Great Commission

DBU students serve in Spain, share the hope of Christ

Jan 23, 2017

Boarding a plane in DFW, Shelby Weatherly, a junior biology major at Dallas Baptist University, grew increasingly excited about the week ahead.

Mustaches raise $17,000 for missions on two Central Texas university campuses

Jan 19, 2017

An unconventional fundraising strategy for missions has made a big impact on two Central Texas university campuses. 

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.

Biblical persuasion: The heart of evangelistic apologetics

Nov 2, 2016

I have been to countless evangelism events, conferences and training sessions over the years, but I cannot recall a single sermon, lesson or resource on the biblical concept of persuasion.

Youth ministers at Conclave encouraged to promote racial reconciliation within churches

Oct 14, 2016

Racial reconciliation should begin through believers in the church, according to Bryan Carter, pastor of Concord Church in Dallas. Rather than relying on law enforcement, or looking to the government and society to break down racial tensions, Carter and Jeff Warren encouraged youth ministers to promote change within their own congregations. 

Baking Cakes – a recipe for discipleship

Aug 18, 2016

So, here’s the story. I have this friend. I’m only one of many friends he has. He’s a baker and makes the most awesome cakes. And ages ago, he gathered a bunch of his friends and sort of commissioned them to head out and enlist others to be cake bakers like him.

Childhood Discipleship: Training up a child

Aug 18, 2016

At one month old, babies can fix their eyes on faces and respond to what they see. By one year, trust is developed. By age 3, a child’s brain is 80% the size of an adult’s. By age 4, they have a wide range of emotions. By age 9, their spiritual foundations are in place.

Who is supposed to sing in worship?

Jul 13, 2016

Each week, Texas Baptists all over the state come together in communities to proclaim, lift high and exalt the name of Jesus in many different ways. 

Youth compete for top spot at 2016 State Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournament

May 11, 2016

During the month of April, 819 youth representing, 115 Texas Baptist churches, showcased their talents in finding and reading Bible verses and reciting speeches through five regional Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournaments.

A burdened heart to reach the lost

May 2, 2016

What truths or experiences capture a heart to burden it with the task of reaching a lost world?

Running with endurance in South Africa

Apr 6, 2016

God is full of wisdom, and I’m impressed how He knows every heart and mind. One of the activities that I was part of this weekend was a race with obstacles.

Ministry is done with people, not for people

Feb 24, 2016

I have often thought back to a meeting one afternoon with the "consultant" in regard to attendance. The church was at its lowest point in my tenure.

Listening and responding to the Lord’s call to go

Feb 20, 2016

Last July, I felt the Holy Spirit nudging my heart. "You're going to serve me overseas next summer, daughter."

Praying for those who will go

Feb 18, 2016

As a former GoNow missionary, I had the opportunity of serving on the Prayer Team for Go Now's Discovery Weekend this year. My perspective has been broadened concerning missions through my experience with Go Now.

How a small town church can make a big impact

Feb 15, 2016

Churches are often looking for ways to engage the community around them with the Gospel, to reach out to the unchurched and find an event which will pique their interest enough to begin a conversation. Small membership churches may find it difficult at times to host a large event due to limited budgets, resources, volunteers, facilities and the list goes on and on.

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.

Experiencing God’s call in Moldova

Jan 25, 2016

Going into the mission, I did not know what to expect. I knew we would be working with orphans and giving them shoes, but this mission was so much more than that. God used this mission to open my heart to what He calls us all to do - bring others to Christ.

Jamaica: Building Faith While Building Houses

Jan 22, 2016

I am convinced God has a sense of humor; He takes the most entertaining situations and uses them to build His character in us. Our first experience was the three-hour bus ride from Montego Bay to Harmons.