Church Health

Spooner Endowed Discipleship Fund supports the mission of Texas Baptists Discipleship

Jul 9, 2021

“Discipleship keeps growing and evolving...and we are continually learning ways to connect with both the current and future generations,”

Worship: The War that Never Was

Jun 8, 2021

Satan hates our worship, but I fear Satan loves our preference when it yields division.

Baptistway Press changes name to GC2 Press, reflects commitment to Texas Baptists mission

Jun 2, 2021

"As Texas Baptists continues to focus on the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, it makes sense for this emphasis to be seen in our published materials,”

Center for Church Health enters into partnership with Church Answers, Thom and Sam Rainer

May 17, 2021

“The heart of everything I’ve read and seen from the Rainers is wanting to see people know Christ and the local church excel for the kingdom of God,”

Examining church health with Jonathan Smith

Apr 28, 2021

Church health strategist Jonathan Smith explains what a healthy church looks like and how he can be a resource for Texas Baptists congregations.

Thinking about church health in the aftermath of a pandemic

Mar 31, 2021

"We can’t forget that the work of God is still happening. We can’t lose sight of that fact,”

Texas Baptists welcomes Cory Liebrum as new Youth & Family Ministry Specialist

Mar 11, 2021

“Coming out of Covid it's a perfect time for churches, youth ministries, churches in general to try new things."

Winter Storm Response: Q&A with Church Architecture

Feb 24, 2021

The Texas Baptists Church Architecture team is ready to assist churches in need.

Finding joy through music this Christmas season

Dec 8, 2020

My preference is to start listening to Christmas music after Thanksgiving. Now those that know me, know I haven’t always had this luxury as my Christmas started in June as a worship pastor preparing for annual Christmas planning!

Expanding buildings to expand ministries

Nov 11, 2019

Churches around the state are choosing to allocate new, bigger spaces to their service ministries.

Evaluating Children’s Bible Study Curriculum

Jan 29, 2019

Preschool and Children’s Discipleship Specialist Diane Lane shares important features to consider when selecting curriculum for your children’s ministry.

Compelled to make disciples through Hispanic Ministries

Jul 13, 2017

The problem in this world is not the economy. If so, God would have sent us an economist. The problem of the world is not education. If so, God would have sent an educator. The problem of this world is called sin, so God sent us a Savior. God's plan to change the world is: "Make Disciples". The message of our Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples after his resurrection, and before He ascended to heaven was: "Therefore go and make disciples." (Matthew 28:19) 

Cuban partnership forming a greater global connection for Texas Baptists Congreso

Dec 8, 2016

Two Texas Baptists leaders from the Great Commission Team recently returned home from a week of ministry and missions in Cuba, approximately one week before the death of Fidel Castro.

Executive Board hosts graduation of emerging young leaders, revises administrative support policies

May 25, 2016

On Monday night of the May 23-24 Executive Board meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, ten individuals received trophies and certificates of graduation from the first cohort of Leadership Texas Baptists.

Safety from war does not come without struggle—bringing hope to Syrian refugees

Feb 18, 2016

The terror and violence became unbearable. At 4 a.m. around two years ago, Yusuf and Fatima Assad* gathered their nine children and left their house, possessions and comfort to search for a better life, away from bombings and turmoil.

New block party trailer to open doors for evangelism in Collin County

Oct 29, 2015

From colorful bounce houses and entertaining games to savory-smelling food and captivating music, block parties have a way of drawing a crowd and are a popular outreach tool.

Creating bold youth disciples in the midst of a cultural revolution

Oct 20, 2015

In the midst of a cultural revolution where technology has cultivated a "me" generation and immorality is prevalent, youth ministers have a unique and challenging role in teaching students to be bold disciples.

Retreat brings mentally challenged adults together for weekend of fun and worship

Oct 9, 2015

The crowd roared with sheer excitement, clapping their hands and screaming with joy, all in response to one simple question: "Are you ready to study the Word of God this weekend?"