Articles by Texas Baptists Communications

During an executive session of the BGCT Executive Board two congregations affiliated with the BGCT were deemed to be outside of harmonious cooperation with the churches of the Convention due to their public affirmation of same-sex sexuality.

Combee, who has vast experience in chaplaincy and chaplaincy ministries, will oversee the endorsement, training and support of chaplains.

“It’s time for us to focus on our mission here in Texas, and it’s time for us to rethink our worldwide strategy, so that we can be the people of God,”

93 students became believers in Christ Easter weekend at Congreso, one of the largest Hispanic youth evangelism conferences in the U.S.

As part of the Texas Baptists family, you are invited to join us as we seek to pray the Lord’s Prayer over every aspect of Texas Baptists work as we expect God’s Kingdom to be established and to advance so God is glorified and His purposes fulfilled.

“It has been a true delight to experience the Spirit-led cohesion among every search committee member. Each shares the common goal of following the Lord’s leadership.”

The Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Executive Board has elected Wendell Wright to serve as new chair of the Executive Director Search Committee.

David Mahfouz, pastor of First Baptist Church in Warren, has stepped down from his position as chair of the BGCT’s Executive Director Search Committee.

The death toll from the powerful 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, 2023 has risen to more than 38,000, with more fatalities expected as search teams continue to work amid the devastation.