An n u a l of the 14 th Annual Session of the

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1 An n u a l of the 14 th Annual Session of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Irving Convention Center Irving, Texas November 14-15, 2011 Future Annual Meeting Dates & Locations November 12-13, 2012 October 28-29, 2013 November 10-11, 2014 San Antonio Amarillo Fort Worth

2 SOUTHERN BAPTISTS OF TEXAS CONVENTION P. O. Box 1988 Grapevine, Texas State Highway 360 Grapevine, Texas toll free fax fax The Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is funded by the Cooperative Program gifts of SBTC churches. 2 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

3 Table of Contents I. TITLE PAGE Mission Statement... 4 Officers... 5 II. CONVENTION LEADERSHIP... 7 Personnel - Staff... 8 Ministry Facilitators... 9 Consultants and Specialists Executive Board ( ) Committees ( ) III. CONVENTION DOCUMENTS Constitution and Bylaws Certificate of Formation Policy for Ministry Relationships Historical Table IV ANNUAL MEETING Report of Convention Proceedings Resolutions V. FINANCIAL DATA Financial Statements Approved Budget Financial Highlights VI STATISTICAL SUMMARY Annual Church Profile (Church Records) Alphabetical Index of Churches VII. DIRECTORY OF AREAS and ASSOCIATIONS PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 3

4 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention MISSION STATEMENT The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention exists to facilitate, extend and enlarge the Great Commission ministries of the Southern Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist churches and associations of Texas, upon the authority of God s inerrant Word to the glory of God the Father, under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. BIBLICALLY BASED Affirmation of a minimal set of doctrinal beliefs Biblical inerrancy is the foundational element Churches working together in mutual accountability KINGDOM FOCUSED A focus on missions and evangelism in budgeting and staffing priorities Networking and using volunteers and paid consultants to keep bureaucracy to a minimum Striving to resource the needs of SBTC churches rather than to direct their ministries MISSIONALLY DRIVEN Partnership with the Southern Baptist Convention through the traditional Cooperative Program Utilizing the resources of the SBC agencies to maximize the ministry effectiveness of SBTC 4 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

5 OFFICERS of the CONVENTION Byron McWilliams President Loui Canchola Vice President Pat Anderson Recording Secretary Elected Convention Officers Office President Byron McWilliams Vice President Loui Canchola Recording Secretary Pat Anderson Office President Terry Turner Vice President Loui Canchola Recording Secretary James Nickell Executive Board Officers Office Chairman John Meador Hal Kinkeade Vice Chairman Hal Kinkeade Bart Barber Secretary Barbara Smith Jo McGuire PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 5

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7 Convention Leadership Personnel Ministry Facilitators Consultants and Specialists Executive Board Committees PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 7

8 SENIOR MINISTRY STAFF Jim Richards, Executive Director Tom Campbell, Director of Minister/Church Relations Terry Coy, Director of Missions Joe Davis, Chief Financial Officer Mike Gonzales, Director of Multiethnic Ministries Gary Ledbetter, Director of Communications & Public Relations Ron Proctor, Interim Director of Evangelism Jim Wolfe, Director of Church Ministries ASSOCIATE MINISTRY STAFF David Alexander, Church Planting Chuy Ávila, Church Planting Barry Calhoun, Church Planting Jesse Contreras, Multiethnic Ministries Kyle Cox, Minister/Church Relations Lance Crowell, Church Ministries Chris Enright, Operational & Financial Services Jack Harris, Personal/Event Evangelism Gordon Knight, Minister/Church Relations Ken Lasater, Church Ministries Bruno Molina, Language Evangelism Jerry Pierce, Communications & Public Relations Kenneth Priest, Church Ministries Jim Richardson, Disaster Relief Tiffany Smith, Missions Mobilization & Education Scottie Stice, Minister/Church Relations Chad Vandiver, Missions Strategies 8 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

9 MINISTRY FACILITATORS* Missions Church Planting Church Planting Church Planting Disater Relief Women s Mobilization Evangelism Texas Baptist Chaplains Communications News Editor Minister/Church Relations Area Ministry Coordinator Area Ministry Coordinator Associational Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Field Ministry Strategist Prayer Strategist Multiethnic Ministries Korean/Asian Ethnic Groups Felix Cornier Shawn Kemp Silvano Paiva Rick Head Rockie Naser Darryl Cason Tammi Ledbetter T.C. Melton Casey Perry Olin Boles Paul Anderson Chad Barnes David Bradley Ted Elmore Dan George Joe Perkins Ron Proctor Richard Waters Rodney Williams Ted Elmore Hyoung Min Kim *Ministry Facilitators are part-time ministry staff employees. PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 9

10 Missions CONSULTANTS & SPECIALISTS* Asian Missions Kevin ** Church Planter Coaching Sam Douglas Deaf Ministry Aric Randolph Mexico Missions Mike Due Texas Baptist Builders Tillman Boyd Evangelism Crusade/Event Evangelism Crusade/Event Evangelism Evangelism Strategist/Personal Evangelism Evangelism Strategist/Personal Evangelism Communications Legislative Representative Church Ministries Bible Drill/Speakers Tournament Church Media and Technology Senior Adult Retreats Women s Ministry Minister/Church Relations Information Meetings Minister/Church Multiethnic Ministries African-American Ministry John McKay Joe Simmons Darrell Robinson Richard Waters Timothy Moore Lucian Stohler Curtis James Sam Craig Irma Ramos Ronnie Yarber Roy Burson E. W. McCall *Consultants and specialists are independent contractors. **Last name not disclosed for security purposes. 10 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

11 Executive Board Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 11

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13 EXECUTIVE BOARD Term Expiring 2012 Josh Smith, MacArthur Boulevard Baptist Church 8001 Mustang Drive, Irving Nathan Lorick, First Baptist Church, Malakoff P.O. Box 408, Malakoff Michael Wright, First Baptist Church, Iraan P. O. Box 575, Iraan Cleo High, Antioch Baptist Church 610 N. Denton Street, Mexia Marcos Ramos, First Baptist Church, Galena Park 206 Wolfe Street, Galena Park Mary Margaret Norman, First Baptist Church, Post 402 W. Main, Post Bob Pearle, Birchman Baptist Church 9100 N. Normandale, Fort Worth James Starr, Bay Area First Baptist Church 4800 W. Main, League City James Shupp, Castle Hills First Baptist Church 2220 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio Joel Tobey, Sylvester Baptist Church P.O. Box 8, Sylvester Kerry Ritchie, Southcrest Baptist Church, 3801 South Loop 289, Lubbock Term Expiring 2013 Hal Kinkeade, First Baptist Church, Springtown 500 N. Main Street, Springtown Amy Joslin, Community Baptist Church 6012 Highway 276, Royse City Gregg Simmons, The Church at the Cross 3000 William D. Tate, Grapevine Eddie Aurispa, First Baptist Church, Pflugerville 306 S. 10th Street, Pflugerville Jerry Davenport, Mother Holmes Memorial Baptist Church P.O. Box 456, Sheffield David Fleming, Champion Forest Baptist Church Stuebner-Airline Road, Houston Paul Garcia, Bobtown Road Baptist Church 4206 Bobtown Road, Garland David Herbert, Glen Meadows Baptist Church 6002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo Paul Sanders, Houston s First Baptist Church 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston Charles Treadway, First Baptist Church, Forney P.O. Box 97, Forney Jo McGuire, Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church P.O. Box 3, Haskell Term Expiring 2014 Scott Moody, First Baptist Church, Silsbee 350 Hwy 96 S., Silsbee Denny Gorena, First Baptist Church, Leonard P.O. Box 1146, Leonard Bart Barber, First Baptist Church, Farmersville P.O. Box 681, Farmersville Blain Craig, Oak Crest Baptist Church 1701 S. 5th Street, Midlothian, Mark Estep, Spring Baptist Church 1027 Spring Cypress, Spring Roy Guel, Sagemont Church S. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Houston James Pritchard, Robinwood Baptist Church 111 E. Stark, Seagoville Tim Skaggs, Coggin Avenue Baptist Church 1815 Coggin Avenue, Brownwood Steve Swofford, First Baptist Church, Rockwall 601 S. Goliad, Rockwall PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 13

14 Caleb Teeters, Sunray Baptist Church P.O. Box 550, Sunray Keith Sanders, First Baptist Church, Keller 225 Keller Parkway, Keller Term Expiring 2015 Perry Bolin, Prestonwood Baptist Church 6801 W. Park, Plano John Meador, First Baptist Church, Euless 1000 W. Airport Freeway, Euless Don Metcalfe, First Baptist Church, Dallas 1707 San Jacinto, Dallas Kevin Griffin, Humble Area s First Baptist Church Townsen Blvd., Humble Glen Pearce, First Baptist Church, Iowa Park 300 N. Yosemite, Iowa Park Sookwan Lee, Seoul Baptist Church of Houston 7775 Fairbanks-N. Houston Road, Houston Chris Moody, First Baptist Church, Beaumont 900 Calder Avenue, Beaumont Jeremy Rogers, Hillcrest Baptist Church P.O. Box 392, Kemp Larry Vanley, McCombs Baptist Church McCombs Street, El Paso Robert Welch, Jr., Rock Hill Baptist Church CR 3405, Brownsboro Kie Bowman, Hyde Park Baptist Church 3901 Speedway, Austin Serving By Virtue of Convention Office President Terry Turner Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church 680 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX Vice-President Loui Canchola Cornerstone Church 2009 Industrial Drive, McAllen Recording Secretary James Nickell First Baptist Church, Quitman 301 E. Lane Street, Quitman, TX Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

15 Committees Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 15

16 STANDING, PROCEDURAL, SPECIAL, RELATED COMMITTEES & APPOINTED COMMITTEES STANDING Missions Evangelism Church Ministries Texas Ethics & Religious Liberty Minister/Church Relations PROCEDURAL Credentials Committee on Order of Business SPECIAL Committee on Nominations Education Commission RELATED ENTITIES Criswell College East Texas Baptist Family Ministry Jacksonville College Texas Baptist Home Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Foundation PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Registration Committee Resolutions Committee Tellers Committee Committee on Committees Parliamentarians 16 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

17 STANDING COMMITTEES MISSIONS Vacant*, Chairman Term Expiring 2012 Craig Etheredge, First Baptist Church, Colleyville 5405 Pleasant Run, Colleyville Vacant* Michael Hall, Baptist Temple 2001 Trenton Road, McAllen Term Expiring 2013 Dustin Guidry, Ridgewood Church 6920 Memorial Boulevard, Port Arthur Jerry Squyres, Sagemont Church S. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston Jim Ballard, Lakeside Baptist Church 1291 Old Kaufman Road, Canton Term Expiring 2014 Perry Crisp, Lake Fork Baptist Church 9483 West FM 515, Alba Patrick Hunter, Hillcrest Baptist Church 3324 Park Drive, Nederland Shawn Thrapp, Lake O The Pines Baptist Church 9046 FM 729, Avinger Term Expiring 2015 Rex Jackson, Boyd Baptist Church 3707 N Highway 78, Bonham William Rainey, Glen Meadows Baptist Church 6002 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo Vacant* EVANGELISM COMMITTEE Mitchell Kolenovsky, Chairman Term Expiring 2012 Scott Brown, First Baptist Church, Bullard P.O. Box 138, Bullard James Mantooth, Spring Creek Baptist Church 1431 Rayford Road, Spring Russell Leist, First Baptist Church, Euless 1000 W. Airport Freeway, Euless Term Expiring 2013 Mitchell Kolenovsky, Forest Hills Baptist Church 8251 FM 1117, Seguin Bill Jones, Latexo Baptist Church P.O. Box 1007, Latexo Dana Martin, Second Baptist Church 6400 Woodway, Houston Term Expiring 2014 Trevor Copeland, Southcrest Baptist Church 3801 South Loop 289, Lubbock Chet Haney, Parkside Baptist Church 301 N. Lillis Lane, Denison Ron Rogers, Forestwood Baptist Church 2431 Roman Forest Boulevard, New Caney Term Expiring 2015 Jackie Stanfield, First Baptist Church, Linden P.O. Box 179, Linden Greg Rogers, Calvary Baptist Church 816 Blair, Cleveland Wayne Livingston, First Baptist Church, Edgewood P.O. Box 355, Edgewood *Vacancy occurred after the 2011 Annual Meeting PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 17

