Playback: Texas Baptists Post-Event Media

Sammy Lopez, "Obey & Announce - 2 Corinthians 5:17" | 2026 Congreso, Main Session 2

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:15:14 +0000

This is the second session from Congreso 2026 which was held at Northwood Church in Keller, Texas. Sammy Lopez brings this message titled "Obey - Announce" and preaches out of 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Sammy Lopez, "Go - John 4:7-26" | 2026 Congreso, Main Session 1

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:05 +0000

This is the first session from Congreso 2026 which was held at Northwood Church in Keller, Texas. Sammy Lopez brings this first message titled "Go" and preaches out of John 4:7-26.

Delvin Atchison, "An Apple, An Eagle and Ask Your Daddy" | AALC 2026, Main Session 3

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:54:37 +0000

Tony Evans, "Rebuilding Order Through Godly Leadership" | AALC 2026, Main Session 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:49:58 +0000

Joel Gregory, "Leadership from the Pulpit" | AALC 2026, Special Workshop

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:34:13 +0000

Michael A. Evans Sr., "Lifelong Lessons for Leaders" | AALC 2026, Main Session 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:07:32 +0000

2026 Go Now Missions' Discovery Weekend | Saturday Service

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:35:19 +0000

2026 Go Now Missions' Discovery Weekend | Friday Service

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:31:35 +0000

2026 Children's Worship University | Session 4 | Yancy Richmond | Preschool Worship: Planting & Watering Seeds of Worship

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:28:12 +0000

From the youngest ages you can disciple kids to be the worshipers God made them to be. Learn the many tools you can use to lead little ones in meaningful and powerful times of praise using intentional playlists and the right size songs. Yancy will share from scripture the power of kid’s worship and champion you to lead well. Yancy will share how to raise up this generation of disciples to love to worship. [Preschool]

2026 Children's Worship University | Session 3 | Yancy Richmond | Problem Solving Your Worship Challenges So You Can Grow

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:24:44 +0000

Are you dissatisfied with the level of engagement your kids have in worship? Do you have an inkling there could be more? You’re not the only one. Yancy will tackle common issues leaders experience in getting kids engaged during worship. You will leave empowered to make changes that will help your kids take steps to fall more in love with Jesus by experiencing His presence during worship. [All Ages]

2026 Children's Worship University | Session 2 | Yancy Richmond | Preparing Hearts to Worship Like David

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists, Yancy Richmond) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:18:59 +0000

This breakout will be a game changer for how you lead kids in worship. You must do more than just press play on a song to help kids learn how to worship. With a passion for teaching kids to be the worshipers God created them to be, Yancy will help you look at David’s life and his example of worship and share practical steps that will help you lead kids into God’s presence. [All Ages]

2026 Children's Worship University | Session 1 | Yancy Richmond | Growing Worship the Bible Way

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:12:06 +0000

How do you help kids understand what worship is, why we do it, and how they can take part in it? The Bible uses different Hebrew words for praise and worship. Each one helps us learn how to worship the Lord. Yancy is passionate about raising disciples through worship and will teach you these words so YOU can lead and engage your kids to be the worshipers God created them to be. [All Ages]

2026 Children's Worship University | Whitney Head | Early Bird Session | Let's Grow!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:04:23 +0000

Let’s plant the seeds of a great weekend together! The Bible is full of lessons that compare Christians to growing plants. Join us as we sing, create, play, and move our way through God’s Word, learning to bear fruit for His glory. [All Ages]

Ronny Marriott, "President's Address" | 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:30:04 +0000

Delvin Atchison, "Make Disciples: Obedience is Love" | 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:28:26 +0000

Julio Guarneri, "Executive Director Report: GC2 Strong" | 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:26:34 +0000

Elijah Brown, "The Great Commandment Meets the Great Commission" | 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:26:16 +0000

Rolando Aguirre, "Love Your Neighbor: Justice, Mercy and Humility" | 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:20:40 +0000

Gregory Love, "Love Your Neighbor: Protecting Children" | 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:18:06 +0000

Dennis Wiles, "Love God: Planted by Streams of Water" | 2025 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:14:46 +0000

Q&A with Lee Strobel, Sean McDowell, and Eric Hernandez | unApologetic Conference, Session 4

Wed, 5 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Lee Strobel | Is God Real?Lee Strobel | unApologetic Conference, Session 3

