Articles by Jessica King

The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health welcomed Dr. Al Curley III as the new African American Evangelism Specialist. Curley transitioned from his prior position as associate pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington. He assumed the position on Jan. 5.

On Nov. 1, Texas Baptists launched the Texas Baptists Indemnity Program (TBIP), a captive insurance program that offers coverages for qualifying churches, including property insurance, general liability, professional liability insurance, directors and officers liability insurance, sexual abuse coverages, cyber liability insurance, auto insurance and workers’ compensation.

Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana of Carrollton children’s director receives Mary Hill Davis scholarship to attend Conclave, new Sunday school curriculum that helps “bridge [the gap] between two languages.” 

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.