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Two long-time ministers to end service with Texas Baptists

May 15, 2026

Dowell Loftis, director for the Center for Ministerial Health, and Phil Miller, director for the Center for Church Health, are concluding their time of service with Texas Baptists this summer. 

Kalie Lowrie returns to Texas Baptists Communications as director

May 14, 2026

Texas Baptists Communications welcomed Kalie Lowrie as their new director. Lowrie transitioned from her prior position as associate vice president for Communications and Alumni Engagement at Howard Payne University (HPU) early this spring.

Texas Baptist Mission Foundation celebrates 40 years of generosity

May 13, 2026

The Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) celebrated 40 years of generosity in 2025. In ongoing celebration, TBMF has compiled a book that shares the history of the foundation’s work and stories of donors. 

Jeff Donnell selected to lead Cooperative Program

May 8, 2026

The Texas Baptists Office of Cooperative Program welcomed Jeff Donnell as its new director. He transitioned from his prior position with the Adult Ministries Team at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall. He assumed the position on April 13.

Texas Baptists Music & Worship to hold first annual Songwriting Competition, feature winning song at 2026 Annual Meeting

May 4, 2026

This summer, Texas Baptists Music & Worship is holding its first annual Songwriting Competition. Director of Texas Baptists Music & Worship Tom Tillman said the contest provides a meaningful way to step into the music publishing space. 

Texans on Mission deploy disaster relief teams to North Texas cities devastated by recent tornadoes

May 4, 2026

Discipleship, Group Pastors learn how to grow stronger small groups at Discipleship Leaders Retreat

May 4, 2026

April 27-29, Texas Baptists’ Discipleship & NextGen ministry hosted their annual Discipleship Leaders Retreat. With the theme “Growing Stronger Small Groups,” attendees received training in keynote sessions led by Rick Howerton, opportunities for rest and fellowship. 

Three tips for evangelism during the FIFA World Cup

Apr 27, 2026

This Summer, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Texas— which means so is the mission field! Over 6 million people are expected to visit Texas over five weeks to watch the games. In an effort to equip and mobilize you and your congregation to share the gospel, the Texas Baptists Evangelism team has put together three evangelism strategies for you to implement this summer. 

Texas Baptists churches see relationships restored, culture shift, by praying for neighbors with BLESS App

Apr 22, 2026

“What if members of Texas Baptists churches would pray for their neighbors by name during 2026? We could potentially pray for every single person in Texas and in the communities beyond Texas where there are affiliated churches!” wrote Guarneri.

One thousand students and leaders learn how to lead by sharing Christ, serving others at Congreso

Apr 20, 2026

April 16-18, over one thousand students and pastors gathered at Northwood Church in Keller for a time of worship, fellowship and teaching.

Texas Baptists shares digital prayer guide to pray toward Pentecost

Mar 31, 2026

Looking toward Pentecost, Texas Baptists published a free digital prayer guide focusing on “Praying for a GC2 Awakening” for the seven weeks between Easter Sunday, April 5, and Pentecost Sunday, May 24. 

Beach Reach sees 338 accept Christ; God’s faithfulness through “simple acts of obedience”

Mar 23, 2026

Four years after taking her first van ride as a spring breaker, Mackenzie Owens returned to South Padre Island  to proclaim the good news to those who are living the life she once lived. 

African American Leadership Conference equips over 500 for ministry, pulpit leadership

Mar 19, 2026

March 12-14, pastors and church leaders gathered at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield for three days of worship, workshops and fellowship to be equipped for ministry. Attendees heard from Tony Evans and Joel Gregory. 

Carlos Francis joins GC2 Team as director of Affinity Relations/GC2 Support

Mar 18, 2026

The Texas Baptists Relational Development/GC2 team welcomed Carlos Francis as the new director of Affinity Relations/GC2 support.

BOUNCE Honored with Statewide Recognition for Community Impact

Mar 17, 2026

BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery, based out of in Dallas, has been named a recipient of the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, one of the State of Texas’ highest honors recognizing exemplary volunteer service. 

Texas Baptists Evangelism Team to equip churches for “Sharing Christ at the Cup” this summer

Mar 16, 2026

On March 28, the Texas Baptists Evangelism Team is hosting a “Sharing Christ at the Cup” event at First Baptist Arlington to train individuals on how to share the gospel during the FIFA World Cup, which will feature multiple matches in Dallas and Houston this summer.

175 Go Now student missionaries discern God’s call, appointed for missions at Discovery Weekend

Mar 12, 2026

Last month, Texas Baptists Go Now Missions appointed 175 students to serve as Summer, Impact and Fall Semester missionaries. These students come from 41 campuses across Texas and will serve alongside ministries in the state, as well as around the U.S. and globe.

Communio and Texas Baptists Partner to Strengthen Marriages, Equip Churches and Share the Hope of Christ Across Texas

Mar 12, 2026

Texas Baptists and national marriage ministry Communio are announcing a new statewide partnership aimed at helping churches care for marriages, support pastors and church leaders and reach families across Texas with the love and truth of Jesus Christ.