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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Welcome back to Waco! I have come to consider our Annual Meeting as a family reunion. It’s the one time of year that I get to catch up with peers and mentors from all over Texas. This is our opportunity to reconnect to friends, recharge our spiritual batteries, and engage with new people who share our eagerness to serve Christ.

I want to thank you for your investment of time and resources to be present with us as we conduct the business of the Convention, celebrate what God has done among us, and lay plans for the future of our work for the Kingdom. We serve a big God who has big plans for us. I get excited thinking about the impact we can have in our world as we work together for the common causes God has prepared for us.

Each Annual Meeting is the product of thousands of hours of diligent work by Texas Baptists staff and volunteers. Help me say “Thank You” to everyone who contributed to putting together this year’s gathering.

As Texas Baptists, we are always building toward a glorious future with absolute dependence upon the strength and vision God grants us. I pray that you will come away from our gathering with a greater sense of how your participation with Texas Baptists is impacting the world. May future generations look back upon our time and thank God for our unwavering dedication in our service to Him and to each other.

May God greatly bless our time together here in Waco!  Jason Burden President of the BGCT

Dear Texas Baptists!

I well remember my first Annual Meeting as your Executive Director in Corpus Christi in November of 2012. On the morning I was to give my first report to you as your Executive Director I came down with an illness and was confined to our hotel room for about 24 hours. Fortunately, the illness didn’t last too long but I did miss giving my report. I’ll forever be grateful to Dr. Steve Vernon, our Associate Executive Director at the time, who willingly and capably filled in for me and gave a great report.

As we gather for this year’s Annual Meeting, I’m preparing to give my last report as your Executive Director. And, barring an unexpected illness, I plan to share my report with you on Monday night of our gathering at the Waco Convention Center. There’s so much to share about the good mission and ministry work that we are doing throughout our state and far beyond.

I know you are joining me in praying for the Search Committee for the next BGCT Executive Director. That committee is led well by Dr. David Mahfouz, Pastor of FBC Warren. They are seeking God’s direction and will find the right, next leader.

During these days of transition, I’m glad you chose to attend this meeting in Waco. It is good to be together for fellowship, worship, and some business. Your Texas Baptist Convention is in a good place today. Thank you for making that possible. I’m hoping and believing that the best is yet to come for us.

Thank you for the privilege of serving you these past 11 years. I will always be a Texas Baptist!

Blessings!

On behalf of the City of Waco, I am pleased to welcome you to our continuously growing city. We are glad that you traveled to Waco for the Texas Baptist Annual Meeting, taking place November 13 15, 2022

It is my hope that you will have a memorable time and visit some of the various attractions, restaurants, and shopping that Waco has to offer. The area around downtown and the Silo District continues to grow and thrive, with new shops and restaurants opening each week.

Waco offers many options for entertainment and fun. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of Waco’s most interesting attractions: Waco Mammoth National Monument, Cameron Park and Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, Dr Pepper Museum, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, as well as all our other great attractions. Our downtown is one of the most walkable in the state, with shopping, restaurants, and entertainment just steps away from the Waco Convention Center.

Again, we are pleased to have you as our guests, and wish you and your group a wonderful time in Waco!

Sincerely, Dillon Meek Mayor

City of Waco

REGISTRATION

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SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 13

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Registration Open

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Exhibits Open

6:00 pm Various Rallies (Offsite, See Rallies, pg. 9)

6:00 pm

Various Dinners (See Special Meals & Receptions, pgs. 15-16)

MONDAY – NOVEMBER 14

7:00 am – 8:30 am

Free Breakfast provided by TBM

7:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Worship Celebration 1

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Workshops – Session 1 (See Workshops, pg. 23)

10:15 am – 11:45 am Business Session 1

11:45 am - 1:15 pm Lunch Break/Special Meals (See Special Meals & Receptions, pgs. 15-16)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Workshops – Session 2 (See Workshops, pg. 24)

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Worship Celebration 2

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ........ Workshops – Session 3 (See Workshops, pg. 25)

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner Break/Special Meals (See Special Meals & Receptions, pgs. 15-16)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Worship Celebration 3

9:00 pm Receptions (See Special Meals & Receptions, pgs. 15-16)

TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 15

7:00 am President’s/Trustees Breakfast

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Free Breakfast provided by TBM

8:00 am – 10:00 am Registration/Exhibits Open

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Workshops – Session 4 (See Workshops, pg. 26)

9:45 am – 12:00 pm Business Session 2

12:00 pm Hunger Luncheon

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibits Open

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration Open

RALLIES

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

TXB en Español First Baptist Church Waco 500 Webster Ave.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm African American Rally Greater New Light Missionary Baptist 925 N 18th St.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Pastor’s Common for Young Adults Heritage Coffee 230 Halbert Ln.

DINNERS

6:00 pm Director of Missions Waco Convention Center – Lone Star 103

6:00 pm

6:00 pm

Friends of Truett Dinner Foster Business School

Wayland Baptist University Alumni Waco Convention Center – Lone Star 104

6:00 pm Southwestern Seminary Alumni & Friends Waco Convention Center – Texas Rm North

MONDAY, NOVEMBER

7:00 am

Free Breakfast provided by TBM

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open

7:45 am Pre-Service Music

8:00 am Worship Celebration 1

First Baptist Woodway

Welcome David Hardage Opening Prayer Eric Bruntmyer Congregational Worship

First Baptist Woodway Sermon Tony Canady Recognition of Church Planters Tom Howe Closing Prayer Joseph Adams

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open

9:00 am Workshops - Session 1 (See Workshops pg 23)

• Texas Baptists – Today and Tomorrow

• Church Administration Updates

• Children Are Not Only the Future of the Church, But Also the Present

• Bridging the Generational Divide

• The Opening Steps of Church Revitalization

• Who are GenZ?

• Healthy Church – Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence in an Anxious World

10:15 am Business Session 1

Call to Order Jason Burden Scripture and Prayer Edward Wagner Organization and Seating of Messengers Garet Robinson Adoption of Standing Rules Adam Pardue Adoption of Order of Business Adam Pardue Election of Officers Jason Burden

Executive Board Report Clint Davis

GenZ/Millennial Task Force Report

Jason Burden Financial Report and Budget Presentation Ward Hayes

Executive Board Recommendations Clint Davis

Introduction of Miscellaneous Business Jason Burden Committee on Committees Report Richard Laverty Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors Report

Tim Fogarty Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries Report Eric House

Introduction of Leadership Texas Baptists Cohort David Adams Benediction Todd Still

11:45 am

1:30 pm

2:30 pm

2:45 pm

Workshops - Session 2

• Can I Ask You a Question?

(See Special Meals & Receptions pgs. 15-16)

(See Workshops, pg. 24)

• Reaching Single/Young Adults in a Healthy Church

• Teaching with Purpose: Engaging Adults in Discipleship-Focused Bible Study

• Reimagining Ministry to Families with Youth

• Executive Director Search Committee Listening Sessions

• Who are GenZ?

• Developing Corporate Worship for All Ages

Music

2

Biblical Community Church

Opening Prayer Phil Miller

Congregational Worship

Biblical Community Church

Sermon Ariel Martinez

Pastors Panel

Jonathan Smith (Facilitator), Josh Murray, Tim Williams, J. Carlos Gardino, Dustin Slaton, Robert White

Closing Prayer Tim Williams

4:00 pm Workshops - Session 3

• Meeting Needs & Changing Lives

• Why Soul Care is Strategic

• Reaching the Millennial Skeptic

(See Workshops pg. 25)

• Reaching the Nations: Across the Street and Around the World

• Responding to Neighbors’ Needs

• How Your Church can Impact Your Community

• A Wholistic Biblical Approach to LGBT + Issues and Ministry

5:00 pm

6:45 pm

7:00 pm

Music

(See Special Meals & Receptions pg 16)

First Baptist Church Waco

3

Opening Prayer Kathleen Hardage

David Hardage Committee on Memorials Report

Executive Director’s Report

Steve Jacquez Congregational Worship

First Baptist Church Waco Texas Baptist Hunger Offering Irene Gallegos Choral Worship

First Baptist Church Waco Lord’s Supper

David Hardage Convention Sermon Michael Gossett

Retirement

Closing

Jason Burden & Clint Davis

Jeff Smith

9:00 pm Executive Director’s Reception (See Special Meals & Receptions pg 16)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

7:00 am Breakfast (See Special Meals & Receptions pg 16)

7:30 am – 9:00 am Free Breakfast provided by TBM

8:00 am - 10:00 am Registration/Exhibits Open

8:30 am Workshops - Session 4 (See Workshops pg 26)

• The Gift of a Lifetime

• Post Roe, Where Do We Go?

• South Asia Now!

• You Don’t Like Women’s Ministry? Me Neither!

• How a Healthy Church Reaches Millennials

• The Opening Steps of Church Revitalization

• A Wholistic Biblical Approach to LGBT + Issues and Ministry

9:45 am Business Session 2

Scripture Reading and Prayer Josue Valerio Send Relief Laredo Partnership Ray Clark & Osvaldo Lerma WMU of Texas Report Tamiko Jones

Texas Baptist Men Report Mickey Lenamon Congregational Worship University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Worship Team President’s Address Jason Burden Election of Officers Jason Burden

Committee on Annual Meeting Report Adam Pardue Consideration of Miscellaneous Business Jason Burden

Committee on Resolutions Report Ray Sanchez

Committee on Credentials Report Garet Robinson

Recognition of Incoming and Outgoing Officers David Hardage 2023 Annual Meeting Julio Guarneri

Closing Remarks

David Hardage

Benediction Tony Sun

Noon Lunch (See Special Meals & Receptions pg 16)

Center for Church Health Consultations:

Jonathan Smith, Director of Church Health Strategy, along with a team of consultants from across the state of Texas will be offering free, 1-on-1, 45-minute consultations during Annual Meeting in Waco.

