October 2019
Texas BSM group assists in relaunch of University of Oregon collegiate ministry
by Bonnie Shaw on October 29, 2019 in news
Two Texas Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) mission groups went up to The University of Oregon in October to assist with the relaunch of the Northwest Collegiate Ministry (NCM) as part of the ongoing partnership between Texas Baptists and the Northwest Baptist Convention. ...
Texas Baptists welcomes Chris Walker as the first BSM Accountant
by Bonnie Shaw on October 29, 2019 in news
Chris Walker has joined the Texas Baptists Finance and Accounting team as the new Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) Accountant. ...
River Ministry missionary creates new campaign to bring God’s healing to Houston
by Bonnie Shaw on October 29, 2019 in great commission
To better help those in need, Texas Baptists River Ministry expanded the ministry away from the border and up to Houston...
Today we mourn, tomorrow we dream
by Kalie Lowrie on October 28, 2019 in news
One week after the EF-3 tornado destroyed Primera Iglesia Bautista Dallas’ main building, the congregation joined together for worship under a tent in the church parking lot on Sunday, Oct. 27. ...
Pastor Appreciation Month: Take time to show how much you care
by Bonnie Shaw on October 22, 2019 in faith
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It is a great time to go above and beyond to make sure that your pastor is blessed and loved on by the church. ...
Texas Tech BSM dedicates building to the glory of God
by Kalie Lowrie on October 22, 2019 in news
On Saturday, Oct. 19, more than 200 individuals gathered to celebrate the new Dr. Robert H. Pinder Student Center, home of the Texas Tech University Baptist Student Ministry (BSM). ...
TBM responds to North Texas tornados and storms
by Texas Baptists Communications on October 21, 2019 in news
Texas Baptist Men (TBM) is currently responding to needs in North Texas following serious storms and tornados on Sun., Oct. 20. A tornado touched down in North Dallas, causing damage for several miles across the city. TBM activated a chainsaw crew of 11 people on Monday morning to the Lake Highlands area for disaster relief. ...
Hispanic Evangelism Conference to equip leaders with both Spanish and English sessions
by Meredith Rose on October 21, 2019 in press releases
The Hispanic Evangelism Team of Texas Baptists will host the Hispanic Evangelism Conference at First Baptist Church of Corpus Christi on Nov. 8-9. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 and conclude at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9. ...
Conclave encourages collaboration and relational ministry
by Bonnie Shaw on October 18, 2019 in news
“We have the power of Jesus in us, and we have a generation in front of us that wants to change the world.”...
Texas Baptists emphasize living “compelled to serve” at 2019 Annual Meeting
by Kalie Lowrie on October 16, 2019 in news
The Baptist General Convention of Texas will gather for the 134th Annual Meeting from Nov. 17-19, at the Waco Convention Center. ...
MAP Stories: The Okasawara Family
by Guest Author on October 16, 2019 in map stories
Marcelo and Elaine Okasawara serve as missionaries in the Amazon region of Brazil. They are each MAP missionaries adopted by Glen Cove Baptist Church. ...
Partnership in the storm: How the Allen community aided a local church in its time of need
by Meredith Rose on October 15, 2019 in news
After assessing the damage in several of the church’s classrooms, leaders wondered how and where members would continue meeting with their Life Groups, adult discipleship classes that meet weekly on Sundays for Bible study and fellowship...
Walton recognized as Outstanding Interim Pastor of 2019
by Texas Baptists Communications on October 15, 2019 in news
Dr. Charles "Rusty" Walton received the Maples-Williamson-Daehnert (MWD) Award on Oct. 10, 2019, for being the outstanding interim pastor of the year...
Texas Baptists Hispanic Leadership Conference to train and equip leaders to be moldable for Christ
by Meredith Rose on October 15, 2019 in press releases
Texas Baptists Hispanic Ministries will host its sixth-annual Hispanic Leadership Conference at Dallas Baptist University (DBU) from Oct. 25-26. ...
A mission-minded church: how a small church on the border is serving thousands of people
by Bonnie Shaw on October 14, 2019 in news
Pastor Alvaro Corrales will gladly give anyone who asks a tour of Primera Iglesia Bautista of Alamo...
How to show your pastor you care
by Dowell Loftis on October 9, 2019 in faith
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. There is no better way to show your pastor your appreciation than to make sure a benefits package is set up in a way that is most beneficial to his family’s needs...
Craig Christina elected as Texas Baptists Associate Executive Director
by Kalie Lowrie on October 2, 2019 in news
Craig Christina, pastor of Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church in Dallas, has been elected to serve as the next Associate Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT). ...
Upcoming Conclave conference seeks to promote collaboration between family ministries in churches
by Bonnie Shaw on October 2, 2019 in press releases
Conclave, a one-stop conference for various family ministries hosted by Texas Baptists Great Commission Team, will take place Oct. 14-16 at First Baptist Richardson. ...