EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3 Hispanic Education TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Board 4 Initiatives 44 Communications 6 Intercultural Ministries 45 Decision Support 7 Evangelism 47 Texas Baptist Missions Church Evangelism 48 Foundation 8 Hispanic Evangelism 49 Christian Life Commission 9 Youth Evangelism 50 Ethics & Justice 10 Missions Mobilization 51 Public Policy 11 Multi-Housing/ Texas Baptist Organic Church 52 Counseling Services 13 River Ministry/ Community Care 14 Mexico Mission 54 Immigration Service and Texas Partnerships 55 Aid Center 15 Urban Missions 56 Church Ministry Resources 16 Western Heritage 57 BaptistWay Press 18 Texas Baptist Bible Study/Discipleship 20 Historical Collection 58 BOUNCE Theological Education 60 Student Disaster Recovery 22 TREASURER/CFO 62 Church Architecture/ Statement of Financial United We Build 23 Position 63 Church Strategists 25 Statement of Activities 64 Music & Worship 26 Finance and Accounting 65 Baptist Distinctives 28 Human Resources 66 Women in Ministry 29 Information Technology 67 Connections 31 INSTITUTIONS 68 Pastor/Church Connection 31 Associational Missions 32 Universities & Academies Bivocational Baptist University Pastors Ministry 33 of the Americas 68 Interim Church Services 34 Baylor University 70 Dallas Baptist University 72 ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 East Texas Baptist University 74 Chaplaincy Relations 36 Hardin-Simmons University 76 2014 BOOK OF REPORTS Church Starting 38 Houston Baptist University 78 1 Collegiate Ministry 40 Howard Payne University 80 Cultural Connections Ministries University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 82 African American Ministries 42 Wayland Baptist University 84 Hispanic Ministries 43 San Marcos Baptist Academy 86 TABLE OF CONTENTS Valley Baptist Missions MINISTRY PARTNERS 114 Education Center 88 Baptist Church Child Care/ Loan Corporation 114 Aging/Retirement Baptist Foundation Of Texas 115 Baptist Child & Baptist Standard 116 Family Services 90 Denison Forum On Truth Baptist Community Services 92 And Culture 117 Buckner International 94 Guidestone Financial Children at Heart Ministries 98 Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention 118 continued South Texas Children’s Home Ministries 100 Texas Baptist Men 120 Woman’s Missionary Union Medical Centers Of Texas 121 Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio 102 ASSOCIATIONS 123 Baptist Health System 103 CAMPS 128 Baptist Hospitals of CONSTITUTION 130 Southeast Texas 105 Baylor Scott & White Health 107 BYLAWS 138 Hendrick Health System 109 INDEX 148 Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center 111 Valley Baptist Health System 112 2014 BOOK OF REPORTS 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I have been blessed the last couple of years to be in the role I am in, during this time of transition for Texas Baptists. With a rapidly growing population resulting in ever-increasing ethnic diversity, the climate and culture of Texas is drastically affecting the local church, our Associations, institutions and the BGCT as a whole. I have had countless conversations centered on the fact that the state is changing faster than the church can keep up. This question never ceases to arise out of those conversations: how can the church find relevance in a constantly changing world which is growing further and further away from Biblical DAVID truths and Christ-like lifestyles? I am not going to try and answer that question HARDAGE in these mere 500 words. However, I am going to focus a bit on why the BGCT Executive exists and what we are going to strive for moving forward in light of that common, Director weighty and daunting question. Texas Baptists exists for two things: 1) to help the church be the church, and 2) to help the church do what it cannot do on its own. As we evaluate our ministries and programs, we will measure them up against those two goals. In our state of flux, those two things will remain the same and will serve as a plumb line for our work. So what will change? As you probably already know, the BGCT is looking for a new office. With a letter ELIZABETH of intent already presented to and voted on by our Executive Board, we are in final BIEDRZYCKI negotiations to sell our current building. This is an exciting time for Texas Baptists. Executive Assistant For 25 years we have done our work and ministry from 333 North Washington Avenue in Dallas. But I believe the Lord is calling us to a new location now. While we have yet to determine the exact address, we know it will be a God-provided home for us. Simultaneous to this move, those two goals mentioned earlier are driving us to reevaluate the things we do and the way we do them. As Texas changes, so should we. My plan is that we will be in a constant state of change from here on out. From year to year, the BGCT will look, feel and work differently in order to help the church be the church and to help the church do what it cannot do on its own. My hope and prayer is for this convention to be on the cutting edge of societal change and gospel impact across the state. May the Lord’s name be made great through the ministry and efforts of Texas Baptists! It is an exciting time to be a Baptist in Texas. And it is an exciting time to be the Executive Director of a convention of churches dedicated to cooperating together to change the world. 