History
From its inception in 1886, the BGCT has been actively involved in education and social ministries, as well as evangelism and missions. The BGCT has supported and/or established numerous schools, including Baylor University, the world's largest Baptist university, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (now operated by the Southern Baptist Convention), currently the largest seminary in the world. The BGCT has assisted in the development of seven hospitals, four children's homes and five homes for the aged. The Convention also assists in starting hundreds of new churches each year as it strives to share the gospel with every person in the state of Texas.
Specialties
Texas Baptists encourages, facilitates and connects churches in their work to fulfill God's mission of reconciling the world to himself. We can be reached on Fridays via phone only from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.