Ministerial Health

Cowboy Church builds relationships, churches and soccer fields in Honduras

Jun 21, 2017

With a heart for missions and church planting, members of Texoma Cowboy Church in Wichita Falls have traveled on three mission trips to Olanchito, Honduras, in efforts of planting new cowboy churches. 

Protecting children in your church from sexual abuse

Apr 18, 2017

Sexual abuse is not a topic that most any of us want to discuss, but it is a discussion we must have in our churches.

How taking a retreat with your spouse can strengthen your marriage and ministry

Jan 17, 2017

It’s been said that relationships are either growing or dying. In our churches, we are always striving to grow relationships. Yet, we often neglect the more important human relationship that we have – the one with our spouse.  

Questions to keep conversation flowing in your marriage

Oct 19, 2016

Ever run out of things to talk about? Maybe it’s because we work and serve together, but more often than not, Cory and I find ourselves gravitating toward conversations that center around church stuff.

Dan Curry joins Texas Baptists as Area Representative in North Texas

Oct 11, 2016

Texas Baptists welcomed Dan Curry to the staff as the new Area Representative for Area 9 from Fort Worth to Wichita Falls, effective Monday, October 3.

What If You Just Ask?!

Oct 4, 2016

In my early days of pastoral ministry, I met two of the “big” pastors in my city at a local event for pastor types. By big, I mean they led the two largest churches in the city and county, each one preaching to over 1,500 on any given Sunday. 

Repurposing pastoral skills in retirement

Sep 30, 2016

Dr. E. L. “Skip” McNeal received the MWD Award (named for Dick Maples, Charles Lee Williamson, and Jan Daehnert) on September 22 for his contributions in interim ministry while serving Texas Baptist churches.

How Much Battery Do You Have?

Sep 15, 2016

How much battery charge does your phone have? Go ahead. Take a quick peek. I just started the day, so mine’s at 96%. Yours?

Being a part of the mental health conversation

Jul 11, 2016

Over 43 million adults in the United States experience a mental illness in a given year, according to statistics from the National Alliance for Mental Health. 

Where to turn when ministry is hard

May 24, 2016

Ministry can be wonderfully fulfilling. It can also be incredibly taxing. Statistics concerning ministers are staggering! 

Don’t lose the spark in your marriage

Apr 20, 2016

“So, what do you do in your free time?” (We’ll give you a minute to stop laughing…) 

Cultivating meaningful communication with your spouse

Mar 30, 2016

A church member dies. Someone feels forgotten. A family falls apart. Another financial need arises. A cancer diagnosis. The phone rings…again. Is anybody else exhausted?

Knowing Your Limits

Mar 28, 2016

I can't do impersonations. I've tried. It's beyond me. I speak for a living and work in a lot of humor in my talks, but the element of that hilarious impersonation of some celebrity is never in my act. 

The art of one thing

Mar 17, 2016

Being the ultimate single-tasker, I often find myself overwhelmed with the aspects of ministry that resemble some version of juggling--believe me, those who've mastered tossing and catching chainsaws and things afire have nothing on today's ministry leader.

Putting marriage priorities back in order

Mar 9, 2016

Are you kidding me? I'd venture to say that any of us who have been married for any length of time have figured out that creating a good marriage takes work! 

Marriage in a Fishbowl

Feb 24, 2016

Have you ever had any of these thoughts? I hope no one realizes that I have no idea what I'm doing. I want to quit most Mondays. I'm really kind of 'over' people. I'm not even sure I like them anymore.

Two former pastors to serve as Area 8 representatives

Feb 8, 2016

Over 900 Texas Baptists churches are located in the North Texas region surrounding Dallas, also known as Area 8, where diversity is vast and culture is ever-changing.