Please select your top 3 available times for a consultation at Annual Meeting. After you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email and a time slot confirming your consultation time and who you will be having the consultation with. Spots are limited.

Link to Sign Up for a Consultation Time

Consultation Times:

Monday, November 14

9:15 - 10:15 am

1:15 - 2:15 pm

3:45 - 4:45 pm

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, November 15

8:00 - 9:00 am

Location: Rangers Room 110

Together, we get to do the most important work in the world to address the greatest problem in the world – lostness. Together, we get to share the good news of Jesus among people and places who have never heard the gospel. Together, we send and sustain missionaries to be steadfastly present.

SPECIAL MEALS & RECEPTIONS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Dinner, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Directors of Missions Dinner

Invitation Only, RSVP required, limited seating

WCC – Waco Convention Center

Waco CC – Lone Star 103

Contact: Anna Crittendon at anna.crittendon@txb.org for availability

Friends of Truett Dinner

Pre-reserved only

Southwestern Seminary Alumni & Friends Dinner

Cost: $5 pp

Check for availability at SWBTS exhibit booth

Wayland Baptist University Alumni & Friends Dinner

Cost: $15 pp

Call 806-239-8979 for availability

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Lunch, 11:45 am 1:00 pm

Baylor Campus - Paul L Foster Business School

Waco CC – Texas Room North

Waco CC – Lone Star 104

Ambassador Luncheon

WCC – Lone Star 103 Invitation Only, ticket required

BUA 75th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

Waco CC – Texas Room South Last minute tickets may be available at the BUA booth, call Gabriel Cortes 214-202-8395

Institutional Presidents Luncheon

WCC – Lone Star 104 Invitation Only

Minister Spouse Luncheon

Waco CC – Texas Room North Ticket required

For questions contact: Payton Abernathy at 214-828-5394

Texas Baptists Cohort 7 Lunch

WCC – Ranger 107 Invitation Only

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Annual Luncheon

Truett Seminary – Great Hall Advance ticket required, no purchase at door

Western Heritage Ministry Luncheon WCC – Ranger 106 Invitation Only

Dinner, 5:00 6:30 pm

BSM Director Dinner

FBC, Waco Invitation Only 500 Webster Ave.

Howard Payne University Alumni Dinner

Cost: $20 pp, ticket required

Last minute tickets may be available at the HPU booth

WCC – Lone Star 104

Intercultural Ministries Banquet

WCC – Texas Room North Invitation Only

Missions Banquet Baylor Campus – Cashion Building – Room 506

Open to Public, ticket required, first come, first serve basis, limited seating Check for availability at Center for Missional Engagement Booth

Texas Baptists Discipleship Leaders Dinner

George’s Restaurant RSVP, Self-Pay 1925 Speight Ave, Waco

Reception, 9:00-10:00 pm

Dr. Hardage Reception Upper Lobby, WCC Open to the Public

Leadership Texas Baptists Reunion Fellowship

The Olive Branch Invitation Only 215 S 2nd St, Waco

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Breakfast, 7:00 – 8:30 am

Trustee Breakfast WCC – Lone Star 103 Invitation Only

Lunch, Noon – 1:30 pm

Texas Baptists Hunger Offering Luncheon

WCC – Texas Room North Invitation Only, pick up tickets at Center for Cultural Engagement Booth

MEETING PRESENTERS

Adams, David - Director, Discipleship, Texas Baptists

Adams, Joseph - Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hughes Springs

Bruntmyer, Eric - President, Hardin Simmons University Burden, Jason - President, Texas Baptists; Pastor of First Baptist Church, Nederland Canady, Tony - Pastor/Church Planter, Triumphal Christian Fellowship of Waxahachie Clark, Ray - Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, North American Mission Board

Davis, Clint - Chair, Executive Board; Pastor, First Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Fogarty, Tim - Chair, Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors; First Baptist Church, Denton Gallegos, Irene - Director, Hunger and Care Ministries, Texas Baptists

Gardina, J. Carlos - Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church, Devine Gossett, Michael - Pastor, Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler

Guarneri, Julio - First Vice President, Texas Baptists; Lead Pastor of Calvary, McAllen Hardage, David - Executive Director, Texas Baptists Hardage, Kathleen - Retired School Teacher Hayes, Ward - Treasurer/CFO, Texas Baptists

House, Eric - Chair, Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries; North End Baptist Church, Beaumont Howe, Tom - Associate Director, Center for Missional Engagement, Texas Baptists Jacquez, Steve - Chair, Memorials Committee; Pastor, Segunda Iglesia Bautista, Corpus Christi Jones, Tamiko - Executive Director-Treasurer, WMU of Texas Laverty, Richard - Chair, Committee on Committees; Pastor, First Baptist Church, Perryton Lenamon, Mickey - Executive Director/CEO, Texas Baptists Men

Lerma, Osvaldo - Send Relief Ministry Center Director, Laredo Martinez, Ariel - Pastor, Del Sol Church, El Paso Miller, Phil - Director, Center for Church Health, Texas Baptists

Murray, Josh - Senior Pastor, Canyon Creek Baptist Church, Temple Muskrat, Andy - Associate Pastor of Music and Worship, First Baptist Church, Waco

Pardue, Adam - Chair, Committee on Annual Meeting; Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Lubbock

Pendergraft, Robert - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Robinson, Garet - Chair, Committee on Credentials; Pastor of Adult Ministries, University Baptist Church, Houston

Sanchez, Ray- Chair, Committee on Resolutions; First Baptist Church, Weslaco Slaton, Duston - Pastor, First Baptist Church, Round Rock Smith, Jeff - President/CEO HighGround Advisors

Smith, Jonathan - Director, Church Health Strategy, Texas Baptists

Still, Todd - DeLancey Dean and Hinson Professor, Baylor University Truett Seminary

Sun, Tony - President, Chinese Fellowship; Pastor, Grace Chinese Baptist Church, Plano Talaguit, David - Worship and Music Specialist, Biblical Community Church, Richardson

Valerio, Josue - Director, Center for Missional Engagement, Texas Baptists

Wagner, Edward - President of AAFellowship; Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Killeen

Wellborn, Art - Minister of Worship, First Woodway Baptist Church White, Robert - Pastor, Freedom Church, Bedford Williams, Tim - Pastor, Gladewater Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant

SPEAKERS

Jason Burden

Jason Burden is the current president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and pastor of First Baptist Church in Nederland, where he has served since 2011. Previously, he served as pastor of churches in Trinity and Chilton; two terms as first vice president of the BGCT; and moderator of both the Golden Triangle Baptist Association and the Falls Baptist Association.

Burden is a graduate of Tarleton State University and earned both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary. He and his wife Kristi have three children: Hayden, Hallie and Rylie.

Tony Canady

Affectionately known as, “Pastor T”, Tony Canady is the lead pastor/church planter of a Triumphal Christian Fellowship, a new church that launched in Waxahachie in September 2021. Canady has been preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ since 1997.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Houston and is currently completing his Master of Divinity from Rockbridge Seminary. He has also completed theological studies at Tyndale Theological Seminary, Andersonville Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Melanesia and they are the proud parents of their daughter, Madisyn.

Michael Gossett

Michael Gossett is the lead pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. Before being called to this role, Gossett served as teaching pastor of Green Acres. He has also served in various churches in a variety of ministries and roles, including Student Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, Associate Pastor, and Campus Pastor.

Gossett holds a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity from Liberty University in Virginia. He also received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty Theological Seminary, with an emphasis on Discipleship.

Gossett grew up in Rex, Georgia, and married his high school sweetheart, Katie. They have four kids: Ryleigh, Reagan, Rowan and Lincoln. Gossett enjoys playing golf and anything outdoors. One of his favorite things to do with the family is to go camping.

Ariel Martinez

Ariel Martinez is the lead pastor of Del Sol Church in El Paso, a bilingual, multisite, online and in-person church. Before becoming lead pastor, Martinez served on staff at Del Sol Church in various ministry roles for 18 years.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Religion from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the B.H. Carroll Theological Institute. He and his wife Lauren share a passion for food, cycling and investing in younger men and women to help them rise into Christian leadership.

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Come meet with fellow ministers to be encouraged, challenged and trained to reach your community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn about new evangelism resources that are available to assist churches to equip their congregation to share the gospel.

Tony Evans

Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Dallas, TX

Pastor, Northwest Church Houston, TX

National Next Gen Director, North American Mission Board

Pastor, Freedom Church Bedford, TX

Director, Women’s Ministry Texas Baptists

Apologetics Lead & Millennial Specialist Texas Baptists

Steve Bezner Shane Pruitt Robert White Katie McCoy Eric Herndandez

WORSHIP

Andy Muskrat, FIRST BAPTIST WACO WORSHIP MINISTRY

Andy serves as the worship pastor at First Baptist Church Waco and joined the staff in August 2019. He has also served on church staff in the DFW area, Houston and Northwest Arkansas. Born in Joplin, Missouri and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina where his parents served as music missionaries with the International Mission Board. He is a graduate of Baylor University ‘05 with a B. M. in Church Music / Piano and a graduate of B. H. Carroll Theological Institute ‘12 with a Master of Arts in Worship. Andy has a passion for leading worship in all styles of music where classical, traditional and contemporary worship are all incorporated in the same service. He and his wife, Heather, have four children, Jacob, Braeden, Jamie and Helen.

David Talaguit, BIBLICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH, RICHARDSON

David Talaguit often writes music for Mesquite ISD of which the most recent was a commissioned piece, “Light Shines Brightest”, performed by MISD teachers to uplift students during the 2020 lockdown. His works have been featured in many of MISD’s Elementary Fine Arts Festivals. One of his passions is conducting Orff-based Music Seminars which he has been privileged to do in Dallas, Amarillo, Alabama, Honduras and most recently, back to his roots, the Philippines. His latest work includes being the guest conductor of Wylie ISD’s 4th Grade All City Choir virtual concert, which featured his composition “Por La Vida”. He has been the general music teacher at Motley Elementary School and Music Director for Biblical Community Church since 1998.

