Ministerial Health

Did you know that 98% of child abuse victims know their alleged perpetrator?

“Intentional ministry is about being responsible to reach the one, which makes us available to reach the many,”

The Pastor Sabbatical Grant Program aims to assist and encourage churches in providing sabbatical for their pastors.

For churches looking for a pastor, the process can be daunting. See how two Texas Baptists ministries seek to alleviate some of that burden.

You know that feeling when you’re exhausted?

Some thoughts from two ministry leaders, who are dedicated to serving ministers and pastors, on how you can empower your pastor to be his best this month and every month.

“Every night I go to bed with 800 people on my mind.”

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It is a great time to go above and beyond to make sure that your pastor is blessed and loved on by the church. 

“We are anxious to continue reaching pastors and ministers with information about how these programs can be a blessing to them and their churches.”

La Biblia toma el abuso sexual en serio. Debemos denunciarlo 1) porque es la ley (en el caso de menores) y debemos someternos al gobierno que Dios ha puesto sobre nosotros para ejercer Su justicia; 2) porque como pueblo de Dios se nos pide que defendamos al oprimido y vulnerable; 3) porque al hacerlo desanimamos a otros posibles ofensores; y, 4) porque al denunciar al ofensor le proveemos la oportunidad de ver su pecado por lo que es y arrepentirse.

The Bible takes sexual abuse seriously. We should report it because it is the law (in the case of minors) and we must submit to the government God has placed over us to execute his justice, because as God’s people we are charged to stand up for the oppressed and vulnerable, because doing so discourages other would-be offenders, and because reporting the offender provides them with a chance to see their sin for what it is and repent.

“We believe we can do more together than we can by ourselves,”

Churches now qualify as public service employers under the Public Services Loan Forgiveness program.

Read how Josh and Melissa Fuentes are using the resources from the Pastor Strong Initiative of Greater San Antonio to lead healthier lives. 

Read how two pastors and their spouses were impacted by Counseling Services provided through Texas Baptists. 

Jason Bryant, Western Heritage consultant, explains how Texas Baptists is training future cowboy church planters. 

The Ministers Financial Health team is helping pastors and their families look ahead to the future with financial confidence. 

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