Founded in November of 1998, the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention established missions and evangelism as the major emphasis. Our doctrinal foundation is based on a belief in the inerrancy of Scripture, the relational aspect of the first person of the Godhead as Father, exclusivity of salvation in Jesus Christ, and the primacy of the local church. The SBTC seeks to give vision and strategy for reaching Texas with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
New church starts in unevangelized areas of Texas are our priority.
The SBTC facilitates the financial cooperation and strategic planning of theologically conservative Southern Baptist Churches in a cooperative effort of carrying out the Great Commission in Texas and around the world. Partnering with the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Board reports numerical growth and financial surplus By Tammi Reed Ledbetter Cooperative Program gifts from churches affiliating with the newest state convention in the Southern Baptist Convention have already surpassed budget requirements for the entire year, according to a report released July 31 by the Executive Board of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. Two Texas entities declaring explicit and unapologetic identification with the Southern Baptist Convention have formally affiliated. But critics say the plans undermine the Cooperative Program. The International Mission Board, slated to receive 30 percent of participating churches' gifts, has decided to refuse funds forwarded by Mainstream Missouri Baptists.