2014 BOOK OF REPORTS 3 EXECUTIVE BOARD MAJOR ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SINCE THE LAST SESSION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING INCLUDED: Approved: 2013 proceedings of the 128th Annual Session of the Baptist General Convention of Texas that met July 15-17, 2013, San Antonio, Texas. APPROVED THE FOLLOWSHING ACTIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Recommendation to Appoint Annual Meeting Study Committee We recommend that a study committee be appointed by the Chair and the Vice- chair of the Executive Board and the Officers of the Baptist General Convention of Texas to review, evaluate and revise the Annual Meeting Study Committee Report that was adopted at the 2010 Annual Meeting. The committee would be made up of a cross section of BGCT leaders and staff. The committee would report back to the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas any revisions or changes to the report for adoption. APPROVED THE FOLLOWSHING ACTIONS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT COMMITTEE: Recommendation to Enter Into Agreement to Sell Baptist Building at 333 N. Washington, Dallas We recommend the offer from Baylor University to purchase the Baptist Building at 333 N. Washington, Dallas, Texas be approved. The offer is as follows: • $8,000,000 cash, • $5,000,000 over 10 years bearing an interest rate of 5% We recommend the offer from Baylor University to purchase the Baptist Building at 333 N. Other Considerations: By agreement separate from the real estate transaction that includes a provision for mediation and arbitration and that is executed at the real estate closing: • Underwrite BGCT Annual Meeting in Waco Texas for four years (dates to be selected by BGCT in its sole discretion and could possibly be 2016- 2020) in a mutually satisfactory agreement to include: a. Renting convention space at the Waco Convention Center b. Providing convention/exhibitor services to support exhibit space, conferences and general sessions c. Providing audio/visual and production costs for general sessions d. Providing adequate room nights for committee members, convention officers, speakers and BGCT staff 2014 BOOK OF REPORTS e. Printing of marketing packet, programs and daily bulletins f. Providing committee members, convention officers, speakers and BGCT 4 staff travel g. Providing shuttle service between convention center and hotels h. Shipping of needed materials from Dallas • BGCT Historical Collection: a. Provide reasonable costs to relocate the Collection to the Greater Waco, Texas area. b. Work collaboratively with BGCT Historical Collection Director to digitize EXECUTIVE BOARD important materials in the Collection c. Work collaboratively with BGCT Executive Leadership to solicit and arrange the gift to BGCT of a building in Waco suitable for the Collection consisting of at least 10,000 square feet to be named the William M. Pinson, Jr. Texas Baptist Heritage Center Further, we recommend the Ad Hoc Building Committee continue their work with staff to identify and negotiate for a suitable location for relocation of the BGCT offices with periodic reports being provided to the Executive Board through the Administration Support Committee. APPROVED THE FOLLOWSHING ACTIONS FROM THE INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommendation to Amend the Articles of Incorporation of Valley Baptist Missions-Education Center We recommend approval of the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Valley Baptist Missions/Education Center. Recommendation to Allow Valley Baptist Missions Education Center to Add a New Residence Hall We recommend approval of the request by Valley Baptist Missions Education Center to build a new residence hall with a cost not to exceed $1.3 million. Further, we recommend approval of financing of the new residence hall by VBMEC’s local bank. Recommendation to Adopt relationship Agreement between BGCT and Christian Education Activities Corporation We recommend approval of the Relationship Agreement between the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Christian Education Activities Corporation. APPROVED THE FOLLOWSHING ACTIONS FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE: Recommendation for Baptist University of the Americas Debt Guarantee We recommend BGCT continue to guarantee BUA’s $2.266 million loan with a three year maturity from Frost Bank using investments held at Edward Jones as collateral. We also recommend BGCT guarantee BUA’s $1.970 million loan with a three year maturity with no BGCT collateral. APPROVED THE FOLLOWSHING ACTIONS FROM THE BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRIES COMMITTEE AND EVANGELISM COMMITTEE: Recommendation for Texas Baptists to adopt Engage 24 2014 BOOK OF REPORTS We recommend the adoption of Engage24 by Texas Baptists, challenging 5 every Texas Baptist to make 10/14/14 a day to share the Gospel with at least one person.

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