Texas Baptists

06/01/2026

Thank you, Texas Baptists family, for joining us on the mission to pray for our Texan neighbors, each by name, in the year 2026.

In the month of May, the Texas Baptists BLESS app initiative has seen an increase in prayers, people, homes and churches involved. Praise God! 🙌

Haven't signed up through the BLESS app yet? Sign up today at txb.org/bless.
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06/01/2026

This morning, Dr. Guarneri shared with Texas Baptists staff about the leaders of the new Church Strong, Minister Strong and Missions Strong teams as part of the organizational realignment.

Starting June 1, the new leaders include:
- Jonathan Smith, previously associate director of the Center for Church Health, will lead the Church Strong team
- Kevin Abbott, previously the director of Pastoral Health Networks and Area 5 representative, will lead the Minister Strong team
- Noé Treviño, previously the director of the Center for Missional Engagement, will lead the Mission Strong team

Read full recap at the link below.
https://www.texasbaptists.org/article/texas-baptists-announces-three-new-ministry-teams-additional-realignment-updates
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05/31/2026

"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." - 1 John 4:7-8

05/30/2026

“That is the easiest way to get your church excited about sharing the gospel and to see a future and to trust that God is still moving in your congregation when people get up in the baptistry, it needs to be a big celebration." - Jonathan Sullivan, pastor of First Baptist Church Dimmitt

Read the full story at the link below.
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FBC Dimmitt Pastor Jonathan Sullivan established a “Connect. Grow. Go.” mission/vision statement; seen increase in baptism average and ministry leadership.

05/29/2026

Will you be in Orlando, FL for the SBC Annual Meeting this year? Make sure to swing by our Texas Baptists booth throughout the week to learn more about who we are, how to connect with us and receive a FREE Texas Baptists gift! 👀

Additionally, we would like to invite you to our Texas Baptists Dessert Reception on Tuesday, June 9, starting at 8 p.m. at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Salons 3 & 4. This is a great opportunity to fellowship while enjoying tasty desserts!

Learn more and RSVP today at the link below. See you then!
🔗: https://www.texasbaptists.org/sbc26
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05/29/2026

On Sunday, 170 students gathered at Dallas Baptist University for the Go Now Missions Commissioning service. A total of 291 students will serve with Go Now this summer across Texas, the U.S. and around the world!

Read the full release at the link below.
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170 students commissioned for summer missions; Baylor BSM sophomore to return to Seattle to serve with Go Now missions following January trip, encouraged by college students’ openness.

05/28/2026

This month, we are spotlighting Ariel Surjawinata. Ariel is a student at the University of Texas at Austin and a Go Now Missions missionary!

When and how did God call you to be a missionary?

I grew up in a Christian family and accepted Christ when I was young, but did not understand the weight and reality of God’s commission for us. Last year I joined a mission trip to South Asia and saw the desperate need for people to hear the Gospel. It struck me as locals shared with us their belief in Mary, yet had never heard the name and gift of Jesus. Since then, God has been showing me his heart for the nations and convicting me to live in obedience through sharing the gospel.

2. Where will you be serving this summer, and what will you be doing?

I will be in Seoul, South Korea, this summer, working with refugee children and children of Asian migrant workers. Our team will serve through teaching English and building discipleship relationships, supporting them to integrate good spiritual disciplines and rhythms.

3. How can we pray for you?

Please pray that God moves in powerful ways to grow the faith of the team and the children! Pray that God helps us and leads us to be good examples in abiding well and caring for others.

Join us in lifting up Ariel in prayer as she continues in her journey as a Texas Baptists missionary!
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05/28/2026

May 31st is a 5th Sunday for Hunger Offering! Will you join us this Sunday as we strive to end hunger and poverty and promote holistic transformation? Learn more and join the fight at hungeroffering.org.
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05/27/2026

These churches are being the hands and feet of Jesus in their communities! 🙌

We are so grateful to partner alongside churches that are committed to living out the Great Commandment and Great Commission.

How does your church serve its community? Share with us in the comments!
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05/27/2026

The latest edition of Texas Baptists Life is out now and will be hitting mailboxes soon! You can access the magazine digitally at txb.org/life. Read your copy today!
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