Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission

Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission The CLC speaks to and with Texas Baptists on ethical, community ministry, and public policy issues.

If you were interested in getting multiple copies of David Earl Sanchez's book to use for a small group study, NOW is th...
04/23/2026

If you were interested in getting multiple copies of David Earl Sanchez's book to use for a small group study, NOW is the time.

The book, Your/Our Identity in Christ, is half price, AND right now all of the proceeds will go to the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering. It's a win-win!

https://gc2press.org/your-our-identity-in-christ-finding.../

On April 7th, David Earl Sanchez was in Corpus Christi for STCH Ministries iCare conference. He was thrilled to be back,...
04/09/2026

On April 7th, David Earl Sanchez was in Corpus Christi for STCH Ministries iCare conference. He was thrilled to be back, speaking again on ministry to people who struggle with LGBTQ+ issues.

Since this was his second time at the same conference/location in two years, David went more in-depth specifically on the issue of same-sex attraction. Even so, 1 hr 15 minutes was not enough time to share all the things, so David let the group pick what they wanted to go in-depth on. (See picture 3)

STCH has another conference in Victoria, TX on August 4th, and David plans to be there again, sharing this same talk. The CLC loves chances to partner with ministries we support through our TBHO and Community Care grants!

We recently had the privilege of meeting with Howard Payne University Professor Ciera Ray’s social services programs, po...
03/31/2026

We recently had the privilege of meeting with Howard Payne University Professor Ciera Ray’s social services programs, policy, and issues students as they visited the Capitol in Austin. We always enjoy escorting Texas Baptists around the grounds and explaining the ins-and-outs of the legislative process. We can even facilitate meetings with legislators or their staff.
If you or a group from your church are ever wanting to visit Austin, please let us know!
Sting ‘em!

A joint statement from Dr. Katie Frugé and Rev. Carlos Francis on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr."We are d...
02/17/2026

A joint statement from Dr. Katie Frugé and Rev. Carlos Francis on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

"We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

Rev. Jackson was passionate about justice, equality, and human dignity. He dedicated his life to lifting up the voiceless and working toward a more just society. His commitment to civil rights, voter access, and human flourishing reflected a deeply-held belief that every person is created in the image of God and deserves profound respect.

We join with people across the nation in mourning his death and giving thanks for his faith-filled ministry. We pray for comfort and peace for his family, loved ones, and all whose lives were touched by his work. May his legacy inspire all of us to seek justice and show Christlike love to every neighbor as we walk humbly with our God."

-Dr. Katie Frugé & Rev. Carlos Francis.

Early voting in Texas’ primary elections starts today. The CLC encourages all Texas Baptists who are entitled to vote to...
02/17/2026

Early voting in Texas’ primary elections starts today. The CLC encourages all Texas Baptists who are entitled to vote to exercise their right to do so. Here is some helpful information about the election process.

Earlier this month, our Director of Public Policy, John Litzler, spent a few days on the campus of Howard Payne Universi...
02/16/2026

Earlier this month, our Director of Public Policy, John Litzler, spent a few days on the campus of Howard Payne University engaging with students, pastors, and faculty as he lectured for the Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics.

John shared this about his experience:
"Over a two-day span I had the privilege of speaking at HPU's chapel, guest lecturing in an undergraduate law course, speaking at FBC Brownwood, breakfast with standout students in the area of Christian Ethics, and lunch with area pastors. Howard Payne is a beautiful campus and they are doing an outstanding job of training up a future generation of Baptist students to minister to others in a variety of vocational fields. The students are incredible and it was encouraging to see the way they engaged with the Baptist distinctive of religious liberty. It was a great reminder that future of Texas Baptists is very bright. I'm incredibly grateful for the awesome work Jordan Villanueva did organizing and hosting this event."

The event honors the legacies of Dr. David Currie and Phil Strickland. Phil Strickland served in the Christian Life Commission for nearly 40 years, the last 26 of which as the CLC Director. John said the honor of being the lecturer for the 18th Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures felt like grabbing the baton and continuing with Strickland's important work.

A statement from the Christian Life Commission.
02/06/2026

A statement from the Christian Life Commission.

This past weekend, David spoke at an evangelism training for pastors of the Colorado Baptist Association.....not in Colo...
02/04/2026

This past weekend, David spoke at an evangelism training for pastors of the Colorado Baptist Association...
..not in Colorado the state, but in Colorado county, TX. Though it was cold enough here, too. :)

We are grateful for this invitation from Barry Barnet, the director of the CBA, who did a wonderful job organizing the event.

Today, we recorded a podcast on AI, as part of our focus this quarter on Faith & Technology.Here's a screencap of AI gen...
01/29/2026

Today, we recorded a podcast on AI, as part of our focus this quarter on Faith & Technology.

Here's a screencap of AI generating a clip from our talk, in which we can also ask AI about the clip. I'm sure we can trust AI to be unbiased here, right?

Seriously, though, it was a great talk with our four directors. Here's an AI summary of what we discussed about AI:

"In this conversation, the participants explore the multifaceted nature of artificial intelligence (AI), discussing its rapid evolution, ethical implications, and impact on human relationships and spirituality. They share personal experiences with AI, highlight generational differences in its perception, and emphasize the need for the church to navigate AI use thoughtfully. The discussion also touches on the importance of setting boundaries for AI use in ministry and the potential crisis of truth that AI may create in society."

Note: All of our directors are real people.

As Central Texas thawed out yesterday, our Director of Public Policy, John Litzler, was back at the Capitol meeting with...
01/28/2026

As Central Texas thawed out yesterday, our Director of Public Policy, John Litzler, was back at the Capitol meeting with staff members of both the legislative and executive branches.

We are thankful for public servants who braved the cold to have these important conversations about the needs and rights of Baptists in Texas.

Happy New Year! 🎊 For the next 6 weeks Katie and David will be tag team teaching at the BSM at Texas Christian Universit...
01/16/2026

Happy New Year! 🎊

For the next 6 weeks Katie and David will be tag team teaching at the BSM at Texas Christian University on engaging culture! We’re talking with students on host of issues ranging from politics to social media to gender identity to AI and more.

Thankful to Sean and Janelle Willeford for inviting us and hosting this series.

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