Baptist General Convention of Texas

For the conservative association which split off from the BGCT, see Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
Baptist General Convention of Texas
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationBaptist
ScriptureProtestant Bible
TheologyEvangelical Baptist
PolityCongregational
GovernanceExecutive Board
Executive DirectorJulio Guarneri
AssociationsSouthern Baptist Convention, Baptist World Alliance
RegionTexas
HeadquartersDallas, Texas
OriginJune 29, 1886
SeparationsSouthern Baptists of Texas Convention
Congregations5,375 (2023)
Members2,038,537 (2023)
Hospitals9
Tertiary institutions9
SeminariesGeorge W. Truett Theological Seminary
Other nameTexas Baptists
Official websitetexasbaptists.org

The Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), more commonly known as the Texas Baptists, is a Baptist Christian denomination in the U.S. state of Texas and is one of several Texas-based state convention affiliates of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the other state-wide convention being the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC). It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist World Alliance. Texas Baptist offices are located in the city of Dallas, though convention staff are located across the state. According to a denomination census released in 2023, it claimed 2,038,537 members and 5,375 churches

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