2019 Texas Baptists Annual Meeting Program

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TEXAS BAPTISTS

Annual Meeting

NOVEMBER 17-19, 2019

Begin.

Belong.

Become.

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College is also about finding other people like you and learning from people who are not. It is about belonging to something bigger than yourself.

College is about more than just a career; it’s about a calling. A calling to discover more, to do more and to become more.

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Hardin-Simmons University gives students a place to begin, belong and become the people God has called them to be.

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Welcome To My Texas Baptist Family: The Lord has been busy working through our local churches and affiliated ministries during the course of 2019. We are excited to both see and hear about the great things that He has done. We also look forward to this time of seeing old friends and meeting new ones during these three days of fellowship. The level of enthusiasm is rising to a fever pitch as we anxiously await your arrival and participation. We believe that the Holy Spirit has stirred in us all the desire to compel all believers to serve and make disciples.

Therefore, on behalf of Jason Burden, our first vice president and Jason Atchley, our second vice president and the entire Texas Baptists family, I welcome you to our annual meeting.

We are praying that Christ will reveal Himself to you during this time of worship, fellowship and fun. Together we have experienced the power of God through efforts of missions, church starting, discipleship and evangelism. Our fellow Texas Baptists cannot wait to share with you the results of your combined work and the positive effects that it has had on the Body of Christ.

Pastor Michael A. Evans, Sr. President

Hello Texas Baptists!

Thank you for coming to the Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. It means a lot to us that you would take the time and make the effort to be a part of this gathering. The intent of the Annual Meeting planning committee has been to put together Workshops, Worship Services and Business Meetings that prove to be worth your time. I believe that goal has been achieved and I hope you'll take full advantage of all that is available.

I do want to say a special word of sincere thanks to Dr. Steve Vernon who has served us so faithfully these past 11 years as our Associate Executive Director.

Steve will be retiring at the end of 2019. It has been my privilege to work alongside Steve for almost eight years. I can assure you that he has taken this ministry seriously and has given you and me his very best effort.

So, on behalf of our entire Staff at the BGCT offices and on behalf of our churches and institutions I say well done to Steve. And, I would be remiss if I did not also thank Donna Vernon for her service to us. She has so graciously given of herself to our work as well. I know

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you will join me in wishing them great days ahead and praying for them and their family as they enter this new phase of life.

The work we do cooperatively as Texas Baptists is good!

It would not be possible to make a difference in the lives of people all across Texas and beyond were it not for people like you and churches like yours. Thank you!

I'm excited for what 2020 will hold for us. I'm grateful for your prayers and support. It is an honor to serve with you all. God bless you and God bless Texas Baptists!

Blessings,

David W. Hardage Executive Director, Texas Baptists

Office of the Mayor Kyle Deaver

Post Office Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570 254-761-5975

November 17, 2019 Baptist General Convention of Texas – Annual Meeting Welcome!

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 Baptist General Convention of Texas.

It is my hope that you will have a wonderful time this year and visit some of the new 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 received the 2018 Traveler’s Choice Award from TripAdvisor for second place as Top Destination on the Rise in the United States. If this is your first time to visit Waco, I recommend booking a tour with one of the many tour companies in Waco. You will find options from pedal carts to river cruises, to cultural and heritage tours.

While you’re here, be sure to check out some of Waco’s most interesting attractions: The Waco Mammoth National Monument, Cameron Park and The Cameron Park Zoo, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, The Dr. Pepper Museum, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame, The Hippodrome Theatre, and many other attractions. There are many great restaurants and food trucks in our bustling downtown area.

Again, we are pleased to have you as our guests, and wish you and your group a wonderful and memorable convention in our beautiful Waco Convention Center!

Warm Regards,

Kyle Deaver Mayor City of Waco

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COMPELLED TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome.................................................................. 2-3

Notice........................................................................... 35

Waco Convention Center Map............................ 5-6

Committee on Credentials.................................... 35

Overview of Schedule............................................... 8

Help for Messengers............................................... 36

Schedule.................................................................9-13

Food Service.............................................................. 36

Sunday Evening...........................................................9

Traducción Español/Spanish Translation........ 36

Monday Morning..........................................................9

Security........................................................................ 36

Monday Afternoon..................................................... 11

First Aid....................................................................... 36

Monday Evening....................................................11-12

Local Information..................................................... 37

Tuesday Morning..................................................12-13

Lost & Found.............................................................. 37

Special Meals/Receptions...................................... 15

Recycle Badges........................................................ 37

Meeting Presenters................................................... 18

Phone Charging Stations...................................... 37

Speakers.....................................................................19

Prayer Room.............................................................. 37

Worship......................................................................20

Officers of the Convention................................... 39

Workshops.................................................................21

2018-2019 Executive Board Officers................. 39

Workshop Schedule...........................................21-23

2019 Committees..............................................39-40

Exhibits....................................................................... 25

Presidents of the Auxiliary Groups....................40

Exhibitor Listing........................................................ 25

Nominations for Committees, Directors and Boards............. 41-46

Exhibit Map...........................................................27-28 Bulletin.......................................................................30 Registration Information........................................ 31 To Propose a Resolution........................................ 32 Standing Rules.......................................................... 33 To Make a Motion..................................................... 34

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2020 Budget Process............................................. 48 2020 Budget Summary..................................49-50 Acknowledgments................................................... 52 Recommendations.............................................53-59

WACO CONVENTION CENTER

UPPER LEVEL REGISTRATION

GENERAL SESSION

EXHIBITS Brazos Ballroom

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WORKSHOPS AT HILTON HOTEL

WORKSHOPS

LOWER LEVEL

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WORKSHOPS AT HILTON HOTEL

WORKSHOPS

LOWER LEVEL PRAYER ROOM

MEALS

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MEALS RESOLUTIONS

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COMPELLED BASIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm......... Registration Open

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm......... Exhibits Open

6:00 pm.............................. Various Rallies (offsite)

6:00 pm.............................. Friends of Truett Dinner (offsite)

MONDAY – NOVEMBER 18

8:00 am - 4:30 pm.......... Registration Open

8:00 am - 5:30 pm.......... Exhibits Open

8:30 am - 9:30 am.......... Workshops – Session 1

9:45 am - 11:00 am.......... Business – Session 1

11:15 am - 12:15 pm........... Worship Session 1

President's Address

12:15 pm - 2:00 pm.......... Lunch Break/Special Meals

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm......... Workshops – Session 2

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.......... Workshops – Session 3

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm......... Dinner Break/Special Meals

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm......... Registration Open

6:45 pm - 8:30 pm.......... Worship Session 2

Executive Director's Report/Challenge

Duane Brooks

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm........ Receptions

TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19

7:00 am............................... Breakfast/Special Meal

8:00 am - 10:00 am........ Registration Open

8:00 am - 10:30 am........ Exhibits Open

8:30 am - 9:30 am.......... Workshops – Session 4

9:45 am – 11:00 am......... Business Session 2

11:15 am – 12:15 pm........... Worship Session 3

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SCHEDULE SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 17 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm ...................... Registration Open 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm....................... Exhibits Open 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ...................... Friends of Truett Dinner

5th Floor, Cashion Academic Building

Baylor University

1301 S 4th Street

Waco, TX 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ...................... Hispanic Rally

First Baptist Church, Woodway

101 Ritchie Rd.

Waco, TX 7:00 pm............................................. African American Fellowship Worship Rally

Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church

919 Dutton Ave.

Waco, TX

MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 18 8:00 am – 4:30 pm ....................... Registration Open 8:00 am – 5:30 pm........................ Exhibits Open 8:30 am – 9:30 am ....................... Workshops – Session 1 (See descriptions on page 21)

• Evangelism or Discipleship - (It's Not Multiple Choice)

• Digging Deeper - Being the Leader Your Teenagers Need

• Foster Care and Your Church

• E-training

• Maximizing Discipleship: Coordinating Your Preaching and Sunday School

• Teaching Transformational Scripture in a Transforming Way

• Church Revitalization

BUSINESS | 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM | SESSION 1

Call to Order

Michael Evans

Prayer

Jonathan Kim

Organization and Seating of Messengers

Adoption of Standing Rules and Order of Business

Election of Officers

Chris McLain Jeff Burnett Jason Burden

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Executive Board Report

Dennis W. Young

Financial Report and Budget Presentation

Introduction of Miscellaneous Business

Committee on Committees Report

Jim Reed Michael Evans Greg Wallace

Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors Report

David Petton

Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries

Seth Witcher

Introduction of Leadership Texas Baptists Cohort

David Adams

Election of Officers

Michael Evans

Benediction

Kimberly Wirt

Adjourn and Break

OPENING WORSHIP | 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | SESSION 1

Call to Worship

Michael Evans

Scripture and Prayer

Amy Samuel

Congregational Worship

Singing Men of Texas with Dan Baker

Presidential Report and Sermon

Benediction

Michael Evans Patrick Bradley

12:15 pm – 2:00 pm ....................... Lunch Break

MONDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 18 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ................... Workshops – Session 2 (See descriptions on page 22)

• Developing a Strategy for Family Ministry

• Effective Evangelism Strategies in the Local Church

• Soteriology - The Doctrine of Salvation

• Evangelism and the Holy Spirit

• Reaching a New Generation

• Race and the Church: A Conversation

• Cultural Issues for the Next Decade

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ................... Workshops – Session 3 (See descriptions on page 23)

• GenZ/iGen: Who They Are, Why They Are and Getting on Their Radar

• Great Commission Opportunities in Texas Baptist Life

• Preaching for the Next Decade

• Foster Care and Your Church

• Evangelizing and Discipling Younger Hispanics:

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Cultural Realities and Practice Tools

• New Believer Discipleship

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm ....................... Dinner Break

MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm ...................... Registration Open

WORSHIP | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | SESSION 2

Congregational Worship

Texas Country Boys

Cooperative Program Challenge and Awards

Chris Liebrum

Greetings and Welcome

Michael Evans

Scripture and Prayer

Billy Reed

Greetings from the General Secretary of Baptist World Alliance

Recognition of 100 years of Student Work in Texas

Congregational Worship

Executive Director’s Report/Challenge

Faith Fosters Texas

Congregational Worship

Testimony from Brazil

Prayer

Offering for Texas Baptist Hunger Offering

Sermon

Benediction

Elijah Brown Mark Jones Texas Country Boys David Hardage David Ummel Texas Country Boys Fernando Brandao Katie Frugé Texas Country Boys Duane Brooks Meghan Hendrickson

8:30 pm – 10:00 pm ..................... Receptions

TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 19 8:00 am – 10:00 am...................... Registration Open 8:00 am – 10:30 am....................... Exhibits Open 8:30 am – 9:30 am..................... Workshops – Session 4 (See descriptions on page 23)

• Doing Life with your Adult Children: Keep your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

• Creating a Missional Culture for Global Disciple Making

• Why Apologetics is Needed for the Millennial Generation

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COMPELLED BUSINESS | 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM | SESSION 2

Committee on Memorials Report

Charles Wade

Call to Order

Michael Evans

Scripture and Prayer

Election of Officers

Committee on Annual Meeting Report

Consideration of Miscellaneous Business

Michael Evans

Committee on Resolutions Report

Joseph Parker

Committee on Credentials Report

Chris McLain

Juan Lambarria Michael Evans Jeff Burnett

Recognition of New BGCT Institutions Presidents Howard Payne University President – Cory Hines Hendrick Hospital President – Brad Holland

David Hardage

Recognition of Retiring BGCT Leader

David Hardage

Benediction

Adjourn

Charlotte Greenhaw

WORSHIP | 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | SESSION 3

Call to Worship

Scripture and Prayer

Congregational Worship

Sermon

Benediction

Michael Evans Fernando Rojas Jared Billups Highland Baptist Church, Waco Victor Rodriguez

National Preaching Conference Sponsored by Truett Seminary and the Baptist General Convention of Texas

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Chad Bertrand

the mission field is all around you When you hear mission field, what do you think of? Africa, South America? Maybe Disaster Relief or Beach Reach? Those are great answers, but we often forget the mission field is all around us. We believe God compels us to serve and lead at home, in the office, and around our own neighborhoods. Where are you compelled to serve?

TEXAS BAPTISTS ANNUAL MEETING

WACO CONVENTION CENTER NOVEMBER 15–17, 2020

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SPECIAL MEALS & RECEPTIONS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Dinners: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Lunches: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Intercultural Celebration

Southwestern Alumni and Friends Luncheon

• Waco Convention Center – Texas Rooms North

• Waco Convention Center – Lone Star 104 • Tickets are limited, check availability at SWBTS exhibit space.

• For additional information, check availability at the Intercultural exhibit space Texas Baptists Educators Fellowship Dinner

19th Annual Logsdon Luncheon

• Waco Convention Center – Lone Star 104

• Waco Convention Center – Texas Rooms North • Tickets are limited. Check availability at the Logsdon exhibit space.

• Tickets are limited. Check availability at the Great Commission exhibit space

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Awards Luncheon • Honoring: Adventurer Award-Lee and Ruthie Baggett • Innovator Award-Faith in Action Initiatives • Pioneer Award-Mission Waco • Baylor Club at McLane Stadium 1001 Martin Luther Jr. King Blvd.

• Tickets are limited, check availability at the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation exhibit space.

Ambassador Luncheon • Waco Convention Center – Texas Rooms South • Invitation Only Event Institutional Presidents Luncheon

Missions Team Banquet • Waco Convention Center - Texas Rooms South • Tickets are free and limited. Check availability at our exhibit space.

• First come, first served.

Receptions: 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Howard Payne Alumni Dessert Reception • Waco Convention Center – Lone Star 103 • Come-and-Go Event, no ticket required.

Operation Christmas Child • Waco Convention Center – Texas Rooms North • Come and Go Event, no ticket required.

• Waco Convention Center – Lone Star Room 103 • Invitation Only Event

Leadership Texas Baptists All Cohorts/Spouses Dessert Reception

Leadership Texas Baptists Cohort 5/Spouse Luncheon

• The Olive Branch Bakery & Café 215 South 2nd Street • Come-and-Go Event, no ticket required.

