• Kathy Hillman: Courage, kindness & ‘Amazing Grace’

  07/06/2015 - By John Rutledge

  On Saturday following the shooting of the Emanuel nine, my husband, John, and I traveled to Oxford. That first night with heavy hearts, we walked to Christ Church for Evensong.

• In Touch: Pray for our student missionaries

  07/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Please continue to pray for our collegiate missionaries serving all over the world and for our Bounce Student Disaster Recovery and Texas Baptist Disaster Recovery mission trips.

• Richard Ray: Bivocational/Small Church Conference will provide abundant benefits

  07/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

  You are invited to attend the 29th annual Bivocational/Small Church Conference, hosted by your Bivocational/Small Church Association at Baptist Temple Church in San Antonio, July 10-11.

• Kathy Hillman: Independence Day, political freedom & religious liberty

  06/29/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Brilliant red, white and blue fireworks lit the night. Strains of the 1812 Overture echoed across the water. The sky glowed as cannons volleyed and church bells rang. But that memorable evening, I wasn’t watching on television. Mother and I experienced the scene overlooking Boston Harbor.

• Richard Ray: Bivocational/Small Church Conference will help ministers, families

  06/22/2015 - By John Rutledge

  I now turn your attention to the upcoming 29th annual Bivocational/Small Church Conference, hosted by your Bivocational/Small Church Association on the campus of Baptist Temple Church in San Antonio.

• João Chaves: Lessons from Hispanic Baptists in Texas

  06/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Preface from Baptist University of the Américas President René Maciel: The Baptist University of the Américas exists to train and prepare Hispanic church leaders to, in turn, grow Hispanic Baptist…

• Kathy Hillman: Fathers, ‘Father’ Buckner & the Heavenly Father

  06/15/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Choosing the perfect Father’s Day gift presents challenges. A totally unscientific Internet survey and personal interviews with guys of all ages yield one overwhelming favorite. The gift of time and togetherness ranks first.

• In Touch: At the Legacy Award ceremony

  06/15/2015 - By John Rutledge

  On June 7, Kathleen and I had a great day at Independence Baptist Church near Brenham for the annual Legacy Award ceremony.

• Kathy Hillman: Graduation – Ending, beginning and thanks-giving

  06/08/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Images of graduation splash across the computer screen—from grinning kindergarteners in miniature caps and gowns, to seniors bidding high school farewell, to university and professional graduates embarking on their careers.

• Richard Ray: Your work ethic … is your second mission field

  06/08/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Have you ever wondered how you can promote the word of God in such a way that it makes a difference in a person’s life?

• Kathy Hillman: Texas Baptists’ ‘Hall of Fame’

  05/29/2015 - By John Rutledge

  The Texas Baptist Legacy Award and its predecessor designation, Elder Statesman, honor individuals who have made lasting contributions that significantly impacted Texas Baptist life, particularly in Christian education and missions.

• In Touch: Executive Board meeting

  05/29/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Hello, Texas Baptists. Thanks to the Executive Board directors who attended committee meetings and sessions recently. It was a great few days of rejoicing in what the Lord is doing…