Faith

Racial reconciliation is in our DNA

Nov 18, 2019

“The Gospel uniquely calls us to be involved in this space of building bridges,” said Pastor Bryan Carter of Concord Church in Dallas during a Monday afternoon workshop on race and the church at the 2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting. “No matter what your background is, when we come to the Gospel we now share the same spiritual DNA, the same bloodline, so now we must work together.”

Texas Baptist agencies collaborate for foster care emphasis in churches

Nov 18, 2019

A new initiative by Texas Baptists aims to empower churches to make a collective impact on the growing statewide shortage of foster and adoptive families.

African American Fellowship Rally reminds attendees to trust the Lord with their struggles

Nov 18, 2019

A crowd gathered for the African American Rally at the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church in Waco to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

How to show your pastor you care

Oct 9, 2019

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. There is no better way to show your pastor your appreciation than to make sure a benefits package is set up in a way that is most beneficial to his family’s needs.

Leadership Texas Baptists provides an opportunity to learn, network and grow

Sep 30, 2019

A few weeks ago, I was asked by a friend if they should apply for the Leadership Texas Baptists program and I said “Absolutely! There is so much to learn from this program!”

Leadership Texas Baptists builds purposeful relationships and Kingdom leadership

Sep 23, 2019

The Cohort recharged me in ministry, helped me grow in my leadership, and gave me lifelong friends.

Why one Leadership Texas Baptists member invites others to be a part

Jul 16, 2019

I believe that the architects of that future are the emerging leaders of Texas Baptist.

Leadership Texas Baptists participant learns wisdom comes from experience

Jun 24, 2019

Everyone called by God to Christian leadership will sooner or later be confronted with the reality of his or her own inadequacy.

Cuidando de sobrevivientes de maltrato

Apr 23, 2019

Hay sobrevivientes de maltrato a nuestro alrededor—se percate o no. Las estadísticas nos dicen que una de cada cuatro mujeres y uno de cada seis varones experimentarán abuso sexual antes de los 18 años.

The results are in: Grants give ministers hope for financial future

Apr 17, 2019

Texas Baptists received a $1 million grant in 2017 to participate in the Lilly Endowment’s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. These grants were awarded to a variety of organizations across the nation that are using them to help pastoral leaders develop stronger financial literacy skills and provide direct aid to leaders.

Pastor to pastor: Spiritual health practices

Jan 29, 2019

Several Texas Baptists pastors share their personal spiritual health practices and the importance of remaining in a close relationship with God while leading a local church.

Secret’s Out: Pastors often face financial challenges

Jan 29, 2019

The Center for Ministerial Excellence provides financial assistance, resources and encouragement to ministers facing financial hardships.

BSM Director sees God’s provision through life-changing circumstances

Nov 15, 2018

On April 5, 2018, BSM Director Cody Shouse sat in Austin traffic on the way home from The University of Texas at Austin’s Longhorn BSM weekly Bible study. Unexpectedly, his car was hit from behind by another vehicle going 60 miles per hour, resulting in a serious accident.

The problem of pornography

Oct 2, 2018

Jenna Mountain didn’t hesitate with the crowd as she opened her workshop, saying, “Pornography has shifted our culture of sexuality and it’s a problem. It’s taken away God’s good gift of sexuality.”

Atchison details the importance of telling the story

Sep 11, 2018

Attempting to communicate truths from Jesus’s time to people living in 2018 has its difficulties, and as Great Commission Director Delvin Atchison described, the margin for error is great.

5 Checks Everyone In Church Must Make

Sep 11, 2018

James 4 gives us five checks we must make when conflict rises and joy drops.

How churches should intentionally plan to protect congregations

Sep 5, 2018

It’s not a topic that most churches want to even think about. But with news headlines about violent attacks becoming more prevalent, one Texas Baptists church member says churches simply must make security a high priority.

Kelile highlights the unity of mission at Family Gathering

Aug 29, 2018

Nebiye Kelile, pastor of Pathway Church in Garland, Texas, spoke during the Monday morning worship session at the 2018 Texas Baptists Family Gathering.