Weekly Update

Being Faithful where God has called us

Sep 5, 2025

I hope you had a blessed Labor Day weekend. I did! We had our extended family over for a grill out, watermelon and even s’mores. It’s like summer met fall on the same day. Even the weather was so.

Being Faithful in the Task

Aug 29, 2025

As we honor the legacy of mission leaders who have come before us, may Texas Baptists be found faithful in the task the Lord Jesus has given us!

Doing kingdom work together

Aug 20, 2025

I believe churches, associations and the state convention share similar challenges in budget development. The needs around us are great. The opportunities for ministry are abundant. Yet, the financial resources often seem limited.

Healthy churches require healthy ministers

Aug 12, 2025

We believe that healthy churches and healthy ministerial leaders will naturally be on mission with God. Churches and pastors who are Great Commandment and Great Commission Strong will be strong in partnering for missions locally and globally.

He is with us!

Aug 4, 2025

Your prayers for the work of rebuilding, the families who are grieving and dealing with loss, the post-traumatic stress and the continued ministry of our churches are needed. The national news headlines have changed, but the need in the Hill Country continues.

Join us in prayer for the persecuted in Nigeria

Jul 24, 2025

It is reported that religious freedom is violated in 31% of the world’s countries (61 countries total). In 28 of those countries, people suffer religious persecution.

To the ends of the earth

Jul 18, 2025

The week of July 7, approximately 100 Texas Baptists leaders, pastors, institutional representatives and church members participated in the 23rd Baptist World Alliance Congress held in Brisbane, Australia.

Keeping our eyes on Jesus

Jul 11, 2025

I write to you from Brisbane, Australia, where the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is celebrating its 23rd Congress. We are gathering with 3,400 Baptists from 130 countries to explore the theme of “Living the Good News.”

Having the same mindset as Christ Jesus

Jul 3, 2025

This is a birthday week for Texas Baptists! On June 29, 1886, the first session of the Baptist General Convention of Texas was held. Before then, there had been up to five Baptist state bodies in Texas. Some had formed because of disagreements with the others.

Cooperating together for the sake of the gospel

Jun 26, 2025

It has been a couple of weeks since the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) held its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. The Baptist General Convention of Texas was considered a co-host for this event along with GuideStone and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, the two SBC entities in Texas, and the Southern Baptist Convention of Texas.

Our Heritage of Faith

Jun 18, 2025

Texas Baptists begin the month of June with what we have called “Legacy Day.” On that day, we recognize Texas Baptists leaders who have made a lifetime contribution to Kingdom work. The event is held at Independence Baptist Church.

Being one in spirit and in mind for the sake of the kingdom

Jun 4, 2025

We are moving forward with an initiative we are calling GC2 Strong. It is based on the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. We want to see churches strengthened. Strong churches need strong ministers. Strong churches strengthen mission partnerships. GC2 Strong!

Making disciples of all nations

May 29, 2025

Our schools and our churches are shifting into summer ministry mode! It is an exciting time. Although we should be about the Great Commission year-round, the summer offers opportunities to engage with it in special ways.

Memorial Day and living sacrificially

May 23, 2025

Memorial Day weekend is here! Many celebrate graduations and the end of another school year. Others anticipate the beginning of summer, including VBS, mission trips, camps and perhaps even, vacation.

The gift of fellowship

May 14, 2025

What a gift it is to enjoy fellowship with others in the church family! What a joy it is to spend time together with fellow church leaders from sister churches. What a reflection of God’s love it is when churches come together to worship, fellowship and cooperate for God’s mission.

The importance of strong churches and healthy pastors

May 8, 2025

This week, I find myself preparing for our executive board meeting on May 19-20 in Abilene.

The multicultural, multiethnic, multilingual vision of the church

Apr 30, 2025

As we continue to rejoice in the hope of the resurrection, we anticipate the celebration of Pentecost. We remember the coming of the Holy Spirit on the gathered disciples in the upper room and the launching of the global Christian movement.

Cooperative, regular and proportionate giving

Apr 23, 2025

In less than three weeks, I will be traveling to Memphis, Tennessee. I will join 71 leaders in signing a declaration of cooperation on the occasion of the Cooperative Program’s 100th anniversary.