David studied Music Education with a Voice concentration at SMU Meadows School of the Arts. He also finished his Orff Levels certification from the same institution.

Art Wellborn, FIRST WOODWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Art comes from a long line of ministers and musicians.  His father was a pastor and his mother was the church pianist in every single church they served in, so he was raised in the middle of church and church music. He began leading worship for the children’s ministry and youth ministry at First Woodway in Waco when he was in high school, then after graduating he joined the youth staff as the worship leader.  He went to Baylor University and continued leading for the youth as well as serving in the Sunday morning worship band from 2011-2015. In 2015 he moved to the Dallas area and served as a worship leader at Community Life Church. 10 months later, Art felt God calling him back to Waco to join the worship staff at First Woodway. In addition to leading there, he travels with his band leading worship for various events. Art is married to Maddie, and they have one child named Wesley.

Robert Pendergraft, UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Church Music @UMHB is led by Robert Pendergraft, PhD. Students in church music are led to serve in the local church while preparing for vocational ministry. The group leading at this year’s annual meeting is a collection of UMHB Music students that are serving in local churches in the Central Texas area.

WORKSHOPS

Session 1 - Monday, Nov. 14 at 9:00 - 10:00 am

PRESENTER WORKSHOP TITLE

David Hardage, Executive Director, Texas Baptists

Ward Hayes, CFO/Treasurer, Texas Baptists

Shelly Melia, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Ministry, DBU; Jennifer Howington, Specialist, Childhood Ministry, Texas Baptists

Texas Baptists: Today & Tomorrow

Church Administration Updates

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION ROOM #

Dr. Hardage, Executive Director of Texas Baptists, will give a state of the BGCT introduction and explain what’s next for the Convention.

Payroll, bookkeeping, constitution and bylaws and personnel are each critical in different ways and proper administration is essential for good stewardship.

Guadalupe (Hilton)

Brazos A (Hilton)

Children Are Not Only the Future of the Church, but Also the Present

Millennial/Gen Z Task Force

Jonathan Smith, Director, Church Health Strategy; Phil Miller, Director, Center for Church Health, Texas Baptists

Bridging the Generational Divide

Children’s ministry is a vital part of the life of a church. Spiritual formation in childhood takes time and intentionality. We will discuss ways in which we, as ministry leaders, can partner with parents to disciple children in faith development.

Presenting the challenges churches face in attracting, keeping and discipling millennial and Gen Z generations and how to overcome those challenges.

Lavaca (Hilton)

Brazos B (Hilton)

The Opening Steps of Church Revitalization

Church revitalization is a long process, often one simple step at a time. The first steps of revitalization are critical but can quickly gain major traction toward church health. You will learn the first steps of revitalization, customized for your church, and will walk out with a simple, yet solid, plan for next steps.

Sabine (Hilton)

Mark Turman, Executive Director, Denison Forum Who Are Gen Z?

Who are Gen Z? What do they have in common? How are they unique? What are the opportunities and obstacles to reaching those who are 10-25 years old with the good news of Jesus Christ? How can our churches and ministries encourage and equip the emerging high speed, smart phone, digital generation to be resilient desciples?

Brazos C (Hilton)

Jeff Warren, Pastor, Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas

Healthy Church - Becoming a NonAnxious Presence in an Anxious World

We will explore the question, What is a healthy church and how do we become one? You’ll leave with irreducible principles that will produce and maintain church health. It’s hard to find a healthy church because it’s hard to find healthy leaders. We’ll explore the marks of a healthy church and the core elements that produce spiritual, emotional and relational health in the church.

Bosque Theater (WCC)

Session 2 - Monday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 - 2:30 pm

PRESENTER WORKSHOP TITLE

Can I Ask You a Question?

Carlos Francis, Director, Single & Young Adult Ministries, Texas Baptists

Davey Gibson, Associate Pastor, Education & Discipleship, Sugar Land Baptist Church; David Adams, Director, Discipleship, Texas Baptists

Cory Liebrum, Specialist, Youth and Family Ministry, Texas Baptists

Reaching Single/Young Adults in a Healthy Church

We will introduce you to a new church-wide evangelistic training curriculum that helps Christians develop caring ways to initiate evangelistic conversations and address the barriers in sharing the gospel of Christ effectively.

We will give insight into how to establish and encourage single and young adult ministries. We will engage in dialogue with a panel to get insight into experiences and perspectives on best practices to reach and disciple these ministries. Please join the conversation as Texas Baptists launches these two ministries.

Bosque Theater (WCC)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION ROOM # Leighton Flowers, Director, Evangelism; Eric Hernandez, Apologetics Lead & Millennial Specialist, Texas Baptists

Sabine (Hilton)

David Mahfouz, Committee Chair; Pastor, FBC Warren

Teaching With Purpose: Engaging Adults in Discipleship-Focused Bible Study

Adult Sunday School and small groups exist to make disciples. We will challenge teachers with six priorities for preparation, four steps to focused Bible study and five principles to engage adults.

Reimagining Ministry to Families With Youth

Executive Director Search Committee Listening Session

A healthy church needs to meet the spiritual needs of growing families. We’ll talk about various family ministry models and how they relate specifically to youth ministry.

The chair of the Executive Director Search Committee invites all Texas Baptists to participate in a listening session with several committee members to learn about the executive director search process and to offer insights on the attributes of our next executive director.

Brazos B (Hilton)

Mark Turman, Executive Director, Denison Forum Who Are Gen Z?

Will Whittaker, Minister of Music, Ivy Creek Baptist Church, Buford, GA; Tom Tillman, Director, Music & Worship, Texas Baptists

Developing Corporate Worship for All Ages

Who are Gen Z? What do they have in common? How are they unique? What are the opportunities and obstacles to reaching those who are 10-25 years old with the good news of Jesus Christ? How can our churches and ministries encourage and equip the emerging high speed, smart phone, digital generation to be resilient desciples?

Discover ways and tools to plan worship that values and includes all generations. Develop tools for investing in future leaders through intentional relationships with seasoned leaders. Seek ways to achieve unity in your congregation through intergenerational worship.

Lavaca (Hilton)

Guadalupe (Hilton)

Brazos C (Hilton)

Brazos A (Hilton)

Session 3 - Monday, Nov. 14 at 4:00 - 5:00 pm

PRESENTER WORKSHOP TITLE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION ROOM #

Ray Clark, Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives; Osvaldo Lerma, Director, Send Relief Ministry Center, Laredo

Mark Dance, Director, Pastoral Wellness, GuideStone

Meeting Needs and Changing Lives

Send Relief exists to respond to life-altering moments with the life-giving gospel of Jesus. Whether it’s caring for refugees, fighting human trafficking, supporting adoption and foster care efforts or providing clean water to struggling communities, we are committed to connecting people in need with people who care.

Brazos B (Hilton)

Eric Hernandez, Apologetics Lead & Millennial Specialist, Texas Baptists

Why Soul Care Is Strategic

Ministry fatigue is not the inevitable cost of our call. We will share four reasons why soul care is strategic for every pastor.

Brazos A (Hilton)

Reaching the Millennial Skeptic

Tamiko Jones, Executive DirectorTreasurer, WMU of Texas

Rand Jenkins, Director, Ministry Advancement Team, TBM

Reaching the Nations: Across the Street and Around the World

Hands-on training for evangelizing a doubting culture. This will be challenging, convicting and will equip you with the necessary tools for reaching the millennial skeptic.

We are called to reach the nations around the world but also right across the street. How do we intentionally prepare for crosscultural discipleship? Let’s focus on missional intelligence as they understand ways to build bridges between cultures while combatting fear and discipling others well.

Brazos C (Hilton)

Lavaca (Hilton)

Responding to Neighbors’ Needs

For 55 years, TBM has enabled churches to impact lives around the world through disaster relief and mission work. Join us to learn about the work with Ukrainian refugees, our latest efforts, how to join and ways to build an unwavering group of dedicated missionaries in your church who never tire of doing good.

Sabine (Hilton)

Ken Murphy, Sr. Director, Church Engagement; Shawn Spurrier, Director, Shoes for Orphan Souls; Debbie Sceroler, Sr. Director, Foster Care and Adoption, Buckner Children & Family Services

Ken Williams, Pastor, Co-Founder, CHANGED Movement

Ministries; David Sanchez, Director, Ethics & Justice, Texas Baptists

How Your Church Can Impact Your Community

We will provide creative ways to impact your community through shoe drives and distribution in your community, opportunities for your members to live out their faith through foster care and support, and how your church can grow through practical ministry opportunities.

Guadalupe (Hilton)

A Wholistic Biblical Approach to LGBT+ Issues and Ministry

How to minister to those in our pews who struggle with same-sex attractions and/or gender identity issues, giving compassionate biblical instruction. How do I respond when someone shares with me for the first time they are LGBT?

Bosque Theater (WCC)

Session 4 - Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 8:30 - 9:30 am

PRESENTER WORKSHOP TITLE

Jerry Carlisle, President, Texas Baptist Missions Foundation

Katie Frugé, Director, Center for Cultural Engagement, Texas Baptists

Meghan Hendrickson, Director, Discipleship Resource, Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas; Daniel Rentie, College Pastor, FBC Frisco; Caleb Saenz, Pastor, Spiritual Formations, Alamo Community Church, San Antonio; David Miranda, Director, Ministers Development, Texas Baptists

The Gift of a Lifetime

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION ROOM #

A practical presentation of various opportunities to grow the generosity of your congregation, both now and for the future.

Post Roe, Where Do We Go?

What should my church be doing in a postRoe Texas? This will be a time to discuss and reflect on the overturning of Roe v. Wade and tangible ways the church can respond right now.

