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Texas Baptists encouraged to embrace unity and make disciples

Nov 15, 2021

“There’s opportunity in unity. There’s opportunity to show the world what it looks like to be a part of the Kingdom of God.”

One student’s faithfulness to share the gospel leads to life transformation

Nov 11, 2021

“It was really exciting when I first came to the BSM to see that even freshmen who have no idea what they want to do with their lives lead someone from death to life.”

Texas Baptists Golf Classic raises $8,500 for Baptist Student Ministry

Nov 1, 2021

"It’s so critical to minister to people at that important time in their lives, and with representation at 137 campuses, the potential Kingdom influence is immense,”

Upcoming Texas Baptists Annual Meeting to celebrate the Great Commission and Great Commandment

Oct 29, 2021

The Baptist General Convention of Texas will gather for the 136th Annual Meeting on Nov. 14-16, at the Galveston Island Convention Center. 

Church planter responds to ‘fire in his bones’

Oct 26, 2021

A new church plant south of Houston is growing fast. Read Pastor Kyle Jackson’s story and learn more about church planting through Texas Baptists.

Texas Baptist Hunger Offering helps fight food insecurity in Fort Worth

Oct 26, 2021

See how a recipient of the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering is helping those in need in West Fort Worth.

Urban apologetics explained and taught at Recharge

Oct 14, 2021

"...we should be engaged in that which is not sin, but which makes you feel relevant and relatable so that it opens the door to share the gospel,”

2021 B.E.S.T Award recipients announced

Oct 13, 2021

“These B.E.S.T. Award recipients serve as our representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Texas public school system as the ‘salt of the earth’ and the ‘light of the world’"

150 and beyond: Ash Creek Baptist Church’s sesquicentennial anniversary celebration

Oct 11, 2021

“If not for the faithfulness of those 48 charter members and so many other people who came before us, we wouldn’t be where we are now,”

TBMF holds Founders Banquet, honors Bill Arnold and Rita Griffith, announces Legacy Society

Oct 6, 2021

“The money you give to missions never stops giving. People who gave to the Missions Foundation in 1984 and 1985, that money is still at work and making a difference,”

Increased 2022 budget, GC2 statement and additional business approved at September Executive Board meeting

Sep 29, 2021

Directors approved the 2022 proposed budget, elected officers, heard ministry reports, and approved business related to 26 unique recommendations.

Texas Baptists churches and ministries respond to Del Rio/Acuña border crisis

Sep 22, 2021

Along the Texas/Mexico border, over 14,000 immigrants have congregated in an encampment under a bridge connecting Del Rio, Texas to Acuña, Mexico.

Ministers Financial Health celebrates distribution of $1 million in funds to Texas Baptists pastors and ministers

Sep 17, 2021

“We are anxious to continue reaching pastors and ministers with information about how these programs can be a blessing to them and their churches.”

TBM faces large, lengthy response after Hurricane Ida

Sep 9, 2021

“Through all the devastation, it’s just amazing to see God work,”

Wayland Hosts The Gathering

Sep 2, 2021

“We believe we can do more together than we can by ourselves,”

TBM responds to damage from Hurricane Ida in south Louisiana

Aug 30, 2021

"Texas Baptists are always proud of the ready response of our partners at TBM."

Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Extended to Cover Church Employees

Aug 26, 2021

Churches now qualify as public service employers under the Public Services Loan Forgiveness program.

An update from a Southeast Asia MAP missionary

Aug 24, 2021

Within this month, my family and I are still in good shape by the grace of God and his mercy.