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Reaching more families through sports

The Texas Rangers Youth Academy goes beyond baseball and softball to help the North Texas community flourish with help from non-profit partner Buckner International. The Youth Academy’s...
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Only a few days

Do you ever get bombarded with a specific Bible verse? To me that is one of God’s unique ways of speaking to me. When I see the...
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New home provides hope and safety

The Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas (WMU) traveled to the Rio Grande Valley for their 11th annual home build, an exciting adventure after completing a virtual build...
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Demographics, diversity and destiny

Buckner President and CEO, Albert Reyes, wrote this article for his blog, reflecting on demographics, diversity and destiny. He comments on how each year, we become more...
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Guilt-free wellness

I don’t know about you, but no matter how much I love my job, coming back after the holidays is always rough. When I’m on a break,...
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Celebrating 100

Last week, Maxie Meyers, a senior adult at Buckner Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo, Texas, celebrated her 100th birthday.  We love birthdays at Buckner, and what better...
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Buckner Family Pathways strengthens families

Lisa's life since childhood was filled with drugs and crime. Now a mother herself, Lisa wanted to be there for her daughter, but she didn't know how....
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Something so simple

Last week my 7-year-old daughter came home from school excited about what she had learned. As I’m preparing dinner, Jordyn ran into the kitchen with enthusiasm and...
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Abraham Mathew re-appointed by Governor Abbott to Advisory Committee

The Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee provides helpful recommendations to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Recently, Governor Greg Abbott named three professionals to the...
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Working together to serve

Throughout the year, foster care families, church groups, and more find rest and relaxation at Camp Buckner. Nestled in the Texas hill country, Camp Buckner is an...
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