Texas Baptists

We can hardly wait for the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting! We want to encourage all messengers and guests to book your hotel room as soon as possible. You can find a list of hotels in the area and reserve your spot today at: texasbaptists.org/events/annual-meeting/hotels.

See you in Waco as we celebrate His Kingdom Agenda—not mine, not yours, but His!

Let's celebrate baptisms alongside Texas Baptists churches!
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We're excited to announce that Al Curley III, Associate Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church, will be joining us at Annual Meeting this fall as a keynote speaker. We look forward to hearing him speak on "The Gospel of the Kingdom" as we celebrate His Kingdom Agenda—not mine, not yours, but His!

Visit txb.org/am to learn more and see the rest of our keynote speaker lineup.
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“All the students here are benefactors of you and your legacy and your faithfulness in BSM over the decades. And as we see God move, a lot of it is because of your prayers and your support.” - Eric Hunter, director of BSM at WTAMU.

Read the full story below.
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West Texas A&M Baptist Student Ministry celebrates 104 of ministry and looks ahead to the future with new building… "All the students here are benefactors of you and your legacy and your faithfulness in BSM over the decades. And as we see God move, a lot of it is because of your prayers and your support.” -Eric Hunter, director of BSM at WTAMU.

Happy Labor Day! We are thankful for the contributions workers make to the well-being of our country.
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"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:17

This month we are spotlighting Pastor David Whitehead at Connections Church - Kapolei in Kapolei, Hawaii!

Q1: When and how did God call you to be a pastor?

▫The last thing I wanted to be was a pastor. But, five years out of college as I was advancing in the business world, God slowly and methodically convinced me over the next two years that He was calling me. He changed me from the inside out, to where I really wanted to be a Pastor for Him. Definitely a God-thing!

Q2: What is God showing you in your spiritual walk right now and how can that help your church?

▫That during these days we are living in, I need to get even more personal with each person in my congregation.

“Know well the condition of your flock, and pay attention to your herds, for wealth is not forever; not even a crown lasts for all time.” Proverbs 28:23 (HCSB)

I had always looked at this passage as being about managing my possessions well. God revealed that I need to consider this for the flock, the congregation, He’s called me to oversee.

Q3: How can people pray for your church?

▫Connections Church is seeing a great deal of life-change. People are getting saved and baptized. Individuals and families are being transformed. We are a church of new believers dealing with new-believer issues. The most impactful being stepping out in faith on giving tithes and offerings. There is a sweet spirit in the church. We need seasoned, Godly leaders to help in all areas of church life. Thank you for praying for Connections Church in Kapolei, Hawaii!

God is doing great things in Texas Baptists churches in our state and beyond!
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We are so blessed to partner alongside great churches like yours!
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Conclave 2024 is quickly approaching! We invite all those who oversee any component of NextGen or Family ministry in the local church for a time that is sure to strengthen your ministry through encouragement, worship experiences, networking opportunities, training and resources.

We are so excited to hear from main speakers like:
▫️ Justin Whitmeal Earley, lawyer, speaker and author
▫️ Ed Newton, lead pastor at Community Bible Church
▫️ Mike Satterfield, founder of Field of Grace Ministries

Learn more and register today at txb.org/conclave. See you in San Antonio!

“Baptism always represents life, new life, transformation of life. A life that was going one direction but has turned around and is now going in a different direction. To the church it means ‘Hey, God is at work here in this place.’ It also means to the church, ‘Hey, God is using us and our church to reach out.’ So it means to us as a church, God is not through with us yet.” - Marcelo De Oliveira, lead pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Waco, Texas

Read the full story at the link below.
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‘God is not through with us yet’: Emmanuel Baptist Church in Waco’s replant story “Baptism always represents life, new life, transformation of life. A life that was going one direction but has turned around and is now going in a different direction.”

"For we live by faith, not by sight."
-2 Corinthians 5:7

School is back in full swing! If you are a college student or know of one who is looking for spiritual growth, lasting friendships and the opportunity to engage in leadership and missions, we encourage you to get connected with your local BSM.

