Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

Such an amazing time at @_SBTC @sbtccollegiate RoundUp today. Hundreds of Collegiate Leaders from all over Texas and beyond. Was honored to a do main session on “What I’ve Learned in 25 Years of Ministry”, then two breakouts on “Preaching & Teaching the Bible to Young Adults”. Thank you so much for the invite @_drewhumphrey_ & @mitchtidwell ! Deeply grateful for y’all. 📸 cred: @sbtccollegiate

The proposed amendments include procedural and operational updates, as well as clarifying language. texanonline.net/articles/sbtc/…

Serve your church well. Lead biblically. 🙌 Chosen to Serve is SBTC’s Deacon Ministry Training designed to equip deacons to better serve their pastors, churches, and communities through Christ-centered leadership. Whether you’re a current deacon, newly ordained, or interested in learning more about biblical servant leadership, this training is a great resource for your church. Workbooks and training materials can be ordered or downloaded as PDFs free of charge. Learn more: sbtexas.com/chosen

“Hey, I’m not going to ask you to serve and then leave you hanging.” That’s the heart behind why Associate Pastor Charles Draper has brought hundreds to Equip over the years. texanonline.net/articles/sbtc/… At Equip Conference, it’s not just about filling volunteer roles—it’s about equipping people well. Giving leaders the tools, training, and confidence they need to do ministry better. Because let’s be honest… doing it all in-house can only take you so far. 👉 If you’re a ministry or volunteer leader, this is your chance to be poured into so you can better pour into others. 🔗 Learn more & get ready to register: sbtexas.com/equip-conferen…

When disaster strikes, hope shows up! The SBTC Disaster Relief Online Training equips you to serve in real, practical ways—from clean-up and recovery to feeding and chaplaincy. If you feel called to step in when others are hurting, this is your next step: 🟡 Complete Phase I and earn your Yellow Hat 👉 Get trained. Be ready. Make an impact. resources.sbtexas.com/library/dr-tra…

Today, pastors will fill seats at the regenesis One Day in White Oak. Please pray over the guys and the training 🙏🏻

Stop spinning your wheels in ministry. If you’re a ministry or volunteer leader craving practical, trusted training to lead and disciple well—this is for you. Join thousands of leaders who are choosing to make a lasting impact. Equip is a one-day training designed to help you maximize your time, sharpen your leadership, and walk away with real, usable resources. 👉 Don’t wait—register today and take the next step in your ministry. sbtexas.com/equip-conferen…

➡️Feeling stuck or unsure what’s next for your church? Regenesis guides leaders toward clarity, strategy, and lasting impact. Join us for a live info + Q&A session to learn what to expect in the Regenesis process! May 6 | May 26 10:00 AM (Zoom) Register: sbtexas.com/series/regenes…?

Bloom South Women’s Retreat 2026 🌵🌸 📍McAllen, TX Over 300 women 60 churches represented 💛 4 lives accepted Christ 💛 Several reconciled with Him 💛 Many said “yes” to the call to serve

Chapel day at SBTC today—lifting high the name of our King. So much to be grateful for. 🙌

Sometimes, as pastors’ wives, it’s easy to feel overlooked—but you are deeply loved 🤍 Join us for the Come Away Retreat, a weekend of rest, encouragement, and connection with women who understand your journey. This year’s theme, “Loved,” is a reminder your heart needs. ✨ April 30 – May 2 📍 Lake Lavon Camp & Conference Center | Princeton, TX 🛏️ Lodging + meals included ⚠️ Limited spots! 👉 Register now: sbtexas.com/event/pastors-…

Faithful in every season—God is growing His church in the Rio Grande Valley. texanonline.net/articles/sbtc/…

✨ What’s Coming Up This Spring ✨ There’s so much happening across April and May—we’d love for you to be part of it! Here are some upcoming opportunities to get equipped, encouraged, and connected: 📅 April 16 Make Disciples Like Jesus — Lufkin 📅 April 17–18 Florece South — McAllen 📅 April 18 & 25 World Soccer Championship Outreach Training — Arlington & Houston 📅 April 20–21 Groups Matter — Lubbock & Pittsburg 📅 April 23 Legacy Builders Training — Fort Worth 📅 April 29 – May 8 Reach Europe: Spring Vision Tour 📅 April 30 – May 2 Come Away Pastor Wives Retreat — Princeton 📅 April 30 – May 2 Ven y Reposa — Waxahachie 📅 May 12–14 Pastor Prayer Retreat — Longview 📅 May 13–15 Collegiate Roundup — Colleyville 📅 May 14–16 Breathe Deep — Austin — 👉 Which one are you planning to attend? Let us know below or tag someone you want to bring with you! sbtexas.com/events/

There’s something powerful about remembering what God has done while trusting Him with what’s next. Grateful for the past. Excited for the future. Let’s go 👏 A reminder of where we’ve been and where we’re going—go give it a quick read! texanonline.net/articles/sbtc/…

“Regenesis challenged us to look at our mission and come up with an initiative to accomplish it.” - Jake Bigford ⭐Read more here: texanonline.net/articles/sbtc/…

God used a group of five men to rescue their pastor when he was on the verge of giving up on ministry. “I never really knew what burnout was like. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to preach anymore. It wasn’t that I didn’t love the people anymore. It’s just that I didn’t have anything in the tank.” - David Yarbrough Read more here: texanonline.net/articles/sbtc/…

Church planting starts with a “yes.” Send Network One Day is coming to Georgetown, TX — a one-day gathering focused on prayer, worship, and practical equipping to help you multiply disciples and churches. Whether you’re a pastor, planter, ministry leader, or simply passionate about the mission, this day is for you. 📅 April 9 📍 First Baptist Church Georgetown namb.net/send-network/e…

Stand strong. Stay aware. 1 Peter 5:8

Advancing the mission means refusing to settle for maintenance when multiplication is possible. 📷At Empower 2026, Send Network SBTC gathered pastors, leaders, and those passionate about multiplying churches for a special luncheon focused on celebrating what God is doing through church planting and casting vision for what’s ahead. Featured speaker Andrew Hopper, lead pastor of Mercy Hill Church in North Carolina and host of the Breaking Barriers podcast, challenged and encouraged attendees with a powerful message on how every church is called to grow and go. 📷 Together, leaders explored practical ways to engage in planting churches, reach new communities, and mobilize their congregations for greater kingdom impact across Texas and beyond. Give to the Reach Texas Offering today and keep the impact going. sbtexas.com/giving/

At the Cooperative Program luncheon, a Texas pastor shared how the generosity of Southern Baptists helped shape his own ministry journey—and challenged churches to keep making cooperative giving a high priority for the sake of the gospel. texanonline.net/articles/sbtc/…