On Sunday, June 1, Texas Baptists presented two 2025 Legacy Awards, celebrating the heritage of Texas Baptists, to Gary Cook, higher education leader, and Charles R. Wade, a longtime pastor and leader in Texas Baptist life.

The Texas Baptists Legacy Award is presented annually at the Independence Baptist Church in Independence, Texas, in recognition of lifelong Christian service.

This is a recording of the service from this day for those that were unable to attend in person.