Center for Church Health Booklet by Texas Baptists

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CHURCH HEALTH

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CHURCH HEALTH The Center for Church Health exists primarily to serve the needs of our churches; to help the local church be healthy so that God’s people may succeed in His mission of connecting the world to Jesus.

ministries Discipleship Evangelism Music & Worship GC2 Press Church Architecture Church Health Strategy Women’s Ministry

PHIL MILLER director (214) 828-5213 phil.miller@txb.org

“The Center for Church Health is where we focus on anything that can be helpful to the local church. Drawing from Acts 2:42-47, we will focus on equipping the local church to do what they are called to do through disciple-making, worship, evangelizing, studying God’s word and creating a space for others.” – Phil Miller

discipleship ministries Adult Discipleship Providing resources and training to minister to adults and make disciples who make disciples.

Childhood Discipleship Teaching children about Christ’s love on their level of understanding and growth can be a challenging task. We assist in updating and enhancing the Preschool and Children’s Ministries of your church by providing resources on-site and via phone consultations.

Youth Disicpleship Engaging the next generation of teenagers with the gospel of Jesus is a vital part of a healthy church. Our team supports youth leaders as they help students grow into fully devoted followers of Christ.

Family Discipleship The local church is the perfect place to educate and encourage parents as they disciple their families. We equip and empower church leaders who guide family ministry in their churches.

Leadership Texas Baptists A nine-month experience to engage, equip, and inform emerging leaders from churches across the state. Pastors, staff, and lay leaders accepted into the program will gather once a month in a cohort experience to hear from and dialog with Texas Baptists leaders.

DISCIPLESHIP The Discipleship Team provides consultations, training, special events, and resources to help Texas Baptist leaders develop faithful followers of Jesus who impact the world around them.

txb.org/discipleship

Texas Baptists Discipleship Leaders Texas Baptists Discipleship Leaders connects leaders of education and discipleship ministries in churches across the state to provide continuing education, fellowship, and support.

Discipleship Roundtables Join other ministry leaders for informative and collaborative get-togethers.

DAVID ADAMS director, discipleship (214) 828-5253 david.adams@txb.org

evangelism ministries General Evangelism Strategies Ideas, strategies and tools to help you and your congregation reach others with the Gospel of Jesus.

Apologetics We are ready to provide training in how to answer tough questions, respond to skeptical objections, and show a doubting generation why we believe what we do.

Hispanic Evangelism We work with pastors and their congregations in creating an evangelistic environment that is intentional, holistic, and relevant to the Hispanic church in North America.

African American Evangelism A partnership with pastors that will cultivate a culture of evangelism throughout the fabric of the church while equipping the laymen leadership with the tools and training to share the gospel with the diverse African American communities.

Recharge Designed to give evangelism resources and training to pastors and laymen that will enable them to share the gospel and speak to potential threats that arise in the African American Community and Church.

EVANGELISM

Super Summer

The Evangelism Team challenges, equips and trains Texas Baptists, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to passionately fulfill God’s call to reach all people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Challenging Hispanic students (6th grade and up) to live out the call of God in and through their lives now and in the future.

txb.org/evangelism

Students reach students best! Super Summer teaches students to know and share the Gospel.

Congreso

LEIGHTON FLOWERS director, evangelism (214) 828-5120 leighton.flowers@txb.org

music & worship ministries Worship Summits Worship Summits offer an opportunity for Music and Worship Pastors to network and participate in discussions about current trends in Worship.

Instrumental Convergence Instrumental Convergence is an annual one-day training event for every church instrumentalist -- orchestra, praise band, or keyboards.

Everlasting Choir Celebration Everlasting Choir Celebration is a training and networking event for Senior Adults and Senior Adult Choirs.

Children’s Worship University (CWU) Children’s Worship University is a training event for Children’s Choir and Children’s Worship leadership. This event offers training by experienced clinicians and offers a chance to network with other leadership throughout Texas and the US.

