Church Health

NextGen and Family ministers invited to worship, network and be equipped at 2023 Conclave conference

Sep 29, 2023

“Conclave is unique because there is no other conference that we offer where you can get this kind of training for children’s, college, youth, parent and all NextGen ministries in one place.”

Why Promotion Sunday?

Aug 17, 2023

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

FBC Buffalo uses Pave strategies to grow attendance and baptisms

Aug 7, 2023

When Alan Grisham reached out to Texas Baptists almost two years ago, he understood changes were necessary. 

Revitalizing churches requires truth-telling, community engagement

Jul 18, 2023

If your church is declining in attendance or plateauing for several years, there is good news: You are not alone. But the better news is you don’t have to stay that way, said Dr. Jonathan Smith, Director of Church Health Strategy for Texas Baptists.

Future Church 2030 Conference helps churches build strong ministries and make disciples in the future years

May 3, 2023

Helping churches prepare for and position their ministries to share the gospel and make disciples in the future years.

Future Church 2030 Conference seeks to equip churches for the future

Apr 5, 2023

When pastors get together these days, they talk about how their church has rebounded – or still needs to rebound – after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Statewide Evangelism conference offers training for pastors, lay leaders

Jan 25, 2023

“The church is good at huddling, but (Jesus) said, ‘I want you to go!’”

Church revitalization takes time, refocus on the basics, Smith says during Annual Meeting workshop

Nov 15, 2022

On Tuesday morning, Jonathan Smith, director of Church Health Strategy at Texas Baptists, led a workshop focused on church revitalization at the 2022 Annual Meeting. The workshop looked at ways churches can kickstart revitalization in their own, unique contexts.

Equipping believers to defend their faith in the Philippines and in Texas

Nov 9, 2022

“Having this knowledge can make the church relevant again in the public sphere of ideas and influence,”

Students invite friends to “Pack the Gym” event at Frisco First Baptist Church, sees 23 salvations

Nov 3, 2022

“It was an exciting thing to see the students get behind it,”

Conclave NextGen focuses on strengthening generational, family bonds

Oct 17, 2022

“The Great Commission was given to the church, and yet we see throughout scripture that it starts at the home,”

Special Friends Retreat returns in person after two years of waiting

Oct 10, 2022

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

Childhood and Family Ministry Summit provides practical and spiritual advice for attendees

Aug 12, 2022

“It’s so important that we stand up and show up for children, because that’s what the Lord does for us,”

Super Summer equips students to reach their peers with the gospel

Jul 22, 2022

"We want to teach our students that everyone they interact with should walk away feeling like they’ve been seen, known and heard, just like Jesus would treat them,”

Amarillo church embraces simpler approach to visitors, sees new growth

Jul 18, 2022

“It's all about including those that aren’t here yet and reaching those that are lost.”

Congreso encourages students to be “Sent” out

Apr 21, 2022

“The generation around you is hungry for something,” he said. “Take what you’re learning here and take it to the rest of your generation.”

It takes a village: The church replanting journey of New Heritage Baptist Church

Apr 14, 2022

“There were challenges, but the blessings were so rich,”

Future Church 2030 Conference helps church leaders look forward to the future with confidence

Apr 7, 2022

"The gospel will come out in unexpected ways at an unexpected time through unexpected people.”