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Texas Baptists learn how to politically engage with Christlikeness at Advocacy Day

Mar 6, 2025

Texas Baptists learn how to be radically obedient as they use their voice in government; celebrate 75 years of the CLC. 

Advocacy Day helps equip churches to meet with lawmakers at 89th legislative session

Feb 25, 2025

Christian Life Commission will host Advocacy Day on March 3-4, equipping believers for public policy engagement and celebrating 75 years of ministry.

Texas Baptists supports feeding efforts amidst tragedies, raises Hunger Offering relief funds

Oct 16, 2024

Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission releases prayer guide, establishes fund amidst Israel-Hamas war

Oct 19, 2023

While we pray without ceasing in this incredibly difficult time, I am beyond thankful for both our ministry partners serving God's precious children and Texas Baptist churches who generously support their crucial work.

La Comisión cristiana para la vida de Texas Baptists publica guía de oración y establece fondos en medio de la guerra Israel-Hamás

Oct 19, 2023

Bits4Bites 2023: An 18-hour video gaming marathon and kickoff for month of giving to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering

Aug 17, 2023

“All of it is a lot of fun. Just building connections with people…and watching people bond over video games and rally around a good cause together.”

Texas Baptists celebrates passage of pro-life bills

Jul 6, 2023

“It’s really a new philosophy of care, from conception through the first three years of life.”

Advocacy Day promotes Texas Baptists’ public policy priorities for the 88th Legislative Session

Apr 26, 2023

Ministry leaders and Texas Baptists connected at the Capitol in Austin to discuss with legislators issues relevant to faith-in-practice during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.

Texas Baptists Hunger Offering joins Baptist World Alliance to raise funds for relief efforts in Turkey and Syria

Feb 17, 2023

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.

Texas Baptists Hunger Offering pledges additional funds amidst Ukrainian crisis

Mar 3, 2022

More than 800,000 refugees have fled Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion, with many more expected to follow in the coming days

Prayer guide: 5 Ways to Pray for Baptists in and near Ukraine

Feb 25, 2022

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Baptists in Texas and around the world are seeking ways to provide support and encouragement to their brothers and sisters in harm’s way.

Sanctity of Life Celebration provides insight and encourages believers to take action

Jan 14, 2022

"My challenge to you is don’t just talk and don’t just think, but act upon what God has put in your heart.”

CLC participates in Sanctity of Life Celebration, provides resources for churches

Dec 21, 2021

“It’s a way to provide churches with a resource to show during the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday if they want that access,”

CLC announces Strickland-Davis Scholarship in honor of former staff

Jun 22, 2021

“A scholarship in their honor helps make sure the legacy and foundation they laid are passed along to the next generation of individuals committed to seeing God's justice and kindness realized in our pews."

Micah 6:8 Conference encourages love and unity in divisive times

Oct 29, 2020

“Our congregations need to be on the frontlines, because we see passages [like Micah 6:8] that say ‘do justice, love mercy.’”

Texas schools on track to receive financial infusion

May 9, 2019

By Girien Salazar

One of the top bipartisan legislative priorities, this session, has been improving the Texas public school system by increasing funding. As we approach the end of the session, Texas public schools are on track to receive a major financial investment. While both parties agree on the need to increase school funding, there are still many differences to work out between what the House and Senate want to see in the school finance bill.

Currently, HB 3 is in conference committee where select members will work together to hash out the differences between the House and Senate version of the bill. Texas voters still have the opportunity to encourage their elected officials to support an equitable school finance system.

More than 90 percent of Texas school children will attend Texas public schools. Increasing quality and funding for public schools is critical to having a highly skilled workforce and building a healthy Texas economy.

HB 3 would increase the basic per-pupil allotment for all school districts (from $5,140 to $5,880), which will inject $9 billion dollars into the school finance system. Texas needs a school finance system that propels students out of poverty and helps all students reach their full potential.

Under the Pink Dome the Days Are Few: An Update on Some CLC Legislative Priorities

Apr 26, 2019

The end of the legislative session is in sight and while there is still time, the days are getting longer and the chances of getting bills out of committee are getting smaller. This is an update on some of the CLC priority bills, where they are in the process and how you can help get them over the finish line.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ...

PRO-LIFE LEGISLATION ...

PAYDAY LENDING ...

You can help.

Above all else, please pray for the CLC and our lobby team that we would be wise, gentle, reasonable, and unwavering in our work to pursue the common good while representing a biblical worldview in accordance to James 3:16-17.

Ministry impacts lives of mothers, families in Slovakia

Apr 25, 2019

By Abby Hopkins

In Slovakia, the Roma are a minority known for living in poverty. Education barriers create challenges for individuals to finish school and break the cycles of poverty.

Roma Health & Hunger, a Texas Baptist Hunger Offering partner, is meeting this need by providing resources within the education system. From mothers to their children, the work of this ministry is helping Roma families succeed and thrive.

Hunger Offering funds are specifically used for higher education scholarship funds as well as for lunches and snacks for a preschool program. This ministry unites the body of Christ to meet the needs of Roma people and display the glory of God.

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