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Sean McDowell | If God, Why Evil? | unApologetic Conference, Session 2

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Eric Hernandez | The Lazy Approach to Evangelism | unApologetic Conference, Session 1

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Just as a note about this recording. Only the first half of the session was recorded due to a hardware malfunction. However, you can find a lot of the information of this session in Eric's book The Lazy Approach to Evangelism: A Simple Guide for Conversing With Nonbelievers that is out now! Find it at: https://amzn.to/4qsYjeL

Shelly Melia "The Changing Landscape of Gen Alpha" | 2025 Conclave, Main Session 4

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Bobby Contreras "Fixing our Eyes on Jesus for NextGen Ministry" | 2025 Conclave, Main Session 3

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Shane Pruitt "What I Have Learned in 20+ Years of NextGen Ministry" | 2025 Conclave, Main Session 1

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Robert Smith, Jr | Believe In Your Future | Church Starting Connection, Session 4

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:35:40 +0000

For more information about Texas Baptists Church Starting and their events, please visit: https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/church-starting For more information about the Church Starting Connection event in Galveston, TX, please visit: https://www.texasbaptists.org/events/church-starting-connection

Singing Men of Texas | 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Wed, 3 Sep 2025 16:15:29 +0000

Find the digital program here: Digital Program

2025 Legacy Day Awards - Celebrating Dr. Charles R. Wade & Dr. Gary Cook

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 14:47:27 +0000

On Sunday, June 1, Texas Baptists presented two 2025 Legacy Awards, celebrating the heritage of Texas Baptists, to Gary Cook, higher education leader, and Charles R. Wade, a longtime pastor and leader in Texas Baptist life. The Texas Baptists Legacy Award is presented annually at the Independence Baptist Church in Independence, Texas, in recognition of lifelong Christian service. This is a recording of the service from this day for those that were unable to attend in person.

2025 UnApologetic Conference Panel Discussion, Session 7

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Alisa Childers, "Responding to Deconstruction" - 2025 UnApologetic Conference, Session 6

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +0000

How can we respond to loved ones who are deconstructing their faith? How can we discern if they are truly seeking truth or seeking their own preferences? In this session, Alisa will talk about how to spot the signs of deconstruction and highlight some practical steps we can take to navigate relationships with those who are going through it.

Tim Barnett, "The Deconstruction of Christianity" - 2025 UnApologetic Conference, Session 5

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A movement called ‘deconstruction’ is sweeping through our churches and it is affecting our loved ones. It has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many. For some, it leads to a custom-made spirituality. For others, deconstructing their faith leads them away from the truth into agnosticism, atheism, the occult, or humanism. In this talk, Tim will help you understand what deconstruction is, where it comes from, why it is compelling to some, and how it disorients the lives of so many. You will be able to think through the main issues around faith deconstruction and explore wise and loving ways to respond from a biblical worldview.

Eric Hernandez, "The Dominant Strongholds in Our Culture" - 2025 UnApologetic Conference, Session 4

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +0000

There are three dominant strongholds (i.e. worldviews) that permeate our culture and hinder people from coming to a salvific knowledge of God. In this session, you will learn what they are, how to identify them, and how to respond accordingly.

Travis Dickinson, "Permission to Doubt Your Faith" - 2025 UnApologetic Conference, Session 3

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Christians often think there’s something wrong about questioning or even doubting their faith. In this session, we’ll see that asking the big questions is not an option for disciples of Jesus even if we experience some doubts. We need to lean into these doubts in order to find truth, knowledge and even greater faith.

Tim Barnett, "What's at Stake?: Introductions & Social Media" - 2025 UnApologetic Conference, Session 2

Mon, 7 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +0000

Tim Barnett shares about himself and how he found himself becoming a social media influencer in the apologetic space. Plus, he shares a little about the current state of social media and deconstructing christianity.

Alisa Childers, "What's at Stake?: A Deconstruction Testimony" - 2025 UnApologetic Conference, Session 1

Mon, 7 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Alisa Childers shares her testimony of growing up in a hippy Christian household, to being in a Christian pop-rock band, to deconstructing her faith, to finally finding the answers she was looking for.

