Personnel Announcement
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Kalie Lowrie returns to Texas Baptists Communications as director
May 14, 2026
Texas Baptists Communications welcomed Kalie Lowrie as their new director. Lowrie transitioned from her prior position as associate vice president for Communications and Alumni Engagement at Howard Payne University (HPU) early this spring.
Jeff Donnell selected to lead Cooperative Program
May 8, 2026
The Texas Baptists Office of Cooperative Program welcomed Jeff Donnell as its new director. He transitioned from his prior position with the Adult Ministries Team at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall. He assumed the position on April 13.
Carlos Francis joins GC2 Team as director of Affinity Relations/GC2 Support
March 18, 2026
The Texas Baptists Relational Development/GC2 team welcomed Carlos Francis as the new director of Affinity Relations/GC2 support.
Al Curley, III joins Texas Baptists Evangelism team as African American Evangelism Specialist
Jan. 20, 2026
The Texas Baptists Center for Church Health welcomed Dr. Al Curley III as the new African American Evangelism Specialist. Curley transitioned from his prior position as associate pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington. He assumed the position on Jan. 5.
David Ritsema selected as GC2 Press publisher
Dec. 4, 2025
Texas Baptists welcomed David Ritsema as the new publisher for GC2 Press.
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.
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.
Lucy Floyd selected as director of ‘legacy ministry’ ISAAC
April 24, 2025
The Texas Baptists Center for Cultural Engagement welcomed Lucy Floyd as the new director of the Immigration Service and Aid Center (ISAAC).
David Foster joins Pastoral Health Networks team as the director of Millennial/Gen Z Network
April 16, 2025
The Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health welcomed David Foster as the new director of the Millennial/Gen Z Network.
Carol Plant hired as new director of Human Resources
April 10, 2025
Texas Baptists welcomed Carol Plant as the new director of Human Resources.
Aaron Summers joins Center for Ministerial Health as Coordinator for Pastorless Churches
March 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.
Carlos Francis named new director of African American Ministries
Dec. 19, 2024
The Texas Baptists Center for Cultural Engagement welcomed Carlos Francis as the new director of African American Ministries. Francis transitioned from his prior position as the director of Young Adult Ministries. He assumed the position on Oct. 7.
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.
Lowin named new director of the Missionary Adoption Program and Church Planting Centers
Dec. 16, 2024
The Texas Baptists Center for Missional Engagement welcomed Clinton Lowin as the new director of its Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) and Church Planting Centers. Lowin transitioned from his prior position as the minister of missions at First Baptist Church Tyler. He assumed the position on Nov. 19.
Noe Treviño named director for the Center for Missional Engagement
Dec. 10, 2024
The Texas Baptists Center for Missional Engagement has welcomed Noe Treviño as its new director. Treviño transitioned from his prior position as director of the Missionary Adoption Program (MAP).
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.”
Sergio Ramos joins Texas Baptists to develop and direct emerging GC2 network
July 24, 2024
Sergio Ramos is joining Texas Baptists to develop further and direct the emerging network of Great Commission and Great Commandment, or GC2, churches and ministries in Texas and beyond.
Clay Jacobson named to lead top Cooperative Program post
July 18, 2024
Jacobson said he is excited about using the strategic mindset he has developed with church planting to create executable plans and share the impact of collaborative missions and ministries with convention churches across the state and beyond.