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Joshua Minatrea
Director of Communications
Mobile (972) 207-3037
Office (214) 828-5273
joshua.minatrea[at]texasbaptists.org
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About Texas Baptists
Texas Baptists, or the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), seeks to connect more than 5,300 affiliated Baptist churches in Texas with resources to aid in their work to fulfill God’s mission. Since its inception in 1886, Texas Baptists has been actively involved in education and social ministries, as well as evangelism and missions.
News
Paul Atkinson named 2021 recipient of the MWD Award for Intentional Interim Ministry
by Texas Baptists Communications on November 30, 2021 in News
“Intentional ministry is about being responsible to reach the one, which makes us available to reach the many,”
Texas Baptists celebrate fellowship, renewal, unity during 2021 Annual Meeting
by Texas Baptists Communications on November 17, 2021 in News
More than 1,600 participants in-person and online gathered together for the 2021 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting Nov. 14-16.
Monday evening session speaks on responding to difficult times, celebrates 10 years of David Hardage
by Valeria Ramazzini on November 16, 2021 in Annual Meeting
“...the moment we’re in does not pause the mission we’re on.”
Press Releases
New Pastor Sabbatical Grant Program announced
by Texas Baptists Communications on November 15, 2021 in News
The Pastor Sabbatical Grant Program aims to assist and encourage churches in providing sabbatical for their pastors.
Upcoming Texas Baptists Annual Meeting to celebrate the Great Commission and Great Commandment
by Texas Baptists Communications on October 29, 2021 in News
Center for Church Health enters into partnership with Church Answers, Thom and Sam Rainer
by Texas Baptists Communications on May 17, 2021 in News
“The heart of everything I’ve read and seen from the Rainers is wanting to see people know Christ and the local church excel for the kingdom of God,”
Statements
Response to Baylor Resolution: A word from David Hardage
by Texas Baptists Communications on May 21, 2021 in Statements
We are aware of the resolution recently passed by the Baylor University Board of Regents. Since its passing, we have been in talks with university leadership to better understand the situation and share reactions from our Texas Baptists family.
Statement regarding racist letters sent to Texas Baptist pastors
by Texas Baptists Communications on February 3, 2021 in Statements
We are stricken by the racist attacks recently directed at two of our Texas Baptist pastors. Racism of any kind has no place in God’s Kingdom.