Handbell Festival Texas Baptists Handbell Festival offers youth and adult handbell choirs in Texas an opportunity to come together for a weekend of massed ringing, networking, and instruction from qualified clinicians. The festival ends with the participants presenting a Handbell concert that benefits a community charity.

Singing Men of Texas Glorifying God and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through music while providing opportunities for Christian growth, fellowship, and mission service. The Singing Men of Texas consists of 6 Chapters.

MUSIC & WORSHIP Music & Worship partners with ministry leaders to encourage, provide resources, and develop worship leadership. We help equip churches through training events, consultations, and opportunities for fellowship.

txb.org/music

Singing Women of Texas Glorifying God and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music while providing opportunities for Christian growth, inspiration, fellowship, mission service, and encouraging excellence within the local church. The Singing Women of Texas consists of 8 Chapters.

Prestidge Endowment Fund Scholarship This opportunity is for a full-time student preparing for full-time ministry in church music and worship.

TOM TILLMAN music & worship director (214) 828-5238 tom.tillman@txb.org

CHURCH ARCHITECTURE GC2 PRESS

Church Architecture assists churches of all sizes and ministry

We produce and publish Biblical studies reflecting the value of

church borrows.

Biblical distinctives that have shaped Baptist life and history. We believe in Bible studies that emphasize the idea that all people are created in the image of God and are valuable. Our materials are great for those with limited time, resources, and skills looking for quality biblical studies. We currently have resources available for Adults, College, Youth, Children, Preschool and Teachers. We also have resources available in 7 translations including Simplified English, Spanish, Chinese, Cambodian, Laotian, Vietnamese and Korean.

GC2Press.org

BOB BILLUPS publisher, gc2 press (214) 828-5324 bob.billups@txb.org

styles by providing on-site consultations, website information, printed resources and full color drawing studies for strategic facility planning. We also offer a capital fundraising program called United We Build to raise funds and reduce the amount a

txb.org/architecture

WOMEN’S MINISTRY The women in your church are an important resource for effective evangelism, discipleship, and community outreach. We are dedicated to helping them discover their spiritual gifts, flourish in their personal leadership and contribute to the church through meaningful ministries. Through training

CHURCH HEALTH STRATEGY The Church Health Strategy ministry assists Texas Baptist churches in evaluating their church health, engaging their community with the gospel and growing God’s Kingdom by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church Health Strategy Team provides on-site and virtual consultations to Texas Baptist churches. We encourage, equip and coach pastors and congregations in all aspects of church health, growth, and leadership development.

txb.org/healthychurch

JONATHAN L. SMITH director, church health strategy (214) 828-5315 jonathan.smith@txb.org

sessions, theological education and customized strategies, let us come alongside you to leverage the talent and giftedness of half the Kingdom for God’s glory.

txb.org/womensministry

KATIE MCCOY director, women’s ministry (214) 828-5187 katie.mccoy@txb.org

CONNECT WITH US. Administration Phil Miller

Director, Center for Church Health Church Health - Consulting and Conferences Leadership Development Church Consulting Preaching/Pulpit supply (214) 828-5213 Cell: (214) 533-2506 phil.miller@txb.org

Discipleship David Adams

Director, Discipleship Consultations, Coaching, & Leadership Training Adult Ministry Senior/Boomer Ministry Discipleship Leaders Network & Retreat Leadership Texas Baptists (214) 828-5253 Cell: (214) 931-9336 david.adams@txb.org

Jennifer Howington

Childhood Ministry Specialist Consultations & Leadership Training Childhood Ministry Preschool and Children’s Ministers’ Retreat Vacation Bible School Overviews Childhood and Family Ministry Summit Bible Drill/Speaker’s Tournament Special Friends Retreat/ Special Needs Ministry (214) 828-5287 Cell: (817) 357-0482 jennifer.howington@txb.org

