Ministerial Health

Pastor Strong Cohorts finish on Colorado retreat, a time of “rest and recharging”

Aug 12, 2025

The first Pastor Strong Cohorts finish on Colorado retreat, a time of rest, soul care and building community. 

Coppell pastor gains sovereign perspective, learns resilience in leadership in Pastor Strong cohort

Jul 7, 2025

Coppell pastor, John Hewlett, gains sovereign perspective on life in ministry, learns resilience in leadership through Pastor Strong cohort.

David Foster joins Pastoral Health Networks team as the director of Millennial/Gen Z Network

Apr 16, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed David Foster as the new director of the Millennial/Gen Z Network.

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.”

FBC Marshall offers space for local church to worship following a church fire

Apr 7, 2025

FBC Marshall shares worship space with FMC Marshall after it caught fire; creates unity among both congregations. 

South Asia pastors respond in spontaneous worship to Pastor Strong training

Mar 17, 2025

Pastor Strong traveled to South Asia to train and commission regional pastors to finish well; spend time in prayer and spontaneous worship. 

Aaron Summers joins Center for Ministerial Health as Coordinator for Pastorless Churches

Mar 13, 2025

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed Aaron Summers as the new coordinator of Pastorless Churches. Summers transitioned from his prior position as lead pastor at First Baptist Church Crowley. He assumed the position on Feb. 17.

Olga Harris joins Texas Baptists as new director of Counseling Services

Dec 19, 2024

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed Olga Harris as the new director of Counseling Services. Harris transitioned to the role from her prior position as a private practice LPC. She assumed the new position on Aug. 19.

Millennial/Gen Z Minister Rally provides pastors with community, encourages kingdom mindset

Nov 10, 2024

“We’re doing this to remind pastors how much their ministry matters and how important having fellowships, friendships, accountability and encouragement is. Ministry isn’t easy, but it’s not meant to be done alone; it’s meant to be done in community. And that’s what we want to be,” David Miranda, former director of Millennial/Gen Z Ministers Network, said at the Millennial/Gen Z Ministers Network (The Pastor’s Common) Rally.

Oza Jones returns to Texas Baptists Evangelism team as its new director

Oct 18, 2024

“My heart is really to help churches to saturate their communities and their cities with Jesus Christ by teaching them to define, declare, defend and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Kevin Abbott welcomed by Center for Ministerial Health as new director of Pastoral Health Networks and Area 5 representative

Jul 5, 2024

The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed Kevin Abbott as the new director of Pastoral Health Networks and Area 5 representative. 

Minister Connection helps match churches, pastors

May 2, 2024

Once Scott Patz and his wife Angela agreed that God was leading them to move to Texas from Orlando, Florida, the long-time pastor began the usual process of putting out resumes and seeking open positions. 

Perryton church celebrates 23 salvations after serving community devastated by tornado

Feb 14, 2024

Duce Cooper, pastor of Key Heights Baptist Church in Perryton, TX, wants to make one thing very clear: the cleanup and recovery in the city of Perryton is not the work of his church. It’s a movement of God.

H. Lynn Eckeberger honored with Intentional Interim Ministry award for dedicated service

Jan 25, 2024

Texas Baptists Interim Church Services and the Intentional Interim Ministry (IIM) network named Dr. H. Lynn Eckeberger the 2023 Interim Pastor of the Year.

Small-town church experiences big-time impact from minister health grant

Oct 24, 2023

Hernandez, who is not eligible to receive Social Security, lives off of his pension from working more than 20 years at the local school. While it can be difficult for pastors like Hernandez to make ends meet, Texas Baptists’ Center for Ministerial Health is providing some much-needed support.

Texas Baptists and GuideStone partner to provide free video resources on ministers’ compensation

Aug 24, 2023

"The financial resources provided by GuideStone are geared specifically for the unique financial challenges and opportunities ministers face,"

Pastor Sabbatical Grant helps pastors escape burnout

Jul 31, 2023

"[It] started me on a journey toward a more balanced schedule in all of life."

Pastor Sabbatical Grant now accepting more applicants

Jan 25, 2023

The program was originally launched in 2022, when 95 recipients were awarded grants, and interest in the grant has continued to grow.