Visit txbsm.org to learn more and get connected today.
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Join us in congratulating these Texas Baptists churches that are celebrating anniversaries!
▫Kingdom Church in Kingsville celebrating 70 years
▫Trinity Baptist Church San Antonio celebrating 75 years
▫First Baptist Church Chico celebrating 150 years
▫Big Springs Baptist Church in Garland celebrating 150 years
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PAVE, the Texas Baptists church health, growth and revitalization strategy, helps pastors customize revitalization to their unique context. Participants are placed in cohorts with a community of other pastors to receive coaching, encouragement and the resources they need to guide their church toward growth.

Learn more and sign up today at txb.org/pave.

"So no matter how old you are, you haven’t arrived and no matter how young you are, there’s something I can learn from you. I think that’s by God’s design that we can learn from one another, no matter how young or old we might be.” - Al Curley III, youth and young adult pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church

Read the full recap below.
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The Art of Preaching Lab provides resources, relationships and creative ways to lead “So no matter how old you are, you haven’t arrived and no matter how young you are, there’s something I can learn from you,” said Curley. “I think that’s by God’s design that we can learn from one another, no matter how young or old we might be.”

"Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator." - Colossians 3:10

This summer, Go Now student missionaries carried the gospel across the country and beyond!

▫️ 251 total Go Now student missionaries served
▫️ 4,270 spiritual conversations reported
▫️ 90 salvations
▫️ 50 rededications

Thank you, Texas Baptists family, for praying for these student missionaries as they served this summer.
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The 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting features an exciting lineup of speakers, worship, workshops and more. Visit txb.org/am and subscribe to receive updates and important information on all things Annual Meeting.

We can't wait to celebrate His kingdom agenda with you—not mine, not yours, but His! See you in Waco!
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Join us in praying for students and educators as they go back to school!
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Join us in celebrating how God moved in the hearts and lives of students this summer! Here are just some of the highlights:

▫300 students attended WAVE with 50 salvation and 170 recommitments

▫413 students attended Super Summer with 8 salvation and 3 recommitments

▫337 students attended Campamento with 41 salvation and 18 recommitments

▫350 students attended Camp Fusion with 13 salvation and 90 recommitment

▫Over 400 students served at BOUNCE and completed 26 construction projects
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We're hiring! Texas Baptists is a movement of God’s people to share Christ and show love by strengthening churches and ministers, engaging culture and connecting the nations to Jesus. If you are interested in joining our team, visit txb.org/employment to see our open positions and apply today.
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"When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me." - Psalm 138:3

August is Make-A-Will month!

The Texas Baptists Mission Foundation has partnered with FreeWill to provide a free legal will for every Texas Baptists. Creating a will creates a lasting legacy by:

▪️Providing for your family
▪️Preserving the resources God has entrusted to you
▪️Perpetuating God's kingdom through your church and other Baptist causes

Get started today at: missionsfoundation.org/create-a-legacy.
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Risen to new life!
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“One of the biggest things was just the movement of the Holy Spirit each night. I mean, the students really gave themselves to the moment. Yes, there were 50 salvations, but there were just hundreds of liberations.” - Robert Purvey, director of NextGen and WAVE coordinator

Read the full story at:
https://www.texasbaptists.org/article/wave-student-conference-sees-fifty-salvations-and-hundreds-of-liberations-during-san-antonio-meetup

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WAVE Student Conference sees fifty salvations and ‘hundreds of liberations’ during San Antonio meetup More than 500 students and leaders learned to “make a wave” in the culture for Jesus while attending African American Ministries’ Wave Student Conference, a four-day event for 7th graders to college students held June 9-12 at Resurrection Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile." - Romans 1:16

Online registration for the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting is open! Make plans to join us in Waco, Nov. 10-12 as we come together to celebrate His Kingdom agenda—not yours, not mine, but His.

Learn more and register today at txb.org/am.
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Annual Meeting 2024 November 10–12, 2024 • Waco, TX

Online registration for the 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting opens tomorrow! We are THRILLED to hear from this lineup of keynote speakers as we celebrate His Kingdom Agenda—not mine, not yours, but His!

Visit txb.org/am to learn more and sign up for updates.

God is using Texas Baptists churches to share Christ and show love in Texas and beyond.
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