Join Baptist Progress for these upcoming Ministry Connection Workshops!

JULY 8 – Interim Pastor Training
Facilitator: Jerry Fulton, Baptist Missionary Loan Association Director
Where: BMA of Texas Building, 632 Farley Street, Waxahachie
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This workshop will answer for potential interim pastors the questions below:

• What is an interim pastor?
  
• What should be expected of the interim pastor?
  
• How does the interim pastor make things ready for the next pastor?
  
• How can the interim pastor connect the church to the BMA of Texas?
  
• How much should the interim pastor be paid?

During the training, potential interim pastors will be provided with an assessment survey to use in the church they serve as well as other helpful tools. Those who complete the training will be certified as an interim pastor for the BMA of Texas. All potential interim pastors must have pastoral experience in order to attend the training.


JULY 15 – Every Member “In” Ministry
Facilitator: Todd West, BMA of Texas Missions Training Lead
Where: BMA of Texas Building, 632 Farley Street, Waxahachie
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As ministry leaders, we focus on making disciples of Jesus Christ. Have you considered that discipleship doesn’t just happen in the context of learning but also serving? We have all seen the radical change in the believer who “finds their lane” of service. What if I told you that you could potentially double the number of people serving? How would this impact the effectiveness of the church where God has placed you as a leader? The Every Member “In” Ministry workshop will give you practical, biblical ideas implemented in your church, regardless of location. The workshop will also foster relationships with other ministry leaders facing similar challenges and leave you feeling encouraged to join God on “mission” where you live.

To RSVP for this event, please go to https://www.baptistprogress.org/ministry-connection-workshops.html or you can call the BMA of Texas office at 972-923-0757

Churches are responding to this year's Baptist Progress Anniversary Offering. The goal for this offering is $20,000.

Each year, churches, classes, groups, auxiliaries, and individuals have been encouraged to give $1 for every year Baptist Progress has provided ministry to the BMA of Texas churches. BY the way, Baptist Progress has been around for 113 years!

Will you help us celebrate by receiving a special offering for Baptist Progress? 

Please mail offerings to:
           Baptist Progress
           PO Box 2085
           Waxahachie, Texas 75168

Join Baptist Progress for this upcoming Ministry Connection Workshop!

SEPTEMBER 9 – MD5 Discipleship
Facilitator: Dr. Steve Crawley, BMA Financial Services Executive Director/MD5 Co-founder
Where: BMA of Texas Building, 632 Farley Street, Waxahachie
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The MD5 workshop will introduce a practical discipleship resource designed to encourage and enable men to identify and fulfill God’s will for their lives. The three-phase process will involve a series of assessments to identify the “man I am today,” the writing of a eulogy to prescribe the “man God would have me be,” and the development of a formal Life Plan with spiritual disciplines and habits designed to bridge the gap between these two versions of one’s self. ​

BMA OF TEXAS MEETING
WHEN: Nov. 17-18, 2025
WHERE: Pathway Baptist Church, Waxahachie, Texas

BMA OF AMERICA MEETING
WHEN: April 21-22, 2026
WHERE: Antioch Baptist Church, Conway, Arkansas

It has been brought to our attention that some people have not gotten their physical copy of the Baptist Progress. We believe it is a mix-up somewhere between the printer and the post office with a few bundles.

Not everyone is affected by this, but we are not sure how many folks are, so please let us know. If you have not received your physical copy by Monday, June 30th, please email Lisa Maynard at [email protected].

We are working to make sure this doesn't keep happening.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.