Stories of Impact

WELL equips women for new ministry context, communicating the gospel for obedient transformation

Jul 8, 2024

“Strong perfume and casseroles” is just one of many memorable responses Dr. Katie McCoy, director of Women’s Ministry for Texas Baptists, receives when she asks women what comes to mind when they hear the phrase “women’s ministry.”

Lee Baggett and Charles H. Whiteside honored at 2024 Texas Baptists Legacy Awards

Jun 24, 2024

Lee Baggett, missionary and founder of Manos Hermanas, and Charles H. Whiteside, a committed educator and servant leader across numerous Texas Baptists ministries, were recipients of the 2024 Texas Baptists Legacy Award.

Summer, semester missionaries commissioned at Go Now service

Jun 17, 2024

“As you encounter all the different philosophies and religions there are in all the world, you don’t need to apologize that you represent the one true living God of the universe who created us all.”

From atheist to on mission: Relationship with apologist changes heart

Jun 4, 2024

After deciding that the church didn’t have answers to his many questions about spiritual matters and the soul, Daniel Nieto declared himself an atheist at age 15. 

Vision trips help churches see mission opportunities, look ‘outside of ourselves’

May 14, 2024

While the state of Texas continues to be a mission field, it is also a mission base from which individuals are sent to go and make disciples. 

Minister Connection helps match churches, pastors

May 2, 2024

Once Scott Patz and his wife Angela agreed that God was leading them to move to Texas from Orlando, Florida, the long-time pastor began the usual process of putting out resumes and seeking open positions. 

BOUNCE spring break students are ‘missional for life’

Apr 9, 2024

Eleven construction projects were completed by 199 participants from 10 churches this past spring break through BOUNCE student disaster recovery, a ministry of Texas Baptists.

60th Congreso asks ‘¿Quien Soy Yo?’, challenges students to find identity in Christ

Apr 8, 2024

Congreso, I came to tell you that your identity is in Christ. You are loved, you are forgiven and you are called.

First baptism in seven years sparks excitement and growth in Mathis church

Mar 28, 2024

Pastor Felix Treviño knew the metric stating a healthy church should have one baptism for every 15 people in average worship attendance per year, but the First Baptist Church of Mathis simply was not seeing God move in that way.

Beach Reach spring break outreach ‘saw God move,’ marked new high in professions of faith

Mar 26, 2024

Ten days of intensive ministry to college students on South Padre Island yielded the highest number of professions of faith in recent memory.

River Ministry/Mexico Missions brings expertise, practical training to more than 200 church leaders in Mexico

Mar 22, 2024

More than 200 pastors and church leaders gathered in Querétaro, Mexico, to receive training in discipleship, pastoral leadership, church planting and evangelism during a fall session this past year.

God is getting GC2 Press materials into the hands of those who need them

Feb 21, 2024

Learning and growing in relationship with Christ can take time, community and resources. But what about those who aren’t in a community where Bible studies or other teaching materials are not readily available? 

Perryton church celebrates 23 salvations after serving community devastated by tornado

Feb 14, 2024

Duce Cooper, pastor of Key Heights Baptist Church in Perryton, TX, wants to make one thing very clear: the cleanup and recovery in the city of Perryton is not the work of his church. It’s a movement of God.

San Marcos church sees 'Mission Able' transform community through service projects, God's love

Jan 26, 2024

What started as a one-week service emphasis at First Baptist Church in San Marcos evolved into a multi-church ministry with its own nonprofit status and big goals for the future.

New Baptist Student Ministry building dedicated on University of Texas Medical Branch campus sees expanding ministry

Jan 16, 2024

The Baptist Student Ministry has been reaching students on UTMB’s campus since the 1950s, and we continue to be a safe place for students to be supported, cared for and encouraged spiritually.

Pave helping San Antonio church build momentum

Dec 7, 2023

Despite being a vibrant part of the San Antonio community for 102 years, Saint Luke Baptist Church appeared to some to be dying.

BOUNCE student missionary offerings go to support Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) missionaries for three years

Nov 27, 2023

Offerings generously given by BOUNCE student missionaries have gone to adopt three Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) missionaries in Uganda and Spain for three years.

Conclave NextGen sees growth, continued expansion

Nov 13, 2023

While the Conclave NextGen conference underwent a remodel back in 2018, this year’s event saw breakthroughs in both attendance and connection opportunities that Texas Baptists ministry leaders believe brought it to a whole new level.