Articles by Texas Baptists Communications

Texas Baptists Institutional Legacy Day recognized Hardin-Simmons University for over 130 years of exemplary Christian higher education.

“They wanted to help children, students, ministers, lost people and everyone in between.”

The program was originally launched in 2022, when 95 recipients were awarded grants, and interest in the grant has continued to grow.

The Executive Director Search Committee is now accepting nominations for the next executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT). Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2023.

"Our hope is that it will serve pastors and their families, and they’ll be able to stay in the church they’re serving in and breathe easier.”

During the first business session of the 137th Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Annual Meeting, messengers elected new officers, approved the 2023 budget and heard reports from the Executive Director Search Committee and Gen Z/Millennial Task Force.

Each of these top-tier educators are representative of thousands of our graduates who serve as “salt and light” in the public schools across Texas.

Texas Baptists will focus on being “unwavering” in the mission to do good works and glorify Christ.

Bobby Smith, longtime director of Chaplaincy Relations with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18. Smith faithfully served Texas Baptists for 25 years, including 20 years as director of Chaplaincy Relations.

“When we serve as the vital link between our predecessors and our progeny, we are honoring our mission to continue telling the story,”