, insurance program update during September board meeting

Sep 24, 2025

The September meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on Sept. 22-23 in Dallas, TX. Board Directors approved the 2026 proposed budget, elected officers, heard ministry reports and considered 19 unique recommendations during the two-day business meeting. 

Conclave NextGen returns to Arlington; looks forward to a “family reunion” of ministers, time for rest and investment in ministry

Sep 16, 2025

Conclave NextGen returns to Arlington; looks forward to a “family reunion” of ministers, time for rest and investment in ministry, partnering with churches "in a tangible way.”

Texas Baptists Office of Theological Education & Institutional Engagement to host first Higher Education Fair

Sep 11, 2025

On October 18, the Texas Baptists Office of Theological Education & Institutional Engagement will host their first Higher Education Fair at Churchill Baptist Church in San Antonio, where parents, students and church leaders will learn from workshops, hear from keynote speaker Fabian Ramírez, an anti-bullying speaker and motivational comedian, and visit with representatives from nine Texas Baptists universities and colleges and the San Marcos Baptist Academy. 

Texas Baptist Mission Foundation holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Baylor BSM building

Sep 11, 2025

In July, the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) announced that it had officially met the requirements of the Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant, awarded in July 2024, toward the construction of the new Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building at Baylor University.Wednesday, Sept. 10, TBMF held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new BSM building. 

Camp Fusion students learn that “Christ has made us for community”

Aug 26, 2025

Camp Fusion sees 21 accept Christ, 137 recommit; students learn that “Christ has made us for community” and our identity comes from him. 

Singing Men of Texas celebrate 50 years of proclaiming the gospel through song

Aug 19, 2025

SMOT celebrated 50 years of glorifying God through music; honored Prestige Endowment Scholarship recipient and 50-year Charter Members. 

The Christian Life Commission calls Texas Baptists to pray for the Persecuted in Nigeria on July 27

Jul 23, 2025

In the last two years, more than 10,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria - and about 62,000 since 2000. Many say the Middle Belt of Nigeria is the most dangerous place in the world for Christians. 

Texas Baptists Hispanic Education Banquet during Convención hears testimony from scholarship recipient, how to engage in Hispanic education

Jul 17, 2025

Texas Baptists hosted their Hispanic Education Banquet on July 1. Attendees heard a scholarship recipient testimony; keynote from Buckner International President & CEO Albert Reyes. 

Texas Baptists churches mobilize congregations to aid Kerr County flood relief efforts

Jul 10, 2025

Texas Baptists churches in Kerrville and surrounding areas are mobilizing their members to aid in relief efforts after the flooding of the Guadalupe River on July 4. 

Baptist Student Ministry at Baylor receives approval for $1.3 million Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant

Jul 10, 2025

The Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) has officially met the requirements of the Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant, toward the construction of the new Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building at Baylor University, completing the $7 million building campaign.

Texas Baptists family partnering to ‘rally behind’ Kerr County flood relief

Jul 6, 2025

Texans On Mission (TXM), the disaster relief ministry of Texas Baptists, is making efforts to assess and meet needs on the ground in Kerr County after heavy rainfall led to the flooding of the Guadalupe River on Friday, July 4. 

Super Summer equips students to follow Jesus; continue to give him their “yes”

Jun 30, 2025

Super Summer equips students to follow Jesus; “set the pace” for leadership and trust him alone.