Articles by Jessica King

On Nov. 15, prior to the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Abilene, the Texas Baptists Evangelism team, Forgotten Ministries, Broadview Baptist Church and other churches partnered together to evangelize to three Abilene apartment complexes.

Called to Ministry Retreat encourages young leaders to embrace their calling, listen to God’s voice and rely on each other in ministry. 

Texas Baptists church plant, Harlem Community Church, launched one year ago; prioritizing personal evangelism, making disciples in New York City.  

Texas Baptists welcomed David Ritsema as the new publisher for GC2 Press.

Lindsay Farmer, minister to children & families at First Baptist Church Grandview felt more equipped for “equipping parents [for] the discipleship of their children” through Discipleship Certification Program and Discipleship Collective. 

The Texas Baptist Hunger Offering hosted their annual luncheon on Monday, Nov. 17, at the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, highlighting and celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Hunger Offering.

“If your vision is the Great Commission, good, but it's not enough. How are we as a collective church going to motivate and mobilize our people in our community? How are we going to reach our community?” said Strange. 

2,007 messengers and visitors gathered in Abilene Nov. 16-18 to take part in the 140th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), focusing on the theme, “Live Out GC2: Love God, Love People, Make Disciples."

During the Tuesday morning business and worship session of the 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, messengers considered two motions and three resolutions, filled the remaining Convention officer positions, heard a sermon, the President’s Address and worshiped and prayed together.