• Waco Convention Center – Ranger Rooms 109/110 • Invitation Only Event

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Breakfasts: 7:00 am – 8:15 am Hope Breakfast • Waco Convention Center – Lone Star Room 103 • Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Rick Foss • Tickets are limited. Check availability at the Connections exhibit space

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COMPELLED MEETING PRESENTERS Adams, David - Texas Baptists, Director Discipleship/Adult Specialist

Liebrum, Chris - Director, Office of Cooperative Program Ministry, Texas Baptists

Baker, Dan - Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Amarillo

McLain, Chris - Chair, Commitee on Credentials, First Baptist Church, Crowell

Bertrand, Chad - Committee on Annual Meeting, First Baptist Church, Gatesville

Parker, Joseph - Chair, Committee on Resolutions, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Castroville

Billups, Jared - Gathering Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Waco

Petton, David - Chair, Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors, First Baptist Church, Burleson

Bradley, Patrick - Vice Chair, Committee on Annual Meeting, Minister of Worship and Creative Arts, Westside Baptist Church, Lewisville

Reed, Jim - Controller/Assistant Treasurer, Finance & Accounting, Texas Baptists

Brooks, Duane - Pastor, Tallowood Baptist Church, Houston

Reed, Billy - Pastor, Dallas County Cowboy Church, Mesquite

Brown, Elijah - General Secretary, Baptist World Alliance

Rodriguez, Victor - Hispanic Evangelism Director, Texas Baptists

Burden, Jason - First Vice President, Texas Baptists and Pastor, First Baptist Church, Nederland

Rojas, Fernando - Committee on Annual Meeting, Iglesia Bautista Azle Ave Baptist Church, Ft. Worth Samuel, Amy - Committee on Annual Meeting, First Baptist Church, McKinney

Burnett, Jeff - Chair, Committee on the Annual Meeting, First Baptist Church, Hurst

Singing Men of Texas - Established in 1975 and now consists of six chapters and over 600 members

Evans, Sr., Michael A. - President, Texas Baptists and Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mansfield FrugĂŠ, Katie - Hunger & Care Ministries Specialist, Texas Baptists Greenhaw, Charlotte - Assistant Minister of Missions, First Baptist Church, Garland

Texas Country Boys - A team of musicians from Texas, who direct their musical talents to inform the people of the love of God. Ummel, David - Church and Network Relations – Faith Fosters Texas, Buckner International

Hardage, David - Executive Director, Texas Baptists Hendrickson, Meghan - Master of Divinity Student, Truett Seminary Jones, Mark - Director, Collegiate Ministry, Texas Baptists

Wade, Charles - Chair, Committee on Memorials, First Baptist Church, Arlington Wallace, Greg - Chair, Committee on Committees, Woodridge Baptist Church, Kingwood Wirt, Kimberly - Mission & Mature Adults Minister, First Baptist Church, Hurst

Kim, Jonathan - Committee on Annual Meeting, New Song Church, Carrollton

Witcher, Seth - Chair, Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries, First Baptist Church, San Antonio

Lambarria, Juan - Committee on Annual Meeting, The Woodlands First Baptist Church, The Woodlands

Young, Dennis W. - Chair, Executive Board and Pastor, Missouri City Baptist Church, Missouri City

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SPEAKERS Duane Brooks Duane Brooks began his pastoral ministry at Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston in 1998. Previously, he served as pastor in Mart, Rosebud, Waco and Houston. Over the years, Dr. Brooks has led revival services and conferences in Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri and Texas, as well as international Bible conferences. In recent years, he has preached at Paisano, a cowboy camp meeting in West Texas, as well as Zambia, Brazil and Germany, and led conferences for missionaries who serve in Central Asia and most recently Bulgaria. Brooks has served on several boards of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He also teaches as an adjunct professor for Truett Seminary and Houston Baptist University. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University, his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Baylor University. He is married to Melanie and the couple has three children.

Victor Rodriguez Victor Rodriguez is the new Hispanic Evangelism Associate and Discipleship Specialist for Texas Baptists.

He served for 20 years as Senior Pastor of Life Church of San Antonio in the Southside of San Antonio, Texas. Under Rodriguez’s leadership, the church grew from 28 members to serving over 1,200 people through various unique and unconventional evangelistic community ministries. Using each outreach community ministry as a bridge to a holistic community impact, Life Church of San Antonio was recognized in 2015 at a national conference for baptizing 100+ for seven consecutive years. His gift and greatest passion is leading people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. As a native of Odessa and a second-generation Baptist pastor, Rodriguez received Jesus Christ into his life at the age of nine and accepted God’s call to preach at 18. He attended Hardin-Simmons University and Wayland University. He is married to Olga and the couple has four children.

Michael Evans Dr. Michael A. Evans, Sr. is the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas, where he has humbly served for more than 28 years. Evans was elected to serve as President of Texas Baptists in July 2018. Evans is the former Director of African American Ministries for the Baptist General Convention of Texas, which involved service to over 800 churches statewide. He has served as President of the Board of Trustees of the Mansfield Independent School District and as Adjunct Professor at Dallas Baptist University. Evans is the author of Leadership in the Black Church: Guidance in the Midst of Changing Demographics. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Pre-Law) from the University of Texas at Arlington, his Master of Divinity degree from Texas Christian University’s Brite Divinity School and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary. He is married to Lisa and the couple has two children.

David Hardage The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board elected David Hardage to serve as the convention’s executive director in January 2012. Hardage has been pastor of four churches, interim pastor of five churches, is a former Associational Director of Missions and served as a Development Officer. He has also had the privilege of serving on various Texas Baptists committees and boards. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He is married to Kathleen and the couple has two children.

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COMPELLED WORSHIP Texas Country Boys The Texas Country Boys formed initially as a group to do an evangelistic tour in Ukraine in 2016.

The success of that tour prompted more Ukrainian tours in 2017/18 and numerous concerts around the North Texas area. On any given Sunday morning members of the group will be leading out in worship in several different churches in the great state of Texas! Group Members are:

• Kevin Barham – Worship Arts Pastor, FBC Melissa (Electric Guitar and Vocals)

• Trent Blackley – Minister of Music and Worship, FBC Rockwall (Vocals and Guitar)

• Michael Bridges – Former Worship Pastor, Sunnyvale FBC (Vocals and Guitar)

• Steve Colburn – Minister of Music and Worship, FBC Corsicana (Vocals and Guitar)

• Jason Farguson – Fiddle

• John Hewitt – Bass

• Paul Jennings – Electric Guitar

• Ihor Kudelin – Worship Ministry Associate, Sunnyvale FBC (Keys)

• Steve Slayton – Drums

The Texas Country Boys play all kinds of Country and Gospel music and released their first album, “Common Ground” in May of 2018. God has blessed mightily on the previous three evangelistic concert tours with Michael Gott International and the group will return once again to Ukraine in October of 2019.

Singing Men of Texas The six Singing Men of Texas chapters sponsored by Texas Baptists Music & Worship reach into every corner of the state. Each chapter consists primarily of music ministers, but pastors, other church or associational staff members as well as music faculty of colleges and universities are also welcome. Each group meets regularly for a time of fellowship, rehearsal and concert performances. They are led by Dan Baker, Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, Amarillo.

Jared Billups, Highland Baptist Church Jared is the Gathering Pastor at Highland Baptist Church in Waco. He and his wife Krystal were married in 2005, have three children, Karoline, Klaire, and Kade, and moved to Waco in 2013. Jared graduated from Dallas Baptist University and served in both student ministry and worship ministry for 12 years in the Dallas/Fort Worth area prior to moving to Waco. He loves most everything outdoors including hiking, kayaking, camping, and soccer, and believes that Luby’s Cafeteria can be found on most golden street corners in Heaven. Jared’s prayer for himself, his family and the church derives from Proverbs 3:5-6.

