Articles by Teresa Young

Mike Vasquez was already pretty keen on the idea of church revitalization when he learned more about Pave, the Texas Baptists revitalization strategy, at an associational meeting at the end of December 2025. After learning more, he quickly knew he wanted to be a part. 

This week is staff week at the Texas Baptists Rambler offices in Dallas. Our staff gathered to worship, hear ministry updates, interact with each other, be encouraged in the work we are doing together and be reminded of our mission. In a very real way, we are living out our “future-thinking” value.

During the July Staff Week on Monday, July 27, Texas Baptists leadership announced the final round of staff and structure changes to realign and right-size Convention ministries.

During an address to Texas Baptists ministry staff on Monday, June 1, Executive Director Julio Guarneri shared updates on the convention’s ongoing organizational realignment.

FBC Dimmitt Pastor Jonathan Sullivan established a “Connect. Grow. Go.” mission/vision statement; seen increase in baptism average and ministry leadership. 

The May meeting of the Texas Baptists Executive Board was held on May 18-19 at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX. Board directors heard ministry reports, giving and GC2 Strong process updates and approved three unique recommendations. 

University Baptist Church establishes missional focus through Pave, prioritizes prayer, sending laborers into the harvest. 

By adopting these three practices, you can join the many pastors who have seen successful church revitalization.

2,007 messengers and visitors gathered in Abilene Nov. 16-18 to take part in the 140th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), focusing on the theme, “Live Out GC2: Love God, Love People, Make Disciples."

Church leaders from across the state gathered Tuesday morning at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting for a GC2 Awakening workshop.