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Texas Baptists urged to plant seeds in changing landscape

Victor Rodriguez encouraged pastors to “let the seeds fly” in his sermon during the closing worship session of Texas Baptists’ annual meeting.

11/20/2019 - By Lauren Sturdy

Learn to disciple new believers effectively

Just as person never would leave a newborn baby to fend for itself, new believers likewise should not be treated that way, a director of ministry to college students told a Texas Baptist workshop.

11/20/2019 - By Bonnie Shaw / Texas Baptist Communications

Unified study leads to unified church

A discipleship program that directs the focus of all church members to a specific Bible passage each week can reshape the life of a church, a pair of San Antonio pastors told a workshop at Texas Baptists’ annual meeting.

11/20/2019 - By Blake Killingsworth

Youth ministers challenged to be the leaders teens need

Churches should look ahead to consider the needs new generations have to know God and experience the life Christ wants to give them, a veteran student discipleship leader told a Texas Baptist workshop.

11/20/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

Urged to become e-churches focused on evangelism

Every church should become an “e-church,” Bryant Lee, pastor of Higher Expectations Church in Humble, told Texas Baptists at a workshop on effective evangelism strategies.

11/20/2019 - By Meredith Rose

Texas Baptists launch effort to address foster care crisis

Texas Baptists launched a multi-faceted, collaborative effort to address the state’s foster care crisis and respond to the needs of vulnerable children.

11/19/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Hispanic Baptists urged to renew passion for ministry

In dark and stormy times, church leaders need to remember Jesus still is present and in control, a Waco-area pastor told participants at a Hispanic rally held in conjunction with Texas Baptists’ annual meeting.

11/18/2019 - By Lauren Sturdy

African American Baptists reminded to trust God with struggles

The same God who turned bitter water into sweet water during the Exodus can still transform and give strength, participants were reminded at the African American rally in Waco.

11/18/2019 - By Bonnie Shaw / Texas Baptist Communications

No excuses for failing to share gospel, Evans tells Texas Baptists

Michael Evans, newly re-elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, reminded Texas Baptists they are compelled to serve and to implore people to accept Christ’s invitation.

11/18/2019 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

Wood case may change hearts on death penalty

Stay of execution granted for Buddhist on Texas Death Row

A federal appeals court has upheld a second stay of execution for a Buddhist Texas inmate who was scheduled to die by lethal injection Nov. 13, the latest move in an ongoing legal battle over his religious liberty rights.

11/15/2019 - By Aysha Khan / Religion News Service

Beaumont woman lived in attic after storm, until TBM arrived

During the TBM Rebuild, volunteers are helping put homes and lives back together again that were affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.

11/15/2019 - By John Hall / Texas Baptist Men

Iglesias bautistas históricas hispanas de Texas perseveran y se adaptan

Distancia geográfica separa a tres iglesias hispanas bautistas de Texas que fueron establecidas en el siglo 19, pero el compromiso que comparten en hacer los ajustes necesarios para alcanzar a más para Cristo une a las congregaciones en Laredo, San Antonio y El Paso.

11/15/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter