River Ministry

Just miles from the border between Texas and Mexico, Texas Baptists gathered during the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering to celebrate 55 years of River Ministry at the Missions Banquet.

“They were hungry to receive the Lord.”

“Even though they’re entering the border, they’re also entering the Kingdom of God through this ministry.”

“We are here to strengthen local churches, encourage local pastors and provide support to the communities in need,”

Iglesia Bautista West Brownsville is serving immigrants along the border and sharing the hope found in Jesus. Read about their ministry and how they come alongside immigrants who have just arrived in America.

"We want to show the love of Christ in everything we do whether that be a medical consultation or any other form of service to our communities"

"We want to show the love of Christ in everything we do whether that be a medical consultation or any other form of service to our communities"

Along the Texas/Mexico border, over 14,000 immigrants have congregated in an encampment under a bridge connecting Del Rio, Texas to Acuña, Mexico.

Read how the Mary Hill Davis Offering is making a difference in the lives of people in the Rio Grande Valley.