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TBM Disaster Relief to deploy multiple teams after Hurricane Hanna

Jul 28, 2020

“We want to share God’s love in the hardest days of people’s lives.”

TBMF President Bill Arnold retires after 40 years of service to Texas Baptists

Jul 24, 2020

Bill Arnold, president of the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF), has announced his retirement after 36 years of leading the foundation and more than 40 years of service with Texas Baptists. 

2020 Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament awards announced

Jul 23, 2020

Though the event could not be held in-person due to COVID-19, students from churches around Texas competed virtually.

Taking proactive measures to protect your church and neighbors during the pandemic

Jul 16, 2020

“The more that you can do proactively when it’s sunny before things get bad, the better."

Longtime Texas Baptist leader Chris Liebrum transitions to HPU role

Jul 13, 2020

Liebrum’s life has been a testament to the impact of cooperative missions and ministry and the importance of institutional partnerships.

Governor Abbott issues facemask order among other changes

Jul 9, 2020

On Thursday, July 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation amending Executive Order GA-28 (“GA-28”). GA-28 was originally put in place on June 26, but the increase of COVID-19 cases across the state led to the governor giving increased authority to local officials to regulate gatherings. At the same time, Gov. Abbott also issued a new executive order, Executive Order GA-29 (“GA-29”). GA-29 does not supersede GA-28, but provides new regulations in addition to GA-28. In other words, both GA-28 and GA-29 are governing orders, and both remain in effect. Texans must comply with both.

Statewide survey indicates health levels of Texas pastors

Jul 6, 2020

Results from a statewide Pastor Health Survey conducted by the Texas Baptists Church Health Initiative of San Antonio provided valuable information on the health of pastors in Texas. Five hundred and sixty pastors affiliated with Texas Baptists participated in the confidential survey, a 13 percent response rate. The survey explored spiritual, physical, mental, financial, relational and work health. 

Virtual worship conference to offer training from renowned worship leaders

Jul 6, 2020

On Aug. 1, Texas Baptists will join with 16 other Baptist state conventions to host the Resourcing Worship Virtual Conference. The conference will be a virtual training for church leaders involved in worship ministry. 

BOUNCE encourages student ministries to find the mission field in their own backyard

Jul 1, 2020

“You don’t want to be sitting at home doing nothing when there are people out there who need help.”

Texas Baptist Executive Board moves 2020 Annual Meeting to online format

Jun 17, 2020

The Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas held a special called business meeting on June 16 to consider changes to the 2020 Annual Meeting in light of the global pandemic. 

Stark College & Seminary equips a local church with technology tools during COVID-19

Jun 17, 2020

“I don’t think we would have gotten into live streaming if we hadn’t received the cooperation of the class."

Ministers Financial Health Grant allows pastor to focus on his congregation

Jun 15, 2020

"....we looked at time and family, and everything that God gave us.”

The ministry continues—Crisis becomes opportunity

Jun 10, 2020

In this crisis could we find opportunities to love others responsibly? 

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act eases loan forgiveness restrictions

Jun 9, 2020

On Friday, June 5, President Trump signed a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reform bill into law, which will ease the restrictions on PPP loan forgiveness. 

Revitalizing collegiate ministry in San Antonio

Jun 8, 2020

“We want San Antonio to be a place of hope and to be a light in Texas.”

Young Texas Baptist pastors join together for conversation on race

Jun 3, 2020

“The only way we benefit from diversity is if we listen to one another.”

San Marcos Baptist Academy meeting the challenge in shift to distance learning

Jun 3, 2020

“When students are seeing God at work in their own lives, my job is practically done for me.” 

Go Now Missions prepares for different locations, same mission

Jun 1, 2020

#missionnotcanceledgonow

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