Articles from September 2025

This week, my wife and I were blessed to participate in our Texas Baptists Church Starters Retreat in Galveston.

Bacon Heights Baptist Church special needs member and longtime Special Friends Retreat Camper, Victor Reta, ordained as deacon to honor his service in the church.  

FBC Portland lead and associate pastor walk through Pave together; emphasize baptisms and discipleship to build awareness of how God is moving. 

The September meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on Sept. 22-23 in Dallas, TX. Board Directors approved the 2026 proposed budget, elected officers, heard ministry reports and considered 19 unique recommendations during the two-day business meeting. 

As we approach the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, Nov. 16-18 in Abilene, TX, we are anticipating the opportunity to explore our theme: “Live Out GC2: Love God, Love People, Make Disciples.”

This last week has been filled with so many emotions. In regard to ministry, I have had the opportunity of participating in several joyful celebrations. I have also navigated with staff and church leaders the tense moments our country is experiencing.

Conclave NextGen returns to Arlington; looks forward to a “family reunion” of ministers, time for rest and investment in ministry, partnering with churches "in a tangible way.”

On October 18, the Texas Baptists Office of Theological Education & Institutional Engagement will host their first Higher Education Fair at Churchill Baptist Church in San Antonio, where parents, students and church leaders will learn from workshops, hear from keynote speaker Fabian Ramírez, an anti-bullying speaker and motivational comedian, and visit with representatives from nine Texas Baptists universities and colleges and the San Marcos Baptist Academy. 

In July, the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (TBMF) announced that it had officially met the requirements of the Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant, awarded in July 2024, toward the construction of the new Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building at Baylor University.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, TBMF held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new BSM building. 

Retired Kindergarten teacher Kathryn Barrett steps up to lead FBC Cameron’s youth; participates in Discipleship Certification Program.