Church Health

Conclave encourages church leaders to prioritize authentic relationships and discipleship to reach Gen Z and Alpha for Christ. 

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. 

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.”

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

Victory Baptist Church in Haltom City embraces discipleship, engages Hispanic community with the gospel, celebrates baptisms; prays for opportunities to get out of their comfort zone. 

Attendee Kara Griffis equipped with tools to strengthen her faith after deconstruction at [un]Apologetic conference. 

Super Summer equips students to follow Jesus; “set the pace” for leadership and trust him alone. 

FBC Round Rock focused on displaying the church they need to become through Pave process; creating community connection points. 

The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health selected Jonathan Smith as its new associate director. Smith accepted this position alongside his current position as the director of Church Health and Growth.

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

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. 

FBC Crosbyton applies Pave principles and experiences “almost 100%” growth by partnering with Ukrainian church-start, celebrating baptisms, and “doing real life discipleship.”

One thousand Congreso attendees learned how to obey Christ by walking by faith, taking action, and staying connected to him.

Attendees of [un]Apologetic Evangelism Conference learned to defend their faith; respond and minister to loved ones engaged in deconstruction. 

On Feb. 17, during the Evangelism Strategic Planning Committee meeting, Texas Baptists’ Evangelism director, Oza Jones, signed a memorandum of understanding with Pete Kelly, CEO of Apartment Life. The partnership helps Texas Baptists churches to identify and send missionaries to Apartment Life’s communities.

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