Ministerial Health

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.

Dan Curry named 2022 recipient of MWD Award for Intentional Interim Ministry

Dec 14, 2022

The award reflects cumulative service, as all these ministers have helped multiple churches through difficult interim periods, excelled in peer reviews of their Intentional Interim Ministries, and provided additional leadership for the Interim Ministry Network of the BGCT.

Ministers Financial Health Grant helps pastor focus on church efforts rather than financial burdens

Nov 4, 2022

“We’re thankful to be connected with a convention that sees its pastors and the ministry we do, and offers these resources,”

Managing Holiday Expenses

Sep 26, 2022

Christian and Matia Messemer share how they manage their Christmas expenses and still find ways to honor their family’s Christmas traditions and celebrate while not overspending.

Inflation Relief Grants available for Texas Baptists Pastors

Jul 11, 2022

"Helping our pastors stay strong spiritually, emotionally, financially, and in all ways remains a high priority for Texas Baptists,”

Texas Baptists minister to families, first responders following school shooting in Uvalde

May 25, 2022

“Our Texas Baptists family joins many others in praying for the families of those whose loved ones were senselessly killed in today’s Uvalde school shooting. We stand ready to help in any way that’s needed,”

Mental Health Check-Up

May 20, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I think this is a good reminder for us all to pause and do a quick systems check-in.

How to Protest Your Property Value Notice

May 10, 2022

“Time is running out. Protest deadlines vary from county to county, but most deadlines are May 16th,”

Protecting children starts at home

Apr 21, 2022

Did you know that 98% of child abuse victims know their alleged perpetrator?

Paul Atkinson named 2021 recipient of the MWD Award for Intentional Interim Ministry

Nov 30, 2021

“Intentional ministry is about being responsible to reach the one, which makes us available to reach the many,”

New Pastor Sabbatical Grant Program announced

Nov 15, 2021

The Pastor Sabbatical Grant Program aims to assist and encourage churches in providing sabbatical for their pastors.

Filling the pulpit for short and long-term ministry

Oct 26, 2021

For churches looking for a pastor, the process can be daunting. See how two Texas Baptists ministries seek to alleviate some of that burden.

Filling the tank

Oct 21, 2021

You know that feeling when you’re exhausted?

Pastor Appreciation Month ideas from the Center for Ministerial Health

Oct 18, 2021

Some thoughts from two ministry leaders, who are dedicated to serving ministers and pastors, on how you can empower your pastor to be his best this month and every month.

Pastor appreciation on a budget

Oct 14, 2021

“Every night I go to bed with 800 people on my mind.”