Weekly Update

Praying for a GC2 Awakening

Apr 8, 2026

As our family discussed the story of Resurrection in Matthew 28, we noted that Jesus’ command to the first witnesses was to go and tell others. 

Reflections on Silent Wednesday

Apr 1, 2026

Whether you are a soccer fan or not, the reality is that the nations are coming to Texas and North America in an unprecedented manner, with a focus around the sport most played and watched globally.

Praying for a GC2 Awakening

Mar 27, 2026

As we approach Passion Week, we remember the central role of prayer in Jesus' life.

Students are making a kingdom-impact

Mar 18, 2026

Last week, about 1,000 BSM students used their spring break to serve in Brownwood, McAllen, Honduras, San Antonio, Galveston and South Padre Island (Beach Reach).

Don’t miss out on the great things God is doing

Mar 12, 2026

This week, I had the opportunity to visit one of Texas Baptists’ endorsed chaplains at the Pentagon. While we pray for peace and the end of war, it is so good to know there are capable and committed chaplains ministering to our men and women in the military in Christ’s name.

Texas Baptists institutions and our legacy

Mar 4, 2026

Part of our legacy as Texas Baptists has to do with what we call institutions. By that we mean universities, seminaries, colleges, academies, hospitals, human care agencies and others. Currently, Texas Baptists collaborate with 30 institutions and ministries.

Our legacy as Texas Baptists

Feb 25, 2026

This week, the Texas Baptists executive board met in Dallas to hear reports and make decisions related to the work of the BGCT and the executive board staff.

Cooperation for the sake of the gospel

Feb 19, 2026

Today marks, for many, the beginning of a 40-day period of reflection, contemplation and prayer leading up to Palm Sunday. Christians of different traditions observe it in different ways. Some do not. Yet we all look forward to celebrating Resurrection Sunday!

Telling the story of the nations together

Feb 11, 2026

It is important to consider how cooperation has changed and what cooperation needs to look like if we are going to be effective in the future.

Realigning the Center for Cultural Engagement to equip churches for Great Commandment, Great Commission faithfulness

Feb 4, 2026

February is here, and it seems that most everyone is returning to normal after dealing with snow and ice in some parts of our state and country.

Being a light in our neighborhoods through prayer

Jan 29, 2026

It has been an unusual week in Texas and other parts of our country due to extreme winter weather. I have watched how churches quickly prepared for ministry last weekend and beyond.

Starting the new year in prayer

Jan 15, 2026

Let’s get off to a good start this year. Let’s pray for those who don’t know Jesus in our state and beyond. 

Making space for Christ this Christmas Season

Dec 10, 2025

I pray that in the midst of a busy, and perhaps hectic, Christmas season, you find time and make space for Christ’s presence. When the Messiah came to earth, the world was too busy and too distracted to notice. In fact, there was “no room available” for him!

Being faithful in prayer for the lost

Dec 3, 2025

During this first week of Advent, we reflect on hope. Those who waited for the arrival of God’s Messiah waited with hope. We who live after the Christmas event also have hope. It is because Christ came, lived, died on the cross, rose from the dead and ascended to heaven that we have hope.

Living out GC2

Nov 20, 2025

When we consider the fast population growth, the percentage of churches that are declining in membership and attendance and the number of churches that are closing their doors each year, we realize we are in desperate need of a GC2 awakening!

What does it mean to be a centrist convention?

Nov 7, 2025

Committing to pray for our neighbors

Oct 30, 2025

As we wrap up the month of October, we are anticipating our Annual Meeting in Abilene, November 16-18. I hope you are making plans to come and to bring others with you.

God’s kingdom displays unity and harmony

Oct 22, 2025

What a great reminder from Jesus about the consequences of division. How important it is for those of us who are part of God’s kingdom to relate and work in harmony, to be of one mind and one spirit.