Media Contact
Primary:
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
MAP Stories: Canoes and salvations in the Amazon
by Guest Author on July 21, 2021 in News
"That just gives me greater certainty that it is worth investing time praying for those that no one believes would ever come to Christ."
Texas Baptists welcomes Katie McCoy as Director of Women’s Ministry
by Bonnie Shaw on July 21, 2021 in News
“God has put this team together to make a big impact"
BOUNCE teams bring relief to families impacted by hurricanes in Puerto Rico
by Bonnie Shaw on July 15, 2021 in News
"...we have all these folks here in this community and we get to come alongside them and meet their needs. And that’s what Jesus would do."
Press Releases
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,”
Longtime Texas Baptist leader Chris Liebrum transitions to HPU role
by Texas Baptists Communications on July 13, 2020 in Press Releases
Liebrum’s life has been a testament to the impact of cooperative missions and ministry and the importance of institutional partnerships.
Student ministry switches from international to local missions work due to COVID-19
by Bonnie Shaw on June 25, 2020 in Press Releases
Approximately 20 middle school and high school students from First Baptist Church Plano will be volunteering at two local Plano residences, providing assistance and doing repairs on the homes as part of “BOUNCE Back Home Day of Service.”
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.