Brazos A (Hilton)

Bosque Theater (WCC)

Katie McCoy, Director, Women’s Ministry, Texas Baptists

How a Healthy Church Reaches Millennials

Working to connect with millennials is an essential step in ensuring your church community’s future and helping it to grow into a welcoming environment for members of all generations.

Lavaca (Hilton)

You Don’t Like Women’s Ministry?

Me Neither!

Jonathan Smith, Director, Church Health Strategy; Phil Miller, Director, Center for Church Health, Texas Baptists

Chase Tozer, IMB South Asia; Noe Trevino, Director, MAP, Minister of Missions, Texas Baptist Missionaries, Texas Baptists

Ken Williams, Pastor, Co-Founder, CHANGED Movement Ministries; David Sanchez, Director, Ethics & Justice, Texas Baptists

The Opening Steps of Church Revitalization

Ask someone what comes to mind when they hear “women’s ministry” and you’re sure to get some amusing responses. But while “women’s ministry” might have a history you want to shed, “ministry to, for and by women” has a future you’ll want to embrace. Discover how your ministry to women can adapt to meet the spiritual, relational and intellectual issues of our post-Christian culture.

Church revitalization is a long process, often one simple step at a time. The first steps of revitalization are critical but can quickly gain major traction toward church health. You will learn the first steps of revitalization, customized for your church, and will walk out with a simple, yet solid, plan for next steps.

Guadalupe (Hilton)

South Asia NOW!

God is moving in South Asia through Texas Baptists. Connect with missionaries on the ground and explore how your church can impact the “greatest concentration of lostness on the planet.”

Sabine (Hilton)

A Wholistic Biblical Approach to LGBT+ Issues and Ministry

How to minister to those in our pews who struggle with same-sex attractions and/or gender identity issues, giving compassionate biblical instruction. How do I respond when someone shares with me for the first time they are LGBT?

Brazos B (Hilton)

Brazos C (Hilton)

2022 EXHIBITORS FOR ANNUAL MEETING

UPPER LOBBY

Center for Church Health

TABLE TOP/HALLWAY

American Heritage Girls Hawaii Baptist Academy Literacy ConneXus Meals4Multitudes

Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Valley Baptist Missions and Education Center

BRAZOS EXHIBIT HALL

710 Alto Frio Baptist Camp

417 Baptist Credit Union

902 Baptist University of the Américas

502 Center for Cultural Engagement

602 Center for Ministerial Health

804 Chemistry Staffing

815 Children at Heart Ministries

409 Criswell College

805 Dallas Baptist University

802 Denison Forum / Denison Ministries

801 GC2 Press

407 GuideStone

716 Horizons Stewardship

714 Houston Baptist University

702 Howard Payne University

800 Integrity Furniture

708 International Commission

706 Lifetime Commercial Roofing

712 San Marcos Baptist Academy

401 South Texas Children’s Home Ministries

806 SWBTS

407 Texas Baptist Camping Association

810 Texas Baptist Men

811 (Sponsor) Texas Baptist Missions Foundation

803 Texas Baptists Ambassadors

910 WMU

413 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

MCLENNAN EXHIBIT HALL

1223 Baptist Church Loan Corporation 1007 Baptist Standard 1221 Baptist World Alliance

1011 Baylor Health Care System 1319 Baylor University 1004 Buckner International 1104 Center for Collegiate Ministry 1112 Center for Missional Engagement 1306 Change Movement 1303 Church Interiors, Inc. 1201 East Texas Baptist University 1310 Faith Bible Institute 1222 Guardian Financial Group / Retirement Solutions & Benefits 1120 (Sponsor) Hardin-Simmons University 1100 (Sponsor) HighGround Advisors 1302 Highland Lakes Camp 1305 Hospitality House 1216 International Mission Board 1328 Kids Outdoor Zone 1312 Naomi’s Village 1220 North American Mission Board 1003 Northwest Baptist Convention (NW Church Planting) 1005 Pastor’s Hope Network 1301 Regular Baptist Press 1308 Restore Hope 1218 (Sponsor) Send Relief 1324 Texas Baptist Historical Collection 1326 Texas Baptist Historical Museum

1200 Texas Baptists Cooperative Program 1002 Texas Veterans Commission 1317 The Bucket Ministry 1319 Truett Seminary 1318 University Mary Hardin-Baylor 1206 Wayland Baptist University

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Family Gathering

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McAllen, TX

Celebrate and worship together

When we worship together, we witness on Earth a glimpse of the unity we will one day see in Heaven. Save the date for this joint session of the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting and African American, Hispanic and Intercultural fellowship gatherings in one place, at one time, for His purpose.

UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATES BEING “UNWAVERING” IN PURSUIT OF GREAT COMMISSION, GREAT COMMANDMENT

By Texas Baptists Communications

WACO – The Baptist General Convention of Texas will gather for the 137th Annual Meeting on Nov. 13-15, at the Waco Convention Center. This year, Texas Baptists will focus on being “unwavering” in the mission to do good works and glorify Christ.

“The Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists will be a special time of fellowship, worship, education and some business to which we need to attend, as always,” Texas Baptists Executive Director David Hardage said. “Please join me in praying for the Lord to bless our time together.”

Featured speakers at the meeting will include Michael Gosset, pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church; Tony Canady, pastor and church planter of Triumphal Christian Fellowship of Waxahachie; Ariel Martinez, pastor of Del Sol Church; and Jason Burden, Texas Baptists president and pastor of FBC Nederland.

Worship will be led by First Baptist Church Waco Choir, led by Andy Muskrat; First Baptist Woodway, led by Art Wellborn; Biblical Community Church, led by David Talguit; and the University of Mary HardinBaylor worship team.

Three rallies will be held on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 13 to kick off the meeting: the African American Worship Rally at Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, the Texas Baptists en Español Celebration at First Baptist Church Waco and Pastor’s Common for Young Adults at Heritage Coffee.

During the business sessions, messengers will elect officers and vote on the 2023 proposed budget, nominations for affiliated boards and ministries, resolutions and more.

Several workshops will be held on topics including reaching millennials, church revitalization, the mission of Texas Baptists, women’s ministry and more. Attendees are encouraged to visit exhibit halls throughout the three-day event to learn more about Texas Baptists resources, partnering ministries and institutions, and for networking and fellowship. Several meals and receptions will also be hosted by Texas Baptists ministries and partners.

Texas Baptists churches can pre-register messengers online here. Additionally, messenger cards can be requested by calling 1-888-244-9400. Visitors are welcome to attend all sessions and can register on-site at the registration desk.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for this annual meeting is being held in the Upper Lobby of the Waco Convention Center beginning Sunday, November 13 at 4:00 pm. Visitors are required to register at the registration desk.

Online Registration: Pre-Registered Messengers who have the QR code and ID, proceed to the “fast” Pre-Registration line

Standard Registration: Bring your Messenger Card (required) and ID to register, proceed to the Registration line

Guest/Visitors are encouraged to register. Proceed to the Guest Registration line to self-register and receive your name badge. Attendants will be there to assist.

CONSTITUTION OF THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS (excerpt)

Article III – Membership

Section 1. This Convention in session in all its meetings shall be composed of messengers elected by Baptist churches that shall voluntarily cooperate with the Convention. All messengers must be members of the church by which they are elected. A messenger must be enrolled at the Convention in session to be qualified to vote. The messengers have no right to act except for annual or special meetings constituting the Convention in session for which they have been elected by their cooperating churches.

Section 2. Each church cooperating with this Convention shall be entitled to:

A. Two messengers for the first one hundred (100) members or fractional part thereof. Two additional messengers for the first two hundred fifty dollars ($250) given during the previous fiscal year to the Texas budget as adopted by The Baptist General Convention of Texas in annual session, and

B. One additional messenger for each additional hundred members and each additional one thousand dollars ($1,000) given during the previous fiscal year to the Texas budget as adopted by The Baptist General Convention of Texas in annual session, and

C. If, as calculated under B above, a church’s giving surpasses its membership, then one additional messenger for each two thousand dollars ($2000) given during the previous fiscal year to the Texas budget as adopted by The Baptist General Convention of Texas in annual session, not to exceed six additional messengers, provided, however, that

D. No church shall be entitled to more than twenty-five messengers.

E. A mission church shall be considered a church under the Constitution solely for the limited purpose of electing messengers to the Annual Meeting if it is identified as a body of believers separate from its sponsoring church; it contributes to the BGCT in an identifiable way either directly or through the sponsoring church from its own resources; it exists to address some specific mission need, such as language, culture or location, it regularly practices baptism and the Lord’s Supper separate from its sponsoring church; and it identifies itself with, aligns itself with, and endorses, generally, the purposes and work of the Convention. The total number of messengers a mission may qualify for is four (4).

TO PROPOSE A RESOLUTION

A resolution has been defined as an expression of opinion from a messenger, as opposed to a motion, which calls for action. The following guidelines are offered for persons desiring to submit a resolution.

• Only registered messengers may submit a resolution.

• Resolutions must be submitted in print directly to any member of the Resolutions Committee on Monday, November 14 before 10:00 AM. The committee members are identified on page 41 of the Bulletin. The committee members will be available to receive resolutions and answer questions at the front of the stage on Monday morning, Nov. 14 following the 8:00 AM worship service (which should conclude around 9:00 AM). The Resolutions Committee will then be available in the Rangers, Room 108, on the Lower Level of the Waco Convention Center until 10:00 AM. All resolutions must be submitted to the committee by that time.

• The resolution should be typed and state the name of the messenger submitting the resolution, the name of the BGCT church from which the messenger was elected, and a contact phone number in case the Resolutions Committee has questions or concerns.

• Anyone needing help submitting a resolution may contact any members of the Resolutions Committee or the BGCT staff liaison Dr. Katie Fruge at (817) 475-4173 or katie.fruge@texasbaptists.org

The Resolutions Committee will consider every resolution properly submitted. However, the Resolutions Committee is responsible for deciding which resolutions will be presented to the messengers for their consideration (see Article IV, Section 5 of the Bylaws of the BGCT).

