Feb 12, 2025
I write to you from the Tampa Bay area where I am attending a meeting of Baptist state convention executive directors from across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Every state convention is different but we all agree about the importance of partnership.
Feb 5, 2025
I am writing to you from Brazil. A small team of our Texas Baptists staff attended the Brazilian Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in the city of Fortaleza.
Jan 24, 2025
This is the time of the year when we, as a convention, as well as many of our churches and partner institutions, finalize financial reports for the previous calendar year.
Jan 16, 2025
This has been a full and exciting week for your Texas Baptists staff as we’ve just concluded our January Staff Week.
Jan 8, 2025
I am typing this update on January 6. In some church traditions, this day is called “Epiphany” or “Three Kings Day,” celebrating the arrival of the magi to the house where Jesus and his parents were (Matthew 2:11). In such traditions, the eve of January 6 is considered the twelfth day of Christmas, ending the Christmas season officially and festively.
Dec 11, 2024
The second week of Advent, we reflect on the peace that the Messiah brings.
Dec 4, 2024
December is here. We anticipate the arrival of Christmas. Many of us begin this month by observing Advent.
Nov 26, 2024
Thanksgiving is around the corner. The anticipation of time with family and friends, football and food seems to fill the air.
Nov 14, 2024
Luke records what took place after the Jerusalem council met. They sent letters to the churches and the churches were encouraged, resulting in the continued advancement of the gospel.
Nov 7, 2024
The countdown for presidential elections is finally behind us. We pray for those elected and our country in general as we move forward, trusting in God’s sovereignty and pursuing His kingdom.
Oct 31, 2024
At the onset of Jesus’ ministry, Luke records Jesus’ declaration of his agenda (Luke 4:18-19).
Oct 24, 2024
It is hard to believe that we are approximately two weeks away from our Texas Baptists Annual Meeting taking place Nov. 10-12 in Waco. I am excited and ready to experience all that God has in store for us as we gather.
Oct 16, 2024
If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed that over the last two to three weeks I have lifted up prayers, as I am sure you have too, for those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, for peace in the Middle East, and for relief efforts by Christian organizations and churches.
Oct 10, 2024
Monica and I had the privilege of attending the Texas Baptists Church Starter’s retreat in Galveston last week.
Oct 3, 2024
This week, I’ve had the opportunity to preach at First Baptist Corpus Christi, attend our Church Starter’s retreat in Galveston and speak to young adults at First Baptist Edinburg. God is doing great things!
Sep 27, 2024
This week, your Texas Baptists executive board met. It was an encouraging time of hearing exciting ministry reports and making important decisions moving forward.
Sep 19, 2024
Next week, our Executive Board will be meeting for its regular September meeting. It is sobering to remember that a year ago, during its September meeting, the board voted to hire me for the role of Executive Director/CEO.
Sep 11, 2024
This past week has been a busy week on the road for me, preaching in churches, preaching chapel at one of our universities, speaking to seminary students and speaking at a Hispanic Men’s Retreat.