Robert Purvey, "Commitment to Obedience" - 2025 Congreso, Sermon 3

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Robert Purvey, "Surrender Before Obedience" - 2025 Congreso, Sermon 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Robert Purvey, "Heart Before Obedience" - 2025 Congreso, Sermon 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Ronny Marriott, President’s Address - 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:35:26 +0000

Joel Gregory, “The Kingdom of God Has Come Near” - 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:33:26 +0000

Meghan Hendrickson, "Kingdom Advance" - 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:30:20 +0000

Al Curley III, "The Gospel of the Kingdom" - 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:28:13 +0000

Albert Reyes, "A Kingdom of Wholeness"- 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting |

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:23:59 +0000

Julio Guarneri, Executive Director Report - 2024 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:21:07 +0000

Ed Newton, "Leaning into the Holy Spirit" - 2024 Conclave, Session 4

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Ed Newton) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 20:07:05 +0000

Justin Whitmel Earley, "The Art of Friendship" - 2024 Conclave, Session 3

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Justin Whitmel Earley) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 20:06:33 +0000

Mike Satterfield, "The Finished Work of Christ" - 2024 Conclave, Session 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Mike Satterfield) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 20:06:01 +0000

Jana Magruder, "Helping the Next Generation Find Their Identity in Christ" - 2024 Conclave, Session 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Jana Magruder) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 20:05:26 +0000

Jonathan Smith, "Finding Your Bottom Line" - WELL 2024, Session 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Jonathan Smith) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

To find out more about this event and how you can attend, visit: https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/womens-ministry/well

Jonathan Smith, "Making Lessons and Sermons Memorable" - WELL 2024, Session 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Jonathan Smith, Katie McCoy) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Katie McCoy, "The State of Women's Ministry" - WELL 2024

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Katie McCoy) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Audio from the Texas Baptist event WELL. For more information about how you can come to one of these events visit: https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/womens-ministry/well

Robert White, "God's plan for us and others" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Robert White) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Robert White, "God wants us to be with others" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Robert White) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Robert White, "God is with others" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Robert White) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Robert White, "God is not done with you yet" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Robert White) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Robert White, "God is with us" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Robert White) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

David Sanchez, "Final Challenge" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (David Sanchez) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

David Sanchez, "What we must do to reach others" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (David Sanchez) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

David Sanchez, "What God has done to be with others" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (David Sanchez) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

David Sanchez, "What we must do to be with God" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

David Sanchez, "What God has done for us to be with us" - 2024 Super Summer, Week 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (David Sanchez) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Ray Brown, "Finish What You Started" - 2024 AAFC, Conference Sermon

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Ray Brown) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:56 +0000

Mark Croston, "Trends, Training Tools, and Techniques" - 2024 AAFC, Keynote

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Mark Croston) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:41 +0000

Delvin Atchison, "Preaching in the Black Church" - 2024 AAFC, Breakout 2

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Delvin Atchison) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:25 +0000

Joel Gregory, "Building Blocks for Effective Preaching" - 2024 AAFC, Breakout 1

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Joel Gregory) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:30:10 +0000

2024 African American Ministries Sneaker Ball - James W. Culp Banquet - Celebrating Roy Cotton Sr

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Roy Cotton, Oza Jones) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:29:47 +0000

Guarneri calls Texas Baptists to remain ‘stubbornly focused’ on kingdom agenda

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 22 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Executive Director Julio Guarneri delivers remarks during the Monday evening session of the Texas Baptists Executive Board Meeting, which was broadcast from the campus of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX on May 20, 2024. Guarneri spoke of God’s kingdom agenda, a new clarified calling process and team, Texas Baptists’ historical identity and commitments, denominational developments impacting the churches of the convention, the implications of these and other changes and five action items for the convention’s short-term future. Learn more at txb.org/julio.

2024 Go Now Missions Commissioning Service

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Sun, 19 May 2024 23:07:39 +0000

On May 19th, 200+ college students from around Texas gathered together to be commissioned by their family, friends and Texas Baptists before they leave for their summer Go Now Missions trips. This is the recorded audio from this service. It has been edited to take out the music and the times of prayer for your convenience.