18 CHURCH MINISTRIES Vacant*, Chairman Term Expiring 2012 Mark Harrison, Spring Baptist Church 1027 Spring Cypress Road, Spring Brad McLean, First Baptist Church, New Braunfels 733 Cross Street, New Braunfels Robert McDougal, First Baptist Church, Groesbeck 306 N. Ellis Street, Groesbeck Term Expiring 2013 Scott Lyle, First Baptist Church, Forney P.O. Box 97, Forney Bruce Northam, Clay Road Baptist Church 9151 Clay Road, Houston James Stowe, Crestwood Baptist Church P.O. Box 8420, Lumberton Term Expiring 2014 Vacant* Jason Crandall, First Baptist Church, Pearland 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland Gary Orr, Trinity Baptist Church P.O. Box 8286, Longview Term Expiring 2015 Julian Howe, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church 1201 State Highway 360, Mansfield Pat Anderson, Southcrest Baptist Church 3801 S. Loop 289, Lubbock Brenda Bourgeois, Redbud Baptist Church 801 Slide Road, Lubbock TEXAS ETHICS and RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Bob Price, Chairman Term Expiring 2012 John Porter, First Baptist Church, Terrell 403 N. Catherine Street, Terrell Al Meredith, Wedgwood Baptist Church 5522 Whitman Avenue, Fort Worth Jim Poole, Elmont Baptist Church P.O. Box 369, Van Alstyne Term Expiring 2013 Ann Hettinger, First Baptist Church, Dallas 1707 San Jacinto, Dallas Richard Johnson, West Conroe Baptist Church 1855 Longmire Road, Conroe Bob Price, Cornerstone Baptist Church 113 Highway 205, Terrell Term Expiring 2014 Spencer Dobbs, First Baptist Church, Odessa 709 N. Lee Avenue, Odessa Maxie Houser, River Hills Baptist Church P.O. Box , Corpus Christi A. Craig Ray, Prestonwood Baptist Church 6801 W. Park Boulevard, Plano Term Expiring 2015 Richard Dunn, Calvary Baptist Church P.O. Box 397, Kaufman Don Rollish, The Gospel Space Hunter s Chase Drive, Austin Cliff Harden, First Baptist Church, LaCoste P.O. Box 219, LaCoste *Vacancy occurred after the 2011 Annual Meeting 18 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

19 MINISTER/CHURCH RELATIONS Johnny Dickerson, Chairman Term Expiring 2012 Johnny Dickerson, First Baptist Church, Mansfield 1800 E. Broad Street, Mansfield Keh-Shuin Tan, New Life Gospel Church 2488 Meadow Glen Drive Suite 210, Lewisville Term Expiring 2013 John McGuire, First Baptist Church, Garrison P.O. Box 99, Garrison Anita Onarecker-Wood, Memorial Baptist Church Kuykendahl Road, Spring Term Expiring 2014 Kenneth Andrews, Deliverance Baptist Church 2614 Ann Arbor Street, Dallas Jeff Lynn, Yorktown Baptist Church 5025 Yorktown Boulevard, Corpus Christi Term Expiring 2015 Russell Rogers, Trinity Life Baptist Church 2030 Rowlett Road, Garland Gary Heatherly, First Baptist Church, Schertz 600 Aero, Schertz PROCEDURAL COMMITTEES CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Dennis Parish, Chairman Serving by Virtue of Office: Vice-President Loui Canchola Cornerstone Church 2009 Industrial Drive, McAllen Recording Secretary James Nickell First Baptist Church, Quitman 301 E. Lane Street, Quitman, TX Term Expiring 2012 Lynn Stroud, Friendship Baptist Church 7220 FM Road 860, Montalba Term Expiring 2013 Dennis Parish, Needham Road Baptist Church 9268 State Highway 242, Conroe Term Expiring 2014 Robert Webb, Calvary Baptist Church P.O. Box 397, Kaufman Term Expiring 2015 Lyn Holly, Boyd Baptist Church 3707 N Highway 78, Bonham COMMITTEE ON ORDER OF BUSINESS Bill Liggett, Chairman Term Expiring 2012 Randall Bales, University Baptist Church 6465 Babcock Road, San Antonio Michael Curry, Christ s Way Baptist Church 3885 Copperfield Drive, Bryan Term Expiring 2013 James Featherstone, Calvary Baptist Church P.O. Box 1577, Huntsville Bill Liggett, First Baptist Church, Burkburnett P.O. Box 355, Burkburnett Term Expiring 2014 Bobby Atkins, Highland Terrace Baptist Church 3939 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville Marc Farnell, Crossridge Church P.O. Box 359, Little Elm PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 19

20 Term Expiring 2015 Stan Coffey, The Church at Quail Creek P.O. Box 3309, Amarillo John Greene, Harmony Hill Baptist Church 2708 S. Chestnut Drive, Lufkin SPECIAL COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS Ernie McCoulskey, Chairman Term Expiring 2012 Billy Norris, Southside Baptist Church 790 Jefferson Road, Paris Troy Brooks, First Baptist Church, Madisonville P.O. Box 159, Madisonville Byron Williamson, Calvary Baptist Church 4111 Airport Avenue, Rosenberg Term Expiring 2013 Sharon Brown, Southcrest Baptist Church 3801 South Loop 289, Lubbock Ernie McCoulskey, Lakeside Baptist Church 1291 Old Kaufman Road, Canton Shon Wagner, Redbud Baptist Church 801 Slide Road, Lubbock Term Expiring 2014 Vacant* Becky McConnell, First Baptist Church, Forney P.O. Box 97, Forney Carl Williamson, Calvary Baptist Church 816 Blair, Cleveland Term Expiring 2014 Gilbert Chavez, Oak Meadow Baptist Church 6905 South I-35, Austin Earl Duggins, Forest Home Baptist Church P.O. Box 1340, Kilgore Shawn Paschal, South Burleson Baptist Church P.O. Box 784, Burleson EDUCATION COMMISSION Term Expiring 2012 Tony Rogers, Southside Baptist Church P.O. Box 1243, Bowie Term Expiring 2013 Amalia Guevara, College Hills Baptist Church 2102 Johnson Street, San Angelo Term Expiring 2014 Steve Dorman, First Baptist Church, Brownsville 1600 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville Term Expiring 2015 Mark Rawlins, McCombs Baptist Church McCombs Street, El Paso RELATED ENTITIES CRISWELL COLLEGE Term Expiring 2012 Jimmy Pritchard, First Baptist Church, Forney P.O. Box 97, Forney John Mann, La Junta Baptist Church 5207 E. Highway 199, Springtown Term Expiring 2013 Randy White, First Baptist Church, Katy 600 Pin Oak Road, Katy Jody Coker, The Church at Quail Creek P.O. Box 3309, Amarillo Jeff Nyberg, Stepping Stones Church 6374 CR 161, McKinney Term Expiring 2014 Paul Pressler, Second Baptist Church 6400 Woodway, Houston David Galvan, Primera Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida 2626 Gus Thomasson Road, Dallas Barbara Stephens, Hillcrest Baptist Church 2600 Chestnut, San Angelo *Vacancy occurred after the 2011 Annual Meeting 20 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

21 EAST TEXAS BAPTIST FAMILY MINISTRY Term Expiring 2012 Benny Mize, First Baptist Church, Fairfield P.O. Box 446, Fairfield Michael Calhoun, First Baptist Church, Van P.O. Box 1050, Van Term Expiring 2013 Kathy Gollmitzer, Southside Baptist Church 1501 W. Sabine Street, Carthage Term Expiring 2014 Donna Drake, Lakeside Baptist Church 1291 Old Kaufman Road, Canton Eric Peyton, First Baptist Church, Waskom 185 Colquitt Street, Waskom JACKSONVILLE COLLEGE Term Expiring 2013 Joe Dufner, Forest Branch Baptist Church 3655 US 59 North, Livingston Term Expiring 2014 Lee Welch, First Baptist Church, Rusk P.O. Box 258, Rusk SOUTHERN BAPTISTS OF TEXAS FOUNDATION Term Expiring 2012 Gary Aylor, First Baptist Church, Humble Townsen Boulevard East, Humble Jim Goldston, First Baptist Church, Forney P.O. Box 97, Forney Term Expiring 2013 Paul Martin, West Conroe Baptist Church 1855 Longmire Road, Conroe Donnie Voss, Travis Avenue Baptist Church 800 W. Berry, Fort Worth Term Expiring 2014 Arthur Nickerson, North Garland Baptist Fellowship 5840 North Garland Avenue, Garland Greg Martin, Mobberly Baptist Church* 625 E. Loop 281, Longview *Nomination for sixth position on the Foundation s board was approved by messengers. The Executive Board recommended that the Foundation s board be increased from five members to seven, with the sixth position filled in 2011, and the seventh position filled in Term Expiring 2015 Steve Williams, First Baptist Church, Terrell 403 N. Catherine Street, Terrell TEXAS BAPTIST HOME Term Expiring 2013 Nicole Hayes, Thomas Avenue Baptist Church 2401 E. Thomas Avenue, Pasadena Rocky Weatherford, Chisholm Baptist Church 1388 S. State Highway 205, Rockwall PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 21

22 2011 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS [Under the constitution, the following committees were appointed by the state convention president.] REGISTRATION Joe Rivera Lynn Cunningham Judy Ethridge Greg Love Jim Prater RESOLUTIONS Bob Pearle Kenneth Cavey Nathan Cothen Andrew Pearle Bob Price Nancy Rivera Steve Taylor Jared Wellman TELLERS Ron Osborne Johnnie Bradley Randy Capote Dave Cash Samuel Hilton Randall Jenkins Wayne Livingston Eric Peyton Mitch Tidwell Michael Tollison Roy Soto Andre Ward CHAIRMAN Primera Iglesia Bautista, Grand Prairie Church at the Cross, Grapevine Lakeland Baptist Church, Lewisville First Baptist Church, Euless MacArthur Boulevard Baptist Church, Irving CHAIRMAN Birchman Baptist Church, Fort Worth Memorial Baptist Church, Killeen First Baptist Church, Beaumont First Baptist Church, Quitman Cornerstone Baptist Church, Terrell Primera Iglesia Bautista, Grand Prairie First Baptist Church, Borger Mission Dorado Baptist Church, Odessa CHAIRMAN Lakeland Baptist Church, Lewisville Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Dallas South Park Baptist Church, Grand Prairie Windom Baptist Church, Windom Church Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite Galloway Avenue Baptist Church, Mesquite First Baptist Church, Edgewood First Baptist Church, Waskom Northgate Church, Haslet Main Street Baptist Church, Grand Saline Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida, Irving Prairieville Baptist Church, Mabank 22 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

23 COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (Appointed by the President) Term Expiring 2011 Mike Lawson David Brumbelow Gary Heatherly Term Expiring 2012 Nathan Lino Adrean Roberson Dick Sisk Term Expiring 2013 Paul Boughan Randy Kendrix Greg Pharris Term Expiring 2014 Benny Gonzales Rod Jones John Mann CHAIRMAN First Baptist Church, Sherman Northside Baptist Church, Highlands First Baptist Church, Schertz Northeast Houston Baptist Church, Humble Birchman Baptist Church, Fort Worth Tarpley Baptist Church, Tarpley First Baptist Church, Buna First Baptist Church, Odessa First Baptist Church, Forney Primera Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida, Dallas Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cedar Hill LaJunta Baptist Church, Springtown Term Expiring 2015 To Be Appointed To Be Appointed To Be Appointed (The state convention president will appoint three committee members for the term expiring in 2015 and the new chairman for 2012.) PARLIAMENTARIANS Jim Guenther Terry Wright Convention Legal Counsel Pastor, First Baptist Church Vidor PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 23

