Texas Baptists

What Texas Baptists does

Texas Baptists, legally the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), is a 140-year-old nonprofit religious convention founded on June 29, 1886, and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It is described as the largest Baptist state convention in the United States and operates as a cooperative association of affiliated Baptist churches across Texas. The organization does not sell technology products; instead, it delivers a portfolio of ministry services including church revitalization (the Pave program and GC2 Discovery Process), ministerial health support (Pastor Strong networks), church planting and replanting, collegiate ministry on 137 campuses, disaster relief through Texans On Mission, hunger relief via the Hunger Offering, international missions through the Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) and River Ministry/Mexico Missions, and public policy advocacy through the Christian Life Commission.

Its core technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit infrastructure: a content website (texasbaptists.org), email newsletter, third-party payment processors for donations, Google Analytics for site tracking, and reCAPTCHA for spam protection. In 2026, the organization restructured its delivery model, replacing five ministry centers with three new teams—Church Strong (church revitalization), Minister Strong (pastoral health), and Mission Strong (missional engagement)—led by Jonathan Smith, Kevin Abbott, and Noé Treviño respectively under Executive Director Julio Guarneri. The organization has also launched new product lines including KingsCover Insurance Services (November 2025), reaching 350+ churches with over $3 million in collective savings.

Texas Baptists is funded entirely through donations, primarily the Cooperative Program (churches contribute a percentage of receipts), supplemented by designated offerings (Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions, Hunger Offering, worldwide missions) and individual giving via its website. It has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no venture funding, and operates as a tax-exempt religious organization governed by an Executive Board representing affiliated churches.

Name

Texas Baptists

Legal name

Baptist General Convention of Texas

Website

https://texasbaptists.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas) is a 140-year-old nonprofit religious convention that equips and connects affiliated Baptist churches across Texas through church revitalization, ministerial health, missions, and disaster relief programs funded by church donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Convention Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Church revitalization services
• Ministerial health programs
• Church planting support
• Disaster relief ministry
• Missions funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Cooperative Program: The primary funding mechanism for Texas Baptists is the Cooperative Program, through which affiliated churches contribute a percentage of their receipts to support convention-wide ministries and missions.
2. Designated Offerings: Texas Baptists receives designated gifts for specific offerings including the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions, Hunger Offering, and Worldwide missions.
3. Individual Giving: The organization accepts individual donations through its website and gives options for one-time and recurring gifts.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Texas Baptists is a religious convention that supports affiliated Baptist churches through cooperative ministry programs including church revitalization (Pave), ministerial health (Pastor Strong), church planting and replanting, missional engagement (River Ministry/Mexico Missions, Missionary Adoption Program), disaster relief (Texans On Mission, BOUNCE), collegiate ministry on 137 campuses, hunger relief (Hunger Offering), public policy advocacy (Christian Life Commission), and church insurance services (KingsCover). Congregational support is delivered through GC2 Navigators, ministry teams, and the Cooperative Program funding network.