Julio Guarneri, "I Am Called" - 2024 Congreso

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:40:02 +0000

Julio Guarneri, "I Am Forgiven" - 2024 Congreso

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:39:27 +0000

Julio Guarneri, "I Am Loved" - 2024 Congreso

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:38:59 +0000

Phillip Pointer, A Sure Bet - 2024 AALC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:54:04 +0000

Kenneth Spears, Pass the Baton - 2024 AALC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:52:59 +0000

Danielle Brown, Stewardship of Leadership - 2024 AALC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:51:47 +0000

Brandon Walker, The Privilege of Proximity - 2024 AALC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:49:33 +0000

Julio Guarneri, Executive Director Report - February 2024, Executive Board Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Julio Guarneri) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 19:47:35 +0000

In his first address to the BGCT Executive Board since assuming his new role, Executive Director Julio Guarneri speaks from Numbers 13 on responding to God's invitation. Some focus on the size of the obstacles, some distort the notion of old times, and some trust in the ability of the overcomer.

Leighton Flowers, Session 5 - 2024 SEC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:37:49 +0000

Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism for Texas Baptists, speaks for the fifth session of the 2024 Statewide Evangelism Conference at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.

Mary Jo Sharp, Session 4 - 2024 SEC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:34:07 +0000

Mary Jo Sharp, Director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry & Assistant Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University, speaks for the fourth session of the 2024 Statewide Evangelism Conference at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.

Ralph Emerson, Session 3 - 2024 SEC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:31:05 +0000

Ralph Emerson, pastor of The Rising Star Church in Fort Worth, preaches for the third session of the 2024 Statewide Evangelism Conference at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.

Victor Rodriguez, Session 2 - 2024 SEC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:29:10 +0000

Victor Rodriguez, Evangelism Associate/Discipleship Specialist of Hispanic Evangelism, preaches for the second session of the 2024 Statewide Evangelism Conference at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.

Julio Guarneri, Session 1 - 2024 SEC

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:26:33 +0000

Julio Guarneri, Executive Director of Texas Baptists, preaches for the first session of the 2024 Statewide evangelism conference at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.

Greg Ammons, Worship Session 4 - 2023 Family Gathering

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Greg Ammons) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 19:47:00 +0000

Greg Ammons encouraged Texas Baptists at the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering in the final Worship Celebration on July 18 to remain firmly planted in the Word of God and hold fast to its truth, regardless of the cultural norm. Listen to hear how listening to God and practicing total obedience are keys to remaining people of influence.

WM Dwight McKissic Sr, Worship Session 3 - 2023 Family Gathering

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Dwight Mckissic) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 19:46:50 +0000

During a sermon on July 17 at the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering, Dwight McKissic, Sr. said preaching the gospel should transcend all barriers. Listen to learn more about the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-39.

Thong Lun, Worship Session 2 - 2023 Family Gathering

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Thong Lun) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 19:46:36 +0000

Using examples of Texas Baptists directly impacting his native people, pastor Thong Lun encouraged those at the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering to follow Paul’s words in Galatians 6:9-10 to “not weary in doing good, for in the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” during the second worship session on July 17.

Ellis Orozco, Worship Session 1 - 2023 Family Gathering

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Ellis Orozco) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 19:46:25 +0000

During the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering worship celebration on July 16, Ellis Orozco implored Texas Baptists to love each other as the family they are. Listen to hear how the household of God should act toward each other.

Robert White, Session 6 - Future Church 2030

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Robert White) — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:21:19 +0000

Robert White, lead pastor of Freedom Church in Bedford, Texas, reminds church leaders that Jesus built the church and will continue to build the church. He explained that the church is in good hands, can use your hands and needs to change hands.

Katie Frugé, Current Issues for the Future Church - Future Church 2030

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Katie Frugé) — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:21:06 +0000

Katie Frugé, director of the Center for Cultural Engagement at Texas Baptists, spoke on current issues facing the future church. She addressed issues related to identity and technology while answering the questions “who are we?”, “where are we?” and “why are we here?”.

Jonathan Smith, The Gospel is Unstoppable - Future Church 2030

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Jonathan Smith) — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:20:42 +0000

Jonathan Smith, director of Church Health Strategy at Texas Baptists, shared that the gospel is unstoppable in both your life and your ministry. He explained that churches do not need to fear as they look toward the future because God has already given us more power than we could ever need to be a witness for Him.

Bobby Contreras, Off The Mat Toward The Future - Future Church 2030

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Bobby Contreras) — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:20:14 +0000

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, explained the importance of spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, financial and relational health for church leaders.

