Church Health

Urban apologetics explained and taught at Recharge

Oct 14, 2021

"...we should be engaged in that which is not sin, but which makes you feel relevant and relatable so that it opens the door to share the gospel,”

A Reflection from a chaplain at Ground Zero following 9/11

Sep 10, 2021

I was in New York City in June of 2001 with my wife Heather for my first visit to New York City. When I returned for a last-minute mission trip in December of 2001, I found an entirely different city.

Recharge focuses on urban apologetics in upcoming event

Aug 12, 2021

"We want to speak this truth to this ‘woke’ generation.”

A summer of evangelism and equipping through Super Summer

Aug 9, 2021

“When they’re here, they’re immersed in learning the importance of sharing their faith and not being intimidated,”

The Secret Church Growth Practice You Desperately “Kneed”

Aug 5, 2021

You will not need a bridge with children if you get down on their level, literally.

Texas Baptists welcomes Katie McCoy as Director of Women’s Ministry

Jul 21, 2021

“God has put this team together to make a big impact"

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)