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25 Convention Documents Constitution & Bylaws Certificate of Formation Policy for Ministry Relationships Historical Table PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 25

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28 CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Constitution Preamble To preserve and make secure the fundamental principles of our faith, to protect our doctrinal integrity and denominational unity, to ensure that the affiliated bodies of this body conduct their business in an orderly and democratic manner under the Lordship of Christ and to set forth the relationship of the affiliated bodies of this convention with one another and other bodies of like faith and order, we do hereby establish this Constitution and Bylaws. We do moreover declare that whereas the Bible is the only perfect constitution for the defining rules of faith and practice that should be inherent in a Bible-based organization, the Constitution and Bylaws exist merely as a written document that provides a foundation and a framework for the application of these rules to the administration of this body. If in any point they are found to be inconsistent with or contrary to the Word of God, they are, in that point, null and void. Article I. Name This body shall be known as Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, Inc. (SBTC) Article II. Mission Statement The SBTC exists to facilitate, extend, and enlarge the Great Commission ministries of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist churches and associations in Texas, upon the authority of God s inerrant Word, to the glory of God the Father, under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Article III. Doctrinal Statement The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 of the Southern Baptist Convention is the statement of faith and message for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. Article IV. Affiliation Section 1 Affiliation Qualifications Any affiliate church must agree with the foundational beliefs of the SBTC set forth in its Constitution and Bylaws. Affiliated churches must actively cooperate with the work of the SBTC through regular participation and financial support through the Cooperative Program. Any church which has taken action affirming, approving, or endorsing the practice of female senior pastoral service shall not be considered for affiliation or continued affiliation with this convention. Also, the SBTC will not consider for affiliation or continued affiliation any church that has taken action affirming, approving, or endorsing the practice of homosexuality. Such actions include but are not limited to the licensure or ordination of homosexuals, marriage or blessing of homosexual relationships, and endorsing homosexuality as an acceptable lifestyle. Section 2 Method of Churches Becoming Affiliated A. Any Baptist church desiring affiliation with this body shall complete an affiliation application affirming agreement with the doctrinal position of the SBTC and make an initial contribution to the Cooperative Program through the SBTC. The application form and contribution must be received at the SBTC office at least three months prior to the annual meeting in order to have the messengers seated that year. B. All churches having submitted an affiliation form shall be examined by the Credentials Committee as to their qualifications. The Credentials Committee may recommend affiliation status to the Executive Board or the annual session of the Convention. All churches receiving an affirmative majority vote shall be welcomed to affiliation. Section 3 Representation at Meetings of this Body Each affiliated church shall be entitled to two messengers and one additional messenger for each fifty members, provided that no church shall have more than ten messengers. Section 4 Termination of Affiliation Any affiliate church may withdraw from this body at its discretion. An affiliate church may be removed from the SBTC by a majority vote of the Executive Board or of the messengers at an annual session of the Convention after the church has received written notice of the matter prompting the Board s consideration of removal, which if found to be true, warrants removal and after the Credentials Committee has been unsuccessful in resolving the matter by meeting with the pastor and/or leaders of the church. 28 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

29 Article V. Relationships Section 1 General Relationships The SBTC declares that it fraternally cooperates with and supports the work of the Southern Baptist Convention and its agencies. As a demonstration of this cooperation, the SBTC promotes giving through the Cooperative Program and serves as a conduit for the distribution of Cooperative Program funds given by cooperating churches. Section 2 Individual Relationships The SBTC welcomes individuals who are members of non-affiliated churches to attend any of its general meetings. Such individuals may attend, but not vote, and may speak to business matters only at the discretion of the presiding officer. Section 3 Institutional Relationships Baptist institutions may enter a partnership with the SBTC through a fraternal agreement or affiliation. The SBTC Executive Board shall set the terms of a fraternal agreement or an affiliation. The Executive Board may grant nonvoting, ex-officio representation on the SBTC Executive Board from related institutions. Article VI. Meetings and Proceedings The SBTC shall meet at least annually at a time and place designated at the preceding annual meeting. Additional meetings may be called by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board. Article VII. Serving with the SBTC Any person serving as an officer, ministry employee or as a member of any board, committee or agency of the SBTC shall be and continue as a member of an SBTC affiliate church. Article VIII. Officers Section 1 Elected Officers A. The elected officers of this convention shall be a President, a Vice-President and a Recording Secretary. B. The officers shall be elected annually by the messengers of the convention and shall hold their respective offices until the end of the annual session at which their successors are elected. C. No person may serve in the same elected office of the Convention for more than two (2) consecutive years. D. In the event of the resignation, removal, death or a disability that would hinder the President from fulfilling the responsibilities of the office, the Vice-President shall automatically become President. Section 2 Executive Officer and Other Employees A. The chief executive officer of the Convention shall be the Executive Director. B. The Executive Director shall be employed upon the recommendation of the Executive Board and receive remuneration as recommended by the Executive Board. C. The Executive Director shall supervise and administer all of the affairs of the Convention and all of its activities and shall represent and carry out the policies of the Convention and its Executive Board. D. The Executive Board shall have the authority to elect or employ other personnel as deemed necessary by the body. Article IX. Boards, Trustees, Agencies, and Committees A. The convention shall have the authority to elect and empower such boards, trustees, agencies and committees, as may be deemed necessary for handling the convention s business. B. All such boards, trustees, agencies and committees, shall be nominated to the Convention and elected in its annual session. C. No person shall serve simultaneously on more than one board, agency, or standing committee of the convention. Election to a convention office does not cause the convention officer to forfeit his position on any of the above. D. No salaried employee of this Convention shall be eligible for service as a voting member of boards or committees of this Convention except as provided in the Constitution of the Convention and its Bylaws. No person shall be eligible to serve on any board, agency or committee from which he/she receives any part of his/her salary, directly or indirectly. When such conditions become applicable, that person shall be considered as having resigned and such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with established convention procedure. E. All boards, trustees, and committees shall be governed by the Articles of Incorporation, the Constitution and the Bylaws of the Convention. Article X. Parliamentary Authority The parliamentary authority of the SBTC shall be Robert s Rules of Order (latest revised edition). PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 29

30 Article XI. Amendments Amendments require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the messengers present at two consecutive annual meetings. Any proposed amendments must be either submitted in writing to the Convention one year before being voted on or recommended by the Executive Board and published in the official publication of the Convention three (3) months prior to the annual Convention session. Article XII. Quorum The quorum for conducting business during the annual convention session of the SBTC shall be a minimum of 50% of the enrolled messengers. Bylaws Article I. Elected Officers Section 1 President A. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all SBTC committees, boards, and agencies. B. The President may call special meetings as provided in Article II, Section 4 of these Bylaws. C. The President shall appoint members to serve on the annual convention committees as outlined in Article III, Section 5 of these Bylaws. D. The President shall appoint members to the Committee on Committees as outlined in Article III, Section 1 of these Bylaws. E. The President, assisted by the Vice-President, shall preside over the annual session of the SBTC. Section 2 Vice-President A. The Vice-President may, in the absence of the President, or when requested by the President, preside over the SBTC and shall perform other duties requested by the President and may act in his stead with the full privileges of his office. B. The Vice-President shall serve on the Credentials Committee as outlined in Article III, Section 4, Paragraph A of these Bylaws. Section 3 Recording Secretary A. The Recording Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the SBTC. These records shall be stored by the SBTC in fireproof safes, vaults, or files. B. The Recording Secretary shall receive copies of motions and resolutions offered for consideration at the annual session of the Convention. C. The Recording Secretary shall serve on the Credentials Committee as outlined in Article III, Section 4, Paragraph A of these Bylaws. Article II. Executive Board Section 1 Membership A. The Executive Board of the convention shall be composed of not more than forty-four (44) members. B. A minimum of one-fourth (1/4) of the membership shall be persons whose employment is not church or denominational related. One-fourth (1/4) of the membership shall be made up of individuals who upon their election are members of a church whose resident membership does not exceed 400. C. The membership of the Board will be based on both geographical and numerical considerations. D. The state will be divided into four (4) geographic areas by a line running east and west from the SE corner of the New Mexico Texas border to the Louisiana border just south of Nacogdoches and a line running north and south from the Oklahoma border just east of Wichita Falls to just east of Corpus Christi. (as shown on exhibits A-1 and A-2) E. Each of the four (4) areas will have no less than five (5) representatives. F. The Executive Director of the Convention shall be a non-voting ex- officio member of the Executive Board while the officers of the Convention shall be considered voting ex-officio members of the Executive Board. Section 2 Election A. Each year the Committee on Nominations of the Convention shall nominate persons to fill the vacancies of the Executive Board and all standing boards and committees of the Convention. B. The Committee on Nominations of the Convention shall use the aforementioned geographical areas for determining the nominees. 30 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

31 Section 3 Term of Office The term of office for the members of the Executive Board shall be for four (4) years with no member being allowed to serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. A member who has served a portion of a term shall be considered to have served a full term. No member shall be eligible to serve another term until an interval equal to one-half the number of years served has elapsed. Section 4 Meetings The Board shall hold three (3) meetings per year and any other such special meetings as the President of the Convention may deem necessary provided due notification has been given to all the members of the Board. Meetings may be held via conference call or other such telecommunication alternatives. Section 5 Quorum A number equal to one-half (½) of the membership of the board shall be considered a quorum for the transaction of business. Section 6 Organization The Executive Board shall organize itself to carry out the work of the Convention. Section 7 Duties A. The Executive Board shall be the fiduciary, fiscal and executive agency of the Convention. B. The Executive Board is empowered to act for the Convention in all areas of the Convention s work between sessions of the Convention, but may not act contrary to or reverse any action of the Convention, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws. C. The Executive Board shall make a full report of the work of the Convention at its annual session. D. The Executive Board shall have the authority to enter into, modify, and terminate affiliation agreements with third parties which advance the purposes of the Convention, not inconsistent with the directions of the messengers. E. The Executive Board shall recommend the annual budget to the annual session of the Convention. The Executive Board shall have the authority to reduce or eliminate allocations to third parties contained in the annual budget approved by the messengers when, in the Executive Board s judgment, circumstances arising after the messengers have approved the annual budget warrant that action. In such situations, the Executive Board shall have the authority to re-allocate the budgeted funds which were reduced or eliminated. Any exercise by the Executive Board of this authority shall be reported to the next annual session of the Convention. F. The Executive Board shall have the responsibility of locating and employing the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be accountable to the Executive Board for his actions and direction of the day-to-day operation of the convention. The Executive Board shall also have the authority, upon just cause, to terminate the Executive Director after the Executive Director has received written notice of the conduct that, if found to be true, warrants termination and has had a reasonable opportunity to prepare for a meeting of the Executive Board that has been properly noticed as required by the Bylaws where this matter is on the agenda. Such termination shall be by a majority vote of the Executive Board members in attendance at such meeting. The following reasons shall constitute just cause: 1. Failure to adhere to and uphold the principles set forth in the doctrinal statement as laid out in the Constitution and Bylaws. 2. Repeated and continuing indications of neglect, inefficiency, immaturity or incompetence in the performance of duties; 3. Failure to comply with official directives and established regulations of the SBTC; 4. Immorality, use of illegal drugs, or use of alcohol as a beverage; 5. Conviction of any felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; 6. Necessary reduction of staff due to changes in the plan of organization; 7. Failure to pay debts; 8. Misuse of leave policy; 9. Any other conduct that would bring public reproach upon the SBTC. G. The Executive Board shall also have the authority, upon just cause, to terminate any officer elected by the Convention after the officer has received written notice of the conduct that, if found to be true, warrants termination and has had a reasonable opportunity to prepare for a meeting of the Executive Board that has been properly noticed as required by the Bylaws where this matter is on the agenda. Such termination shall be by a majority vote of the Executive Board members in attendance at such meeting. The following reasons shall constitute just cause: PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 31

