2007 Archives
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More than 100 profess faith in Christ during CityReach
Posted: 11/02/07
A child plays in an inflatable obstacle course during a block party sponsored by City Church of Amarillo. (Photo by John Hall/BGCT) More than 100 profess faith
in Christ during CityReachBy John Hall
Texas Baptists Communications
AMARILLO—While children ran around, bounced in inflatable castles, played basketball, tossed Frisbees and scaled a climbing wall, a young man across the street quietly smiled as he received The Gift.
That’s the name of the Bible translation a volunteer from CityChurch of Amarillo gave him as he heard the Christian plan of salvation. The pair closed their eyes in prayer, and then they embraced in celebration of a new life in Christ.
A CityChurch of Amarillo volunteer shares the gospel with a block party participant during CityReach, an evangelistic emphasis held in conjunction with the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting. (BGCT Photo/John Hall) 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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WMU annual meeting features theme of ‘shaping’ for God’s purpose
Posted: 11/02/07
Sudanese Women on Mission lead worship and praise at the Texas WMU annual meeting. (PHOTO/Eric Guel) WMU annual meeting features
theme of ‘shaping’ for God’s purposeBy Teresa Young
Wayland Baptist University
MARILLO—With a backdrop of terracotta and colorful glazed pottery, Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas celebrated another year of missions endeavors during its annual meeting, held in conjunction with the Baptist General Con-vention of Texas in Amarillo.
Centered on the theme “Shaped for His Purpose,” the 127th annual meeting featured testimonies that showed individuals being shaped to do God’s work and how that work is being carried out in around the world.
Texas WMU officers elected at the missions organization’s annual meeting are (front) Nelda Taylor of Gonzales, president; (left to right) Suzy Wall of Canyon, second vice president; Anna Zimmer of Kingwood, recording secretary; Frankie Harvey of Nacogdoches, first vice president; and Jo Lee of San Antonio, third vice president. (PHOTO/Eric Guel) 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Wade recounts struggles, strides in his tenure as BGCT executive director
Posted: 11/02/07
Surrounded by family, Charles Wade prepares to deliver his final report to the Baptist General Convention of Texas as executive director. He will retire Jan. 31, 2008. (PHOTO/Robert Rogers/Baylor University) Wade recounts struggles, strides in his
tenure as BGCT executive directorBy Analiz Gonzalez
Buckner International
MARILLO—In his final executive director’s report to the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Charles Wade reviewed his time in that role, saying he would have handled some things a bit differently, but he insisted he essentially would have made the same decisions.
“We have been through a lot of change in our staff assignments. … I really thought we could get through the change and to a new synergy within two years. It has been more like four years,” he acknowledged.
11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Warren challenges BGCT to promote PEACE globally
Posted: 11/02/07
California megachurch pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren challenges Texas Baptists to join his PEACE plan to make an impact on global problems. Warren challenges BGCT
to promote PEACE globallyBy Teresa Young
Wayland Baptist University
MARILLO—Developing a heart for missions can be simple, best-selling author and California pastor Rick Warren told Texas Baptists.
“If you want the blessing of God in your life, the power of God in your life, the anointing of God in your life and ministry, you must care about what God cares about most and get on God’s agenda,” Warren said to the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting. “God’s agenda is the kingdom of God. It was the most pre-eminent thing on Jesus’ mind.”
11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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‘See yourselves as sons and daughters of God,’ Amarillo pastor urges Texas Baptists
Posted: 11/02/07
‘See yourselves as sons and daughters of God,’ Amarillo pastor urges Texas Baptists
By Teresa Young
Wayland Baptist University
AMARILLO—Texas Baptists have much to be proud of because their identity as adopted children of God, Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Amarillo, said in the annual sermon at the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting.
“Texas Baptists, as the adopted sons and daughters of God, go forth to work for the kingdom, knowing not only who you are but also whose you are,” Batson said. “You are his sons and daughters.”
Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Amarillo, brings the annual convention sermon at the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting in Amarillo. 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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BGCT president urges Texas Baptists to seek the lost, feed the flocks
Posted: 11/02/07
BGCT President Steve Vernon urges Texas Baptists to follow Christ’s command to seek the lost and feed the sheep. (PHOTO/Robert Rogers/Baylor University) BGCT president urges Texas Baptists
to seek the lost, feed the flocksBy Analiz González
Buckner International
AMARILLO—With references to Jesus’ parables about a lost coin, a lost sheep and a lost boy in Luke 15, Steve Vernon urged participants at the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting to follow Christ’s command to seek the lost and feed the sheep.
In his presidential message to the convention, Vernon recalled a time when his 4-year-old daughter walked off in a mall. She was only gone five minutes, but it gave him a glimpse into what God feels for those who don’t follow him.
11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
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African-American Texas Baptists gather for worship, praise
Posted: 11/02/07
African-American Texas
Baptists gather for worship, praiseBy Dave Coffield
Hardin-Simmons University
AMARILLO—Celebration and worship were at the forefront as hundreds of African-American Texas Baptists gathered at St. John Baptist Church of Amarillo on the eve of the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting.
Pastor Grover Neal spoke of the purpose and accomplishments of the African American Fellowship of Texas.
Michael Evans, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, preaches at a rally for African-American Texas Baptists in Amarillo. (PHOTO/Robert Rogers/Baylor University) 11/02/2007 - By John Rutledge
