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Following a 30-minute discussion during the second business session, messengers to the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering adopted an amended motion to affirm women in ministry.

Just miles from the border between Texas and Mexico, Texas Baptists gathered during the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering to celebrate 55 years of River Ministry at the Missions Banquet.

Durante esta segunda sesión se discutieron los asuntos y negocios del Señor y se aprobaron cuatro enmiendas propuestas, se votó para la elección del primer y segundo vicepresidente y secretaria.

Hay una ley espiritual. Cuando invertimos en misiones Dios hace prosperar su iglesia.

If your church is declining in attendance or plateauing for several years, there is good news: You are not alone. But the better news is you don’t have to stay that way, said Dr. Jonathan Smith, Director of Church Health Strategy for Texas Baptists.

En un mundo donde nada es estático, todo cambia con el ir y venir cultural, social, político y científico. La iglesia local no es ajena a estos cambios.

Do you believe this evening that God has called each and every one of us to be a part of the business of the calling to go out and to make disciples of every people group?

Is it possible we can become so focused on doctrinal purity and correctness and agreeing 100% with every jot and tittle of interpretation that we forget about our love relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; we forget about our love relationship with our brothers and sisters in Christ; we forget about our passion for reaching the lost?

God wants those that know Christ to share with those that don’t know Christ without respect to their color or background.

In an afternoon workshop at the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering in McAllen, McKissic shared a brief study on the church that revealed what made them so ideal.

Projected trends for population growth and demographic change that have important implications for reaching the lost with the gospel.

Unidad fue el sentimiento que reinó durante la primera plenaria en español durante la convención Family Gathering 2023.

“I wanted to share a message of hope and express who we are and what we are as Texas Baptists. To me, Texas Baptists is my family and my world.”

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.

Messengers also heard a brief update on the search for an executive director, a financial report, introduced motions, and approved nominations for committees. 

"You need to know you are not alone.”

"You have to close your eyes, take a deep breath and say a little prayer in order to be the true family of God.”

"Dr. Stookey’s proven experience serving in Christian higher education will enable him to succeed in expanding the influence of Texas Baptists universities and seminaries in preparing current and future ministers and lay leaders.”