32 1. Failure to adhere to and uphold the principles set forth in the doctrinal statement as laid out in the Constitution and Bylaws. 2. Failure to comply with official directives and established regulations of the SBTC; 3. Immorality, use of illegal drugs, or use of alcohol as a beverage; 4. Conviction of any felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; 5. Failure to pay debts; 6. Any other conduct that would bring public reproach upon the SBTC. Section 8 Officers A. The Executive Board shall elect a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, and a Recording Secretary. B. The Officers shall be elected by the Board at its first meeting following the annual meeting of the Convention. C. The Officers shall serve for no more than two (2) consecutive years. D. Should a vacancy occur, the Board shall fill the office at its next meeting. Section 9 Executive Committee A. The Board shall have an Executive Committee composed of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman and the Recording Secretary of the Executive Board, the President, and all of the chairmen of the Executive Board s subcommittees. B. The Executive Director of the Convention shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Executive Committee of the Executive Board. C. The Executive Committee shall act for the Executive Board ad interim, but may not act contrary to or reverse any action of the Executive Board. D. The Executive Committee shall have the power to suspend officers, Executive Board members or committee members pending a determination of whether termination is appropriate as provided in the applicable section of these Bylaws. Section 10 Subcommittees A. The Executive Board shall have the authority to divide itself into subcommittees for the purpose of carrying out its business. B. Each subcommittee may meet as needed to accomplish its tasks as assigned by the Executive Board and shall be responsible to the Board for final approval and execution of any and all of its tasks. Section 11 Termination A. Should any member move from the geographical area in which the member lived when elected to the board, the member shall be considered to have resigned and must be off the board for a period of one year before being considered to represent his/her new area. B. The Executive Board shall also have the authority, upon just cause, to terminate any Board Member elected by the Convention after the Board Member has received written notice of the conduct that, if found to be true, warrants termination and has had a reasonable opportunity to prepare for a meeting of the Executive Board that has been properly noticed as required by the Bylaws where this matter is on the agenda. Such termination shall be by a majority vote of the Executive Board members in attendance at such meeting. The following reasons shall constitute just cause: 1. Failure to adhere to and uphold the principles set forth in the doctrinal statement as laid out in the Constitution and Bylaws. 2. Repeated and continuing indications of neglect, inefficiency, immaturity or incompetence in the performance of duties, including consistent failure to attend meetings of the Executive Board without notifying the office of the reason for such absence; 3. Failure to comply with official directives and established regulations of the SBTC; 4. Immorality, use of illegal drugs, or use of alcohol as a beverage; 5. Conviction of any felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; 6. Failure to pay debts; 7. Any other conduct that would bring public reproach upon the SBTC. Article III. Committees Section 1 Committee on Committees A. The Committee on Committees shall be composed of twelve (12) members. B. Committee on Committees members shall serve for a period of four (4) years or the completion of an unexpired term. The four-year (4) terms shall be staggered such that each year the President shall appoint one-fourth (1/4) of the membership of the committee and fill such vacancies as may occur. 32 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

33 C. The Committee on Committees shall bring to the Convention in annual session nominees to fill the vacancies on the Committee on Nominations. The Committee on Committees shall make its recommendations to the Convention in the form of a motion to elect those persons it recommends to the Committee on Nominations. The motion may be amended but no messenger shall be allowed to propose more than one (1) person at a time for election. When adopted by the Convention, the motion of the Committee on Committees, as amended, shall constitute the election of persons named in the motion to their respective terms of office. D. The Committee on Committees shall not recommend a fellow committee member or the member s spouse or a member of the previous year s Committee on Committees or the member s spouse for a first term on any entity. Section 2 Committee on Nominations A. The Committee on Nominations shall be composed of twelve (12) members. B. The Committee on Nominations members shall serve for a period of four (4) years or the completion of an unexpired term. The four-year (4) terms shall be staggered such that each year the Committee on Committees shall nominate one-fourth (1/4) of the membership of the Committee on Nominations and fill such vacancies as may occur. C. The Committee on Nominations shall bring to the Convention in annual session, nominees to fill the vacancies on the following: 1. the Executive Board 2. the Boards of Trustees of SBTC entities 3. all standing committees and procedural committees of the SBTC D. The Committee on Nominations shall make its recommendations to the Convention in the form of a motion to elect those persons it recommends for specific terms of office. The motion may be amended but no messenger shall be allowed to propose more than one (1) person at a time for election office. When adopted by the Convention, the motion of the Committee on Nominations, as amended, shall constitute the election of persons named in the motion to their respective terms of office. E. The Committee on Nominations shall not recommend a fellow committee member or the member s spouse or a member of the previous year s Committee on Nominations or the member s spouse for a first term on any entity. Section 3 Standing Committees A. The standing committees of the Convention may include but are not limited to the following committees: 1. Missions 2. Evangelism 3. Church Ministries 4. Texas Ethics and Religious Liberty 5. Minister/Church Relations B. The Executive Board shall be responsible for reviewing, revising, removing or establishing any and all standing committees of the Convention and shall maintain a job description for each committee in an operations manual to be kept in the Convention office. C. The following provisions shall apply to all committees listed in this section and the following section of the Bylaws: 1. Committee members shall be appointed to four-year (4) terms of service or to complete an un-expired term. 2. Committee appointments shall be arranged such that one-fourth (1/4) of the committee membership shall rotate off each year. 3. After rotating off of a committee a member shall not be eligible for re-election to the same committee until an interval equal to one-half the number of years served shall have elapsed. 4. All committees shall meet at least once per year, or at such other times as needed to carry out their assigned duties. Meetings may be held via conference call or other such telecommunication alternatives. 5. If the Convention hires a ministerial staff member whose responsibilities include the work of a standing committee, those committees shall transition into an advisory committee, responsible to review and advise the staff member in his ministry and make an annual report to the Executive Board or the annual session of the Convention. 6. A committee member may be removed from a committee by a majority vote of the Executive Board after the member has received written notice of the conduct that, if found to be true, warrants removal and has a reasonable opportunity to prepare for a meeting of the Executive Board that has been properly noticed as required by the Bylaws where this matter is on the agenda for any of the following reasons: a. Failure to adhere to and uphold the principles set forth in the doctrinal statement as laid out in this Constitution and Bylaws; PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 33

34 b. Failure to comply with official directives and established regulations of the SBTC; c. Immorality, use of illegal drugs, or use of alcohol as a beverage; d. Conviction of any felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; e. Failure to pay debts; f. Any other conduct that would bring public reproach upon the SBTC. 7. Special Provisional Clause If new committees are formed, membership shall be established in staggered terms. Section 4 Procedural Committees The Convention shall have two Procedural Committees: A. The Credentials Committee shall be composed of the Vice-President and the Recording Secretary plus four (4) persons one of whom shall be designated as chairman of the committee by the Committee on Nominations. The Credentials Committee will be responsible for examining all submitted forms from churches desiring affiliation. The committee shall decide any questions concerning the eligibility of any messenger in keeping with the provisions of this Constitution and Bylaws. Any question arising on the floor concerning the seating of messengers shall be referred to this committee for consideration and the committee shall report the committee s decision back to the Convention. B. The Committee on Order of Business shall consist of eight (8) members. This committee shall meet as many times as necessary for the complete planning and confirming of the annual program. This committee shall provide time for all business, for the reports of the general phases of the work of the Convention and for full discussion of each report. This committee shall be responsible for receiving all motions from the floor of the convention, evaluating the motions for parliamentary validity, and either assigning the motion to a standing Convention committee or the Executive Board for action, or scheduling the motion for a Convention business session for discussion and vote. This committee shall recommend to the Convention the date and place of the annual session three (3) years in advance. Also, it shall recommend the presenter of the annual message and his alternate one (1) year in advance. This committee is also authorized to select a guest speaker for the Convention three years in advance. This committee shall work with the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to reserve the meeting facilities for the annual session. This committee shall also make any other preparations for facilities and equipment to prepare for the annual session. Section 5 Convention Committees A. The Registration Committee shall consist of a chairman and four (4) other members appointed by the President prior to the annual session. This committee shall register all messengers duly qualified according to this Constitution and Bylaws and certify the number of messengers and visitors at each annual session. B. The Resolutions Committee shall consist of eight (8) persons and shall be appointed by the President at least two months prior to the annual session. This Committee shall be responsible for establishing an appropriate time limit for receiving all proposed resolutions, scheduling the resolution for a business session of the Convention, or rejecting the resolution. In the case of a rejected resolution, the person submitting the resolution will be provided a reason why the resolution was rejected. C. The Tellers Committee consisting of twelve (12) persons shall be appointed by the President two months prior to the annual session. It shall be responsible for the tabulation of all ballots. Article IV. Financial Considerations Section 1 Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Treasurer A. The Executive Board shall have the responsibility of securing a CFO/Treasurer for the Convention. B. The CFO/Treasurer will be an employee of the Convention responsible to the Executive Director and the Executive Board. C. The CFO/Treasurer shall receive remuneration commensurate with the duties and responsibilities assigned to that office by the Executive Director or the Executive Board. Section 2 Funds A. All funds contributed to the SBTC shall be placed in their respective accounts either designated or undesignated under the general oversight of the CFO/Treasurer, Executive Director, and the Executive Board for accounting, receipt and disbursement. B. The formula for disbursement shall be governed by the annual budget approved at the annual session of the Convention and the Business and Financial Plan of the Convention. C. All other funding matters shall be governed by the Business and Financial Plan of the Convention. Section 3 Reimbursement A. All officers and members of the committees, boards, trustees, and entities of the SBTC will serve on a volunteer basis and therefore will not be compensated for their service. 34 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

35 B. Expenses for travel in association with their service may be reimbursed as provided in the annual budget, provided an itemized accounting of the said expenses along with appropriate receipts are submitted in a timely manner to the CFO/Treasurer. Section 4 Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the SBTC shall begin January 1st and end December 31st of each year. Section 5 Audit A. The CFO/Treasurer shall provide for an annual audit of the financial records of the Convention of the preceding year. B. The audit will be done by an agency outside the SBTC. Section 6 Debt Believing that God will provide for all of the needs of the Convention in His perfect time and according to His good will and pleasure, the Convention will not incur any debt. Article V. General Provisions Section 1 Convention Year The convention year will begin and end at the closing of the annual session each year. Section 2 Equal Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities A. Every affiliated church in the SBTC shall have equal rights, privileges and responsibilities under the authority of its Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and Bylaws. B. Recognizing the autonomy of other bodies, the Convention will exert no authority over any church, association, or convention. The term affiliate is not used in the Convention s governing documents or otherwise as that term is defined in the Texas Business Organizations Code. The use of the term affiliate by the Convention in no way intends to suggest that the Convention claims or exercises control over a church, association, or convention. As a matter of polity, this Convention has no right to and shall not exercise any control whatsoever over a church, association, or convention. Further, this Convention, as a matter of polity, insists that this Convention is also autonomous, being subject only to the control of its messengers. Section 3 Historical The Convention shall provide for collection and storage of historical documents and other significant articles to chronicle the formation and on-going operation of this body. Section 4 Miscellaneous A. Messengers shall only vote in person. B. No notice of the Convention s annual meeting shall be required. C. The Executive Board shall give notice of the time, place, and the reason for calling special meetings of the Convention by publication in the Convention paper at least ten days in advance of the meeting. Article VI. Amendments These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the messengers present at any session of any regular annual meeting of the Convention provided the proposed amendment was submitted in writing one (1) year before being voted on, or provided the amendment was recommended by the Executive Board and published in the official Convention paper three (3) months prior to the annual convention session. PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 35

