Articles from November 2025

“God made two institutions: the church and the family — both reflect our relationship with him. The breakdown of the family doesn’t just affect our church; it affects our communities,” said Marriott. 

“It's a privilege to be able to be obedient to the word of God,” said Thomas. “When we get into the word, and the word gets into us, meditating on God's word will give us a closer walk with the Lord.”

“When we love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, something happens to us and we start to be transformed,” said Wiles.

“The Great Commission has not been paused, postponed or rewritten – it still calls us to go, to love and to make disciples.”

“Too many Christians have conformed to this world, instead of being transformed by the power of God … If there was ever a time that this world needed the cowboy church, it’s now,” said Rodgers. 

Christian Life Commission launches pilot program in El Paso for pastors to hear from ISAAC Ministry, River Ministry and Hunger Offering; encouraged to be a “stakeholder in God's mission.”

Every October, Montague County Cowboy Church men travel to Carson National Forest in New Mexico for a week of worship, discipleship, and driving cattle. 

The Texas Baptists Center of Missional Engagement welcomed Clay Jacobson as its new director of Church Starting.

The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health welcomed Tom Howe as its new director of Church Health and Growth. 

On Nov. 16-18, messengers and guests from across the Texas Baptists family will gather at the Abilene Convention Center for the 140th Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.