Articles by Jessica King

East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) is now offering a Promise Scholarship for children of Texas Baptists senior pastors. 

The May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on May 19-20 in Abilene, Texas, on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University. Board directors heard ministry reports and voted on business related to the new Texas Baptists Indemnity Program, GC2 Strong initiative and institutional relationship agreements. 

Jonathan Smith launched Pave Podcast to encourage pastors ‘church revitalization is possible’; shares testimonies, practical help for revitalization.

On Sunday, June 1, Texas Baptists will present the 2025 Legacy Award, celebrating the heritage of Texas Baptists, to Gary Cook, higher education leader, and Charles R. Wade, a longtime pastor and leader in Texas Baptist life.

Three-time BOUNCE participant, Morgan Breeden, says “yes” to full-time ministry; receives inward and outward confirmations. 

“Legacy ministry” Churches Touching Lives for Christ receives Hunger Offering funds to provide monthly groceries; show God’s love to those in need.

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

Morse Street sees unity and renewed vision through Pave; integrating youth into worship and providing food for the homeless. 

David Sanchez’s “Your/Our Identity in Christ” discusses what it means to be in Christ; being precious, having purpose and living purely in Christ. 

The Texas Baptists Center for Cultural Engagement welcomed Lucy Floyd as the new director of the Immigration Service and Aid Center (ISAAC).