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37 PRAYING GOING Acts 13: Exhibit A-2 Atascosa Bandera Bee Bexar Blanco Brewster Brooks Brown Burnet Cameron Coke Coleman Comanche Comal Concho Crane Crockett Culberson Dimmit Duvall Ector Edwards El Paso Frio Gillespie Glasscock Guadalupe Hamilton Hayes Hidalgo Hudspeth Irion Jeff Davis Jim Hogg Jim Wells Karnes Kendall Kenedy Kerr Kimble Kinney Kleberg Lampasas LaSalle Live Oak Llano Loving McCullough McMullen Mason Maverick Medina Menard Midland Mills Nueces Pecos Presidio Reagan Real Reeves Runnels San Patricio San Saba Schleicher Starr Sterling Sutton Terrell Tom Green Upton Uvalde Val Verde Ward Webb Willacy Wilson Winkler Zapata Zavala SOUTHWEST QUARTER Anderson Angelina Aransas Austin Bastrop Bell Bosque Brazoria Brazos Burleson Caldwell Calhoun Chambers Colorado Coryell DeWitt Falls Fayette Fort Bend Freestone Galveston Goliad Gonzales Grimes Hardin Harris Hill Houston Jackson Jasper Jefferson Lavaca Lee Leon Liberty Limestone Madison Matagorda McLennan Milam Montgomery Newton Orange Polk Refugio Robertson San Jacinto Travis Trinity Tyler Victoria Walker Waller Washington Wharton Williamson SOUTHEAST QUARTER Bowie Camp Cass Cherokee Clay Collin Cooke Dallas Delta Denton Ellis Fannin Franklin Grayson Gregg Harrison Henderson Hood Hopkins Hunt Jack Johnson Kaufman Lamar Marion Montague Morris Nacogdoches Navarro Panola Parker Rains Red River Rockwall Rusk Sabine San Augustine Shelby Smith Somervell Tarrant Titus Upshur Van Zandt Wise Wood NORTHEAST QUARTER Andrews Archer Armstrong Bailey Baylor Borden Briscoe Callahan Carson Castro Childress Cochran Collinsworth Cottle Crosby Dallam Dawson Deaf Smith Dickens Donley Eastland Erath Fisher Floyd Foard Gaines Garza Gray Hale NORTHWEST QUARTER Hall Hansford Hardeman Hartley Haskell Hemphill Hockley Howard Hutchison Jones Kent King Knox Lamb Lipscomb Lubbock Lynn Martin Mitchell Moore Motley Nolan Ochiltree Oldham Palo Pinto Parmer Potter Randall Roberts Scurry Shackelford Sherman Stephens Stonewall Swisher Taylor Terry Throckmorton Wheeler Wichita Wilbarger Yoakum Young Southwest Quarter Southeast Quarter Northeast Quarter Northwest Quarter

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39 Certificate of Formation Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 39

40 CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION 1. The name of the entity is Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. 2. The entity is a nonprofit corporation. 3. The corporation is organized exclusively for religious, charitable and educational purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. 4. In carrying out such purposes, the corporation shall have and may exercise all of the rights, privileges, powers and authority conferred upon similar corporations by the laws of the State of Texas. 5. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments or distributions in furtherance of its purposes. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of a candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Restated Certificate of Formation, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Upon the dissolution or winding-up of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine which are organized and operated exclusively for such purpose. 6. The period of duration is perpetual. 7. The street address of the initial registered office is 4500 State Highway 360 Grapevine, Texas The name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Joe Davis. 9. The corporation shall have members. The members of the corporation shall be those persons who are elected by churches and seated as messengers and who thus constitute the convention in session as provided in the corporation s Certificate of Formation and Bylaws. 10. The corporation s Bylaws shall be as provided in the Constitution and in the Bylaws of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. 11. The board of directors of this corporation shall be known as the Executive Board. 12. The authority of the Executive Board to manage the affairs of the corporation is limited to the extent the Restated Certificate of Formation and Bylaws vest authority in the messengers constituting the convention in session. The polity of the Convention requires the Executive Board to be deferential to the messengers. 13. The governance of this corporation is shared between the Messengers and the Executive Board as provided in this Certificate of Formation and the corporation s Bylaws. When not inconsistent with the Certificate of Formation or Bylaws, messengers shall be members with voting rights in every instance in which the Business Organization Code provides for voting by members with voting rights. Without limiting the breadth of the foregoing statements as to the rights of messengers, messengers shall: elect the Executive Board members; choose the elected officers as enumerated in the Constitution; choose the Boards of Trustees of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention entities; 40 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

41 choose the members of the Committee on Nominations, all standing committees, and procedural committees; vote by at least two-thirds of the messengers present to approve all fundamental actions (amendment of the certificate of formation, voluntary winding-up or revocation or cancellation of an event requiring winding-up, voluntary windingup and the adoption of a plan of distribution; a plan of merger; a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation; a plan of conversion; a plan of exchange); enjoy the exclusive power to amend the bylaws; and determine the annual budget. 14. An action required by the Texas Business Organizations Code to be taken at a meeting of the Executive Board or at a meeting of a committee of the Executive Board may be taken without a meeting if a written consent, stating the action to be taken, is signed by the number of Executive Board members or committee members necessary to take that action at a meeting at which all the members of the Executive Board or committee members are present and voting. The consent must state the date of each Executive Board member s or committee member s signature. Prompt notice of the taking of an action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to each Executive Board member or committee member who did not consent in writing to the action. 15. No messenger and no member of the Executive Board shall be liable to the corporation or to its members for monetary damages for an act or omission by the person in the person s capacity as a messenger or member of the Executive Board. 16. Messengers are not personally liable for a debt, liability, or obligation of the corporation. (The names and addresses of the directors are listed in the original document as item 17. ) PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 41

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43 Policy for Ministry Relationships Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 43

44 Policy for Ministry Relationships Rationale for Ministry Relationships Biblical Rationale Various times in the New Testament, churches partnered to accomplish a common goal, (2 Corinthians 8, 9; Philippians 4; 3 John). While no formal para-church organization existed, such as state conventions, the principle of cooperation and mutual assistance is found throughout scripture (Ecclesiastes 4, Luke 9). The SBTC is committed to carrying out the Great Commission tasks of evangelism and discipleship (Matthew 28:19-20). The convention may at times consider ministry relationships with institutions or organizations that can assist it in accomplishing these divine mandates. Theological Rationale The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) holds a core value of theological agreement. Recognizing the church as autonomous, the convention maintains autonomy as well. The SBTC has chosen to set theological parameters for affiliation among the churches. Therefore the SBTC would enter into a ministry relationship with those institutions or organizations that meet those parameters. Missiological Rationale The SBTC desires to partner with Great Commission entities. Without creating a bureaucracy, the SBTC seeks to provide mission and ministry tools for the affiliated churches. In order to do so, the SBTC is willing to enter ministry relationships. Foremost for the SBTC is evangelism and missions that result in new church starts. Other missions and ministry efforts must fit within the context of the Great Commission. Priority in funding will be directed to missions and evangelism. New church starts will continue to receive the largest emphasis. Practical Aspects Coordination of mission/evangelism and ministry activities is being done with a limited staff, paid consultants and volunteers. There is no desire on the part of the SBTC to form organizations or ministries that are already in existence and are willing to enter into a ministry relationship. Under certain circumstances, affiliated and fraternal entities are eligible to receive funding from churches affiliated with the Convention, special offerings and the budget of the SBTC. Any allocation of Convention funds will be recommended by the Executive Board in the annual budget proposed to the Convention. The Executive Board will recommend such allocations in the annual budget. The funding for all these entities should never exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total in-state annual budget for the convention. Spiritual Understanding The work undertaken in these ministries is the work of God for the benefit of His Kingdom. Each agreement shall specify that no legal partnership, joint venture, or agency is being created. No ministry relationship shall be undertaken with an entity which does not hold an exemption under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Act. Each Agreement shall declare that the parties do not intend to be entering into, and the agreement shall not be, a legally enforceable contract Each ministry relationship is founded upon a voluntary agreement between the SBTC and another entity to cooperate together in the task of missions and ministry. All entities will remain independent and autonomous organizations. No entity will seek to abridge or control another entity. Each entity will select, employ, retain, and supervise its employees, volunteers, members, officers, directors and agents without any participation by the other entities in those matters. Each entity is free to enter into other formal relationships with other institutions or organizations. Each entity must faithfully comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Each entity will have the right to terminate the relationship at any time without cause and without the necessity of any prior notice. 44 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

45 I. Affiliated Ministries A. Qualifications for Entering an Affiliation Agreement 1. The institution entering the affiliation with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention affirms they are in agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message Each entity currently engages an independent CPA to perform year-end audit of its books and records. Each entity will provide a copy of its audited financial statements, and any accompanying audit reports and management letters, to the other entity on an annual basis for informational purposes. Although not a condition for affiliation, it is also strongly recommended that each entity be a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability ( ECFA ) and adhere to the standards of conduct required to remain a member of ECFA in good standing. 3. An affiliate is eligible to receive financial support from the SBTC. If the affiliate receives funds from the general budget of the SBTC it agrees not to engage in any activities to solicit funding from any churches affiliated with SBTC without prior SBTC approval. 4. The SBTC will be allowed to have representation on the governing board of the affiliated entity. B. Method for Affiliation Any entity desiring an affiliated relationship with the SBTC will petition the Facilitating Ministries Department of the SBTC, indicating a desire for affiliation. Adoption of a written affiliation agreement with the SBTC that includes any concessions or specific commitments agreed to by both entities. The written affiliation agreement shall be submitted to the Executive Board of the SBTC for approval. II. Fraternal Ministries A. Qualifications for Entering into a Fraternal Ministry Agreement 1. Institutions or organizations should hold a high view of scripture. A high view of scripture would include but not be limited to the position that the Bible is factual in character and historicity in such matters as: 1) the supernatural character of the biblical miracles which occurred as factual events in time and space, 2)the historical accuracy of biblical narratives which occurred precisely as the text of Scripture indicates, and 3) the actual authorship of biblical writings as attributed by Scripture itself. 2. Institutions and organizations should be in basic agreement with Southern Baptist distinctives. Southern Baptist distinctives would include but not be limited to 1) salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone [inclusive of security of the believer], 2) baptism by immersion of believers only, and 3) the Bible is the final rule of faith and practice. B. Method of Entering into a Fraternal Ministry Agreement Any entity desiring a fraternal relationship with the SBTC will petition the Facilitating Ministries Department of the SBTC, indicating a desire for a fraternal ministry agreement. The request shall be submitted to the Executive Board of the SBTC for approval. PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 45

46 III. Related Ministries A. Qualifications for Entering into a Related Ministry Agreement 1. Institutions or organizations should hold a high view of scripture. A high view of scripture would include but not be limited to the position that the Bible is factual in character and historicity in such matters as: 1) the supernatural character of the biblical miracles which occurred as factual events in time and space, 2) the historical accuracy of biblical narratives which occurred precisely as the text of Scripture indicates, and 3) the actual authorship of biblical writings as attributed by Scripture itself. 2. Institutions and organizations should be in basic agreement with Southern Baptist distinctives. Southern Baptist distinctives would include but not be limited to 1) salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone [inclusive of security of the believer] 2) baptism by immersion of believers only, and 3) the Bible is the final rule of faith and practice. B. Method of Entering into a Related Ministry Agreement Any ministry desiring a Related Ministry Agreement with the SBTC will petition the Facilitating Ministries Department of the SBTC, indicating a desire for a Related Ministry Agreement. Adoption of a written Related Ministry Agreement with the SBTC staff that includes the terms agreed upon by both parties. Reporting of related ministry agreements will be done by staff on an annual basis to the Facilitating Ministries Committee. Funding will be done through ministry line items as the requests meet SBTC strategy. 46 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

47 Historical Table Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 47

48 HISTORICAL TABLE - Southern Baptists of Texas Convention DATE PLACE OF MEETING PRESIDENT SECRETARY 11/11/ /16/ /14/ /29-30/ /28-29/ /27-28/ /25-26/ /24-25/ /13-14/ /12-13/ /10-11/ /26-27/ /15-16/ /14-15/2011 Woodforest Baptist Church Houston The Criswell College Dallas Castle Hills First Baptist Church San Antonio Will Rogers Auditorium Fort Worth Reliant Park Houston Corpus Christi Convention Center Corpus Christi Prestonwood Baptist Church Plano The Church at Quail Creek Amarillo Great Hills Baptist Church Austin Arlington Convention Center Arlington Houston s First Baptist Church Houston Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Lubbock American Bank Center Corpus Christi Irving Convention Center Irving CONVENTION SERMON Jim Richards Stan Coffey Don Workman Claude Thomas Stan Coffey Gerald Smith George Harris Rudy Hernandez Gerald Smith Jack Graham George Harris Bob Pearle Mac Bunson George Harris Bob Pearle David Galvan Chris Osborne Brenda Wills Sal Sberna Chris Osborne Brenda Wills Steve Swofford Steve Swofford Yolanda McPherson John Morgan Steve Swofford Yolanda McPherson Michael Lewis Bob Pearle Gary May John Meador Bob Pearle Gary May Byron McWilliams Byron McWilliams Pat Anderson Jimmy Pritchard Byron McWilliams Pat Anderson Nathan Lino 48 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

