Press Releases

Texas Tech Groundbreaking Launches Construction for New BSM Building

Oct 25, 2018

The new building will be a place where students can not only come and read the Bible and draw close to Christ, but also a catalyst out of which students can reach the Tech campus and really the world.

TBM responds to Texas flooding in Llano and Marble Falls

Oct 19, 2018

With the expected rain this weekend, flooding could get worse and there are about 300 homes that have been affected by high water already.

Texas Baptist Men Responding in Florida

Oct 12, 2018

Texas Baptist Men volunteers are deploying Saturday morning, October 13, to respond to the devastation left by Hurricane Michael.

Texas Baptists receives $1 Million to Fund Church Health Initiatives

Sep 25, 2018

The Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio (BHFSA) awarded a $1 million grant, to be used over five years, to Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas) focused on church and church leaders’ health initiatives in South Texas.

TBMF to honor Griffin, Evans, FBC Tyler at Annual Luncheon

Jul 5, 2018

The Texas Baptist Mission Foundation (TBMF) will be honoring Suzanne Griffin, Michael Evans and the First Baptist Church of Tyler for their exceptional work and commitment in missions at the annual Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Awards Luncheon, Monday, July 30, 2018, during the Texas Baptists Family Gathering in Arlington.

Project: Start Director Leonid Regheta presented Immigrant Advocate Award

Jun 21, 2018

Leonid Regheta, director of Project: Start Refugee Resource Center, was presented the Immigrant Advocate Award at the 7th Annual Immigrant Journey Awards.

Texas Baptists response to Santa Fe High School shooting

May 18, 2018

Friday morning, May 18, a gunman shot and killed 9 students and 1 teacher at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas.

Texas Baptists to honor Dr. Ken Coffee and Dr. Virginia Connally with Legacy Awards

Apr 23, 2018

Each year, deep in the heart of Texas, Texas Baptists meet on the first Sunday in June at the historic Independence Baptist Church to honor individuals who have represented Texas Baptists exceedingly well.

Project:Start launches Refugee Life Upgrade

Apr 18, 2018

Project:Start, a refugee resource center supported by Texas Baptists, works to connect refugees in Dallas with the resources they need to find stability. Currently, thousands of refugees live within just a three-mile stretch of the North Dallas neighborhood called Vickery Meadow where over 30 different languages are spoken.

580 students spent week of spring break helping Houston bounce back from Hurricane Harvey

Mar 13, 2018

From March 12-13 & March 15-16, the 580 students and student leaders volunteering with BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery completed projects such as installing drywall, insulation, siding, painting and flooring for homeowners who had been affected by the disaster.

BGCT removes CBF from giving form, affirms view of biblical marriage

Feb 20, 2018

The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board voted Tuesday to accept a joint-recommendation from the Finance and Administration Support Committees to remove the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship from its church giving forms.

BGCT remueve a CBF de la forma de contribución y afirma el matrimonio bíblico

Feb 20, 2018

La Junta Ejecutiva de la Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) votó el martes 19 de febrero para aceptar la recomendación de los Comités de Finanzas y Apoyo Administrativo de remover al Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) de la forma que usan las iglesias para designar sus contribuciones.

Texas Baptists welcomes Tom Howe as Director of Urban Missions

Feb 12, 2018

“It's a blessing to have Tom Howe on the Missions Team,” said Josue Valerio, director of the Missions Team. “Tom is a team player that brings his pastoral giftedness, experience and creativity, and a spiritual leader who trusts that God's Spirit is in the midst of whatever reality we face.”

Texas Baptists welcomes John C. Halton as Senior Consultant of TBMF

Feb 6, 2018

We are pleased to have John as a part of the Missions Foundation team. He brings extensive development experience and will be working with donors west to Kerrville and east to College Station. He is a committed Baptist layman with a heart to help people use their resources to make a difference for God's kingdom.

Texas Baptists welcomes Daniel DeLeon as new Area 3 Representative

Jan 19, 2018

Texas Baptists welcome Daniel DeLeon as the new Area 3 Representative of the Rio Grande Valley, from Del Rio to Brownsville, as of January 2.

Texas Baptists welcomes Steve Massey as Vice President of TBMF

Jan 16, 2018

Texas Baptists welcomes Steve Massey as the new Vice President of Texas Baptist Mission Foundation (TBMF) as of January 2.

Texas Baptists welcome Bob Billups as Publisher of BaptistWay Press

Dec 14, 2017

Texas Baptists welcomes Bob Billups as the new Publisher of BaptistWay Press.

Texas Baptists encouraged to exceed Mary Hill Davis Offering goal to provide Harvey relief efforts

Sep 11, 2017

The Week of Prayer for Texas Missions and the Mary Hill Davis Offering is September 10-17, 2017. With a statewide goal of $3.6 million, the offering will go to support mission endeavors around Texas through strategic partnerships in 2018.