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WORKSHOPS 8:30 am - 9:30 am | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | SESSION 1 PRESENTER

WORKSHOP

ROOM #

David Adams, Discipleship Director, Texas Baptists

Evangelism or Discipleship - (It's Not Multiple Choice)

Hilton Hotel, Guadalupe

Jane Wilson, Youth Discipleship Specialist, Texas Baptists

Digging Deeper - Being the Leader Your Teenagers Need

Hilton Hotel, Brazos B

David Ummel, Church & Network Relations-Faith Fosters Texas, Buckner International

Foster Care and Your Church

Waco Convention Center, Bosque Theatre

Dustin Payne, Church Starter, Texas Baptists

E-training

Hilton Hotel, Brazos A

Don Guthrie, Retired Pastor, First Baptist Church of San Antonio; Chris Johnson, Sr. Pastor at First Baptist Church of San Antonio

Maximizing Discipleship: Coordinating Your Preaching and Sunday School

Hilton Hotel, Brazos C

Scott Stevens, Dean, Spiritual Life Assistant Professor Director, Master of Arts in Religion and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Teaching Transformational Scripture in a Transforming Way

Hilton Hotel, Lavaca

Phil Miller, Acting Director, Great Commission Team, Texas Baptists

Church Revitalization

Hilton Hotel, Sabine

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COMPELLED 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | SESSION 2 PRESENTER

WORKSHOP

ROOM #

Jim Burns, President, HomeWord and Executive Director, HomeWord Center for Developing a Strategy for Family Ministry Youth and Family, Azusa Pacific University

Hilton Hotel, Brazos B

Bryant Lee, Pastor, Higher Expectations Church

Effective Evangelism Strategies in the Local Church

Hilton Hotel, Brazos A

Leighton Flowers, Evangelism Director, Texas Baptists

Soteriology - The Doctrine of Salvation

Hilton Hotel, Brazos C

Jeremiah Johnston, President, Christian Thinkers Society, Host of nationally syndicated The Jeremiah Johnston Show

Evangelism and the Holy Spirit

Hilton Hotel, Guadalupe

Elizabeth Biedrzycki, BGCT South Texas Regional Coordinator; Robert Rueda, BSM Director UT Rio Grand Valley

Reaching a New Generation

Hilton Hotel, Sabine

Jeff Warren, Pastor, Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas; Bryan Carter, Pastor, Concord Church, Dallas

Race and the Church: A Conversation

Hilton Hotel, Lavaca

Cultural Issues for the Next Decade

Waco Convention Center, Bosque Theatre

Jim Denison, Chief Executive Officer, Denison Forum, Dallas

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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | SESSION 3 PRESENTER

WORKSHOP

ROOM #

James McLeod, Founder of POINT WELLTAKEN: COMPASS FOR LIFE (a radio spot GenZ/iGen: Who They Are, Why They Are and Getting on that deals with life and tough issues from Their Radar a biblical perspective).

Hilton Hotel, Sabine

David Hardage, Executive Director, Texas Baptists

Hilton Hotel, Brazos A

Great Commission Opportunities in Texas Baptist Life

Joel Gregory, Professor of Preaching; Holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism; Director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching, George W. Truett Theological Seminary; Scott Gibson, Professor of Preaching; Holder of the Preaching for the Next Decade David E. Garland Chair of Preaching; Director of the PhD in Preaching Program, George W. Truett Theological Seminary; Jared Alcรกntara, Associate Professor of Preaching; Holder of the Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in Preaching, George W. Truett Theological Seminary

Waco Convention Center, Bosque Theatre

David Ummel, Church & Network Relations-Faith Fosters Texas, Buckner International

Foster Care and Your Church

Hilton Hotel, Guadalupe

Victor Rodriguez, Associate Director & Hispanic Evangelism Specialist, Evangelism; Rolando Rodriguez, Hispanic Ministries Director; Texas Baptists

Evangelizing and Discipling Younger Hispanics: Cultural Realities and Practice Tools

Hilton Hotel, Brazos C

Clayton Bullion, BSM Staff, Tarleton University & Cofounder of Campus Multiplication Network, Stephenville

New Believer Discipleship

Hilton Hotel, Lavaca

8:30 am - 9:30 am | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | SESSION 4 PRESENTER

WORKSHOP

ROOM #

Jim Burns, President, HomeWord and Doing Life with your Adult Children: Keep your Mouth Shut Executive Director, HomeWord Center for and the Welcome Mat Out Youth and Family, Azusa Pacific University

Hilton Hotel, Lavaca

Phillip Nation, Advancement/Global Impact Churches, Baptist World Alliance

Creating a Missional Culture for Global Disciple Making

Hilton Hotel, Sabine

Eric Hernandez, Apologetics Lead & Millennial Specialist, Texas Baptists

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9 1 0 2 BULLETIN T E XAS

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VOLUME 34. NO 1 | WACO | NOV. 17, 2019

TEXAS BAPTISTS

TEXAS BAPTISTS EMPHASIZE LIVING “COMPELLED TO SERVE” AT 2019 ANNUAL MEETING

Annual Meeting

By: Kalie Lowrie, News Director

WACO— The Baptist General Convention of Texas will gather for the 134th Annual Meeting from November 17-19, at the Waco Convention Center. Texas Baptists are emphasizing the need to live compelled to serve through keynote speakers, exceptional workshops on evangelism and discipleship, powerful worship times and informative business sessions.

NOVEMBER 17-19, 2019

“Our annual gathering is such a special time for the Texas Baptists family to join together in fellowship,” said David Hardage, executive director. “This year’s focus on evangelism and discipleship is much needed and will strengthen our churches, ministry partners and convention staff for important ministry in the days to come.”

Featured speakers throughout the event include Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston; Victor Rodriguez, Hispanic Evangelism associate and Discipleship specialist for Texas Baptists; Michael Evans, Texas Baptists president and pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield; and David Hardage, Texas Baptists executive director.

Worship will be led by the Singing Men of Texas; Dan Baker, minister of music at First Baptist Church in Amarillo; the Texas Country Boys, a country and Gospel music band; and Jared Billups and the worship team from Highland Baptist Church in Waco.

Texas Baptists’ Hispanic and African American Ministries will host worship rallies on Sunday evening.

The Hispanic Rally will be at First Baptist Woodway and the African American Rally is hosted by Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Twenty-three workshops will be offered on topics including evangelism, preaching, missional culture, foster care ministry, new believer discipleship and church revitalization. Attendees are encouraged to stop by exhibit halls throughout the three-day event to learn more about Texas Baptists resources, partnering ministries and institutions, and for networking and fellowship.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for this annual meeting is being held in the Upper Lobby of the Waco Convention Center beginning Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 pm. Visitors are required to register at the registration desk.

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).

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BULLETIN 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 may be submitted in the following ways: • Resolutions may be given in print directly to any member of the Resolutions Committee. The committee members are identified on page 40 of the Bulletin. Committee members will be available at the front of the stage at the conclusion of the first Worship Session which is expected at 12:15 pm on Monday.

• Resolutions may be brought to the Resolutions Committee meeting room; Rangers, Room 108 on the Lower Level of the Waco Convention Center.

