Weekly Update
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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).
Four highlights of our upcoming Annual Meeting
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.
Partnering to serve those in need
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.
The priority of church starting in Texas and beyond
Oct. 10, 2024
Monica and I had the privilege of attending the Texas Baptists Church Starter’s retreat in Galveston last week.
Telling the story all day long
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!
September Executive Board meeting: God’s hand at work
Sept. 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.
Executive board, convention and leadership: three prayer points this week
Sept. 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.
How God is moving at Texas Baptists universities
Sept. 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.
Why our Pave ministry is so critical
Sept. 5, 2024
Since Pave launched in May 2022, 125 pastors have joined cohorts. Eighty-five percent of Pave pastors reported "significant revitalization progress" after year one of Pave. Sixty-eight percent of Pave pastors are reporting an increase in baptisms in their first year of Pave.
Equipping and mobilizing church laity for God’s mission
Aug. 28, 2024
This month, I have been conversing with our leadership team, partnering agency and ministry staff about our mission theme for the next couple of years or so.
He has done great things
Aug. 22, 2024
This is staff week at the Texas Baptists offices in Dallas. Twice a year, we gather all of our staff from around the state, and we meet for three days to worship together, hear reports of what God is doing, encourage one another and plan as teams.
He is in control: Pastor’s Common and Lamar BSM updates
Aug. 14, 2024
All of us are affected by the new school year. Change of routine for families. Morning traffic patterns. And ministry cycles beginning again.
God is faithful; His plans are perfect
Aug. 7, 2024
My wife and I experienced two very different kinds of events last week, but both of them had something in common.
Learning for the sake of godly living
July 31, 2024
As we approach the end of July, many are beginning to prepare for back-to-school. We are thankful for the many educators in our Texas Baptists churches, and we pray for a successful upcoming school year.