Weekly Update

Passion Week and partnering for Kingdom ministry

Apr 16, 2025

We are in the middle of what is often referred to as Passion Week. We remember Jesus’ intention to go to Calvary. We reflect on his intense suffering and death. As we prepare for the glory of Resurrection Sunday, we remember there is no Easter without the Cross and the tomb.

Protecting our little ones

Apr 2, 2025

Last week, I shared with you about ministry to the next generation. How important that is for the kingdom! It is equally important that we protect the children God has entrusted to us.

Nearly half of CP funds support next-generation ministry like Congreso

Mar 27, 2025

I hope and pray you are doing well during this season of preparation as we remember Jesus’ suffering, death and burial, and as we anticipate celebrating his resurrection from the dead.

138 new believers and a new generation of gospel workers

Mar 20, 2025

Spring is in the air! Winds across Texas are fierce! Some parts of our state have been affected by wildfires. 

What Does God Require?

Mar 12, 2025

If you have been around evangelicals for at least a couple of decades, you will remember WWJD bracelets. Young people wore them to ask themselves, “What Would Jesus Do?” in guiding them to make good decisions.

The uniqueness of church-driven CP giving

Mar 7, 2025

As March has arrived, I pray that you are experiencing the best of God’s blessings. As we anticipate the arrival of Resurrection Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ love and sacrifice for us.

Warm hearts amidst cold days: Our February executive board meeting

Feb 21, 2025

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, our BGCT executive board met.

Connecting Texas Baptists churches with God’s mission

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.

The priority of discipling children

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.

A ‘fragrant offering’ for Orange County Baptists

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.

Staff Week reflection: Finishing the race together

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.

Generosity that honors the King

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. 

MAP and TXB Missionaries

Dec 11, 2024

The second week of Advent, we reflect on the peace that the Messiah brings. 

The state of the Great Commission today

Dec 4, 2024

December is here. We anticipate the arrival of Christmas. Many of us begin this month by observing Advent.

Giving thanks, joining arms and walking together

Nov 26, 2024

Thanksgiving is around the corner. The anticipation of time with family and friends, football and food seems to fill the air.

Clarifying the call and uniting around His mission

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.

Partnership agreements at Annual Meeting

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.

How good it is to partner in kingdom fashion

Oct 31, 2024

At the onset of Jesus’ ministry, Luke records Jesus’ declaration of his agenda (Luke 4:18-19).