• Resolutions may be emailed to the Resolutions Committee at ferrell.foster@texasbaptists.org Any messenger needing help in submitting a resolution may meet with the committee in Rangers, Room 108 on the Lower Level of the Waco Convention Center between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Monday, November 18.

The Resolutions Committee must receive resolutions no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, November 18.

Any resolution must be submitted electronically or in print with the name, address, contact phone number and church membership of the messenger. A member of the committee may contact anyone submitting a resolution if there are questions concerning the resolution. The committee may be reached by calling Ferrell Foster at (214) 773-1512.

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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 meeting.

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.

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BULLETIN 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.

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NOTICE 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.

COMMITTEE 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 Jim Reed Controller/Assistant Treasurer Coleen Wall Director, Conference & Events Jeremy Honea Bulletin Coordinator Kalie Lowie Editor

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BULLETIN 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.

FOOD SERVICE OFFERED The Cafe at the Convention Center is located on the Upper Level of the Waco Convention Center.

Menu selection is limited (ex. salads, cold sandwiches, cookies, coffee, sodas).

Cafe hours - Monday, November 18th 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - Upper Lobby.

Seating is available in the Upper Lobby.

Vending machines are available in the Cafe and in the lower level by the Washington Street entry doors for snacks, water and soda options.

Local restaurant guides are available 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 2019 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 2019 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.

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 17 from 3:00 pm -7:00 pm and Monday, November 18 from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm and Tuesday, November 19 from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.

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

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LOCAL INFORMATION Maps, restaurant guides and other local information are available at the Texas Baptists Information Desk located in the Upper Lobby of the Waco Convention Center across from the escalators.

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, a phone charging station (that accommodates most phone and tablet connections) is provided outside of the Chisholm Hall entrance.

PRAYER ROOM A prayer room is in Waco Room 101 on the lower level of the Waco Convention Center. OneCry and Baylor students will be manning the intercessory prayer room throughout the meeting. Prayer request cards will be available at registration and the information desk. Drop off your cards at the prayer room, in one of the collection buckets, or during worship. Please feel free to join the intercessors if you would like to share in a prayer time.

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OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION Michael Evans, President Bethlehem BC, Mansfield Jason Burden, First Vice President FBC, Nederland Jason Atchley, Second Vice President Bacon Heights BC, Lubbock Vacant, Recording Secretary

Fernando Rojas, Iglesia Bautista Azle Avenue BC, Fort Worth Amy Samuel, FBC, McKinney Committee on Committees Greg Wallace, Chair, Woodridge BC, Kingwood Lash Banks, Murphy Road BC, Murphy Rodney Bell, FBC, Salado Barry Bradley, FBC, Orange Joshua Fuentes, Crestview BC, Windcrest

Doug Powell, Registration Secretary FBC, Garland

Jeff Gravens, FBC, Sulphur Springs

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

Bob McCartney, FBC, Wichita Falls

Betty Green, Parliamentarian Agape BC, Fort Worth

2018–2019 EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS Dennis Young, Chair, Missouri City BC, Missouri City Craig Christina, Vice Chair, Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church, Dallas

2019 COMMITTEES Committee on Annual Meeting

Mark Lindsey, FBC, Big Spring Carla Robinson, Park Cities BC, Dallas Jonathan Smith, FBC, Friendswood Tony Valdez, Edmund Blvd. BC, San Angelo Jacob West, FBC, Plainview Larry Willis, Morse Street BC, Denton Committee on Credentials Tanner Wilson, Chair, FBC, Littlefield Daniel Camp, Shiloh BC, Crawford Drew Dabbs, FBC, Hamilton Samuel Doyle, Greater New Light Missionary BC, Waco

Jeff Burnett, Chair, FBC, Hurst

Jody Hickman, FBC, Rosebud

Chad Bertrand, Tallowood BC, Houston

Charles Holmes, West Side BC, Lewisville

Patrick Bradley, West Side BC, Lewisville

Beth Kilpatrick, FBC, Chilton

Ryan Chandler, Trinity BC of Orange, Orange

Lezah Maitland, FBC, Allen

Elaine Clark, FBC, Amarillo

Chris McLain, FBC, Crowell

Charles Covin, FBC, Brenham

Billy Reed, Dallas County Cowboy Church, Dallas

David Cozart, Meadowbrook BC, Waco Lynn Harper, Community Missionary BC, DeSoto Joanna Jespersen, Shiloh Terrace BC, Dallas Chris Johnson, FBC, San Antonio Rachel Jones, FBC, Plano Jonathan Kim, New Song Church, Carrollton Juan Lambarria, The Woodlands FBC, The Woodlands

Committee on Memorials Charles Wade, Chair, FBC, Arlington Mary Johnson, Rose of Sharon BC, Houston Greg Kitts, Dorcas Wills Memorial BC, Trinity John Music, Comfort BC, Comfort Judy Stevenson, FBC, Nederland

Thong Lun, Christian Fellowship, Sugar Land Matt Marsh, FBC, Bryan Darlene Musquiz, Iglesia Bautista Houston, Houston

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BULLETIN Committee on Resolutions

Kris Knippa, FBC, Hale Center

Joseph Parker, Chair, David Chapel Missionary BC, Austin

Vickie Osborn, FBC, Tyler

Danny Andrews, FBC, Burleson

Adam Pardue, Highland BC, Lubbock

Mary Castaneda, Grape Creek BC, San Angelo

Nichole Dawn Sims, FBC, Marble Falls

Cliff Holdridge, FBC, Tahoka

Kenneth Stimson, Northside BC, Victoria

Brooks Kimmey, FBC, Robinson

Alyson Walker, FBC, Allen

Matthew Richard, FBC, Llano

Michael West, South Main BC, Pasadena

Lydia Ozuna, FBC, Wichita Falls

Jim Shamburger, FBC, Victoria

Tellers Committee

Mark Snowden, FBC, Floydada

John Combs, FBC, Garland

Kelly Trimble, South Main BC, Pasadena

David LeFlore, Holly Brook BC, Hawkins

Josh Vaughn, Columbus Avenue BC, Waco

Randy Miller, FBC, Garland

Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries

Larry Post, FBC, Sugar Land John Spencer, FBC, Garland

Seth Witcher, Chair, FBC, San Antonio

Dan Whitehurst, FBC, Longview

Jason Atchley, Bacon Heights BC, Lubbock

PRESIDENTS OF THE AUXILIARY GROUPS

Ross Chandler, FBC, Marble Falls Randy Dale, FBC, Temple

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

Gary Dyer, Austin BC, Austin David Evans, FBC, Crane

Kenneth Jackson, African American Fellowship, New Light BC, Lubbock

David Koonce, FBC, Center

Nora Kwok, Chinese Fellowship, Grace Chinese BC, Sugar Land

Judy Lee, Trinity BC, Mt. Pleasant Jennifer Phillips, FBC, Pasadena

Tony Miranda, Hispanic Baptist Convention, Primera Iglesia Bautista, Robstown

Rhoda Sanchez-Gonzales, North Dallas Family Church, Dallas

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

Chad Selph, FBC, Allen Wesley Shotwell, Ash Creek BC, Azle

Chris Ortego, Bivocational Small Church Membership, School Creek BC, Lampasas

Vickey Thornton, Second BC, Corpus Christi Aaron Summers, FBC, Crowley

Jamie Richardson, BSM Co-President, Central BC, Evadale

Bruce Webb, The Woodlands FBC, The Woodlands

Gary Smith, Texas Baptist Men, Brookhaven Church, McKinney

Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors

Hunter Wright, BSM Co-President, Calvary Fellowship BC, Bryan

David Petton, Chair, FBC, Burleson Jerry Bradley, FBC, Round Rock Collin Bullard, FBC, Woodville John Coleman, FBC, Pleasanton Frankie Harvey, Nacogdoches Bible Fellowship, Nacogdoches Danny Howe, FBC, Saginaw Chris Irving, FBC, Gonzales

