Playback: Texas Baptists Post-Event Media

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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.

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.

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.

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.

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, 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.

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, 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.