STANDING RULES

The Convention today will be asked to act on the following recommended “Standing Rules” for this annual meeting:

1. All reports, motions, resolutions or amendments to the constitution, bylaws or articles of incorporation shall be submitted by a registered messenger to the body, then sent to the recording secretary in writing, legibly signed by the maker and shall include their name, address, church membership and phone number where they can be reached during the convention.

2. All motions requiring a vote not scheduled on the agenda must be introduced by the close of the Monday business meeting. Amendments to the Constitution and/or Bylaws must also be introduced by the close of the Monday business meeting.

3. All resolutions must be submitted by the close of the Monday Business session.

4. To obtain the floor, a messenger shall approach the microphone, address the chair, give his or her name and church and wait to be recognized.

5. Discussion or debate and nomination speeches shall be limited to three minutes for each speaker. There may be no more than one nomination speech per candidate.

6. No messenger shall speak more than once on the same question or topic until all have spoken who wish to do so.

7. The chair shall recognize messengers wishing to speak to each side of the question alternately.

8. All messengers who attend and participate in the business meetings of the convention shall conduct themselves in keeping with the stated objectives of the Constitution of Texas Baptists.

9. Voting shall be conducted by voice or by the raising of ballots by messengers. Division of the assembly shall be conducted by messengers standing and raising ballots. The president, by his/ her own decision, may order a vote by ballot.

10. In the election of officers, if no nominee receives a majority vote of the messengers, there shall be a runoff election between the two nominees who received the greatest number of votes on the first ballot.

TO MAKE A MOTION

A motion calls for specific action by Texas Baptists or some entity of Texas Baptists. Only registered messengers may make a motion. A motion normally begins with “I move to ...” or “I move that…”

1. Write the motion legibly. (If the motion is spontaneous and you don’t have time to write it before presenting it to the convention, write the motion before leaving the microphone area.)

2. Go to a microphone at a time when business is being considered.

3. When recognized by the presiding officer, state your name, that you are a messenger, the name of your church, and read your motion, which must be presented to the convention during a business meeting to become an official motion.

4. Before leaving the microphone, give the written copy of your motion to the page at the microphone. A page will take the copy of your motion to the platform so the motion can be entered into the record by the recording secretary.

5. The Committee on Annual Meeting will announce a time for the convention to consider the motion or recommend its referral to some convention entity.

Texas Baptists’ Bylaws call for the meeting of the convention to be conducted according to the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. The officers abide by this manual on parliamentary procedure. In the past, a messenger’s motion has been ruled out of order because it did not comply with Robert’s Rules of Order when a change in wording was all that was necessary for the motion to have been appropriate and in order.

Every effort is being made for the business of our convention to be conducted in the smoothest and best way possible for the advancement of our Lord’s Kingdom. If a messenger has a motion to make, the parliamentarian will be available to assist with the wording so that the motion will be in proper format.

Note: A motion will not be considered by the convention until a messenger has personally made it at the appropriate time and place while the convention is in session. A motion cannot be submitted to the delegates except during the Annual Meeting.

NOTICECOMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

The Committee on Credentials has been assigned an area near Registration, located on the Upper Lobby of the Waco Convention Center. Messengers must have a messenger card properly endorsed by the church clerk or moderator. Messengers who do not have such a card will need to be approved by the Credentials Committee.

The Texas Baptists Bulletin is published daily during the Annual Meeting by the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

The Bulletin includes announcements, committee reports and proceedings.

David Hardage Executive Director

Ward Hayes

Treasurer/CFO/Recording Secretary

Joshua Seth Minatrea Director of Communications

Aimee Freston

Associate Director of Communications Coleen Wall Director of Conferences & Event Planning

Caleb Ardnt Design Manager

Bonnie Siess News Manager

HELP FOR MESSENGERS

Materials are prepared each year to help messengers during business sessions of the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting. Among those materials is the Book of Reports, which contains the annual reports of Texas Baptists Institutions and Agencies, the Texas Baptists Executive Board and a copy of the Texas Baptists Constitution and Bylaws. Additionally, the Texas Baptists Bulletin contains information about business matters to be voted on and proceedings.

MASK PROTOCOL

Texas Baptists recognizes that the safety of those on site at the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting is our top priority. Our commitment to safety will continue to evolve based on state and federal guidance to ensure all participants follow safe and healthy protocols on site.

Out of an abundance of caution, Texas Baptists, in partnership with the City of Waco, will continue to follow CDC recommended guidelines related to the coronavirus. All participants are encouraged to:

• Wear fabric face covering according to the CDC guidelines.

• Hand sanitation stations are located throughout the Waco Convention Center.

These guidelines encourage peace of mind for all attending this event. Thank you for your cooperation.

SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

In cooperation with the Waco Convention Center and event security, please wear your Texas Baptists Annual Meeting name badge at all times. Texas Baptists has taken every precaution to ensure the safety and security of all messengers and visitors.

FIRST AID

First Aid room is in Room 213, next to the Information Desk in the upper lobby of the Waco Convention Center. First Aid will be available Sunday, November 13th from 3:00 pm -7:00 pm and Monday, November 14th from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm and Tuesday, November 15th from 7:00 am – 1:00 pm.

A special thank you and note of appreciation to the volunteer Staff of Baylor, Scott & White – Waco, coordinated by Dusti Everett, who has graciously donated their time to assist us in the First Aid Area.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Maps, restaurant guides and other local information can be found on the digital kiosk’s information board located by the Texas Baptists Information Desk located in the upper lobby of the Waco Convention Center.

LOST AND FOUND

To find a “lost” item or to turn in a “found” item, please go to the Texas Baptists Information Desk located in the Upper Lobby of the Waco Convention Center across from the escalators.

RECYCLE BADGES

Annual Meeting is going green. Please help us by placing your name badges in the recycle bin at the inside back doors of the Chisholm Hall.

PHONE CHARGING STATIONS

As an added convenience for Annual Meeting attendees, phone charging stations (that accommodates most phone and tablet connections) are provided in the McLennan Hall exhibit hall (upper level).

CHILDCARE

This service will not be provided this year.

FOOD SERVICE OFFERED

LIMITED REFRESHMENTS OFFERED

Coffee and limited refreshments will be provided during exhibit hall hours on Sunday from 4:00-6:00 pm, Monday from 9:00 am-5:00 and on Tuesday from 8:00-10:00 am. Vending machines are available in the lower level by the Washington Street entry doors for snacks, water and soda options.

TBM is providing free breakfast from 7-8:30 am on Monday and 7:30-9:00 am on Tuesday.

Local restaurant information is available at the digital kiosk’s information board located at the Texas Baptists Information Desk.

TRADUCCIÓN ESPAÑOL/SPANISH TRANSLATION

Todas las sesiones generales y reuniones de negocios de la Reunión Anual de la BGCT del 2022 serán interpretadas al español. Habrá radios de interpretación disponibles para usarse en la mesa de información localizada en el nivel superior del Centro de Convenciones en Waco.

All General Sessions and Business Meeting Sessions of the 2022 Annual Meeting will be translated in Spanish. Headsets will be available for checkout at the Information Booth located in the upper level of the Waco Convention Center.

OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION

Jason Burden, President FBC, Nederland

Julio Guarneri, First Vice President Calvary BC, McAllen

Nebiye Kelile, Second Vice President Pathway Church, Garland

Ward Hayes, Recording Secretary Gateway Church, Wylie

David Cozart, Registration Secretary Meadowbrook BC, Waco

Bernie Spooner, Secretary of the Corporation Plymouth Park BC, Irving

Isaac Thompson, Parliamentarian Hillcrest BC, Cedar Hill

2021–2022 EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

Clint Davis, Chair, FBC, Mt. Pleasant

Bobby Contreras, Vice Chair, Alamo Heights BC, San Antonio

2022 COMMITTEES

Committee on Annual Meeting

Adam Pardue, Chair, Highland BC, Lubbock Danilo Antunes, Coastal Bend Fellowship, Kingsville

Julie Covington, FBC, Waco

Sammy Elliot, Bacon Heights BC, Lubbock

Janet Galarza, Second BC, Corpus Christi

John Gillespie, FBC, Tulia

Olga Harris, FBC, Harlingen

Ambra Jackson, New Light BC, Lubbock

David Lorenz, FBC, Friendswood

Maurice McMillion, Faith Baptist, Tyler

Dale Prudhome, Pine Forest BC, Vidor

Matthew Richard, FBC, Llano

Josue Rodriguez, Life Church, San Antonio

Michael Smith, Mount Bethel BC, Big Spring Donna Vernon, FBC, Belton

Kelsan Wolverton, FBC, O’Donnell

Committee on Committees

Richard Laverty, Chair, FBC, Perryton

Rolando Aguirre, Park Cities BC, Dallas

Jason Atchley, Greenwood BC, Midland

Chad Bertrand, South Park Baptist, Alvin Craig Curry, FBC, Plano

Leonardo Diaz, Primera Iglesia Bautista de Hitchcock, Hitchcock

Wade Hood, FBC, Harlingen

Chris Johnson, FBC, San Antonio

Elmo Johnson, Rose of Sharon BC, Houston

Chris Liebrum, FBC, Garland

Joe Loughlin, FBC, Temple

Brenda Lyles, South Main BC, Pasadena Peter McCann, Orchard Hills BC, Garland

Sergio Ramos, The Promise Church, Dallas

Committee on Credentials

Garet Robinson, Chair, University BC, Houston Blake Alling, Calvary BC, Port Arthur Arnold Garza, Park Cities BC, Dallas Eli Garza, Calvary BC, McAllen Sarai Muniz, FBC, Waco

Andy Muskrat, FBC, Waco Clint Reiff, Rice Temple BC, Houston Marcus Rodriguez, Houston’s First BC, Houston Frank San Martin, Highland BC, Waco

