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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
TBM Disaster Relief deploys fire recovery teams to serve after Marshall Fire in Colorado
by John Hall on January 19, 2022 in News
“When we give the items to the families, it reminds them that not all is lost. It encourages them. It reminds them that people care about them. It helps them push forward.”
Sanctity of Life Celebration provides insight and encourages believers to take action
by Meredith Rose on January 14, 2022 in News
"My challenge to you is don’t just talk and don’t just think, but act upon what God has put in your heart.”
MAP stories: Overcoming hardship through prayer in Southeast Asia
by Gloria Tillman on January 4, 2022 in News
Here are some stories and prayer requests from missionaries serving God faithfully in Southeast Asia in 2022.
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.