49 2011 An n u a l Me e t i n g Report of Convention Proceedings Resolutions PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 49

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51 Convention Proceedings Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 51

52 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention November 14-15, 2011 Irving Convention Center Monday Evening Session Praying and Going in Your Community 6:20 Pre-Session Music Choir and Orchestra, First Baptist Church, Odessa Curtis Brewer, associate pastor of worship and celebration 6:30 Call to Order Byron McWilliams, president, SBTC Executive Director Jim Richards presented Byron McWilliams with the gavels. Byron McWilliams announced that the 14th session of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, assembled in Irving, Texas, is in order. Announcement of Appointments and Procedures Byron McWilliams announced the appointment of the Committee on Committees, the Registration Committee, the Resolutions Committee and the Tellers Committee. These appointments appear in the book of reports. The convention parliamentarians and the convention officers were introduced. Byron McWilliams reviewed the process for presenting motions. Prayer Jeff Campbell, pastor, Bethany Baptist Church, Dallas Constituting of the Convention Byron McWilliams, president, SBTC Byron McWilliams called on Pat Anderson, recording secretary, for the Registration Report and Constituting of the Convention. Pat Anderson reported that as of 6:30 p.m. there were 858 messengers registered for the 14th annual meeting of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. There were also 552 registered guests, bringing the total registered attendance to 1,410. On behalf of the Registration Committee Pat Anderson moved for the seating of the duly qualified messengers and those eligible who will be registered through the course of the convention to constitute this convention. A motion to adopt the registration report was approved. Committee on Order of Business (1st Report) Bart McDonald, executive pastor, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Mansfield Bart McDonald, chairman of the Committee on Order of Business, moved the adoption of the Order of Business as printed in the program. The motion carried. Bart McDonald moved to keep the duration of debate on all questions to two minutes per speaker. The motion carried. 52 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

53 Introduction of Motions Byron McWilliams, president, SBTC Byron McWilliams announced that the introduction of motions was now in order. No motions were brought to the floor. 6:45 Congregational Praise and Worship Choir and Orchestra, First Baptist Church, Odessa Curtis Brewer, associate pastor of worship and celebration 6:55 Biblical Challenge Robert Welch, Jr., senior pastor, Rock Hill Baptist Church, Brownsboro 7:10 SBTC Missions & Ministries Challenge SBTC ministries were highlighted by video presentation. 7:15 Committee on Order of Business: Time, Place and Preacher Bart McDonald, executive pastor, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Mansfield Byron McWilliams recognized Bart McDonald, chairman of the Committee on the Order of Business, for a motion relating to the Time, Place, and Preacher Report. On behalf of the Committee on Order of Business, Bart McDonald moved that the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention annual meeting be held in Dallas/Ft. Worth on November 10 & 11, The site selection will be made by the SBTC staff according to meeting space needs and availability. The motion carried. Bart McDonald further moved that David Fleming, pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, preach the convention sermon in 2012 in San Antonio and David Nugent, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jasper be the alternate. The motion carried. Byron McWilliams turned the gavel over to Loui Canchola for the remainder of the Monday evening session. 7:20 SBC Ministries Frank Page, president, Executive Committee, SBC Frank Page brought greetings on behalf of the Executive Committee and brought a report via video. Richard Land, president, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Richard Land brought greetings on behalf of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and brought a report. 7:40 Congregational Praise and Worship Choir and Orchestra, First Baptist Church, Odessa Curtis Brewer, associate pastor of worship and celebration 7:50 SBTC Missions & Ministries Challenge SBTC ministries were highlighed by video presentation. 7:55 Prayer for Going Wayne Wible, senior pastor, Ferguson Road Baptist Church, Dallas 8:00 Congregational Praise and Worship and Special Music Choir and Orchestra, First Baptist Church, Odessa Curtis Brewer, associate pastor of worship and celebration 8:10 President s Message Byron McWilliams, senior pastor, First Baptist Church, Odessa 8:50 Prayer Selmore Haines, business manager, North Garland Baptist Fellowship, Garland PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 53

54 Tuesday Morning Session Praying and Going in Texas 9:00 Pre-Session Music Ensemble, Community Baptist Church, Royse City Craig Kirby, minister of music 9:10 Prayer Hector Mendez, pastor, Iglesia Bautista Central, Fort Worth Last Introduction of Motions Byron McWilliams, president, SBTC Byron McWilliams announced that the introduction of business and motions were now in order. No motions were brought to the floor. Pat Anderson, recording secretary gave the following report: Mr. President, as of 9:10 this morning we have 869 registered messengers, 583 registered guests, for a total of 1,452. 9:20 SBTC Missions & Ministries Challenge SBTC ministries were highlighted by video presentation followed by testimonies. 9:30 Executive Board Report John Meador, pastor, First Baptist Church, Euless Byron McWilliams recognized John Meador, chairman of the Executive Board for the Executive Board Report. Joe Davis, chief financial officer of the SBTC, presented the financial report. On behalf of the Executive Board, John Meador moved the adoption of the 2012 budget. Joe Davis reviewed the proposed budget. The motion for the proposed 2012 budget was approved as presented. On behalf of the Executive Board, John Meador moved that the convention consent to the amendment of the Certification of Formation and Bylaws of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Foundation as shown in the handout and that the foundation s board be increased in number from five to seven, the sixth position to be filled by the convention in its 2011 meeting and the seventh to be filled by the convention in the 2012 meeting. The motion carried. Paul Pressler Award Judge Pressler presented the H. Paul Pressler Distinguished Service Award to Casey Perry and T.C. Melton. John Meador referenced the Executive Board Minute Excerpts as found on pages in the Book of Reports. The floor was opened for questions. No questions were brought to the floor. 9:50 Congregational Praise and Worship Ensemble, Community Baptist Church, Royse City Craig Kirby, minister of music 10:00 Biblical Challenge Juan Sanchez, preaching pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin 10:15 SBTC Missions and Ministries Challenge SBTC ministries were highlighted by testimonies followed by a video. 10:25 SBC Ministries Pat Ford, consultant, LifeWay Christian Resources Pat Ford brought greetings on behalf of LifeWay Christian Resources and brought a report. 54 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

55 O.S. Hawkins, president, GuideStone Financial Resources O.S. Hawkins brought greetings on behalf of GuideStone Financial Resources and brought a report. 10:40 Committee on Nominations Report Jeremy Stovall, member, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Houston Byron McWilliams recognized Jeremy Stovall, chairman of the Committee on Nominations, for the committee s report. On behalf of the Committee on Nominations, Jeremy Stovall moved the election of the nominees found on pages 59 and following in the Book of Reports and the supplement found in the daily bulletin as follows: Texas Ethics & Religious Liberty Committee Cliff Harden, First Baptist Church of LaCoste Term Expiring 2015 The motion carried. 10:50 Prayer for Going Terry Turner, pastor, Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite 10:55 Congregational Praise and Worship Ensemble, Community Baptist Church, Royse City Craig Kirby, minister of music Special Music Jamie Vance, member, Northeast Houston Baptist Church, Humble 11:10 Convention Sermon Nathan Lino, senior pastor, Northeast Houston Baptist Church, Humble 11:50 Prayer Kevin Cox, pastor, Vista Church, Heartland Tuesday Afternoon Session Praying and Going in North America 1:20 Pre-Session Music Combined Asian Baptist Churches Choir, Jongbin Jeong, guest director 1:30 Congregational Praise and Worship Combined Asian Baptist Churches Choir, Jongbin Jeong, guest director 1:40 Prayer Juan Munoz, pastor, Iglesia Bautista Cristo es el Camino, Arlington Pat Anderson, recording secretary gave the following report: As of 1:40, we have 888 messengers registered. We have 615 guests registered for a total of 1,503. 1:40 Election of Officers (First) Nominations were brought to order for the office of president. Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, nominated Terry Turner, pastor of Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, as president. Receiving no other nominations, Recording Secretary Pat Anderson cast the ballot of the Convention for Terry Turner as president. 1:50 SBTC Foundation Report Johnathan Gray, executive director, SBTC Foundation PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 55

56 2:00 Congregational Praise and Worship Combined Asian Baptist Churches Choir, Jongbin Jeong, guest director 2:05 Biblical Challenge Glynn Stone, senior pastor, Mobberly Baptist Church, Longview 2:20 Election of Officers (Second) Nominations were brought to order for the office of vice president. Jim Sherwin, pastor of First Baptist Church, Celeste, nominated Loui Canchola, pastor of Cornerstone Church of McAllen, as vice president. Receiving no other nominations, Recording Secretary Pat Anderson cast the ballot of the Convention for Loui Canchola as vice president. 2:30 Committee on Committees Report Mike Lawson, pastor, First Baptist Church, Sherman Byron McWilliams recognized Mike Lawson chairman of the Committee on Committees, for the committee s report. The Committee on Committees report is found in the Book of Reports on pg 72 with the addition of the following names as shown in the daily bulletin. Ernie McCoulskey will serve as chairman: Gilbert Chavez, Oak Meadow Baptist Church, Austin Term Expiring 2015 Earl Duggins, Forest Home Baptist Church, Kilgore Term Expiring 2015 Shawn Paschal, South Burleson Baptist Church, Burleson Term Expiring 2015 On behalf of the Committee on Committees, Mike Lawson moved the adoption of the slate of nominees to serve on the Committee on Nominations. The motion was adopted. 2:40 SBC Ministries Shawn Powers, associate vice president, North American Mission Board Shawn Powers brought greetings on behalf of the North American Mission Board and brought a report. 2:45 SBTC Missions and Ministries Challenge SBTC ministries were highlighted by testimonies. 3:00 Resolutions Committee Report Bob Pearle, pastor, Birchman Baptist Church, Fort Worth Byron McWilliams recognized Bob Pearle, pastor of Birchman Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, for the Resolutions Committee report. Resolutions 1-2 & 4-5 were adopted as printed. Bart Barber moved to amend Resolution 3 on biblical manhood and womanhood: In paragraph nine by striking the words role of senior and inserting the words office of so that the Resolution as amended in paragraph nine would read, Resolved, we affirm the call of women to many ministries in the church but recognize that the office of pastor is limited to men and be it further The amendment was adopted and the Resolution was adopted as amended. [See pages for Resolutions] 3:20 Previously Scheduled Business and Committee on Order of Business: Final Report Bart McDonald, executive pastor, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Mansfield There was no previously scheduled business. 3:30 SBC Ministries Phil Roberts, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Phil Roberts brought greetings on behalf of the seminaries of the Southern Baptist convention and brought a report. 3:40 Executive Director s Report Jim Richards, executive director, SBTC The Executive Director s report is found on page 20 of the Book of Reports. 56 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