Committee on Memorials

Steve Jacquez, Chair, Segunda Iglesia Bautista, Corpus Christi

Vincent Gonzalez, North Dallas Family Church, Carrollton

Sherry Meador, FBC, Nederland Susan Sosebee, Calvary BC, McAllen

Ermmias Teclemariam, Pathway Church, Garland

Committee on Resolutions

Raymond Sanchez, Chair FBC, Weslaco Aaron Ashlock, New Hope BC, Aubrey Kevin Burrow, FBC, Eastland

David Chan, Calvary BC, McAllen

Stephen Dollar, Pine Forest BC, Vidor Jack Newton, Calvary BC, Nederland

Daniel Rentie, Chair, FBC, Frisco

Marlon Rios, Park Cities BC, Dallas

Joshua Sharp, Trinity BC, Orange Chris Stapper, Yorktown BC, Corpus Christi

Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries

Eric House, Chair, North End BC, Beaumont Randy Babin, FBC, Hallsville

Ryan Buck, Immanuel BC, San Angelo Steve Faulkner, Shiner BC, Shiner John Fletcher, Victory BC, Haltom City

David Foster, Shiloh Terrace BC, Dallas Sherry Green, So. Main BC, Pasadena

David Harp, FBC, Stanton Kirk Lewis, So. Main BC, Pasadena

Carolyn Mohair, Morse Street BC, Denton Steven Parker, FBC, Weslaco Susan Rogers, FBC, Garland David Russell, FBC, Amarillo

Daniel Salazar, FBC, Plainview Jorge Vazquez, Alliance Church, Lubbock

Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors

Tim Fogarty, Chair, FBC, Denton Ernie Boyd, FBC, Amarillo

John Carl, Northlake BC, Garland Jane Crain, FBC, Nederland

Brent Gentzel, FBC, Kaufman Josh Hays, FBC, Waco

Lyndale Holloway, FBC, Weatherford Charles Jones, New Hope MBC, Clute Greg Kitts, Dorcas Wills Memorial BC, Trinity Edgar Leon, FBC, San Antonio Reagan Miller, Lakeshore BC, Hudson Oaks

Seth Pitman, FBC, Throckmorton

Karen Roberts, Rose of Sharon BC, Houston Larry Strandberg, FBC, Mabank

Tellers Committee

David LeFlore, Holly Brook BC, Hawkins Randy Miller, FBC, Garland Larry Post, Sugar Land BC, Sugar Land John Spencer, FBC, Garland Daniel Whitehurst, FBC, Longview

PRESIDENTS OF THE AUXILIARY GROUPS

Lee Bevly, Texas Baptist Men, Samnorwood BC, Samnorwood

Earl Ann Bumpus, Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas, FBC, Graham

Brandon Mailey, BSM Co-President, FBC, Plainview

Sergio Ramos, Hispanic Baptist Convention, The Promise Church, Dallas

John Nguyen, Vietnamese Fellowship of Texas, Vietnamese Redeemer BC, Plano

Chris Ortego, Bivocational Small Church Membership, Fairy BC, Fairy Tony Sun, Chinese Fellowship, Grace Chinese BC, Plano

Edward Wagner, African American Fellowship, Cornerstone BC, Killeen Eliza Wright, BSM Co-President, Southfield Christian Fellowship, Arlington

NOMINATIONS FROM COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES

Nominations to Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries

2025 Term

Kevin Burrow, FBC, Eastland Ryan Chandler, FBC, Richmond

Kim Cook, FBC, El Paso

Pamla Joseph, Marvelous Light Church, Houston Jean Ann Underwood, FBC, Waxahachie

2024 Term

Rony Robinson, Park Cities BC, Dallas

Nominations to Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors

2025 Term

Clay Bowers, Northside Baptist Texas City Robin Lowrie, FBC, Decatur Brad Miles, FBC, Shallowater

Jase Waller, Telephone BC, Telephone Dan Young, Park Cities BC, Dallas

2024 Term

Heather Bell, Tallowood BC, Houston

NOMINATIONS FROM COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE EXECUTIVE BOARD DIRECTORS

Nominations for New Executive Board Directors

2025 Term

Joseph Barrett, Central BC, Italy

Steve Bezner, Houston Northwest Church, Houston

Calvin Caleb, The Fort Bend Church, Sugar Land Ross Chandler, FBC, Marble Falls

Antonio Herrera, Primeria Igesia Bautista, Jacksonville

Charles Hill, Mt. Carmel BC, Whitehouse

Mike Jeter, Pine Street BC, Winnsboro

Kim Jones, FBC, Vernon

Michael Jones, FBC, Texarkana Bryant Lee, Sr. Higher Expectations Church, Humble

Pam Palmour, Copperfield Church, Houston

Phillip Schroeder, Grace Fellowship: A Baptist Community, Bulverde Maria Seaman, FBC, Rockport Chad Selph, FBC, Allen Gary Singleton, The Heights BC, Richardson Steven Young, The Cross BC, Tyler Keith Warren, North Side BC, Weatherford

Nominations for Second Term Executive Board Directors

2025 Term

Luis Amario, Central BC, Livingston Randy Bigbee, FBC Chappell Hill

Bobby Bressman, FBC, Center

Bobby Contreras, Alamo Heights BC, San Antonio Eder Ibarra, Calvary BC, McAllen

Mark Kemp, FBC, Copperas Cove

Paul Kim, Forest Community Church, Plano Heath Kirkwood, FBC, Lorena Nancy Lawrence, Tallowood BC, Houston

Oliver Martinez, Iglesia Bautista Getsemani, Ft. Worth

Aaron Summers, FBC, Crowley Isaac Thompson, Hillcrest BC, Cedar Hill Paige Tietze, FBC, Corpus Christi

Darrell Tomasek, Northside BC, Victoria

Nominations to Fill Executive Board Director Vacancies

2024 Term

Chris Donaho, Heaven Bound Cowboy Church, Snyder Karyl Horn, Dorcas Wills Memorial BC, Trinity Aaron Pardue, Northway BC, Angleton

2023 Term

Kenneth Martin, FBC, Balmorhea

Suzette Mitchell, United Missionary BC, Dallas John Roach, Green Acres BC, Tyler

NOMINATIONS FROM COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS FOR BOARDS OF AFFILIATED MINISTRIES

Nominations to Board of Baptist University of the Américas

2025 Term

Dean Dickens, South Garland BC, Garland Darrell Horn, Alamo Community Church, San Antonio

Nominations to Board of Baylor University

2026 Term

Carey Hendrickson, FBC, Arlington

Nominations to Board of Dallas Baptist University

2025 Term

Greg Ammons, FBC, Garland Denise Campbell, FBC, Garland Sandra Doty, Park Cities BC, Dallas

Kevin D. Grace, Park Cities BC, Dallas Samuel Holm, First McKinney BC, McKinney Hubert Martin, Jr., FBC, Mineola

Gary Singleton, The Heights BC, Richardson Wayne Stevenson, FBC, Plano Cherry Williams, FBC, Arlington

Nominations to Board of East Texas Baptist University

2025 Term

D. M. Edwards, FBC, Tyler Michael Gossett, Green Acres BC, Tyler Angela Huffhines, Mobberly BC, Marshall Ben Raimer, FBC, Galveston

Nominations to Board of Hardin-Simmons University

2025 Term

Daisy Sanchez, Southland BC, San Angelo Joe Sharp, First McKinney BC, McKinney Jill Teague, Pioneer Drive BC, Abilene Michael Waters, FBC, Plano

2024 Term

Julie Gentzel, FBC, Kaufman

2023 Term

Mark Graham, Pioneer Drive BC, Abilene

Nominations to Board of Houston Baptist University

2025 Term

Dale Jefferson, Tallowood BC, Houston

Nominations to Board of Howard Payne University

2025 Term

Brent Gentzel, FBC, Kaufman

Alan Hough, Avenue Church, Waxahachie

Randy Lewallyn, Community Life Church, Sunnyvale

David Lowrie, Jr., FBC, Decatur

Bill Taylor, Sr., FBC, Carrollton

2024 Term

Bobbette Bell, FBC, Salado

Nominations to Board of San Marcos Baptist Academy

2025 Term

Danny Dawdy, FBC, Marble Falls

2024 Term

Ruth Welborn, FBC, San Marcos

Nomination to Board of Stark College and Seminary

2025 Term

Kevin Pagan, Baptist Temple, McAllen

Nominations to Board of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

2025 Term

Terri Covington, FBC, Belton

Ryan Lindsey, Highland BC, Waco

Jack Phelps, Crestview BC, Georgetown

Don Ringler, Taylor Valley BC, Temple

Stephen Walker, FBC, Temple

Nominations to Board of Valley Baptist Missions-Education Center

2025 Term

Alton Holt, Island BC, South Padre Island

Mark Morris, FBC, Lufkin

Stephan Vernon, FBC, Belton

William Waddell, Island BC, South Padre Island

Dan Young, Park Cities BC, Dallas

Nominations to Board of Wayland Baptist University

2025 Term

Sherman Aten, Acton BC, Granbury

Joe Berry, FBC, Plainview

Sarah (Sally) Eaves, FBC, Plainview

Timothy Hardage, FBC, Plainview

Jolene Julian, FBC, Lubbock Randall Kaufman, FBC, Plainview

Nominations to Board of Baptist Community Services

2025 Term

Lori Boykin, FBC Amarillo

Andrew Hicks, FBC, Canyon Stacy Sharp, FBC, Amarillo

Nominations to Board of Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio

2025 Term

Janet Hudson, Lackland BC, San Antonio

Kenneth Kemp, Antioch Missionary BC, San Antonio

Patty Villarreal, Woodland BC, San Antonio

Brad Wilson, FBC, Boerne

Nominations to Board of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX

2025 Term

John Adolph, Antioch Missionary BC, Beaumont

Kyle Bess, First Baptist Bevil Oaks, Bevil Oaks

Nominations to Board of Buckner International

2025 Term

James Westbrooks, FBC, Richardson

2024 Term

Julio Guarneri, Calvary Baptist Church, McAllen

2023 Term

Froswa Booker-Drew, Cornerstone BC, Dallas

Nominations to Board of Children at Heart Ministries

2025 Term

Linda Bebee, Hyde Park BC, Austin

Michael Connor, II, Central BC, Round Rock

Hal Harris, Jr., First Woodway BC, Woodway

Tammy Hays, Crestview BC, Georgetown Calvin Lee, Jr., FBC, Round Rock

Jonathan Spencer, Austin BC, Austin

Nominations to Board of Hendrick Health System

2025 Term

Richard Darden, Shining Star Fellowship Church, Abilene Larry Smith, FBC, Abilene Paul Waldrop, Coggin Avenue BC, Brownwood