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NOMINATIONS FROM COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES Nominations to Committee on Nominations for Boards of Affiliated Ministries 2022 Term Matthew Dillingham, Woodridge BC, Kingwood John Fletcher, Victory Baptist Church, Haltom City Eric House, North End BC, Beaumont Carolyn Mohair, Morse Street BC, Denton Daniel Salazar, FBC, Plainview 2021 Term Alissa Atkinson, FBC, LaGrange Barbara Lumpkin-Hawkins, FBC of The Woodlands, The Woodlands 2020 Term David Harp, FBC, Stanton Nominations to Committee to Nominate Executive Board Directors 2022 Term Tim Fogarty, FBC, Denton Brent Gentzel, FBC, Kaufman Lyndale Holloway, FBC, Weatherford Reagan Miller, Lakeshore BC, Hudson Oaks Larry Strandberg, FBC, Mabank 2021 Term Delbert Milstead, Central BC, Buna 2020 Term Josh Hays, FBC, Waco

NOMINATIONS FROM COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE EXECUTIVE BOARD DIRECTORS Nominations for New Executive Board Directors 2022 Term Luis Amario, Central BC, Livingston Rey Carreon, West Park BC, Pecos Bobby Contreras, Alamo Heights BC, San Antonio Bob Herrera, Park Cities BC, Dallas 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, Fort Worth Jerriann Massey, FBC, Tyler Aaron Summers, FBC, Crowley

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BULLETIN Paige Tietze, FBC, Corpus Christi Darrell Tomasek, Northside BC, Victoria Nominations for Second Term Executive Board Directors 2022 Term Russell Allen, Woodlawn BC, Austin DJ Bakhshodeh, Iranian BC of Dallas, Plano Randy Bigbee, FBC, Chappell Hill Bobby Bressman, FBC, Center Amy Britton, Cliff Temple BC, Dallas Rudy Castaneda, Grape Creek BC, San Angelo Chris Cook, Westbury BC, Houston Clint Davis, FBC, Mt. Pleasant Lester Leonares, 1st Phillippine BC, Missouri City Peter Leong, Grace Chinese BC, Sugar Land Craig Lile, Faith BC, Wichita Falls William McMillin, South Main BC, Pasadena Daniel Park, New Song Church, Carrollton Bob Temple, Hunters Glen BC, Plano Kevin VanHook, St. Peters BC, Victoria Scott Wiley, FBC, Frankston Kevin Woolley, Mt. Sylvan BC, Lindale Nominations to Fill Executive Board Director Vacancies 2021 Term Frank Urias, Living Stone BC, New Braunfels 2020 Term Tommy Johnston, FBC, Sulphur Springs

NOMINATIONS FROM COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS FOR BOARDS OF AFFILIATED MINISTRIES Nominations to Board of Baptist University of the Américas 2022 Term Dean Dickens, South Garland BC, Garland Douglas Diehl, Crossroads BC, San Antonio Darrell Horn, Alamo Community Church, San Antonio Cindy Wiles, FBC, Arlington Nominations to Board of Baylor University 2023 Term Michael Evans, Bethlehem BC, Mansfield Dennis Wiles, FBC, Arlington

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2021 Term Stephen Carrell, Park Cities BC, Dallas Nominations to Board of Dallas Baptist University 2022 Term Denise Campbell, FBC, Garland John Durham, Highland BC, Waco Kevin D. Grace, Park Cities BC, Dallas Samuel Holm, First McKinney BC, McKinney Hubert Martin, Jr., FBC, Mineola Blair Robinson, FBC, Irving David Smith, Hyde Park BC, Austin Wayne Stevenson, FBC, Plano Brent Taylor, FBC, Carrollton Cherry Williams, FBC, Arlington Nominations to Board of East Texas Baptist University 2022 Term D. M. Edwards, FBC, Tyler Cary Hilliard, FBC, Longview Angela Huffhines, Mobberly BC, Marshall Ben Raimer, FBC, Galveston Nominations to Board of Hardin-Simmons University 2022 Term Ron Price, FBC, Arlington Daisy Sanchez, Southland BC, San Angelo Joe Sharp, First McKinney BC, McKinney Jill Teague, Pioneer Drive BC, Abilene Michael Waters, FBC, Richardson Nominations to Board of Houston Baptist University 2022 Term Omar Garcia, Kingsland BC, Katy 2021 Term Bruce Williams, Tallowood BC, Houston Nominations to Board of Howard Payne University 2022 Term Brent Gentzel, FBC, Kaufman Randy Lewallyn, Community Life Church, Sunnyvale David Lowrie, Jr., FBC, Decatur Bill Taylor, Sr., FBC, Carrollton

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BULLETIN 2021 Term Ronny Marriott, FBC, Burleson Nominations to Board of San Marcos Baptist Academy 2022 Term Danny Dawdy, FBC, Marble Falls Carey Froelich, Rollingbrook Fellowship FBC, Baytown Nomination to Board of Stark College and Seminary 2022 Term Kevin Pagan, Baptist Temple, McAllen Nominations to Board of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 2022Term Terri Covington, FBC, Belton Anne Halbert, FBC, Waco Mike Harkrider, Wylie BC, Abilene Janie Minten, FBC, Falfurrias Jack Phelps, Crestview BC, Georgetown Stephen Walker, FBC, Temple Nominations to Board of Valley Baptist Missions-Education Center 2022 Term Daniel Cain, South Main BC, Pasadena Alton Holt, Island BC, South Padre Island Truett King, FBC, Lewisville William Waddell, Island BC, South Padre Island Nominations to Board of Wayland Baptist University 2022 Term Sarah (Sally) Eaves, FBC, Plainview Timothy Hardage, FBC, Plainview Ron Harkey, FBC, Lubbock Edward Kelley, FBC, San Antonio Martin Luther Murdock, III, Southcrest BC, Lubbock Keith Skaar, FBC, Midland Nominations to Baptist Community Services 2022 Term Andrew Hicks, FBC, Canyon Betty Morton, FBC, Plainview Stacy Sharp, FBC, Amarillo

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Nominations to Board of Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio 2022 Term Janet Hudson, Lackland BC, San Antonio Dawn Stockton, Crossroads BC, San Antonio Patty Villarreal, Woodland BC, San Antonio Stan Young, Crossroads BC, San Antonio 2021 Term Marla Rushing, FBC, San Antonio 2020 Term Jorge Zayasbazan, Baptist Temple, San Antonio Nominations to Board of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas 2022 Term Kyle Bess, First Baptist Bevil Oaks, Bevil Oaks Cheryl Cook, Westgate Memorial BC, Beaumont Nominations to Board of Buckner International 2022 Term Froswa Booker-Drew, Cornerstone BC, Dallas Julio Guarneri, Calvary Baptist Church, McAllen James Westbrooks, FBC, Richardson 2021 Term Kay Struzick, Tallowood BC Nominations to Board of Children at Heart Ministries 2022 Term Charles Boyd, FBC, Valley Mills Cheryl Jones, FBC, Temple Becky Fenlaw, Hyde Park BC, Austin Linda Bebee, Hyde Park BC, Austin Mark Flora, Austin BC, Austin Michael Connor, II, Central BC, Round Rock Nominations to Board of Hendrick Health System 2022 Term Richard Darden, Shining Star Fellowship Church, Abilene Scott Hibbs, Pioneer Drive BC, Abilene Paul Waldrop, Coggin Avenue BC, Brownwood

