Faith

Pastors & Ministry Dads: 5 Things Your Kids Need From You

Jun 26, 2017

As a pastor’s kid, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of church life. Like many PK’s, I struggled through rebellion and making my faith my own.

How our church found a new strategy to welcome guests

Jun 13, 2017

We noticed a new trend in our church on Sunday mornings. Fewer guests were filling out the communication cards we had in the pews. We had guests, and plenty of them, but there was no way to follow up if we did not have any information from them.

How Christ’s followers are called to serve

Jun 6, 2017

“It’s my pleasure.” Perhaps you’ve heard this reply from a server at a particular fast food restaurant that is famous for its chicken sandwiches. It is part of the company’s focus on delivering outstanding customer service at each of its locations and has served as a model for other organizations.

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Churches

May 22, 2017

When your child is sick, you begin a process of gathering information so you can determine what is wrong with her and what your next steps should be. Perhaps one of your first steps is to check her temperature. 

5 steps to make the most of your camp experience as a leader

May 22, 2017

The car washes are complete, the spaghetti dinners served, funds raised and you’re ready for camp.

The In-Between Vision

May 22, 2017

Every pastor knows they will hear this question: “What is God’s vision for our church?” 

Pastoral transitions: Times to thrive

May 22, 2017

Moses is one of the most recognized figures in the Bible. He takes on Pharaoh. He leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. God even gives him the 10 Commandments as they converse face to face.

Encouraging First Responders through theological education

May 9, 2017

In light of the many stresses and challenges that face law enforcement officers today, South Texas School of Christian Studies (SCS) seeks to encourage and empower local public servants by offering affordable theological training. 

Finding freedom in prison

Apr 20, 2017

Prison isn’t a place where people expect to find freedom. But that’s where it happened for Lovinah Igbani.

Texas Baptists reaching an expanding state through church starting

Mar 20, 2017

What breaks your heart? When you see a people group, a community or a neighborhood that is not being reached with the Gospel, are you compelled to action?

A look into the life and legacy of James B. Simmons

Mar 20, 2017

Having taught at Hardin-Simmons University for almost two decades, I am more invested in Hardin-Simmons than in any other school of which I have been a part. 

A look at the new BaptistWay Press study - Power & Purpose: God Unveils the Universe

Feb 23, 2017

In the beginning… God! From the very first words of the Bible, we learn that it is a book about God. The Bible is about who God is and what God has done.

What does your church sign say about you?

Feb 3, 2017

One of the best and worst tools a church has is a sign that can regularly be changed. The reason I say the best and the worst is because of the way that churches choose to use the sign.

Evidencia de la esperanza, la ayuda, el entrenamiento, y el cuidado por medio de nuestras instituci

Jan 25, 2017

Comenzó en el 1941, con el bombardeo de Pearl Harbor. Un joven campesino en el oeste de Texas fue reclutado el servicio militar a principios del 1942.

Providing hope, help, training and care through our institutions

Jan 23, 2017

It began in 1941, with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. A young farmer in West Texas was drafted for the war effort in early 1942.

SCS makes seminary education possible for Corpus Christi minister

Jan 23, 2017

Like most married couples, Josh and Melissa Fuentes had plans.

Transformational Ministry from Student to Student

Jan 23, 2017

Sharing a physical location with the Baylor University campus allows George W. Truett Theological Seminary to partner with and minister to the broader University in ways that many seminaries located off campus or not linked to an undergraduate institution are unable to. 

Lifelong HPU friends share lives, memories at Baptist retirement community

Jan 23, 2017

Several conversations are taking place at once around a long lunch table at Buckner Retirement Community in San Angelo.