Articles by Jessica King

Lindsay Farmer, minister to children & families at First Baptist Church Grandview felt more equipped for “equipping parents [for] the discipleship of their children” through Discipleship Certification Program and Discipleship Collective. 

This has been an exciting week of ministry for me. As I have participated in several events around the state, I am thankful for how God brings us together to build up His body. What a privilege it is to collaborate for the sake of the kingdom!

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.”

New Discipleship & NextGen team looks forward to serving together to reach the next generation; providing resources and responding to churches’ needs.

I am writing to you from Brazil. A small team of our Texas Baptists staff attended the Brazilian Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in the city of Fortaleza.

Discipleship & NextGen’s Preschool & Children’s Ministers Retreat encouraging attendees to be resilient, in community and support one another. 

October 7 and 8, Conclave NextGen conference is back at First Baptist Church San Antonio for two days of worship, breakout sessions, training and networking with NextGen, family ministers and church leaders. 

While the Conclave NextGen conference underwent a remodel back in 2018, this year’s event saw breakthroughs in both attendance and connection opportunities that Texas Baptists ministry leaders believe brought it to a whole new level.

It’s a time to affirm, encourage, and walk alongside children as they begin a new year with a new classroom and teacher.

“As soon as they step off the bus they’re asking about the next year,”