About Us

Our History

Baptist Progress is the informing and equipping ministry of the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas. Our purpose is to promote interest in missions, evangelism, benevolence and Christian education among the churches of the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas. Our offices are located in the BMA of Texas Building at 632 Farley Street in Waxahachie.

The publication was started in 1912. There have been 18 editors, with the current editor being Jerry Fulton.
Baptist Progress is published every third Wednesday. Between issues, email subscribers receive the e-News Update containing news and information.

Baptist Progress is responsible for managing the BMA of Texas website, www.bmatexas.org, as well as our own website, www.baptistprogress.org. 

We also offer Ministry Connection Workshops and other resources.

​The ministry of Baptist Progress is funded by churches of the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas and individual subscribers.

Our Team

Chris Driver

Team Lead/Editor

Chris Driver serves as the team lead/editor for Baptist Progress. Along with his role as team lead/editor, he serves as the lead pastor of Oasis Church in Levelland, TX and as the Missionary Care Coordinator for BMA Texas Missions. Chris and his wonderful wife, Jamie, have been married for 20 years and have 2 amazing sons, Zak and Riley. Chris has been in full-time ministry for over 17 years. Along the way he has been a senior pastor, associate/administrative pastor, youth pastor, and volunteer. Chris loves golf and food (and not necessarily in that order).

​Email Chris at [email protected]

Lisa Maynard

Office Manager

Lisa Maynard serves as office manager for Baptist Progress. She has an extensive background in bookkeeping. Contact her concerning general information and billing information.

Email Lisa at [email protected]

Paul Gauntt

Correspondent

Paul Gauntt served for 16 years as the director of the BMA of Texas Department of Church Ministries. He has served several churches as pastor, and is a correspondent for Baptist Progress.

Email Paul at [email protected]

Abby Clark

Graphic Artist

Abby Clark serves a the graphic artist for Baptist Progress. She is in charge of layout and designing ads. If your church has a special graphic design project, needs logos, ads, or other specialty items, contact the editor of Baptist Progress at [email protected].