Ariel Martinez, Preparing for Change - Future Church 2030

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Ariel Martinez) — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:08:46 +0000

Ariel Martinez, lead pastor of Del Sol Church in El Paso, Texas, shared a message on preparing for change. He explained that church leaders must embrace change in order to effectively reach people with the Gospel in a changing world.

Bobby Contreras, 'Illuminate' communities for Christ - 2023 Congreso

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:46:36 +0000

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, spoke from Philippians 2:13-15, explaining that God has started a good work in each person, and He would be faithful to carry that good work through. He encourages students to take what they learned and go out to be a light in their communities.

Bobby Contreras, Bask in the Light of the Son - 2023 Congreso

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:45:26 +0000

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, reflects on the importance of walking in the light of the Son. He encourages students to to with for the future, but instead to begin actively walking in the Lord's light that day.

Bobby Contreras, Learning to Be a Light For Christ - 2023 Congreso

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Texas Baptists) — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:43:59 +0000

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, reminds attendees that walking with the Lord is a personal choice and not something that happens unintentionally. Events like Congreso give fresh energy to rededicate themselves to their faith, but they should also walk in their faith on a daily basis.

Jason Burden, Session 4 - 2022 Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Jason Burden) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:36:11 +0000

Outgoing Texas Baptists President Jason Burden shared his deep love for Texas and Baptist ministry within the state during his final presidential address to messengers at the 2022 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Michael Gossett, Session 3 - 2022 Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Michael Gossett) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:33:44 +0000

Michael Gossett, pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, brought a powerful message on Psalm 85:1-13 on revival in God's church during a Worship Celebration at the 2022 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting.

Ariel Martinez, Session 2 - 2022 Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Ariel Martinez) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:29:24 +0000

With the nation still recovering from the pandemic and related fallout, Pastor Ariel Martinez, lead pastor at Del Sol Church in El Paso, Texas, encouraged Texas Baptists during a 2022 Annual Meeting Worship Celebration to remain unwavering through "the trauma and drama" by trusting the Lord to help rebuild what was destroyed.

Tony Canady, Session 1 - 2022 Annual Meeting

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Tony Canady) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:26:49 +0000

Tony Canady, pastor of Triumphal Christian Fellowship in Waxahachie, Texas, addressed messengers at the first Worship Celebration of the 2022 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting. He spoke from Numbers 14:20-24 about how to remain unwavering and focused on God's Word.

Steve Bezner, Five Reasons You Aren’t Doing Evangelism - Statewide Evangelism Conference

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Phil Miller, Steve Bezner) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:28:28 +0000

Steven Bezner, senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, calls pastors to emphasize evangelism and to break out of a "chaplain" mindset — believing "our primary job is simply to care for those who are inside our churches."

Shane Pruitt, Reaching the Next Generation With the Gospel - Statewide Evangelism Conference

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Shane Pruitt, Leighton Flowers) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:28:14 +0000

Despite statistics that show Gen Z identifies less with religion than previous generations, Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board, said he has seen more conversations among young people in the last three years than in his previous 15 years of ministry. He urges attendees at the 2022 Statewide Evangelism Conference to focus on reaching Gen Z and then sending them to reach their peers.

Statewide Evangelism Conference: A Broader Invitation by Robert White

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Robert White, Leighton Flowers) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:28:00 +0000

Preaching from Philippians 1:27-30, Robert White, lead pastor of Freedom Church in Bedford, exhorted Christians to gospel conduct — living lives worthy of the gospel — and to live in "gospel community" with each other. He explained that while we must proclaim the gospel, the invitation to Christ is "broader than just the words presented," because it includes the example of our lives.

Katie McCoy, The Early Church and Our Post-Christian Witness - Statewide Evangelism Conference

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Katie McCoy, Leighton Flowers) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:27:48 +0000

Dr. Katie McCoy, Texas Baptists director of Women's Ministry, outlines the post-Christian environment in which Texas Baptists now bear witness, a culture that resembles that of first-century Roman culture — which creates undeniable challenges but provides tremendous opportunity for Christ followers.

Eric Hernandez, The Need for Apologetics in Evangelism - Statewide Evangelism Conference

neil.williams@texasbaptists.org (Leighton Flowers, Eric Hernandez) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:27:26 +0000

Eric Hernandez, Texas Baptist apologetics lead and millennial specialist, emphasizes the need to couple apologetics with evangelism, explaining that 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 teaches that Christians are to "refute arguments and reasoning and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the knowledge of God."