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Texas Baptists’ Bounce Student Disaster Recovery to transition to Texans on Mission
Aug. 12, 2026
Texas Baptists’ BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery will now be under a new home with Texans on Mission partners.
KingsCover Insurance Services Becomes Dominion First Insurance Services
July 30, 2026
KingsCover Insurance Services has officially adopted a new name — Dominion First Insurance Services, LLC. The agency's mission, ownership, leadership and team remain exactly the same as it continues serving as The Agency Partner of Texas Baptists and a Premier partner in the KingsCover Underwriters program.
Texas Baptists completes realignment, right-sizing for GC2 calling
July 28, 2026
During the July Staff Week on Monday, July 27, Texas Baptists leadership announced the final round of staff and structure changes to realign and right-size Convention ministries.
BOUNCE Honored with Statewide Recognition for Community Impact
March 17, 2026
BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery, based out of in Dallas, has been named a recipient of the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, one of the State of Texas’ highest honors recognizing exemplary volunteer service.
Communio and Texas Baptists Partner to Strengthen Marriages, Equip Churches and Share the Hope of Christ Across Texas
March 12, 2026
Texas Baptists and national marriage ministry Communio are announcing a new statewide partnership aimed at helping churches care for marriages, support pastors and church leaders and reach families across Texas with the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
Texas Baptists Churches Gain Powerful Financial Tools Through WatersEdge Partnership
March 12, 2026
A partnership recently forged between WatersEdge and Texas Baptists will mean church pastors and other ministry leaders in Texas can now focus more of their time, energy and resources on advancing the gospel rather than managing their church’s finances.
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.
Baptist Student Ministry at Baylor receives approval for $1.3 million Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant
July 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.
Hispanic Education Banquet to celebrate 2025 scholarship recipients
July 1, 2025
In June, Texas Baptists’ Office of Hispanic Education announced the winners of its 2025 Hispanic Education Scholarships.
Lamar University student drowns while attending campus ministry retreat
Aug. 12, 2024
A 23-year-old Lamar University graduate student drowned Saturday, August 10, while attending a Lamar Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) retreat at the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Stephen Stookey joins Texas Baptists as Director of Theological Education
July 12, 2023
"Dr. Stookey’s proven experience serving in Christian higher education will enable him to succeed in expanding the influence of Texas Baptists universities and seminaries in preparing current and future ministers and lay leaders.”
Todd Combee named director of Chaplaincy Relations for Texas Baptists
June 2, 2023
Combee, who has vast experience in chaplaincy and chaplaincy ministries, will oversee the endorsement, training and support of chaplains.
Search committee reopens Executive Director nomination opportunity
April 6, 2023
“It has been a true delight to experience the Spirit-led cohesion among every search committee member. Each shares the common goal of following the Lord’s leadership.”
Inflation Relief Grant to reopen for pastors, ministry staff thanks to generous gift
Dec. 19, 2022
"Our hope is that it will serve pastors and their families, and they’ll be able to stay in the church they’re serving in and breathe easier.”
Executive Director David Hardage announces retirement after 10 years of service
July 1, 2022
“Thank you for giving me the privilege and honor of serving our Texas Baptists family."
Texas Baptists welcomes Irene Gallegos as Hunger and Care Ministries Director
April 20, 2022
“I’m excited to continue the great work of the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering, to extend into new resources for the Offering, and to connect with more churches and ministry recipients as well,”
Future Church 2030 Conference seeks to equip churches for the next 10 years of ministry
March 10, 2022
“The methods may be broken, but the mission is eternal. This is the opportunity to retool the methods so that the mission gets realized.”
New Pastor Sabbatical Grant Program announced
Nov. 15, 2021
The Pastor Sabbatical Grant Program aims to assist and encourage churches in providing sabbatical for their pastors.