Nominations to Board of Hillcrest Health System

2025 Term

David Alford, Columbus Avenue BC, Waco Paul McClinton, Columbus Avenue BC, Waco

Nominations to Board of South Texas Children’s Home Ministries

2025 Term

Sid Colwell, FBC, Gonzales Jean Culli, FBC, Beeville

William Stockton, Jr., FBC, Beeville

Nominations to Board of Baptist Church Loan Corporation

2025 Term

Jamye Cappadonna, Grace Point Church, San Antonio Ryan Gibson, FBC, Abilene

Nominations to Board of HighGround Advisors

2025 Term

Rodric Cummins, FBC, Dallas John Owens, FBC Lubbock

Nominations to Board of The Baptist Standard

2025 Term

Daleth Miranda, Primera Iglesia Bautista, Austin Evelyn Ogletree, First Metropolitan Church, Houston John Whitten, Pioneer Drive BC, Abilene

No matter one’s major, all students at Hardin-Simmons are equipped to use their future careers as a form of ministry. Christian faith is woven into every aspect of campus life, creating leaders who go out to serve the world as the hands and feet of Christ. HSU supports spiritual growth and transformation while providing an education enlightened by Christian faith and values.

2023 BUDGET PROCESS

The Business and Financial Plan calls for each administrative office, ministry and program area of the convention to submit an itemized budget of its expected expenditures for the next fiscal year to the executive director. The executive director works with staff to make necessary changes and presents the proposed budget to the Finance Committee of the Executive Board which, in turn, presents it to the Executive Board for its approval. The Executive Board submits the Cooperative Program budget, consisting of all the anticipated income and expenditures which have been submitted and approved, to the Convention in session.

Preparation of the proposed budget includes months of projections, research, planning, committee reviews and prayer to arrive at the proposed resource plan for the coming year. Such is the case for the proposed 2023 calendar year budget.

For ordained staff members, the Executive Board allows advance designation of a portion of the salary as housing allowance as permissible by IRS regulations. Ordained staff members pay their own selfemployment taxes, which are 15.3 percent of taxable compensation.

The detailed budget is published annually and provided to the Executive Board and committees involved in the budget preparation process. A budget summary is mailed to each church annually. The budget summary and the detailed report can be found at txb.org. For a hard copy, please call 888.244.9400.

The Finance Committee is authorized, on a contingency basis, to adjust spending based on actual receipts.

Ministry Centers

The Center for Church Health 215 $ 304,751 1.16% $ 316,574 1.16% $ - $ - $ - $Evangelism & Apologetics 270 741,979 2.71% 741,979 2.71% - - 64,000 40,000 Church Health Specialists 385 141,345 0.52% 141,345 0.52% - - -GC2 Press/Baptist Way Press 395 100,000 0.55% 150,000 0.55% - - 50,000 50,000 Music & Worship 400 229,866 0.83% 227,653 0.83% - - -Discipleship 415 564,233 2.06% 564,233 2.06% 4,000 5,200 36,200 36,200 Women's Ministry 265 193,755 0.78% 212,755 0.78%Single's Ministry 275 169,861 0.62% 169,861 0.62%Church Architecture 425 110,056 0.04% 11,857 0.04% 300 125,000 140,000 2,555,846 9.66% 2,642,806 9.66% 4,000 5,500 275,200 271,200

The Center for Ministerial Health 305 $ 294,649 1.08% $ 272,096 1.00% $ - $ - $ - $ -

Financial Health 285 58,864 0.22% 110,410 0.40% - - -Connections Ministry 290 93,004 0.34% 121,628 0.44% 356,146 202,000 -Area Representatives 315 996,827 3.66% 938,251 3.43% - - -Pastoral Counseling 345 152,364 0.56% 155,320 0.57% 600 650 -Western Heritage 435 50,000 0.18% - 0.00% 13,000 13,000 15,000 15,000 Bi-vocational Pastors 470 109,417 0.40% 108,726 0.40% 20,000 15,000 135,000 135,000 1,755,125 6.44% 1,706,431 6.24% 389,746 230,650 150,000 150,000

The Center for Cultural Engagement 400 $ 273,564 1.00% $ 299,754 1.10% $ - $ - $ 71,000 $ 265,000

Christian Life Commission 500 585,767 2.15% 691,514 2.53% 443,000 435,000 124,000 159,000 African American Ministries 440 304,547 1.12% 218,479 0.80% 29,050 29,050 87,500 87,500 Texas Baptists en Español 450 339,595 1.25% 297,335 1.09% 25,000 25,000 53,400 62,000 Intercultural Ministries 460 253,050 0.93% 265,999 0.97% 50,000 50,000 65,000 66,500 Chaplaincy 350 101,309 0.37% 101,309 0.37% 228,174 207,356 20,000 20,000 1,857,832

The Center for Missional Engagement

Starting

304,225

2,814,517

0.00%

1,874,390 6.86% 775,224 746,406 420,900 660,000

301,225

579,892 $ 571,000 $ 446,500

353,000

0.00% 300,000 300,000 - -

38,500 40,000

Communications 180 $ 1,240,219 4.55% $ 1,240,219 4.54% - - - -

Historical Collection 540 448,367 1.65% 448,753 1.64% - - -Texas Baptist Men 600 275,000 1.01% 275,000 1.01% - - -4,447,685 16.32% 3,999,005 14.63% 434,209 460,209 177,500 195,000

Associate Executive Director

Administration & Executive Board 110 $ 605,519 2.22% $ 477,512 1.75% - - -Committees 480 48,070 0.18% 46,840 0.17% - - -Health & Human Care Institutions 510 2,151,970 7.90% 2,144,470 7.84% - - 5,000Universities & Theological Educational 530 6,442,482 23.64% 6,610,574 24.18% - - -9,248,041 33.94% 9,279,396 33.94% - - 5,000 -

Treasurer/CFO

Administration 190 538,047 1.97% 479,670 1.75% - - - -

Event Planning, Conferences & Production 185 212,152 0.78% 219,327 0.80% - - - -

Process Imprvmt & Church Admin 195 64,000 0.23% 25,000 0.09% - - -Finance & Accounting 200 1,633,090 5.99% 1,356,079 4.96% - - -Information Technology 210 1,752,459 6.43% 1,798,177 6.58% - - - -

Building Support & Engineering 220 446,901 1.64% 361,247 1.32% 75,000 78,600 -Building Operations 225 1,332,823 4.89% 1,323,139 4.84% - - - -

Internal Usage Fees 235 (884,668) -3.25% (701,661) -2.57% - - - -

Minister’s Protection & Retirees’ Ins 550 1,260,000 4.62% 1,269,583 4.64% - - -6,354,804 23.32% 6,130,561 22.42% 75,000 78,600 - -

33,900,966 32,788,718

27,251,966

27,251,966

951,509

27,341,718

27,341,718 61.37%

5,447,000 12.23%

1,066,575 2.39%

7,409,182 $ 7,591,441 $ 2,232,900 $ 2,394,700

BUDGET DETAIL OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION & INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

2023 2022

Base Support Passthrough Student Scholarships

Ministerial Financial Aid

Total Budgeted Support

Total Budgeted Support Base Support Children of Ministers Scholarships Ministerial Financial Aid

Educational Institutions

Baptist University of the Américas $ 520,000 $ 52,900 $ 572,900 $ 603,225 $ 520,000 $ 25,000 $ 58,225

Baylor University 0 260,000 396,025 656,025 733,150 260,000 0 473,150

Dallas Baptist University 520,000 297,775 817,775 849,600 520,000 25,000 304,600

East Texas Baptist University 520,000 51,975 571,975 614,900 520,000 25,000 69,900

Hardin-Simmons University 520,000 38,025 558,025 646,825 520,000 25,000 101,825

Houston Baptist University 260,000 14,150 274,150 280,150 260,000 0 20,150

Howard Payne University 520,000 43,350 563,350 600,300 520,000 25,000 55,300

Truett Seminary 0 654,500 654,500 735,800 0 0 735,800

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 520,000 31,300 551,300 571,410 520,000 25,000 26,410

Wayland Baptist University 520,000 31,925 551,925 587,175 520,000 25,000 42,175

San Marcos Academy 168,902 0 168,902 168,901 168,901 0 0

Stark College 0 88,600 88,600 73,750 0 0 73,750

Valley Baptist Missions Education Center 20,000 0 20,000 20,000 20,000 0 0

Ministerial Scholarships 0 250,000 250,000 0 0 0 0

Admin/Other Related Expenses 0 143,055 143,055 125,388 0 0 125,388

Totals 4,088,902 260,000 2,093,580 6,442,482 6,610,574 4,348,901 175,000 2,086,673