Product overview

Texas Baptists (Baptist General Convention of Texas) is a state religious convention that offers a portfolio of church strengthening, ministerial health, and mission engagement programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include: the Pave church revitalization strategy and the newer Church Strong/Minister Strong/Mission Strong team structure; the GC2 Discovery Process for church assessment; Pastor Strong for ministerial vitality; and Church Starting for new church plants. Mission engagement includes River Ministry/Mexico Missions, Missionary Adoption Program (MAP), Texans On Mission disaster relief, and BOUNCE student disaster recovery. Supplementary programs include the Hunger Offering for food security, Collegiate Ministries on 137 campuses, Christian Life Commission advocacy, and the recently launched KingsCover Insurance Services for churches. The organization has also established partnerships with WatersEdge for financial tools and Communio for marriage ministry, and publishes GC2 Press curriculum and Texas Baptists Life Monthly newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pave Church Revitalization Texas Baptists' church revitalization strategy that equips pastors with resources, places them in cohorts trained by a coach, and encourages them within a community of pastors. Has strengthened over 300 churches in five years.
• GC2 Discovery Process A spiritual discovery process to help churches assess and strengthen their Great Commandment and Great Commission (GC2) practice. GC2 Navigators guide churches through assessment and ministry planning.
• Pastor Strong A pastoral health and vitality program that helps ministers build habits and relationships to minister well and improve church health. Over 80 ministers participated in Pastor Strong networks in the most recent year.
• Church Starting Texas Baptists program supporting new church plants and church replants across Texas, including assessment, training, and financial support for church planters. 101 new church starts were supported in 2025.
• Hunger Offering A collaborative offering supporting hunger relief and food security programs in Texas and globally through grocery ministries, food pantries, community development programs, and humanitarian aid.
• Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) An international missionary program supporting church planting efforts in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Ukraine, and other locations. Served over 230,000 people in 2025 through planting churches and humanitarian aid.
• River Ministry/Mexico Missions Texas Baptists mission program serving communities in Mexico through humanitarian aid, medical clinics, church planting, and training for church leaders. Has trained 200+ pastors and leaders.
• Texans On Mission Disaster relief ministry of Texas Baptists that deploys volunteers for chainsaw jobs, flood relief, hurricane recovery, and other disaster response efforts across Texas.
• BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery Student disaster recovery program where college students serve on spring break mission trips completing construction projects. Recognized with the 42nd Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards in 2026.
• Christian Life Commission Ministry that advocates on public policy issues and provides resources on ethical Christian living. Partners with Church, Minister, and Missions teams.
• Collegiate Ministries Ministry presence on 137 college campuses across Texas, including Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) programs, providing spiritual support and community for college students.
• KingsCover Insurance Services Insurance services program providing insurance solutions for churches, with over 350 churches signed up and over $3 million in collective savings.
• GC2 Press Publishing and curriculum resources helping churches and individuals learn and grow in their faith, including the GC2 Strong 13-week Bible Study.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 churches strengthened through Pave in 5 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Church Strong TeamcoreOthers · 1 June 2026Jonathan Smith leads the Church Strong team, building on successful Pave results that have strengthened more than 300 churches over five years. The team oversees GC2 Navigators who connect with churches to assess needs and develop ministry plans.
• Minister Strong TeamcoreOthers · 1 June 2026Kevin Abbott leads the Minister Strong team focusing on vitality of ministers, building on Pastor Strong success where 80+ ministers built health habits and relationships.
• Mission Strong TeamcoreOthers · 1 June 2026Noé Treviño leads the Mission Strong team continuing prominence of missional engagement, supporting 101 new church starts and serving 230,000+ people in 2025.
• Christian Life CommissioncoreOthers · 1 June 2026The Christian Life Commission, which advocates on public policy issues and provides resources on ethical Christian living, will continue ministry assignments and partner with Church, Minister, and Missions teams.
• Collegiate MinistriescoreOthers · 1 June 2026Collegiate Ministries, with presence on 137 college campuses, will continue ministry assignments and partner with Church, Minister, and Missions teams.
• CommuniocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Texas Baptists and national marriage ministry Communio announced a statewide partnership aimed at helping churches care for marriages, support pastors and church leaders, and reach families across Texas with the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
• WatersEdgeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partnership between WatersEdge and Texas Baptists provides church pastors and ministry leaders with financial tools, allowing them to focus more time on advancing the gospel rather than managing church finances.
• GuideStoneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025GuideStone is an SBC entity in Texas that co-hosted the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas.
• Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an SBC entity in Texas that co-hosted the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas.
• Texans On MissioncoreOthers · 1 July 2024Texans On Mission is the disaster relief ministry of Texas Baptists, deploying volunteers for chainsaw jobs, flood relief, and other disaster response across Texas.
• Baptist World AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Baptists participates in the Baptist World Alliance Congress with thousands of Baptists from 130+ countries to explore 'Living the Good News.' The 23rd Congress was held in Brisbane, Australia in July 2025.
• Brother Bill's Helping HandcoreOthersTexas Baptist Hunger Offering recipient ministry in Dallas that has worked in the West Dallas community for over 75 years, providing groceries, empowerment programs, and holistic community development.
• Missionary Adoption Program (MAP)coreOthersMAP supports missionaries globally including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Ukraine, and other locations, planting churches and providing humanitarian aid. Served 230,000+ people in 2025.
• River MinistrycoreOthersRiver Ministry/Mexico Missions provides training to church leaders in Mexico, facilitates programs in public schools, and provides medical clinics at border towns. Has trained 200+ pastors and leaders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Southern Baptist Convention: National denominational body to which Texas Baptists is affiliated. Operates at the national level and provides comparable church-supporting, missional, and cooperative-program infrastructure across all US states.

Direct peers

• Missouri Baptist Convention: State Baptist convention serving affiliated churches in Missouri with similar programs for church health, missions, and cooperative giving. Functions as a direct state-level peer.
• Florida Baptist Convention: State convention providing church planting, missions, and ministry support to affiliated Baptist churches in Florida. A directly comparable state-level peer with similar cooperative funding structure.
• Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions: State-level Baptist missions body serving churches in Alabama through church planting, disaster relief, and ministerial support. Directly comparable peer to Texas Baptists in mission and structure.
• Baptist State Convention of North Carolina: State Baptist convention serving affiliated churches in North Carolina through church strengthening, missions, and ministerial support. Comparable peer in size, mission, and operational model to Texas Baptists.
• Tennessee Baptist Mission Board: Tennessee's state Baptist missions organization supporting church planting, revitalization, and missions. Operates with the same cooperative-program funding model and serves a comparable member-church base.
• South Carolina Baptist Convention: State Baptist convention providing church strengthening, missions, and ministry services to affiliated churches in South Carolina. Comparable to Texas Baptists in role and operational approach.
• Georgia Baptist Mission Board: State-level Baptist convention serving Georgia churches through church planting, revitalization, and missions. Directly comparable to Texas Baptists in structure, scale, and member church services within a single US state.

Others

• GuideStone Financial Resources: Southern Baptist-affiliated financial services entity providing insurance, retirement, and investment products to pastors and church staff. Comparable as a denominational services partner, having co-hosted the 2025 SBC annual meeting with Texas Baptists.
• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Southern Baptist entity providing theological education and ministerial formation. Comparable to Texas Baptists' ministerial-health focus and a co-host of the 2025 SBC annual meeting in Dallas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/texasbaptists
• Facebookfacebook.com/texasbaptists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baptist-general-convention-of-texas
• Instagraminstagram.com/texasbaptists

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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