Missional Engagement

Developing a love for literacy in Del Rio

Aug 28, 2017

When a family is struggling to put food on the table, stocking the house with interesting literature while fostering a love of reading in their children isn’t usually a priority.

What I saw and heard in my city

Jul 27, 2016

Outside the city of Brownwood, lies a small Baptist encampment where I was spending a week as camp pastor of an RA/GA camp when the reports out of Louisiana and Minnesota came in. These were quite disturbing to me.

Texas Baptists bring BSM to Guadalajara University

Jun 20, 2016

Home to over 116,000 students, the University of Guadalajara lies in Guadalajara, the state capital of Jalisco, Mexico, which has a mere 1% Christian population.

Being present and allowing God to work

May 10, 2016

Living on mission, according to Josue Valerio, director of the Missions Team, is being present with the people around you and pointing them to a deeper relationship with Christ. 

How to pray first, often and strategically

May 5, 2016

Recently, I posted about prayer on a social media account, because I was writing up course lessons for urban pastors. A wise friend commented and asked me the question, “How do you define praying strategically?”

A Short Walk to Another World: Reflections on ministry on the border

Apr 14, 2016

Our day began with a short walk over an International Bridge from El Paso in to Juarez. In less than 30 minutes, God transported us by foot into another world—a world of opportunity. 

Ministry is done with people, not for people

Feb 24, 2016

I have often thought back to a meeting one afternoon with the "consultant" in regard to attendance. The church was at its lowest point in my tenure.

Five ways to have a strong Christmas Eve outreach

Dec 8, 2015

Christmas seems to come sooner and sooner each year. Most retailers are displaying and selling Christmas merchandise in the middle of October, some before the end of September. 

How to put the Kingdom of God first in your ministry

Aug 12, 2015

If we are to be honest, we have to admit one of the key concerns for us as church leaders is how many people participate in the "main" worship service on Sunday morning.

Youth help rehabilitate homes in South Dallas through BOUNCE

Jun 16, 2015

Armed with hammers, power tools, paint and enthusiasm, 100 junior high and high school students flooded into South Dallas June 8-13 to help repair homes through Urban BOUNCE. 

The voice of the church

Mar 31, 2015

In the 1950s, both pastors and churches had a sort of automatic "voice" in the community. People listened to pastors simply because of who they were.

Local Chinese restaurant opens doors for ministry in Big Spring

Feb 6, 2015

Community evangelism comes in all shapes and forms, but oftentimes begins with a simple conversation. For First Baptist Church in Big Spring, one small seed planted in a local Chinese restaurant has grown to form a much-needed ministry in the community.

​Training Mexican church leaders in communal evangelism

Nov 3, 2014

Eight Texas Baptist organic church leaders journeyed to Mexico City, Mexico the first week of October to train local church leaders on how to share the Gospel in their communities using personal evangelism and the 4byfour method.

Hand-painted prayer reminders

Sep 19, 2014

Betty Rials was looking for a way to remind her church members at Adamsville Baptist Church to pray for state missions during the WMU of Texas Mary Hill Davis emphasis week. 

Victoria church embraces its Jerusalem

Aug 18, 2014

Through discovering a community need and a partnership with the local food bank, Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Victoria has begun a feeding program that is making an impact in both the city and the church. 

Eternal victories through soccer tournaments

Jun 24, 2014

As the little boys gathered around preparing for the final game in their soccer tournament, River Ministry coordinator Pedro Munoz reminded them that this was the moment they had been preparing for over the past month.

On mission in South Africa

Apr 24, 2014

"I believe that when biblical principles are put into practice then the biblical results can be expected," said Joe Fields, pastor of New Beginnings Church in Lewisville. "We are mandated by Christ to go and make disciples; if we do our part, Christ is faithful to do His part."

Students to help communities 'Bounce' back after disasters

Oct 18, 2013

Texas Baptists are turning to students to help communities "bounce" back after disasters.