La Roca Fellowship makes impact on families in Buda area

Pastor Luciano Castillo of La Roca Fellowship in Buda baptizes Linda Sanchez, a new follower of Christ, in the San Marcos River. She was one of four new Christians baptized that day. (Photo courtesy of Luciano Castillo)

07/28/2008 - By admin

Gatesville couple sees Jesus every time they go to prison

Charlie and Mary Alice Wise of Gatesville used to wonder what Jesus was talking about when he said, “I was in prison and you came to visit me.” But after nearly 40 years of prison ministry, they have no doubt what he meant.

07/28/2008 - By admin

Numbers smaller than expected, but hurts still big after hurricane

Hurricane Dolly moved on but disaster response remains a moving target in the Lower Rio Grande Valley as resources react to meet needs.

07/26/2008 - By admin

Baptists respond in the aftermath of Dolly

Sustained hurricane winds titled power lines all across the lower Rio Grande Valley, keeping emergency and disaster relief vehicles busy. (BCFS photo by Craig Bird)

07/25/2008 - By admin

Texas Tidbits: Names sought for memorials

The BGCT Memorials Committee requests names of people who died in the last year and whose lives made strengthened their churches.

07/25/2008 - By admin

Buckner weathers Dolly; help sought for colonias

Buckner Children and Family Services’ Rio Grande Children’s Home fared well through Hurricane Dolly, suffering only a blackout.

Around the State: Kindermusik day

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will  sponsior a free children's  music learning event called Kindermusik Day Aug. 5.

07/25/2008 - By admin

On the Move

One the Move reflects the latest staff changes among Texas Baptist churches.

07/25/2008 - By admin

CBF ministry to internationals takes place at home, abroad

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel are finding ways to minister to internationals who come to the United States and to individuals who seek refuge in other countries.

07/24/2008 - By Administrator

Guantanamo chaplain’s ministry has varied settings, same purpose

After a tour of duty in Iraq, Cmdr. Daniel McKay is serving as a BGCT-sponsored chaplain to troopers involved with detainee operations at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

07/24/2008 - By admin

BWA meeting in Prague begins with prayer, praise

Nearly 400 delegates to the Baptist World Alliance's annual gathering in Prague, Czech Republic, raised their voices in prayer and singing as the July 21-25 meeting began with a rousing worship service.

07/24/2008 - By Administrator

Pastors’ biggest challenges differ by region, BWA speakers say

Global Baptist pastors' problems are as different as the countries and regions in which they minister, according to speakers at the July 21-24 Baptist World Alliance annual gathering in Prague.

07/24/2008 - By Administrator