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BULLETIN Nominations to Board of South Texas Children’s Home Ministries 2022 Term Jean Culli, FBC, Beeville William Stockton, Jr., FBC, Beeville Nominations to Board of Baptist Church Loan Corporation 2022 Term Jamye Cappadonna, Grace Point Church, San Antonio Ryan Gibson, FBC, Abilene Nominations to Board of HighGround Advisors 2022 Term Carey Hendrickson, FBC, Arlington Phil Wedemeyer, South Main BC, Houston Nominations to Board of The Baptist Standard 2022 Term Teresa Martinez, Gracepoint Church, San Antonio Sonya Stevenson, The Fort Bend Church, Sugar Land

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BULLETIN 2020 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 2020 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 texasbaptists.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.

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2020 BUDGET SUMMARY 2020 2019 CP Texas Budget

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24,746

759,597

2.3%

237,870

-

237,870

757,561

760

758,321

Evangelism

734,851

Music And Worship Discipleship

$

-

$

$

175,648

0.5%

756,213

2.3%

0.7%

237,870

0.7%

2.3%

758,322

2.3%

Missions Team Missions (1)

267,031

-

267,031

0.8%

265,993

0.8%

1,227,483

494,000

1,721,483

5.3%

1,721,483

5.2%

1,003,694

1,596

1,005,290

3.1%

1,003,469

3.0%

-

117,000

117,000

0.4%

-

0.0%

Connections

501,230

5,167

506,397

1.6%

502,495

1.5%

Area Representatives

837,720

-

837,720

2.6%

869,803

2.6%

Bivocational

105,058

4,184

109,242

0.3%

93,958

0.3%

4,082,597

12,396

4,094,993

12.6%

4,075,944

12.3%

Executive Director Office

600,161

-

600,161

1.8%

718,943

2.2%

Cooperative Program

307,115

-

307,115

0.9%

307,115

0.9%

483,479

-

483,479

1.5%

506,651

1.5%

19,000

-

19,000

0.1%

191,879

0.6%

Ambassador Program

184,964

-

184,964

0.6%

-

0.0%

San Antonio Regional

91,668

-

91,668

0.3%

90,446

0.3%

1,256,830

-

1,256,830

3.9%

1,244,096

3.7%

361,548

38,200

399,748

1.2%

436,470

1.3%

322,050

-

322,050

1.0%

339,000

1.0%

478,639

-

478,639

1.5%

469,051

1.4%

-

-

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Chaplaincy (1)

96,014

-

96,014

0.3%

115,208

0.3%

Baptistway Press

86,288

-

86,288

0.3%

89,784

0.3%

305,348

-

305,348

0.9%

303,204

0.9%

59,200

-

59,200

0.2%

57,096

0.2%

Institutional Ministries

-

83,530

83,530

0.3%

78,870

0.2%

Theological Education

2,795,686

52,727

2,848,413

8.7%

3,113,219

9.4%

-

-

-

0.0%

13,000

0.0%

532,917

2,883

535,800

1.6%

589,000

1.8%

266,459

1,441

267,900

0.8%

282,000

0.8%

Church Starters Christian Life Commission

Connections Team Center for Ministerial Excellence

Collegiate Ministries (1)

Executive Director

Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Special Projects

Communications Historical Collection Texas Baptist Men

Associate Executive Director Associate Executive Director Office NAMB Funding

Church Architecture Committees

Decision Support Educational Institutions Baptist University of the AmĂŠricas Baylor University

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2020 2019 CP Texas Budget

Investment Income

Total Texas Budget

Total Texas %

Total Texas Budget

Total Texas %

Dallas Baptist University

532,917

2,883

535,800

1.6%

589,000

1.8%

East Texas Baptist University

532,917

2,883

535,800

1.6%

589,000

1.8%

Hardin-Simmons University

532,917

2,883

535,800

1.6%

589,000

1.8%

Houston Baptist University

266,459

1,441

267,900

0.8%

282,000

0.8%

Howard Payne University

532,917

2,883

535,800

1.6%

589,000

1.8%

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

532,917

2,883

535,800

1.6%

589,000

1.8%

Wayland Baptist University

532,917

2,883

535,800

1.6%

589,000

1.8%

San Marcos Baptist Academy

171,422

927

172,349

0.5%

181,420

0.5%

Valley Baptist Missions Education Center

22,205

120

22,325

0.1%

23,500

0.1%

Buckner Children and Family Services

222,049

1,201

223,250

0.7%

235,000

0.7%

Children At Heart Ministries

519,689

2,811

522,500

1.6%

549,900

1.7%

South Texas Children’s Home Ministries

519,689

2,811

522,500

1.6%

549,900

1.7%

Baylor Health Care System (2)

153,892

832

154,724

0.5%

162,867

0.5%

Hendrick Health System (2)

153,892

832

154,724

0.5%

162,867

0.5%

Hillcrest Baptist Health System (2)

153,892

832

154,724

0.5%

162,867

0.5%

Baptist Hospitals Of Southeast Texas (2)

153,892

832

154,724

0.5%

162,867

0.5%

Baptist Community Services, Amarillo

24,426

132

24,558

0.1%

25,850

0.1%

Baptist Memorials Ministries

149,732

810

150,542

0.5%

158,465

0.5%

90,710

490

91,200

0.3%

94,000

0.3%

-

-

-

0.0%

112,800

0.3%

Advocacy/Care Institutions

Breckenridge Village Scholarships BCFS Cultural Engagement Team Cultural Engagement

359,110

-

359,110

1.1%

352,869

1.1%

African American

203,107

-

203,107

0.6%

232,556

0.7%

169,155

62,914

232,069

0.7%

215,213

0.6%

239,614

-

239,614

0.7%

238,613

0.7%

Hispanic Intercultural Financial Management & Support Team Treasurer’s Office

630,617

-

630,617

1.9%

621,138

1.9%

Human Resources

335,443

-

335,443

1.0%

326,932

1.0%

Events & Conferences

202,256

-

202,256

0.6%

282,330

0.6%

Finance & Accounting

1,308,750

-

1,308,750

4.0%

1,182,777

4.0%

Information Technology

1,867,682

-

1,867,682

5.7%

1,778,219

5.7%

Building Support

330,109

-

330,109

1.0%

345,395

1.0%

Building Operations

404,207

748,058

1,152,265

3.5%

892,125

3.5%

Internal Usage Fees

(617,321)

-

(617,321)

-1.9%

(630,186)

-1.9%

1,492,000

-

1,492,000

4.6%

1,607,486

4.8%

Undesignated & CP Endowments (3)

(3,386,029)

3,386,029

-

0.0%

-

0.0%

Grand Total

$27,516,259

$5,067,000

$32,583,259

100.0%

$33,250,000

100.0%

Church & Retiree Benefits

(1) Additional support provided through Cooperative Program - Worldwide designated to BGCT. (2) Cooperative Program funds are designated entirely for Chaplaincy support at this institution.

