Church Health
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Tom Howe selected as new director of Church Health and Growth
Nov 6, 2025
The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health welcomed Tom Howe as its new director of Church Health and Growth.
‘We're not going to revitalize the church in a day’: Waco church focuses on children’s ministry growth; moving forward in revitalization
Oct 21, 2025
Bosqueville Baptist Church sees growth in children’s ministry, increase in volunteers; focuses on revitalizating on “God’s timetable” with Pave mentor.
Conclave encourages church leaders to invest relationally in the next generation
Oct 8, 2025
Conclave encourages church leaders to prioritize authentic relationships and discipleship to reach Gen Z and Alpha for Christ.
‘Here’s what I can bring’: Lubbock church ordains special friend as deacon
Sep 30, 2025
Bacon Heights Baptist Church special needs member and longtime Special Friends Retreat Camper, Victor Reta, ordained as deacon to honor his service in the church.
FBC Portland pastors walk through Pave together; emphasize baptisms and discipleship
Sep 24, 2025
FBC Portland lead and associate pastor walk through Pave together; emphasize baptisms and discipleship to build awareness of how God is moving.
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.
Fort Worth pastor embraces discipleship, engages community with the gospel through Pave
Aug 5, 2025
Victory Baptist Church in Haltom City embraces discipleship, engages Hispanic community with the gospel, celebrates baptisms; prays for opportunities to get out of their comfort zone.
“It’s God’s work to do”: [un]Apologetic conference attendee equipped with tools to strengthen her faith after deconstruction
Jul 17, 2025
Attendee Kara Griffis equipped with tools to strengthen her faith after deconstruction at [un]Apologetic conference.
Super Summer equips students to follow Jesus; continue to give him their “yes”
Jun 30, 2025
Super Summer equips students to follow Jesus; “set the pace” for leadership and trust him alone.
FBC Round Rock focused on displaying the church they need to become
Jun 16, 2025
FBC Round Rock focused on displaying the church they need to become through Pave process; creating community connection points.
Jonathan Smith named associate director of the Center for Church Health
May 22, 2025
The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health selected Jonathan Smith as its new associate director. Smith accepted this position alongside his current position as the director of Church Health and Growth.
Pave launches podcast to encourage pastors ‘church revitalization is possible’
May 19, 2025
Jonathan Smith launched Pave Podcast to encourage pastors ‘church revitalization is possible’; shares testimonies, practical help for revitalization.
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.
Morse Street Baptist uses Pave strategies to bring unity and serve Denton’s homeless community
May 5, 2025
Morse Street sees unity and renewed vision through Pave; integrating youth into worship and providing food for the homeless.
FBC Crosbyton experiences “almost 100%” growth through Pave, partnering with Ukrainian church-start
Apr 14, 2025
FBC Crosbyton applies Pave principles and experiences “almost 100%” growth by partnering with Ukrainian church-start, celebrating baptisms, and “doing real life discipleship.”
One thousand students and leaders learn how to live in “complete obedience” at Congreso
Mar 26, 2025
One thousand Congreso attendees learned how to obey Christ by walking by faith, taking action, and staying connected to him.
Believers equipped to be [un]Apologetic; respond to deconstruction at evangelism conference
Mar 20, 2025
Attendees of [un]Apologetic Evangelism Conference learned to defend their faith; respond and minister to loved ones engaged in deconstruction.