Health & Human Care Institutions

Admin/Other Related Expenses $ 85,450 $ 85,450 $ 77,950

Buckner Children and Family Services 250,000 250,000 250,000

Children at Heart Ministries 500,000 500,000 500,000

South Texas Children’s Home Ministries 500,000 500,000 500,000

Baylor Health Care System 151,630 151,630 151,630

Hendrick Health System 151,630 151,630 151,630

Hillcrest Baptist Health System 151,630 151,630 151,630

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas 151,630 151,630 151,630

Baptist Community Services, Amarillo 25,000 25,000 25,000

Baptist Memorials Ministry 100,000 100,000 100,000 Breckenridge Village Scholarships 85,000 85,000 85,000

Total Health

Human Care 2,151,970 2,151,970 2,144,470

$8,755,044

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special thanks are extended to numerous persons, institutions and organizations that have helped to make this Annual Meeting possible:

• Churches and members of Waco Regional Baptist Association, for providing leadership and volunteers for various opportunities of service at annual meeting

• The City of Waco and the Waco Chamber of Commerce for their hospitality and friendly welcome. Heart of Texas – Waco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau for their assistance in planning and providing the convention center facilities, maps and local restaurant guides

• The Heart of Texas-Waco Convention Center staff for their kind direction and assistance with the planning details over this past year

• Jason Wilson and Scott Smith of B & L Sound Services for their technical planning and coordination of lighting, sound and image projection support and providing streaming services of main sessions

• Joe & Debby Luscombe of NewDay Productions for video and audio support throughout the workshop and varied meal and receptions

• Vanessa Thornton of Superior Expo Services for event decorations, staging and exhibit support

• David Cozart, Texas Baptists Registration Secretary, for coordinating volunteers to assist in the registration process. Distributing materials, bags, and name tags for messengers and visitors

• Fernando Rojas and Ruben Rios for providing Spanish translation for General and Business Sessions

• Volunteer staff of Baylor, Scott & White – Waco, coordinated by Dusti Everett, who has graciously donated their time to assist us in the first aid area

• San Marcos Baptist Academy, under the direction of Eric Casillias for providing select senior students to serve as Pages to assist the officers and messengers in the business sessions

• Local Arrangements Team, who have assisted and given direction with the countless number of local volunteers that have served as ushers, greeters and registration workers

• Baptist institutions and churches who provide technical and news staff support

• A host of others who helped in countless ways

• Thousands of Texas Baptists who have prayed for this 137th Annual Meeting and worked diligently to make a huge success for the Kingdom of our Lord.

A Annual Meeting

11/14/22

E Executive Board 09/20/22

F Finance Committee 09/19/22

Item of Consideration:

Highest Authority

For this item:

Originating Source:

Recommendation for 2023 Proposed Budget

Annual Meeting

Executive Director and Treasurer/CFO

Background: The proposed 2023 budget is based on expected Cooperative Program and other income receipts. This percentage distribution is necessary to provide adequate funding for the Texas mission field.

Background Attachments: None

Recommendation:

1. We recommend a budget for 2023 of $35,459,500 from the following sources of revenue:

Texas Cooperative Program $ 27,251,966

Income 6,649,000

Net Texas Budget 33,900,966

and booth fees 951,509

sales 607,025

Total Texas Budget $ 35,459,500

2. We recommend that the percentage allotment of the adopted budget continue at 79% BGCT 21% Worldwide, with each church selecting the recipient(s) of the Worldwide portion.

Recommendation

Annual Meeting

Executive

Institutional Relations

Item of Recommendation for BGCT to Relate to Denison Ministries by Consideration: Special Agreement

Highest Authority

For this item: Annual Meeting

Originating Source: Jeff Byrd, President, Denison Ministries and Dr. Craig Christina, Assistant Executive Director, BGCT

Background:

In September of 2021, Denison Ministries contacted the BGCT in order to “further explore a closer relationship between our organizations…” The BGCT and Denison Ministries have worked cooperatively together to follow the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36 40), fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18 20) and to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14) in Texas and beyond sin ce Denison Ministries was founded in 2008. In some regards, the formation of Denison Ministries was made possible through the work its founder and CEO, Jim Denison, with the BGCT.

Through several conversations over the past year, the BGCT and Denison Ministries have identified way to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations and to formalize and clarify the relationship by explaining it in a written agreement. Relating to Denison Ministries by special agreement brings the relationship under the BGCT Constitution and Bylaw provisions for related ministries. It also provides Denison Ministries with greater religious liberty protection as i t conducts its ministries.

Recommendation: The Institutional Relations Committee recommends the approv al of the proposed Relationship Agreement between the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Denison Ministries.

RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS AND DENISON MINISTRIES

This Relationship Agreement (the “Agree ment”) is between the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a Texas nonprofit corporation (“Texas Baptists”) and Denison Ministries, a Texas nonprofit corporation (“DM”).

PREAMBLE

Texas Baptists and DM have worked cooperatively together to follow the Grea t Commandment (Matthew 22:36 40), fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18 20) and to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14) in Texas and beyond since the founding of DM in 200 8. Texas Baptists and DM have a longstanding and beautiful history of worki ng together to advance the kingdom of God. As a result of the mutual desire of Texas Baptists and DM to continue their cooperative pursuit to build Christ’s kingdom through engaging the culture around them, Texas Baptists and DM agree as follows:

1. At the request of Texas Baptist, DM has designated DM’s Co Founder and CEO, Dr. Jim Denison, to serve in the role as Theologian in Residence for Texas B aptists. The parties may mutually agree to (i) change the title of this role without amending this Agreement, but the general substance and function of the role will remain the same, and (ii) designate another employee of DM to serve in the role.

2. Texas Baptists and DM will work together to increase the effectiveness and value of the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting a s follows:

a. Dr. Denison, or another employee of DM designated by DM, will be available to participate in the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting and, a t Texas Baptists’ request, be a platform or keynote speaker in a general session and/or lead a workshop or brea kout session on a topic of mutual agreement.

b. Texas Baptists will provide a booth space at its annual meeting, free of charge, to DM for DM to p romote its products and services.

3. Texas Baptists and DM will explore and find ways to work cooperatively on v arious ministry projects and activities with Texas Baptists’ churches, ministries, and staff which may include, but are not limited to, (i) DM co nsulting with Texas Baptists’ affiliated and related institutions in addressing cultural challenges, (ii) DM pr oviding periodic trainings, resources, and encouragement to Texas Baptists pastors and staff, and (iii) DM speaking

of

at churches, events, meetings, and conferences as requested by Texas Baptists and depending on DM availability.

4. While remaining autonomous and independent organizations, Texas Baptists and DM will each be allowed representation as between each other as follows:

a. Texas Baptists will be allowed to designate one (1) individual liaison to represent Texas Baptists at one meeting each year (i.e., each one (1) year term of this Agreement) of the Board of Directors of DM. The designated individual will liaise between Texas Baptists and DM to improve communication and identify areas for potential further collaboration between the two parties.

b. DM will be allowed to designate a liaison to represent DM in meetings of the Institutional Relations Committee (“IRC”) at each Texas Baptists Executive Board meeting.

5. Texas Baptists and DM agree that the term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year from the date set forth in the signature block below, and that the term shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods on each anniversary of such date. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, either party may terminate this Agreement upon one hundred eighty (180) days’ notice to the other party.

6. No amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless the amendment is in writing and executed by both parties.

7. This Agreement is the result of voluntary decisions of Texas Baptists and DM, and each acknowledges and respects the autonomy and independence of the other. Each organization is an independent, nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Texas with the full legal right, power, and authority to govern itself without approval or consent of the other, notwithstanding any terms and conditions of this Agreement.

8. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. The parties agree that the proper and exclusive venue for any dispute between the parties regarding this Agreement shall be in Dallas County, Texas. This Agreement is signed by representatives of Texas Baptists and DM respectively and is jointly recommended for approval on behalf of Texas Baptists by its Executive Board to the messengers of its 2022 annual meeting and on behalf of DM by its Board of Directors. This Agreement shall become effective only upon approval by the messengers to the 2022 annual meeting of Texas Baptists and by the Board of Directors of DM. Each such approval shall be shown by the respective signature of David Watson on behalf of DM and Clint Davis on behalf of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The date of last signing by Messrs. Watson and Davis shall be inserted in the date blank below.

Executed

DENISON MINISTRIES BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF

Dr. David Hardage

Executive Director

Chairman of the Board of

Chair of the Executive Board

A Solid Foundation

For more than 130 years, students have discovered a Howard Payne University education to be solid ground upon which to build lives of service to God and others in a variety of career fields.

This is because HPU was founded on and remains true to Christian principles. For more information about our devotion to God and our commitment to our students, visit www.hputx.edu. 1000 Fisk Street, Brownwood, Texas 76801 325-649-8020 • 800-880-4HPU www.hputx.edu • enroll@hputx.edu

bless, David and Kathleen

Be the L ight

The World Needs Servant Leaders

In a broken and hurting world, there is a desperate need for light— for leaders who are not only excellent at what they do, but who also have a passion for serving others. At Dallas Baptist University, we provide a Christ-centered education so our graduates can become servant leaders with one purpose—bringing light to a dark world.

“If things get darker…the problem is not with the darkness. The problem is with the light.” Henry Blackaby

Go and be the light.

It’s critical to us that we’re responding to the most significant local needs. That’s why we’re talking to people in the community and church leaders to find out how we can support them. As a ministry center on the border, we also know a major focus will need to be on immigrant relief to help meet their immediate needs and share the love of Christ. Join us as we pray that God opens doors and that we remain sensitive to His leading. We look forward to expanding Jesus’ kingdom together!

— Osvaldo Lerma, Director

A partnership of Texas Baptists and Send Relief

SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST, TOGETHER.

For more than 175 years, Texas Baptists and Baylor University have served side by side to extend the Kingdom of God in Texas and beyond. This rich relationship and protracted partnership have impacted countless people near and far for gospel good.

As Texas Baptists and Baylor remain firmly rooted in our shared history and mutual goals, we continue to shine Christ’s light and to share Christ’s love together. Such a commitment is at the heart of Baylor’s motto (“Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana”), and it grounds and animates our University’s mission to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service.