Called to Ministry Retreat
This event is primarily for young leaders (16 to 25) that sense or have a call to ministry leadership. Their pastors and others with a recent call to ministry are also invited to attend. Attendees will receive encouragement and training on how to grow and take steps forward in their calling.
Friday, December 5 – Saturday, December 6, 2025
Baptist University of the Américas
2418 W Ansley Blvd
San Antonio, TX
Speakers and Conference Leaders
Raúl Balandrano
Youth Coordinator, Valley Baptist Missions Education Center, Harlingen
Bobby Contreras
Pastor, Alamo Heights Baptist Church, San Antonio
Irene Gallegos
Director, Hunger and Care Ministries, Christian Life Commission, Texas Baptists
Jesse Rincones
Pastor, Alliance Church, Lubbock
Victor Rodríguez
Director, Hispanic Evangelism, Texas Baptists
Vidal Muñiz
Specialist, Texas Baptists en Español
Schedule
Friday
| 5:00 pm |
Registration/Check-In
|
| 6:00 pm |
Dinner
|
| 7:00 pm |
Evening General Session“What Does It Mean to be Called? (Going Back to Where It Started)” with Victor Rodriguez |
| 8:00 pm |
Panel of Leaders in Ministry
|
| 9:00 pm |
Team Building Games and Recreation
|
| 10:00 pm |
Dismiss for the Night
|
Saturday
| 7:30 am |
Breakfast and Fellowship
|
| 8:30 am |
Morning General Session“Guarding Your Call (Spiritual Formation for the Called)” with Bobby Contreras |
| 9:45 am |
First Workshop Session
|
| 11:00 am |
Second Workshop Session
|
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch
|
| 1:00 pm |
Afternoon General Session“Going the Distance in Your Calling” with Jesse Rincones |
| 2:00 pm |
Dismissal
|
Workshop Topics
For Pastors
- What do I do with those that are called?
- The role of the church in the “calling” process.
For Called Participants
- How do I know that I am called? What should I do now?
- What is my role in the Kingdom of God?
For Information
Gabriel Cortés
Director, Hispanic Education, Theological Education & Institutional Engagement