Cory Liebrum

Youth and Family Ministry Specialist Consultations & Leadership Training Youth Ministry Family Ministry Youth+Family+NextGen Ministry Conclave “Called” - Responding to God’s Call to Ministry (214) 828-5215 Cell: (972) 839-3474 cory.liebrum@txb.org

Evangelism Leighton Flowers

Director, Evangelism Evangelism Conferences [un]Apologetic Conferences 4xfour Challenge Consultations (214) 828-5120 Cell: (972) 998-1735 leighton.flowers@txb.org

Victor Rodriquez

Evangelism Associate for Hispanic Ministries/ Discipleship Specialist 3 circles Evangelism Strategy Estrategia de Evangelismo Utilizando Los 3 Circlos 4xfour Challenge 4xCuatro Desafío de Alcance Para La Ciudad Citywide Evangelism Conferences Conferencios de Evangelismo Para La Ciudad Coaching for Pastors and Church Leadership Entrenamiento Para Pastores Y Liderazgo De La Iglesia Church Community Evangelism Events Eventos Comunitarios de Evangelismo (210) 241-8854 Cell: (210) 241-8854 victor.rodriguez@txb.org

David Gonzalez

Congreso Coordinator

Carlos Francis

Associate Evangelism-African American Specialist 4xfour Challenge Saturate the City Initiative RECHARGE Conferences Love Our City Training Leadership Training Consultations (214) 828-5377 Cell: (510) 529-6369 carlos.francis@txb.org

Congreso Hispanic Student Evangelism (214) 828-5119 david.gonzalez@txb.org

Eric Hernandez

Apologetics Lead & Millennial Specialist [un]Apologetic Conference Reaching Millennials Apologetics in Evangelism Training Consultations (214) 828-5320 Cell: (832) 859-9337 eric.hernandez@txb.org

Jason Richards

Youth Events/Camp Specialist Super Summer Youth Events Consultations (214) 914-8107 Jason.Richards@txb.org

Music & Worship Tom Tillman

Director, Music & Worship Children’s Worship University Consultations Everlasting Choir Celebration Instrumental Convergence Singing Men of Texas™ Singing Women of Texas™ Texas Baptists Handbell Festival Worship Summits (214) 828-5238 Cell: (214) 697-3778 tom.tillman@txb.org

GC2 Press Bob Billups

Publisher, GC2 Press (214) 828-5324 bob.billups@txb.org

Stan Granberry

Marketing Coordinator, GC2 Press (214) 828-5368 stan.granberry@txb.org

Church Architecture Pat Ekern

Independent Contractor Church Facilities Consultations and Strategic Planning Master Site Planning and Space Utilization Floor Plan Studies Disaster Response Church Building Recovery (214) 828-5135 cell: (214) 923-5977 pat.ekern@txb.org

Ken Hunnicutt

Karen Young

Loan and Grants Manager Church Facilities Funding Assistance Small Church Loans and Small Church Matching Grants United We Build Capital Campaigns Fund-Raising (214) 828-5135 karen.young@txb.org

Church Health Strategy Jonathan L. Smith

Director, Church Health Strategy Church Health and Growth Consulting and Conferences On-site and Virtual Full Church Consulting On-site and Virtual Ministry Area Consulting Leadership Development Ministry Coaching Preaching Consulting (214) 828-5315 Cell: (979) 966-9990 jonathan.smith@txb.org

Women’s Ministry Katie McCoy

Director, Women’s Ministry Women’s Conferences Curriculum Consulting Speaking and Teaching Training Leadership Development On-site and Virtual Consulting Women’s Issues Response Training Bespoke Women’s Discipleship Strategy (214) 828-5187 Cell: (314) 303-9947 katie.mccoy@txb.org

Bennye Bryant

African American Specialist, Women’s Ministry Cell: (214) 356-3458 bennye.bryant@txb.org

Irene Gallegos

Hispanic Specialist, Women’s Ministry Cell: (214) 991-8979 irene.gallegos@txb.org

CONNECT WITH US. Contact  (214) 828-5203 

deby.miller@txb.org

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