Both the elected and staff leaders of the Baptist General Convention of Texas have repeatedly expressed their desire for Texas Southern Baptists to remain in one state convention. Their contribution to the convention is valuable. The Treasurer's Office of the BGCT, following approved guidelines, already provides churches the flexibility to express their convictions by receiving and distributing money as directed by individual congregations. The BGCT provides resources and services to all churches, including those who have advocated another state convention. The duplication of services and resources already provided by the BGCT could have a negative impact on mission funds for national and worldwide causes.
History indicates that a separate convention results in confusion and conflict.
Attention and energy could be diverted from evangelism, missions, and ministry. Leaders of the BGCT met with the leaders who have formed another convention and made prayerful and concerted efforts for dialogue. Their hope was and continues to be that our Southern Baptist family in Texas might be an example of unity and reconciliation. To remain related to the BGCT, no formal action is needed. Churches related to the BGCT simply continue to cooperate as they already have been doing.