57 Prayer for Going Earl Duggins, pastor, Forest Home Baptist Church, Kilgore 4:00 Congregational Praise and Worship and Special Music Combined Asian Baptist Churches Choir, Jongbin Jeong, guest director 4:10 Election of Officers (Third) Nominations were brought to order for the office of recording secretary. Bob Pearle, pastor of Birchman Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, nominated James Nickell, pastor of First Baptist Church Quitman, as recording secretary. Receiving no other nominations, Record Secretary Pat Anderson cast the ballot of the Convention for James Nickell as recording secretary. 4:20 Prayer Robert Webb, pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Kaufman Tuesday Evening Session Praying & Going Around the World 6:30 Pre-Session Music Congregational Praise and Worship Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth John Lee, associate pastor of worship and music 6:40 Recognition of Outgoing Officers Recognition of Incoming Officers Jim Richards, executive director, SBTC Jim Richards recognized the outgoing officers and spouses and presented them with gifts. Byron and Andi McWilliams President Pat and Paul Anderson Recording Secretary Jim Richards recognized the newly elected officers and spouses and presented them to the convention body. Terry and Nancy Turner President Loui and Michelle Canchola Vice President James and Sherry Nickell Recording Secretary 6:50 Prayer Samuel, Dallas-Ft. Worth area church planter among Hindus & Muslims Biblical Challenge Michael Dean, senior pastor, Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth 7:10 SBTC Missions and Ministries Challenge Embrace the Unengaged A video from Tom Elliff was viewed. Dr. Elliff thanked SBTC churches for their giving and going. The SBTC is among the top 5 CP givers in the SBC and sends 846 IMB missionaries around the world; more than any other state. Rebekah Naylor shared testimony about her work through the IMB and announced a partnership with the SBTC and South Asia. The vision is to have a church or worship fellowship within walking distance of every person in the state where she served in South Asia by David and Peggy, two Southern Baptist representatives in South Asia joined the meeting by live video streaming. After giving testimony of their ministry, David and Peggy expressed appreciation for giving through the Cooperative Program, Lottie Moon offering gifts and for the many prayers offered on their behalf. Pastor Subba, a leader among Indian Baptists gave testimony by video. PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 57

58 By video Tom Elliff shared that there are 3,800 unengaged/unreached people groups across the world. These groups have no one to share with them the wonderful message that Jesus saves. Dr. Elliff invited those present to embrace one of these people groups. Individual commitments were made by many present to lead their churches to embrace an unengaged/ unreached people group. Prayer for Going Mike Simmons, pastor, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cedar Hill 7:50 Congregational Praise and Worship and Special Music Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth John Lee, associate pastor of worship and music 8:05 Guest Speaker Mark Dever, senior pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC Pat Anderson, recording secretary gave the following report: Our final registration report, we registered 901 messengers, 875 guests, for a total of 1,776 in attendance. 8:50 Prayer Ed Ethridge, director of missions, North Texas Baptist Area Byron McWilliams adjourned the 14th annual meeting of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. 58 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

59 Resolutions Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 59

60 Resolution 1: On The Personhood of the Unborn WHEREAS, the message of the gospel is that through the death, burial; and WHEREAS, holy Scripture states that the very soul of an individual exists in the womb beginning at conception (Jeremiah 1:5-6; Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1); and WHEREAS, the Southern Baptist Convention is on record in The 2000 Baptist Faith and Message as affirming our belief that we should speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death ; and WHEREAS, Texas Southern Baptists have historically accepted the challenge to declare God s moral standard as a foundation of His good news; and WHEREAS, the very first resolution passed at the 1998 constitutional convention of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention was to affirm that life begins at conception and that all human life is created by God and sacred; and WHEREAS, in the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Justice Harry Blackmun, writing for the majority of justices, stated, If this suggestion of personhood is established, the appellant s case, of course, collapses, for the fetus right to life would then be guaranteed specifically by the [14th] Amendment, thus the court found that the developing fetus was human but not a person and therefore separated humanity and personhood within the womb; and WHEREAS, the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution states that no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law ; now, therefore, let it be RESOLVED, we, the messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, assembled in Irving, Texas, November 14-15, 2011, affirm that the personhood and humanity of the unborn begins at conception; and be it further RESOLVED, we affirm that all human life in the womb should have the protection rights of personhood under the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution; and be it further RESOLVED, we affirm and support those states that have a Personhood Amendment under consideration for their respective states to adopt; and be it finally RESOLVED, we encourage our elected Texas legislators to adopt an amendment that would affirm the personhood of the unborn. Resolution 2: On Israel WHEREAS, on May 14, 1948, the nation of Israel was created, becoming the only majority Jewish nation in the world; and WHEREAS, the national sovereignty of Israel was recognized by the United Nations in 1949; and WHEREAS, Scripture details various covenants God makes with man, and one of these covenants is the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 12:1-3, 6-7; 13:14-17; 15; 17:1-14; 22:15-18); and, WHEREAS, one of the promises of the Abrahamic covenant concerns the land of modern-day Israel (Genesis 12:7; 13:14-15; 15:18-21; Deuteronomy 30:1-10), which God promised to Abraham s descendants; now, therefore, let it be RESOLVED, we, the messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, assembled in Irving, Texas, November 14-15, 2011, recognize and affirm the right of the nation of Israel to exist in its current location; and be it further RESOLVED, we affirm that the nation of Israel must maintain justice for all living within her borders (Exodus 22:21; Deuteronomy 10:19); and be it further 60 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

61 RESOLVED, we denounce revenge as a response for any past offenses (Romans 12:17-21), but support the right of sovereign nations to use force to defend themselves against aggressors; and be it further RESOLVED, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6), asking for the true peace of our Lord to touch the lives of all peoples residing in the nation of Israel; and be it further RESOLVED, we call on both the Jewish and Palestinian people to pursue and adopt policies that cultivate genuine peace between themselves and their neighbors; and be it finally RESOLVED, we affirm that the families of the world are blessed through the physical line of Abraham (Genesis 12:3; 22:18), which is a reference to the Messiah, who came from the line of Abraham (Matthew 1:1). Resolution 3: On Biblical Manhood and Womanhood WHEREAS, God s desire in the gospel is to redeem for Himself a covenant people made up of men and women (Galatians 3:27-28); and WHEREAS, men and women are both created in the image of God and have equal worth and value (Genesis 1:27); and WHEREAS, an explicit result of the gospel is that in salvation both men and women are equal in Christ, (Galatians 3:27-28; 1 Peter 3:7); and WHEREAS, there is much cultural confusion regarding the roles of men and women in the church and the home; and WHEREAS, God has given both men and women vital and distinct roles in the life and function of the church, desiring the gospel to be portrayed through biblically structured gender relations in the home (Romans 16:1-15; Philemon 1-2; 2 John 1; Ephesians 5:21-33; 1 Timothy 2); now, therefore, let it be RESOLVED, we, the messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, assembled in Irving, Texas, November 14-15, 2011, affirm that God has a plan to create one new people in Christ, made up of men and women; and be it further RESOLVED, we condemn any action which in nature or intent denies the inherent equality of men and women; and be it further RESOLVED, we affirm the value of both men and women for the work and ministries of the local church; and be it further RESOLVED, we affirm the call of women to many ministries in the church, but recognize that the office of pastor is limited to men; and be it further RESOLVED, we affirm that God has established the husband as the head of the home and that the wife should graciously follow his leadership as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ; and be it further RESOLVED, we affirm that God has called the husband to love his wife through service and sacrifice in the manner of Christ s love for the church as he bears the responsibility to lead, protect and provide for his family, not acting in a manner which will diminish her worth or joy; and be it finally RESOLVED, we encourage churches to increase the ways in which they encourage and enable both men and women to serve in the church, and to instruct members in biblical manhood and womanhood. PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 61

62 Resolution 4: On Financial Stewardship WHEREAS, God s directive is that the whole tithe (10%), the biblical model for the financial support of the local church, be brought to the storehouse (Malachi 3:10); and WHEREAS, according to the December 2008 Christianity Today, the median annual giving for an American Christian is slightly over one-half of one percent of after-tax income; and WHEREAS, the overwhelming amount of personal indebtedness has also impacted the financial strength of our churches and cooperative ministries; and WHEREAS, everything we are and have is a gift from Almighty God (James 1:17); and WHEREAS, Christ affirmed the tithe in addition to weightier matters (Matthew 23:23) and He is the fulfillment of the law (Romans 10:4); now, therefore, let it be RESOLVED, we, the messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, assembled in Irving, Texas, November 14-15, 2011, exhort all Texas Southern Baptists to tithe cheerfully to their local churches; and be it further RESOLVED, we encourage Texas Southern Baptists to eliminate the bondage caused by consumer debt (Proverbs 22:7); and be it finally RESOLVED, we encourage Texas Southern Baptists to consider the role our tithes play in supporting the local church and Southern Baptist cooperative ministries. Resolution 5: On Appreciation for President Byron McWilliams WHEREAS, Pastor Byron McWilliams has served as president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention for the years 2010 and 2011; and WHEREAS, President McWilliams has led our convention with great grace, dignity and integrity, demonstrating a Christ-like spirit; and WHEREAS, President McWilliams has a missionary heart and vision for the nations, supporting missions causes nationally and internationally in obedience to the Great Commission; and WHEREAS, Pastor Byron McWilliams term as president ends with the conclusion of our 2011 annual meeting; now, therefore, let it be RESOLVED, we, the messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, assembled in Irving, Texas, November 14-15, 2011, express our appreciation to Pastor Byron McWilliams for his service and leadership as convention president and to the First Baptist Church, Odessa, Texas, for their sacrificial generosity in sharing their pastor with our convention. 62 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

63 Financial Data 2010 Statements 2012 Approved Budget Financial Highlights PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 63

64 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2010 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,758,462 Short-term investments 8,089,928 Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses 140, ,139 Total current assets 15,375,275 Property and Equipment Land and improvements 784,845 Building and improvements 3,779,498 Computer equipment 397,934 Furniture and equipment 464,600 Disaster relief equipment 200,050 Automobiles 195,385 Accumulated depreciation (1,580,368) Total property and equipment 4,241,944 Other Assets Assets administered by the Foundation 7,633,810 SBTC Foundation investments 116,206 Endowment investments 114,429 Note receivable 10,000 Total other assets 7,874,445 Total Assets $ 27,491,664 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 248,617 Outside ministry support payables 2,713,685 Accrued expenses 459,603 Deferred revenues 19,069 Total current liabilities 3,440,974 Funds administered by the Foundation 7,633,810 Total liabilities 11,074,784 Net Assets Unrestricted Board designated 1,399,091 Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 526,885 Invested in property and equipment 4,241,944 Revocable endowment to the Foundation Available for current operations 1,317,639 6,303,742 Total unrestricted net assets 13,789,301 Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted 2,525, ,112 Total net assets 16,416,880 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 27,491,664 Page 2 from the 2010 audit report by PSK LLP 64 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

65 Consolidated Statement of Activities For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 Change in unrestricted net assets: Support and Revenues Cooperative Program $ 23,784,955 SBTC support from national organizations 629,508 SBTC support from churches 147,494 Investment earnings 83,636 Other income 557,568 Foundation income 44,922 Reclassification of net assets 2,790 Net assets released from restriction 1,685,609 Total support and revenues 26,936,482 Operating Expenses Program expenses Outside ministers retirement 379,387 Protection benefit 225,873 Designated activities 1,672,692 Missions 2,411,425 Evangelism 1,521,131 Cooperative Program 13,081,725 Communications 1,074,892 Church Ministries 1,543,212 Minister Church Relations 931,802 Facilitating Ministries 1,077,300 Hispanic Initiative and Ethnic Ministries 772,412 Foundation 153,031 Total operating program expenses 24,844,882 Supporting services Operational 1,413,201 Fundraising 42,745 Total operating supporting services 1,455,946 Total operating expenses 26,300,828 Change in unrestricted net assets from operations 635,654 Other Board Designated Expenses Program expenses 1,036,674 Supporting services 117,204 Total other board designated expenses 1,153,878 Change in unrestricted net assets (518,224) Page 3 from the 2010 audit report by PSK LLP PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 65

66 Consolidated Statement of Activities (CONTINUED) For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 Change in temporarily restricted net assets: Support and Revenues SBTC support from national organizations 34,297 SBTC support from churches 573,121 State missions 1,072,433 Investment earnings 11,441 Other income 18,194 Reclassification of net assets (2,790) Net assets released from restrictions (1,685,609) Change in temporarily restricted net assets 21,087 Change in permanently restricted net assets: Support and Revenues Endowment income 876 Change in net assets (496,261) Net assets at beginning of year, as previously stated 17,053,019 Prior period adjustment (139,878) Net assets at beginning of year, as restated 16,913,141 Net assets at end of year $ 16,416,880 Page 4 from the 2010 audit report by PSK LLP 66 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

