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“As we move into the next season of this great convention, we must relish and hold in high esteem the presence of God.”
06/10/2026

“As we move into the next season of this great convention, we must relish and hold in high esteem the presence of God.”

ORLANDO—In a culture awash in spiritual doubt, political upheaval, and economic fluctuation, Southern Baptists have an opportunity to change the course of

Were you at Monday night's Texas Reception at the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla.? The room was packed! See our slid...
06/10/2026

Were you at Monday night's Texas Reception at the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla.? The room was packed! See our slideshow to get a glimpse of the happenings ...

Current events. Relevant topics. Gospel stories. The Southern Baptist TEXAN is the official newspaper of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC). With a circulation of more than 46,000, the award-winning Southern Baptist TEXAN newsjournal reaches pastors, church staff members and laypeople....

"Brothers and sisters, we are not perfect. We are not uniform. We have differences, but this remains true: the Cooperati...
06/09/2026

"Brothers and sisters, we are not perfect. We are not uniform. We have differences, but this remains true: the Cooperative Program is one of the most powerful tools for kingdom advancement the church has ever seen."

ORLANDO, Fla.—Caleb Fleming, senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Sherman, can pinpoint the moment he fully surrendered to the calling God had put on

The proposed amendments include procedural and operational updates, as well as clarifying language.
05/14/2026

The proposed amendments include procedural and operational updates, as well as clarifying language.

GRAPEVINE—In August 2025, the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) Executive Board authorized the creation of a special Constitution and Bylaws Review

"God is the gospel, He is heaven, and He is our eternal home."
05/04/2026

"God is the gospel, He is heaven, and He is our eternal home."

Editor’s note: This column was written by a member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s Shepherds Collective. For more information, visit

"In a ministry landscape driven by outcomes and efficiency, leading a church to say together, 'We do not know what to do...
05/03/2026

"In a ministry landscape driven by outcomes and efficiency, leading a church to say together, 'We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you' may be one of the most faithful expressions of leadership we can offer."

Editor’s note: This column was written by a member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s Shepherds Collective. For more information, visit

"Being among the youngest in the room can be intimidating. But I think it’s a great opportunity to flip the script: You ...
05/02/2026

"Being among the youngest in the room can be intimidating. But I think it’s a great opportunity to flip the script: You get to know, learn from, and love these men and women who have in some cases walked with Jesus longer than you’ve been alive."

Editor’s note: This column was written by a member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s Shepherds Collective. For more information, visit

"When women connect through ministry, they don’t just share schedules and decorating ideas—they share prayer requests, s...
05/01/2026

"When women connect through ministry, they don’t just share schedules and decorating ideas—they share prayer requests, struggles, victories, and real-life moments."

Women’s ministry networks create stronger churches, healthier leaders, and deeper support for those they serve

"The SBTC has incredible churches seeking to make a difference across our state. Our staff is willing and ready to serve...
04/30/2026

"The SBTC has incredible churches seeking to make a difference across our state. Our staff is willing and ready to serve you every day."

The SBTC is full of ministries like these. This is why we are here—to serve your church well. Please reach out if we can be of assistance to you. I want you

"My aim here is to encourage those of us who can experience burnout from trying to think outside the box. Look inside th...
04/29/2026

"My aim here is to encourage those of us who can experience burnout from trying to think outside the box. Look inside the book! The gospel is available and at work."

A little over 15 years ago, I was a struggling seminary student. Money was tight, my family was growing, and financial opportunities were limited. In other

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