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  Review of Baylor relationship required by 2011 agreement

  The BGCT’s announced intention to “review and consider changes” to the special agreement that defines its relationship with Baylor University is a routine matter delayed one year due to the COVID pandemic, Executive Director David Hardage said.

  08/19/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Hardage acknowledges ‘missteps’ regarding GC2

  Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Director David Hardage acknowledged “missteps” in the development of the GC2 statement of faith, and he suggested Texas Baptists press the “pause” button before taking further action.

  08/18/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  TBM volunteers work long hours to meet needs in Kentucky

  Texas Baptist Men flood recovery teams are removing drenched sheetrock, flooring and furniture from flooded homes in eastern Kentucky.

  08/17/2022 - By John Hall / Texas Baptist Men

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  South Texas cowboy church assists Montana flood recovery

  Volunteers from a South Texas cowboy church journeyed to Montana to help the owners of a feedlot recover from extensive flooding.

  08/16/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  BGCT considering change in relationship with Baylor

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas is seeking to “review and consider changes” to the special agreement that defines its relationship with Baylor University.

  08/16/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Gospel goalie: Central Texas pastor excels on the ice

  Some preachers are renowned for fiery sermons. One small-town Central Texas pastor is known—at least in some circles—for his skill on the ice.

  08/15/2022 - By Ken Camp

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  From Death Row to Life Row

  Terry Joe Solley, an inmate in the general prison population who devotes 12 to 14 hours a day visiting otherwise-isolated prisoners, is committed to turning Death Row into “Life Row.”

  08/10/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Welcome Center nourishes hope among inmates’ families

  As families of inmates gather around tables for shared meals at the Hope Welcome Center, they receive more than a nourishing meal. They discover unconditional acceptance and hope.

  08/09/2022 - By Carolyn Tomlin

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  From fires to floods, TBM serves in times of disaster

  Texas Baptist Men disaster relief volunteers have provided water and meals to firefighters who have battled wildfires in parched Texas. Now, TBM is responding to floods that have ravaged much of eastern Kentucky and parts of Missouri.

  08/03/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Church provides families relief from dangerous summer heat

  Community Missionary Baptist Church, south of Dallas, held a “Beat the Heat” event on a mid-July weekend, providing box fans and cooling units to people whose homes lack air conditioning.

  08/02/2022 - By Bonnie Shaw / Texas Baptist Communications

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  BGCT executive director search committee named

  Officers of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and its Executive Board named a search committee to recommend Texas Baptists’ next executive director.

  07/27/2022 - By Texas Baptists Communications

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  Research shows racial disparity in Texas hunger

  One Texas child out of five faced hunger in 2020, and the threat of hunger was most significant for Black and Hispanic Texans, new information from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap report reveals.

  07/26/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor