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Future Church 2030 Conference seeks to equip churches for the future
Apr 5, 2023
Free van rides during spring break leads to gospel conversations and professions of faith by college students during Beach Reach
Mar 29, 2023
"May all these vans with funny names be filled up with passionate praise and gospel witness."
African American ministries encourages church leaders to reframe discipleship
Mar 24, 2023
"...we pick the glasses we think that we need, and we look at discipleship through the wrong frame.”
Executive Board elects new search committee chair, fills vacancy
Mar 21, 2023
The Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Executive Board has elected Wendell Wright to serve as new chair of the Executive Director Search Committee.
BOUNCE student missionaries rehabilitate homes, learn the value of missions over spring break
Mar 20, 2023
"We want them to look at people and have a Christ-like heart for others."
Mahfouz steps down as search committee chair
Mar 3, 2023
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.
Students embark on a Spring Break mission to South Padre Island
Mar 3, 2023
“It’s a strategic moment in the college rhythm,”
Rural evangelism in a changing landscape
Mar 1, 2023
“A pastor in today’s world and ministry, you have to get out of your box, out of your office,”
February Executive Board sees Guarneri call for seven weeks of prayer
Feb 21, 2023
Stating that the upcoming Family Gathering July 16-18 in McAllen, Texas, is an opportunity to practice Pentecost by joining in worship together and celebrating the diversity of Texas Baptists, Guarneri called on Texas Baptists to spend seven weeks in prayer from Easter to Pentecost, praying for God’s mission in Texas.
First Baptist Devine sees new baptisms, focuses on celebrating salvations
Feb 21, 2023
“If God moves,...their water bill is going to go up – and that’s not a problem.”
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.
The historical impact and the importance of the African American church
Feb 10, 2023
Tim Fuller, African American Ministries specialist, offers the first in a series of posts celebrating the impact of the African American church. Its history is rich, Fuller says, and it contains lessons that can benefit everyone.
Hardin-Simmons University honored at Institutional Legacy Day
Feb 8, 2023
Texas Baptists Institutional Legacy Day recognized Hardin-Simmons University for over 130 years of exemplary Christian higher education.
Dukes estate leaves generous gift to Texas Baptists ministries
Feb 3, 2023
“They wanted to help children, students, ministers, lost people and everyone in between.”
Neighbors helping neighbors: TBM volunteers serve in their communities after tornadoes storm through Southeast Texas
Feb 1, 2023
"Their neighbors are hurting, and they’re stepping up to help them out in the name of Christ.”
Statewide Evangelism conference offers training for pastors, lay leaders
Jan 25, 2023
“The church is good at huddling, but (Jesus) said, ‘I want you to go!’”
Pastor Sabbatical Grant now accepting more applicants
Jan 25, 2023
The program was originally launched in 2022, when 95 recipients were awarded grants, and interest in the grant has continued to grow.
Executive Director Search Committee now accepting nominations
Jan 12, 2023
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.