67 2012 Approved Budget Southern Baptists of Texas Convention PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 67

68 2012 BUDGET MISSIONS The SBTC Missions Team exists to help churches plant new churches and mobilize for missions in Texas and beyond. The budget reflects the three focus ministries of church planting, missions mobilization/education and disaster relief. **Church Planting $ 1,400,000 Mission Partnerships 4,000 State Volunteers/Missionaries 5,000 Missions Mobilization/Education 63,500 Disaster Relief 75,000 Texas Baptist Builders 5,000 Deaf Ministry 7,000 State Missions Material 40,000 Printing / Postage / Promotion 15,000 General Ministry Fund 4,000 Consultants 41,045 Personnel: Salary & Housing * 745,626 Travel & Meals 95,375 Convention & Conference Expense 10,500 Health Insurance 113,186 Retirement - Annuity 68,571 Payroll Taxes 15,081 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,063 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance & Development 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 2,808,072 **Includes church plants and church planting initiatives including strategists/ coordinators/partnerships. 68 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

69 EVANGELISM The Evangelism ministry exists to encourage and prepare pastors and staff ministers to equip believers of all ages to do the work of evangelism. We are committed to assist Texas associations, churches, and individuals in facilitating their vision of fulfilling the Great Commission. The Evangelism ministry holds two state-wide Evangelism Conferences. The adult conference is held in February or March and the student conference is in the summer of each year. Empower Evangelism Conference $ 235,000 Evangelistic Crusades/Harvest Events 40,000 Church/Associational Ministry 9,000 Prayer & Spiritual Awakening 5,000 Language Evangelism Ministry 55,000 Personal Evangelism 30,000 Youth Evangelism 20,000 Youth Camp 120,000 Student Evangelism Conference 100,000 Student Led Revivals 40,000 Evangelism Tent/Trailer 2,000 Material Development & Printing 4,000 Printing / Postage / Promotion 10,000 General Ministry Fund 5,000 Personnel: Salary & Housing * 526,262 Travel & Meals 65,875 Convention & Conference Expense 9,000 Health Insurance 90,941 Retirement - Annuity 51,245 Payroll Taxes 12,633 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,063 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance & Development 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 1,531,144 PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 69

70 COMMUNICATIONS The work of communications is one of unifying, encouragement, and stewardship. Information regarding the work of Southern Baptists around the world will help Texas Southern Baptists see the impact of the work we do together. Information and commentary on relevant issues should encourage us toward a commitment to our common values. Because Southern Baptists are a congregational people, information about our work will assist SBTC affiliated churches and individuals as they exercise stewardship over the institutions and ministries God has led them to build and support. The Communications Department will remain committed to the high standard of Christian love as we seek to tell the truth about matters of significance to Southern Baptists in Texas. TEXAN-Crossroads Publications $ 462,000 Estimated Publication Ad Fees (50,000) Website Maintenance 4,000 Photography Expenses 4,000 Supplemental News Writers 17,500 Correspondent Travel & Meals 2,000 Annual Printing & Distribution 16,000 General Promotion 21,000 Public Relations 17,000 Printing / Postage / Promotion 3,000 Resource Material 3,800 Software 3,000 General Ministry Fund 5,000 Personnel: Salary & Housing* 379,422 Travel & Meals 28,875 Convention & Conference Expense 5,000 Health Insurance Retirement - Annuity 38,859 Payroll Taxes 17,239 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,063 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 1,146, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

71 CHURCH MINISTRIES Assisting in the support of SBTC church ministries is a vital part of the ministry of SBTC. Rather than hiring a large number of staff members to meet the ministry needs of the churches, the SBTC is a facilitator. We coordinate resources from SBC entities, mega churches, volunteers and paid consultants and specialists in order to meet the needs. Our pledge of no bureaucracy allows more funding for direct ministry in the state. We strive to determine the need of the churches before launching programs and ministry assistance. Our assistance to the churches is through workshops, seminars, clinics, conferences and consultations involving the many various ongoing ministries of the local church. Worship/Music Education $ 94,900 Student Leadership 57,200 Senior Adult Ministry 22,500 Children s Ministries 105,000 Education & Leadership 96,000 Administration/Facilities Ministries 50,000 Adult Ministry - Family/Men/Singles 50,000 Collegiate Ministry 60,000 Women s Ministry 40,000 Finance Management/Stewardship 31,000 Ezekiel Project 30,000 Printing / Postage / Promotion 24,000 General Ministry Fund 2,000 Consultants 9,600 Personnel: Salary & Housing* 557,380 Travel & Meals 30,875 Convention & Conference Expense 11,000 Health Insurance 123,916 Retirement-Annuity 58,956 Payroll Taxes 16,304 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,063 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance & Development 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 1,570,819 PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 71

72 MINISTER/CHURCH RELATIONS This area of our ministry exists to provide leadership and relationship to pastors and other church employees as well as to the church body. We assist ministers in finding positions of service as well as assisting churches that are seeking leadership. This is done without trying to place ministers in churches. Our relationship with the GuideStone Financial Services allows us to partner in retirement benefits with pastors and church staff members. Should churches be hindered in their ministry by conflicts within the membership, we provide conflict management and counseling referrals. We also develop relationships and assist associations, promote participation in the Cooperative Program, provide pastoral supplements and fund educational scholarships. Pastoral Supplements $ 50,000 Minister Emergency Relief 10,000 Minister Leadership Development & Enrichment 51,000 Bible Conference 15,000 Church Interim Resources 12,000 Counsel/Conflict Resolution 7,500 Informational Meetings 20,000 Ministry to Associations 73,000 Prayer Ministry 15,000 Pastor & Staff Banquet 3,000 Resource Material 2,000 Printing / Postage / Promotion 35,000 General Ministry Fund 5,000 Personnel: Salary & Housing* Travel & Meals 52,875 Convention & Conference Expense 15,000 Health Insurance 62,556 Retirement-Annuity 32,678 Payroll Taxes 5,991 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,063 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance & Development 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 957, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

73 FACILITATING MINISTRIES The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention serves as a ministry facilitator to churches. This ministry area relates to, promotes and partners with ministries within Texas. The SBTC philosophy is to work with qualified existing ministries whose strategy meets the needs of SBTC churches and church members. Each ministry partner must be committed to doctrinal integrity. Other guidelines for such relationships have been established by the Executive Board under the Policy for Ministry Relationships. Criswell College $ 377,986 Jacksonville College 87,228 Texas Baptist Home 58,152 East Texas Baptist Family Ministry 116,303 Texas Life Connections 5,000 Cooperative Program Promotion 55,000 TX Ethics and Religious Liberty Committee 30,000 Human Care & Family Ministry 10,000 Scholarships 40,000 Young Pastors Ministry 20,000 President s Travel & Meals 2,000 Resource Material 400 Printing / Postage / Promotion 5,000 General Ministry Fund 4,000 Personnel: Salary & Housing* 176,200 Travel & Meals 46,375 Convention & Conference 6,000 Health Insurance 32,260 Medical Expense 4,000 Retirement-Annuity 18,935 Payroll Taxes 3,314 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,063 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance & Development 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 1,198,340 PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 73

74 MULTIETHNIC MINISTRIES The Multiethnic Ministries exists to encourage and facilitate SBTC churches and associations in their fulfillment of the Great Commission in reaching Hispanics and other Ethnic people groups in Texas. We do this by offering events that strengthen church members, lay leadership and pastors. This includes statewide events like the Spanish Empower Conference, Hispanic Women s Conference, Youth Alto Frio, Hispanic Marriage Conference, Singles Conference, Hispanic Men s Conference, Spanish Annual Session and the Asian Family Retreat and regional conferences, trainings and workshops. The Hispanic Initiative has a vision for equipping the next generation of Hispanic pastors and leaders in the state of Texas called the Educational Superhighway. We provide a Dr. Rudy A. and Lucy Hernandez Ph.D. scholarship to Hispanic students who qualify and are accepted at SWBTS. Korean Baptist Fellowship of TX Partnership $ 20,000 Asian Initiative 51,000 Language Ministry 45,000 African American Ministry 35,000 Hispanic Initiative 175,000 Personnel: Salary & Housing* 292,341 Travel & Meals 32,875 Convention & Conference 4,500 Health Insurance 53,881 Retirement-Annuity 29,552 Payroll Taxes 5,247 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,063 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance & Development 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 844, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

75 OPERATIONAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES The Operational and Financial Services area facilitates all ministries of the SBTC through exact accounting of all income, management, and exact recording of budgeted expenses as well as implementation of other business policies. Cooperative Program receipts and designated funds are properly accounted for and held as trust funds for the purpose for which they are given. Ministries around the world are supported through the Cooperative Program. This area also supports the other ministry areas through management of support staff. Audit & Outside Services $ 47,000 Legal Expense 45,000 Staff Meetings and Team Building 16,000 Staff Planning Retreat 14,000 Benefit Plan Services 7,500 Staff Relocation 10,000 Payroll Services 7,250 SBTC Staff Scholarship 2,000 Convention Vehicle Expense 35,000 Board Meetings 80,000 Annual Meeting 175,000 Printing / Postage / Promotion 50,000 General Ministry Fund 5,000 Travel & Meals 18,875 Convention & Conference Expense 5,000 Personnel: Salary & Housing* 479,816 Salary Supplement 25,000 Health Insurance 66,607 Disability Insurance 14,500 Retirement-Annuity 48,485 Payroll Taxes 30,463 Office Occupation/Related Expenses 27,875 Phone / Internet 9,059 Office Supplies 5,000 Furniture & Equipment 5,250 Equipment Upgrade & Maintenance 5,250 Computer Network Administration 9,375 Commercial Insurance 8,125 Committee Meetings 3,750 Technology Maintenance & Development 7,750 Operations & Contingency 18,750 Total $ 1,282,680 *Personnel salary and housing represents 13.41% of the total budget PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 75

76 2012 BUDGET SUMMARY Budget Per % Total IN STATE BUDGET SUMMARY Ministry Area Budget In State Special Allocation: Minister s Outside Retirement $ 410, % Protection Benefit 310, % Missions 2,808, % Evangelism 1,531, % Communications 1,146, % Church Ministries 1,570, % Minister/Church Relations 957, % Facilitating Ministries 1,198, % Multiethnic Ministries 844, % Operational & Financial Services 1,282, % TOTAL IN STATE BUDGET $ 12,059, % TOTAL BUDGET SBC CP Budget (55%) $ 14,214,856 SBTC CP Budget (45%) 11,630,336 TOTAL CP BUDGET 25,845,192 Grant from SBC Entities 429,512 TOTAL BUDGET $ 26,274,704 The ministry of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is an extension of the ministries of affiliated churches in the state. We thank you for your partnership and we pledge our continued commitment to Kingdom work through the Cooperative Program. BUDGET HISTORY Year Total Budget Increase Over Prior Year Percentage Increase 1999 $ 903, ,968,000 $ 1,064, % ,329,347 2,361, % ,902,367 4,573, % ,867,268 4,964,901 56% ,339,576 2,472,308 18% ,245,933 2,906,357 18% ,300,203 54, % ,079, , % ,539,132 1,460, % ,548,566 3,009, % ,837, , % ,469, , % 2012 $ 26,274,704 $ 804, % 76 Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

77 2012 BUDGET PERCENTAGES PROTECTION BENEFIT 2.57% MINISTER S OUTSIDE RETIREMENT 3.40% MISSIONS 23.28% OPERATIONAL/ FINANCIAL SERVICES 10.64% EVANGELISM 12.70% MULTIETHNIC MIN- ISTRIES 7.00% FACILITATING MINISTRIES 9.94% MINISTER/CHURCH RELATIONS 7.94% COMMUNICATIONS 9.50% CHURCH MINISTRIES 13.03% 2012 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM PERCENTAGES The budget continues to support ministries worldwide by forwarding an unprecedented 55% of all Cooperative Program funds to the Southern Baptist Convention in No other state convention gives away more than it retains in-state for ministry. SBTC 45% SBC 55% PRAYING GOING Acts 13:2-3 77