Weekly Updates
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Fostering fellowship
April 23, 2026
This past Saturday, Sunday and Monday, I participated in a memorial service, a church anniversary and a golf tournament. All three experiences were very different from each other. Yet, I did find they shared something in common.
The importance of servant leadership
April 16, 2026
This week, I have been reflecting on servant leadership. That was the topic of my message to our Texas Baptists staff in chapel on Monday morning and it relates to various events this week.
Praying for a GC2 Awakening
April 8, 2026
As our family discussed the story of Resurrection in Matthew 28, we noted that Jesus’ command to the first witnesses was to go and tell others.
Reflections on Silent Wednesday
April 1, 2026
Whether you are a soccer fan or not, the reality is that the nations are coming to Texas and North America in an unprecedented manner, with a focus around the sport most played and watched globally.
Praying for a GC2 Awakening
March 27, 2026
As we approach Passion Week, we remember the central role of prayer in Jesus' life.
Students are making a kingdom-impact
March 18, 2026
Last week, about 1,000 BSM students used their spring break to serve in Brownwood, McAllen, Honduras, San Antonio, Galveston and South Padre Island (Beach Reach).
Don’t miss out on the great things God is doing
March 12, 2026
This week, I had the opportunity to visit one of Texas Baptists’ endorsed chaplains at the Pentagon. While we pray for peace and the end of war, it is so good to know there are capable and committed chaplains ministering to our men and women in the military in Christ’s name.
Texas Baptists institutions and our legacy
March 4, 2026
Part of our legacy as Texas Baptists has to do with what we call institutions. By that we mean universities, seminaries, colleges, academies, hospitals, human care agencies and others. Currently, Texas Baptists collaborate with 30 institutions and ministries.
Our legacy as Texas Baptists
Feb. 25, 2026
This week, the Texas Baptists executive board met in Dallas to hear reports and make decisions related to the work of the BGCT and the executive board staff.
Cooperation for the sake of the gospel
Feb. 19, 2026
Today marks, for many, the beginning of a 40-day period of reflection, contemplation and prayer leading up to Palm Sunday. Christians of different traditions observe it in different ways. Some do not. Yet we all look forward to celebrating Resurrection Sunday!
Telling the story of the nations together
Feb. 11, 2026
It is important to consider how cooperation has changed and what cooperation needs to look like if we are going to be effective in the future.
Realigning the Center for Cultural Engagement to equip churches for Great Commandment, Great Commission faithfulness
Feb. 4, 2026
February is here, and it seems that most everyone is returning to normal after dealing with snow and ice in some parts of our state and country.
Being a light in our neighborhoods through prayer
Jan. 29, 2026
It has been an unusual week in Texas and other parts of our country due to extreme winter weather. I have watched how churches quickly prepared for ministry last weekend and beyond.
Looking at what God did in 2025
Jan. 22, 2026
Last week was a busy and exciting week for me. We had our Texas Baptists staff week at the Rambler building in Dallas. Twice a year, all of our staff pause their travel and gather for worship, reporting and planning. It was a very meaningful time together!
Starting the new year in prayer
Jan. 15, 2026
Let’s get off to a good start this year. Let’s pray for those who don’t know Jesus in our state and beyond.
Making space for Christ this Christmas Season
Dec. 10, 2025
I pray that in the midst of a busy, and perhaps hectic, Christmas season, you find time and make space for Christ’s presence. When the Messiah came to earth, the world was too busy and too distracted to notice. In fact, there was “no room available” for him!
Being faithful in prayer for the lost
Dec. 3, 2025
During this first week of Advent, we reflect on hope. Those who waited for the arrival of God’s Messiah waited with hope. We who live after the Christmas event also have hope. It is because Christ came, lived, died on the cross, rose from the dead and ascended to heaven that we have hope.
Living out GC2
Nov. 20, 2025
When we consider the fast population growth, the percentage of churches that are declining in membership and attendance and the number of churches that are closing their doors each year, we realize we are in desperate need of a GC2 awakening!