Articles by Jessica King

The Texas Baptists Office of Cooperative Program welcomed Jeff Donnell as its new director. He transitioned from his prior position with the Adult Ministries Team at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall. He assumed the position on April 13.

This summer, Texas Baptists Music & Worship is holding its first annual Songwriting Competition. Director of Texas Baptists Music & Worship Tom Tillman said the contest provides a meaningful way to step into the music publishing space. 

April 27-29, Texas Baptists’ Discipleship & NextGen ministry hosted their annual Discipleship Leaders Retreat. With the theme “Growing Stronger Small Groups,” attendees received training in keynote sessions led by Rick Howerton, opportunities for rest and fellowship. 

By adopting these three practices, you can join the many pastors who have seen successful church revitalization.

This Summer, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Texas— which means so is the mission field! Over 6 million people are expected to visit Texas over five weeks to watch the games. In an effort to equip and mobilize you and your congregation to share the gospel, the Texas Baptists Evangelism team has put together three evangelism strategies for you to implement this summer. 

Encounter City Church in Killeen established a discipleship pathway, homeless ministry that helps them “Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.”

“What if members of Texas Baptists churches would pray for their neighbors by name during 2026? We could potentially pray for every single person in Texas and in the communities beyond Texas where there are affiliated churches!” wrote Guarneri.

April 16-18, over one thousand students and pastors gathered at Northwood Church in Keller for a time of worship, fellowship and teaching.

Brazilian Vila Minha Pátria Refugee Ministry serves 1,200 refugees, sees over 100 give their lives to Christ, 47 baptized with MAP support. Clinton Lowin, director of MAP & TXB Missionaries, shares how one family found renewed purpose through the ministry.