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Gabriel Cortés welcomed by the Theology Education Ministry as new director of Hispanic Education

Jul 11, 2024

Dr. Gabriel Cortés has rejoined Texas Baptists as the new director of Hispanic Education within the convention’s Theological Education ministry.

WELL equips women for new ministry context, communicating the gospel for obedient transformation

Jul 8, 2024

“Strong perfume and casseroles” is just one of many memorable responses Dr. Katie McCoy, director of Women’s Ministry for Texas Baptists, receives when she asks women what comes to mind when they hear the phrase “women’s ministry.”

Kevin Abbott welcomed by Center for Ministerial Health as new director of Pastoral Health Networks and Area 5 representative

Jul 5, 2024

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed Kevin Abbott as the new director of Pastoral Health Networks and Area 5 representative. 

Summer, semester missionaries commissioned at Go Now service

Jun 17, 2024

“As you encounter all the different philosophies and religions there are in all the world, you don’t need to apologize that you represent the one true living God of the universe who created us all.”

From atheist to on mission: Relationship with apologist changes heart

Jun 4, 2024

After deciding that the church didn’t have answers to his many questions about spiritual matters and the soul, Daniel Nieto declared himself an atheist at age 15. 

Kingdom, future focus mark May Executive Board meeting

May 21, 2024

Themes of unity over uniformity, a compelling kingdom focus and dutiful preparation for future opportunities marked the May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board, which was held May 20-21 online and on the campus of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.

Guarneri calls Texas Baptists to remain ‘stubbornly focused’ on kingdom agenda

May 21, 2024

Executive director Julio Guarneri outlined a rousing vision for the convention’s future during his Monday evening address at the May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board. 

Vision trips help churches see mission opportunities, look ‘outside of ourselves’

May 14, 2024

While the state of Texas continues to be a mission field, it is also a mission base from which individuals are sent to go and make disciples. 

Texas Baptists provides funds for Mission Arlington medical clinic expansion

May 8, 2024

“My prayer is that it would be multiplied, that it would encourage generosity by others and that it would meet the needs of the people who need access to this clinic.”

Minister Connection helps match churches, pastors

May 2, 2024

Once Scott Patz and his wife Angela agreed that God was leading them to move to Texas from Orlando, Florida, the long-time pastor began the usual process of putting out resumes and seeking open positions. 

Baylor University conveys land to Texas Baptists for growing Baptist Student Ministry

Apr 22, 2024

Baylor University conveyed to Texas Baptists the deed for a parcel of land set to house the new 12,000-square-foot Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building in a ceremony held Thursday, April 18, in Waco, TX.

Christian Life Commission supports pro-life efforts in neighboring New Mexico city

Apr 17, 2024

The Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission (CLC) joined other pro-life partners on April 3 to dedicate a new ultrasound machine at the Legacy Pregnancy Resource Center in Hobbs, New Mexico.

BOUNCE spring break students are ‘missional for life’

Apr 9, 2024

Eleven construction projects were completed by 199 participants from 10 churches this past spring break through BOUNCE student disaster recovery, a ministry of Texas Baptists.

60th Congreso asks ‘¿Quien Soy Yo?’, challenges students to find identity in Christ

Apr 8, 2024

Congreso, I came to tell you that your identity is in Christ. You are loved, you are forgiven and you are called.

First baptism in seven years sparks excitement and growth in Mathis church

Mar 28, 2024

Pastor Felix Treviño knew the metric stating a healthy church should have one baptism for every 15 people in average worship attendance per year, but the First Baptist Church of Mathis simply was not seeing God move in that way.

Beach Reach spring break outreach ‘saw God move,’ marked new high in professions of faith

Mar 26, 2024

Ten days of intensive ministry to college students on South Padre Island yielded the highest number of professions of faith in recent memory.

River Ministry/Mexico Missions brings expertise, practical training to more than 200 church leaders in Mexico

Mar 22, 2024

More than 200 pastors and church leaders gathered in Querétaro, Mexico, to receive training in discipleship, pastoral leadership, church planting and evangelism during a fall session this past year.

TBM volunteers serving in Panhandle, more heading there to help

Feb 29, 2024

The Texas Panhandle is burning, and TBM: Texans on Mission is rushing volunteers and water to the scene.