center for
MINISTERIAL HEALTH
center for
MINISTERIAL HEALTH The church will only be as healthy as her ministers. The Center for Ministerial Health exists primarily to serve the needs of our ministers so they can maximize their effectiveness as they serve the Lord, His church and His people.
ministries Minister Connection Area Representatives Counseling Services Financial Health Western Heritage Bi-Vocational Pastors Interim Church Services Pastor Strong Initiative
DOWELL LOFTIS director (214) 828-5275 dowell.loftis@txb.org
“The Center for Ministerial Health exists to assist pastors in being as strong and healthy as possible. We take a holistic approach that includes Counseling, Financial Services, Area Representatives, and specialized ministry consultants for areas such as Bivocational Pastors and Western Heritage Ministry. There is no ‘one-sizefits-all’ approach to ministry so we do all we can to support and care for each pastor in their unique ministry context.” – Dowell Loftis
AREA REPRESENTATIVES Area Representatives can help your church whenever a need arises. Area Representatives can provide training, consultations with pastorless churches, encourage pastors, pulpit supply, and share with ministers and churches the vast
MINISTER CONNECTION Provides a place for churches to post ministry openings and potential candidates to create a profile and share their resume.
txb.org/ministerconnection
JULIE GALINDO lead ministry assistant (214) 828-5111 julie.galindo@txb.org
array of services provided by Texas Baptists. All of our Area Representatives have several years of ministry experience that aids in better serving your church.
txb.org/areareps
TIM WATSON director, area representatives (903) 261-1929 tim.watson@txb.org
FINANCIAL HEALTH The Financial Health Team supports ministers through
COUNSELING SERVICES Texas Baptists Counseling Services exists to offer hope and encouragement to Texas Baptists struggling with difficult life issues. Our Services Include: Counseling resources for ministers and their families (financial assistance available for BGCT affiliated ministers) Education on mental health topics Consultations and referrals
txb.org/counseling
KATIE SWAFFORD, M.A., L.P.C.-S director, counseling services (214) 828-5188 katie.swafford@txb.org
providing grant funds, low-interest loans and financial literacy.
txb.org/mfh
TAMMY TERVOOREN director, center for financial health (214) 828-5136 tammy.tervooren@txb.org
BI-VOCATIONAL PASTORS Bi-Vocational Ministry is a resource to Texas Baptists churches and Associations that encourages, trains, and develops wellequipped bi-vocational Pastors. We work closely with our Texas Baptists educational institutions and advocate for the
WESTERN HERITAGE
establishment of regional training institutes that cater to the
Western Heritage Ministry exists to connect and partner
churches and communities in their effort to call well-qualified
with Texas Baptists Cowboy Churches. It encourages, informs
bi-vocational pastors.
and helps them reach their ministry goals. Western Heritage Ministry also assists churches in planting new cowboy churches.
txb.org/westernheritage
JASON BRYANT western heritage consultant (903) 480-1386 jason.bryant@txb.org
needs and circumstances of bi-vocational pastors throughout the state of Texas that assist in the development of well-equipped leaders. This ministry will work with the local associations and business leaders to establish a reproducible strategy that will help
txb.org/bivocational
IRA ANTOINE director, bi-vocational ministry (832) 472-7399 ira.antoine@txb.org
PASTOR STRONG INITIATIVE The Pastor Strong Initiative helps pastors and their families in the Greater San Antonio area by providing one-on-one
INTERIM CHURCH SERVICES Interim Church Services assists churches during the period between pastors. Initial consulting about the interim period, referrals for pulpit supply and interim preachers, intentional interim ministry presentations and pastor search committee training are all available. In addition, this team also equips ministers for Interim Ministry through specialized training, continuing education and professional networking.
txb.org/interim
KARL FICKLING coordinator, interim church services (214) 828-5191 karl.fickling@txb.org
coaching relationships, financial assistance, retreats and small groups for encouragement, connection and support. The goal is to create greater health in every aspect of their lives.
txb.org/psi
BEN HANNA director, pastor strong initiative (210) 262-2449 ben.hanna@txb.org
CONNECT WITH US. Administration Dowell Loftis
Director, Center for Ministerial Health Ministerial Health Consulting Pastor Luncheons and Retreats Pastorless Church Consulting Minister Connection Preaching/Pulpit Supply (214)828-5275 dowell.loftis@txb.org
Area Representatives Tim Watson
Director, Area Representatives Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (903) 261-1929 tim.watson@txb.org
Kris Knippa
Area 1 Representative Panhandle Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (806) 292-6334 kris.knippa@txb.org
David Vela
Area 2 Representative West Texas Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (915) 309-3674 david.vela@txb.org
Joe Aguilar
Area 3 Representative Rio Grande Valley Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (956) 534-2043 joe.aguilar@txb.org
Fred C. Ater
Area 4 Representative San Antonio Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (210) 913-1891 fred.ater@txb.org
Ernest Dagohoy
Area 5 Representative Houston Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (832) 646-4965 ernest.dagohoy@txb.org
Tim Marrow
Area 6 Representative Central Texas Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (254) 315-2667 tim.marrow@txb.org
Dan Curry
Area 9 Representative Fort Worth Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (817) 781-2440 dan.curry@txb.org
Counseling Services Tim Watson
Area 7 Representative East Texas Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (903) 261-1929 tim.watson@txb.org
Katie Swafford, M.A., L.P.C.-S.
Director, Counseling Services Consultation Counseling referrals Education on mental health (214) 828-5188 katie.swafford@txb.org
Financial Health Tammy Tervooren
Steve Dominy
Area 8 Representative Dallas Encouragement To Pastors Texas Baptists Resources To Congregations Helping Pastorless Churches Pulpit Supply/Interim Pastorates (405) 765-7880 steve.dominy@txb.org
Director, Center for Financial Health
Minister’s Financial Health Grants and Loans Personal Financial Counseling for Pastors and Ministers Online financial education resources including seminars, videos, and helpful links Faith and Finances facilitator training (214) 828-5136 tammy.tervooren@txb.org
Western Heritage
Interim Church Services
Jason Bryant
Karl Fickling
Western Heritage Consultant Cowboy Church Consulting – New Starts & Existing Churches Leadership Training & Development Outreach Event Consultation Leadership Coaching Church Planter Assessment Preaching/Pulpit Supply (903) 480-1386 jason.bryant@txb.org
Bi-Vocational Pastors Ira Antoine
Director, Bivocational Ministry Consultation Mark Six Pastor & Spouse Retreat Coordination Big Ministry in Small Town Equipping Training Supply Preaching Strategic Planning (832) 472-7399 ira.antoine@txb.org
Coordinator, Interim Church Services Assisting Pastorless Churches Leadership/Church Consults Supply Preachers Interim Pastors Intentional Interim Ministry Pastor Search Committee Training Pastor Search Committee Manual Online Posting and Resumes Equipping Interim Pastors Interim Ministry Training Interim Pastor Coaching Interim Pastor Resources (214) 828-5191 karl.fickling@txb.org
Pastor Strong Initiative Ben Hanna
Director, Pastor Strong Initiative Financial assistance through Lilly Grant Matching Funds Coaching and resources for holistic health Pastor Strong Retreats Family Strong Retreats Barnabas Network Groups Lydia Network Groups Teladoc Telemedicine (210) 262-2449 ben.hanna@txb.org
CONNECT WITH US. Contact (( 214) 828-5111
julie.galindo@txb.org
7557 Rambler Road, Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75231
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