Local church autonomy, inclusion, and the Baptist General Convention of Texas 
by Bill Jones

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(Originally published on the Texas Baptists Committed blog at texasbaptistscommitted.blogspot.com.) (The following is excerpted from the TBC Update that I delivered to the 2016 Texas Baptists Committed Breakfast at the BGCT Annual Meeting in Waco on Tuesday, November 15.) Texas Baptists Committed continues to respond when Baptist principles are compromised. In 2004, my wife and I Read more . . .

No ordinary election – Christians, stand up against Donald Trump Tuesday and every day thereafter 
by Bill Jones

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Some of my Christian friends on Facebook have sworn in recent months to quit posting politically partisan material. Most have explained their decision in terms of not wanting to further division among Christians and jeopardize friendships. Recurring themes have been that, regardless of who wins the presidency, “God is still on His throne” and “God is in control.” Sorry, Read more . . .

The Roundup 5 years later – I didn’t know what I was getting myself into! 
by Bill Jones

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(Originally published on the Texas Baptists Committed blog at texasbaptistscommitted.blogspot.com.) This week marks the 5th anniversary of TBC Weekly Baptist Roundup, originally titled TBC Midweek Baptist Roundup. TBC published the first issue on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into – a commitment that I would need to fulfill every week before Read more . . .

Discerning the Law (Mark 2:23-27) 
by Dan Williams

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(Originally published on the Texas Baptists Committed blog at texasbaptistscommitted.blogspot.com.) (Dan Williams, longtime pastor and former president of the Texas Baptist Laity Institute, passed away on April 28 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Dan wrote the following as a Lenten devotional a few years ago while serving as pastor of International Baptist Church in Read more . . .

Remembering my baptism – 55 years ago tonight 
by Bill Jones

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(Originally published on the Texas Baptists Committed blog at texasbaptistscommitted.blogspot.com.) I was baptized 55 years ago this evening. April 16, 1961, at First Baptist Church, Richardson, Texas. 55 years ago! To put that in perspective, here are a few things going on in the world around that time:   John F. Kennedy had been inaugurated less Read more . . .

What makes America so great and Christianity so special? 
by Bill Jones

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(Originally published on the Texas Baptists Committed blog at texasbaptistscommitted.blogspot.com.) Two particular themes have been prominent in the 2016 presidential campaign: Making (or keeping) America great Recognizing Christianity’s unique place in American life As both an American and a Christian (but not in that order), I emphatically affirm the greatness of America and the uniqueness of Read more . . .

5 YEARS . . . 2.11.2011 – 2.11.2016 
by Kelly Hamill Petty

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(Originally published on the Texas Baptists Committed blog at texasbaptistscommitted.blogspot.com.) (EDITOR’S NOTE: The author originally posted this to her Facebook page on Feb. 9. She has graciously consented to Texas Baptists Committed’s request to republish it here. Kelly Hamill Petty was married to John Petty for 19-1/2 years until his death on February 11, 2011. Today Kelly Read more . . .

Remembering two Baptist saints: Rudy Camacho and Millie Bishop
by David R. Currie

(originally published 10/2/2015 on Texas Baptists Committed blog)

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: David R. Currie served as executive director of Texas Baptists Committed from 1987-2009.)   Heaven is welcoming too many great Baptist leaders who inspired me thoughout my ministry.  I guess it comes with getting older. To be honest, I do not care for it.   We lost James Dunn, who I met before Read more . . .

Celebrating our religious freedom
by David R. Currie

(originally published 7/9/2015 on Texas Baptists Committed blog)

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: David R. Currie served as executive director of Texas Baptists Committed from 1987-2009.) The wisdom of our Founding Fathers The U.S. Constitution mentions religion only once, in Article VI, paragraph 3: “The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of Read more . . .