Stories of Impact

“This is such a special place because we’re able to develop leaders through the local churches and lead them as they grow, first as campers, then as counselors and leaders.”

Middle and high school students give a week of their summer vacation learning about and serving church plants through BOUNCE Student Church Planting.

When Alan Grisham reached out to Texas Baptists almost two years ago, he understood changes were necessary. 

"Pray that they’d be useful to the churches they serve, pray that they walk with God this summer and do His will.”

93 students became believers in Christ Easter weekend at Congreso, one of the largest Hispanic youth evangelism conferences in the U.S.

A special baptism evokes feelings of joy and a celebration of love for pastor, church and God.

"May all these vans with funny names be filled up with passionate praise and gospel witness."

"We want them to look at people and have a Christ-like heart for others."

“It’s a strategic moment in the college rhythm,”

“A pastor in today’s world and ministry, you have to get out of your box, out of your office,”

“If God moves,...their water bill is going to go up – and that’s not a problem.”

"I’m so grateful I have the opportunity to feel this.”

“They were hungry to receive the Lord.”

“I never dreamed that I could receive this, and I know God has a purpose because I lost everything.”

"Anything that we can do for systemic change to make our cities healthier, that’s what we should do."

Even in a place surrounded by water, clean drinking water can be hard to acquire.

“Having this knowledge can make the church relevant again in the public sphere of ideas and influence,”

“It was an exciting thing to see the students get behind it,”