Weekly Update

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.

Does pursuing cooperation in missions with churches in Texas and outside of Texas compromise doctrinal soundness?

Oct 15, 2025

Texas Baptists exists for the purpose of cooperating for missions. Together, we can do more than any church or Christian organization can do by itself. 

The spiritual beauty in collaboration

Oct 10, 2025

This has been an exciting week of ministry for me. As I have participated in several events around the state, I am thankful for how God brings us together to build up His body. What a privilege it is to collaborate for the sake of the kingdom!

Is GC2 an effort for BGCT to become a national convention as an alternative to the SBC?

Sep 30, 2025

This week, my wife and I were blessed to participate in our Texas Baptists Church Starters Retreat in Galveston.

How is the current GC2 Strong initiative different from previous GC2 emphases?

Sep 24, 2025

As we approach the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting, Nov. 16-18 in Abilene, TX, we are anticipating the opportunity to explore our theme: “Live Out GC2: Love God, Love People, Make Disciples.”

Being united in Christ

Sep 17, 2025

This last week has been filled with so many emotions. In regard to ministry, I have had the opportunity of participating in several joyful celebrations. I have also navigated with staff and church leaders the tense moments our country is experiencing.