Discipleship & NextGen

Conclave NextGen returns to Arlington; looks forward to a “family reunion” of ministers, time for rest and investment in ministry

Sep 16, 2025

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.”

‘God’s calling is progressive’: Retired Kindergarten teacher steps up to lead FBC Cameron youth

Sep 8, 2025

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

New Discipleship & NextGen team is “completely passionate” about serving churches, providing resources

May 8, 2025

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

Preschool and Children’s Ministers encouraged to be resilient at annual retreat

Feb 5, 2025

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

SFA graduate talks coming to Christ through BSM and pursuing call to vocational ministry

Jan 6, 2025

Ethan Hollis, Stephen F. Austin (SFA) State University graduate and active member of First Baptist Church (FBC) Nacogdoches, grew up with inconsistent attendance in church and little understanding of the gospel, but after a friend invited him to youth group, he became more engaged with both.  

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.

Partners in the journey: Discipleship leaders find fellowship and encouragement at annual retreat

Feb 24, 2022

See how leaders come together from different seasons of life to discuss discipleship and share stories of changed lives.

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,”

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."

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.

Lives changed and community restored

Oct 22, 2018

After attending Texas Baptists Church Planting Center (CPC) training in Houston, Pastor Ryan Thompson set out to plant a church that would reach the lost and the broken in Nederland, Texas.

Discipling Generations

Oct 22, 2018

Discipleship is vital in the church. Read how three churches incorporate discipleship into their ministries to children, youth and adults.

Summit attendees learn how to care for families with special needs children

Aug 19, 2016

When Jason and Maggie Whitt shared about the impact of special needs ministry during the Childhood and Family Ministry Summit on August 12, they spoke from their personal experience parenting their 7-year-old daughter, Camille.

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.

It's all in a name: names and descriptions that work for Sunday School classes

Jan 28, 2016

I responded to a question from a pastor recently asking about how to select a name for and describe a new Sunday School class they were about to start for young married couples.

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?"

2015 State Youth Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournament winners named

May 6, 2015

Eighty-seven youth representing 35 churches competed in the Texas Baptist State Youth Bible Drill and Speaker's Tournament May 1 and 2 at the Baptist Building in Dallas.