(3) Investment income from endowments that are either undesignated or designated to the Cooperative Program have not been allocated to specific departments in this schedule.

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BULLETIN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 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 • B & L Sound Services for their technical planning and coordination of lighting, sound and image projection support • NewDay Productions for video and audio support throughout the workshop and varied meal and receptions • Superior Expo Services for event decorations, staging and exhibit support • Doug Powell, Texas Baptists Registration Secretary, for coordinating volunteers to assist in the registration process. Distributing materials, bags, and name tags for messengers and visitors • Rolando Rodriguez for providing Spanish translators for General and Business Sessions • Volunteer staff of Baylor, Scott & White – Waco, coordinated by April Hayes, who has graciously donated their time to assist us in the first aid area • San Marcos Baptist Academy 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 • OneCry and Baylor students, who have manned the intercessory prayer room throughout the Annual Meeting • 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 134th Annual Meeting and worked diligently to make a huge success for the Kingdom of our Lord

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Annual Meeting 11/18/19 Executive Board 09/24/19 Finance Committee 08/20/19 Item of Consideration:

Recommendation for 2020 Proposed Budget

Highest Authority For this item:

Annual Meeting

Originating Source:

Executive Director and Treasurer/CFO

Background: The proposed 2020 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 2020 of $35,100,467 from the following sources of revenue: Texas Cooperative Program Investment Income Net Texas Budget North American Mission Board Conference and booth fees Product sales Other revenue Total Texas Budget

$27,516,259 5,067,000 32,583,259 300,000 1,413,149 686,799 117,260 $35,100,467

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.

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BULLETIN Annual Meeting 11/18/19 Executive Board 09/24/19 Finance Committee 08/20/19 Item of Consideration:

Recommendation for 2020 Texas World Missions Initiatives and Partnerships Allocation

Highest Authority For this item:

Annual Meeting

Originating Source:

Treasurer/CFO

Background:

Continue funding of strategic international missions/partnerships and Texas initiatives.

Background Attachments:

None

Recommendation: We recommend a 2020 proposed allocation of $1,150,000 of Cooperative Program Texas Worldwide Missions Initiatives and Partnerships as follows: 2020 Proposed Missions and Partnerships Missions Mobilization River Ministry & Mexico Endeavors Texas Partnerships Baptist World Alliance Intercultural International Initiatives Go Now Missions Texas Baptist Initiatives Hispanic Education Task Force Chaplaincy Total

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$ 379,000 229,000 142,000 65,000 54,000 210,000

34,000 37,000 $ 1,150,000

Annual Meeting 11/18/2019 Executive Board 09/24/2019 Institutional Relations Committee 09/23/2019

Item of Consideration:

Recommendation to change the Relationship Agreement between the Baptist Church Loan Corporation and the Baptist General Convention of Texas

Highest Authority For this item:

Annual Meeting

Originating Source

Request from the Baptist Church Loan Corporation

Background:

Since 1952, Baptist Church Loan Corporation (BCLC) has served over 3,500 churches by making over $500 million in affordable real estate related loans. Since 2014, BCLC has expanded its ministry footprint from Texas alone, to 30 states throughout the United States.

BCLC measures the success of its ministry by spreading knowledge and wisdom regarding church finance. Over the last five years alone, BCLC has provide free consultation to over 700 churches. BCLC currently has $171.6 million in total assets, with $169.5 million loaned out.

Background Materials:

Current Relationship Agreement dated December 15, 2009 BCLC Board Approved Mission and Vision Core Beliefs

Recommendation: We recommend to the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting in Waco, November 18-19, that the Relationship Agreement be changed to the following:

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BULLETIN Relationship Agreement Between Baptist General Convention of Texas and Baptist Church Loan Corporation This Relationship Agreement (this “Agreement”), entered into as of the _____ day of __________, 2019, replaces the existing Relationship Agreement dated November 5, 2005, between the Baptist General Convention of Texas (“BGCT”) and the Baptist Church Loan Corporation (‘BCLC”), as amended by the Amended Relationship Agreement dated December 15, 2009.

Since 1952, BGCT and BCLC have walked hand in hand in their efforts to serve and assist churches in their Kingdom building efforts. In consideration of both parties’ intent to continue to carry out the Christian commitments set forth in their respective Mission Statements, BGCT and BCLC have voluntarily agreed to adhere to following guidelines and principles in their relationship: 1. In the election of BCLC Board members, BGCT will elect four Board members who are members of BGCT supporting churches.

2. In the election of BCLC Board members, BCLC will elect at least eight Board members who are members of BCLC supported churches. At least two of the BCLC elected Board members will be members of BGCT supporting churches.

3. BCLC Board of Directors will continue to direct and manage the affairs of the BCLC in a manner consistent with its governing documents.

4. BCLC will provide the BGCT with ministry updates, audited financial statements, and current bylaws on an annual basis.

5. The Agreement will expire and will be considered for renewal on or before December 31, 2029.

Executed on this the ____day of ________, 2019.

BGCT: Baptist General Convention of Texas

BCLC: Baptist Church Loan Corporation

By:

By:

David Hardage Executive Director

By: Chairman of the Executive Board

By:

Gerald R. James, Jr. President

Dennis Tucker Chairman of the Board of Directors

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BCLC Vision, Mission, & Core Beliefs November 2011

BCLC's Vision is to glorify God through our service to His churches.

BCLC's Mission is to assist churches in their efforts to spread the gospel by providing affordable real estate related loans.

BCLC's Mission Priorities are: • • •

To focus on the long term spiritual and financial health of each church we consult.

To provide our churches with straightforward terms, rates options, and underwriting guidelines.

To serve as many churches as feasible, regardless of their size, longevity, or ethnicity.

BCLC Supported Churches are defined by their beliefs: • • • • •

Jesus Christ as the head of the Church and the church as part of the Body of Christ.

Christ's atoning sacrifice for justification and salvation that comes from Jesus Christ alone.

The virgin birth of Christ, His death for our sins, and His resurrection.

The Priesthood of each believer.

Biblical truth.

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BULLETIN NOTES

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2018 LEADERS IN TEXAS CP GIVING

Worship Attendance of 1,000 and above Green Acres Baptist Church Tyler David Dykes, Pastor

African American Fellowship Cornerstone Baptist Church Killeen Harker Heights Edward Wagner, Pastor

Worship Attendance of 500-999 First Baptist Church Mount Pleasant Clinton Davis, Pastor

Chinese Fellowship Chinese Baptist Church Houston Dan Ho, Pastor

Worship Attendance of 200-499 Acton Baptist Church Granbury Mark Roath, Pastor

Hispanic Fellowship Northside Community Church San Antonio David Thompson, Pastor

Worship Attendance of 100-199 Central Baptist Church Carthage Monty Pierce, Pastor

Vietnamese Fellowship Christ the King Vietnamese Baptist Church Hewitt Hung Nguyen, Pastor

Worship Attendance of 99 and below First Baptist Church Ozona Mark Fricke, Pastor

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For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of His glorious

He may strengthen you with power

through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.

And I pray that you, being

and established in love, may have

, together with all

the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be

to the measure of

all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him

glory in the church and in

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