Articles by Kalie Lowrie

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Executive Board approves proposed 2020 budget, elects new officers at September meeting

by Kalie Lowrie on September 24, 2019 in News

During the September meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board, directors elected officers, approved the 2020 proposed budget, received an update on disaster relief efforts in Southeast Texas, and recognized the ministry of outgoing Associate Executive Director Steve Vernon.

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Texas Baptist leaders call for prayer, respond to El Paso shooting

by Kalie Lowrie on August 5, 2019 in News

Our Texas Baptist family is heartbroken over the tragic and senseless mass shooting of this past weekend in El Paso.

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State leaders return to local ministry, retire in series of staff changes

by Kalie Lowrie on July 29, 2019 in News

A number of Texas Baptists leaders have announced in the last few months that they are transitioning roles.

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Why one Leadership Texas Baptists member invites others to be a part

by Guest Author on July 16, 2019 in Faith

I believe that the architects of that future are the emerging leaders of Texas Baptist.

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Legacy Award recipients honored for focus, faith and bearing fruit

by Texas Baptists Communications on June 11, 2019 in News

Hardage recognized Teaff and Torres as two individuals, “who have shown us how to focus, be faithful and bear fruit.”

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Executive Board emphasizes the importance of safeguards at May meeting

by Kalie Lowrie on May 21, 2019 in News

During the Texas Baptists Executive Board meeting May 20-21, outside experts, as well as convention leadership, staff, and officers repeatedly emphasized the importance of safeguards to protect those at church.

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The results are in: Grants give ministers hope for financial future

by Tammy Tijerina on April 17, 2019 in Faith

Texas Baptists received a $1 million grant in 2017 to participate in the Lilly Endowment’s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. These grants were awarded to a variety of organizations across the nation that are using them to help pastoral leaders develop stronger financial literacy skills and provide direct aid to leaders.

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Gerson outlines a Christian approach to social engagement at CLC Advocacy Day

by Texas Baptists Communications on April 5, 2019 in News

Washington Post columnist and former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson delivered the keynote address at the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission’s Advocacy Day March 26 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin.

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Executive board renews commitment to sexual abuse prevention training for churches

by Kalie Lowrie on February 19, 2019 in News

During the February meeting of the Executive Board, members voted to approve the allocation of $100,000 from the J.K. Wadley Endowment Fund to continue providing to churches sexual abuse prevention training and resources through a relationship with MinistrySafe. Executive Director David Hardage addressed the recent reports on sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches.

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UMHB honored in inaugural Texas Baptists Institutional Legacy Day

by Texas Baptist Communications on January 31, 2019 in News

Attendees at the inaugural Texas Baptists Institutional Legacy Day on Sunday, Jan. 27, witnessed a celebration of faith and providence when Executive Director David Hardage recognized the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) for 174 years of service in Christian higher education.

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