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Wayland BSM sees salvations, recommitments during student orientation

Sep 7, 2023

“It was buzzing, it was loud, and the students were responding really well to the worship and the message,”

Executive Director Search Committee names nominee ahead of Executive Board meeting

Sep 3, 2023

The committee has announced Julio Guarneri, lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen,TX, as its nominee to assume the role of executive director.

Comité de búsqueda para la posición de Director Ejecutivo presenta candidato frente a la Junta Ejecutiva

Sep 3, 2023

El Comité de búsqueda de los Bautistas de Texas para la posición de Director Ejecutivo ha anunciado a Julio Guarneri, pastor principal de Calvary Baptist Church en McAllen,TX, como su candidato para asumir la posición de director ejecutivo para la Convención Bautista general de Texas.

Preparing for the future and leaving a lasting impact through TBMF and FreeWill

Aug 30, 2023

“It was just so easy to use it, and they explained every aspect of it, so it wasn’t overwhelming. I didn’t feel like I had to wade through difficult legal terms,”

Camp Fusion brings together intercultural students from around Texas, sees salvations and rededications to Christ

Aug 25, 2023

“This is such a special place because we’re able to develop leaders through the local churches and lead them as they grow, first as campers, then as counselors and leaders.”

Texas Baptists and GuideStone partner to provide free video resources on ministers’ compensation

Aug 24, 2023

"The financial resources provided by GuideStone are geared specifically for the unique financial challenges and opportunities ministers face,"

Executive Director Search Committee selects candidate to recommend to BGCT Executive Board

Aug 18, 2023

The committee is pleased to announce that a recommendation and candidate for the position of Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas will be presented at the next Executive Board meeting.

Bits4Bites 2023: An 18-hour video gaming marathon and kickoff for month of giving to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering

Aug 17, 2023

“All of it is a lot of fun. Just building connections with people…and watching people bond over video games and rally around a good cause together.”

Students serve church plants through BOUNCE

Aug 10, 2023

Middle and high school students give a week of their summer vacation learning about and serving church plants through BOUNCE Student Church Planting.

FBC Buffalo uses Pave strategies to grow attendance and baptisms

Aug 7, 2023

When Alan Grisham reached out to Texas Baptists almost two years ago, he understood changes were necessary. 

Pastor Sabbatical Grant helps pastors escape burnout

Jul 31, 2023

"[It] started me on a journey toward a more balanced schedule in all of life."

2023 Family Gathering celebrates Texas Baptists’ unity in diversity

Jul 19, 2023

1,900 messengers and visitors gathered in McAllen July 16-18 to take part in Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering, the 138th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Ammons urges total obedience over presumption at Family Gathering Worship Celebration

Jul 18, 2023

“Sometimes the crowd is wrong,” said Ammons, pastor at First Baptist Church in Garland. “Just because there is a groundswell saying to do this, doesn’t mean it’s right.”

Messengers adopt amended motion to affirm women in ministry in second business session

Jul 18, 2023

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.

Texas Baptists celebrate 55 years of River Ministry

Jul 18, 2023

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.

Pertenecemos; fue el mensaje con que se cerró la segunda plenaria de la convención Bautista Hispana de Texas.

Jul 18, 2023

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.

La misión es visión y multiplica.

Jul 18, 2023

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

Revitalizing churches requires truth-telling, community engagement

Jul 18, 2023

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.