Baptist Progress

The informing and equipping ministry of the
Baptist Missionary Association of Texas

Department Reports: December 2025 Issue

A Word from Your Missions Office

By HEITH MITCHELL
Executive Director of Missions

I can’t believe we are coming to the conclusion of another year already. November marked 10 years that I have had the privilege of serving you and the Lord in the missions department. Time is flying. So many of your missionaries are finishing up their five-year plans right now. This month, The Bridge Church in Seagoville is coming to the end of support. They had three saved and three baptized this month. Time is flying, and God is faithful!

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A Christmas Message of Hope

By JASON CURRY
President, TBHC

This Christmas season, I am reminded of the incredible gift of hope we have in Jesus Christ. A hope that changes everything. At Texas Baptist Hope for Children, that same hope drives our mission every day. It is what we offer to children who need safety and love, and it is what inspires families to open their hearts and homes.

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A Year of Growth and Blessing

By DAVID ERICKSON, PH.D.
President, Jacksonville College

As I look back over the past 12 months, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the extraordinary ways God has moved at Jacksonville College.
 
From Empty Seats to Overflowing Tables
Just one year ago, we faced a sobering reality: our cafeteria was half-empty, and we wondered if we’d have enough students to justify keeping it open. Today, we face a dramatically different challenge: finding enough space for everyone to eat! Our enrollment has surged by more than one-third, setting a record in our school’s history. More students now call our campus home than at any point in our past. The growth has been almost dizzying at times, but every new face represents an answered prayer.

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Coming Events

2026
5th ANNUAL PREACHING CONFERENCE
WHEN: February 23-24, 2026
WHERE: Round Prairie Baptist Church, Fairfield

THE TABLE: A BAPTIST PROGRESS LEADERSHIP GATHERING
WHEN: February 28, 2026
WHERE: Jacksonville College, Jacksonville

BMA OF AMERICA MEETING
WHEN: April 21-22, 2026
WHERE: Antioch Baptist Church, Conway
 
SOAR
WHEN: July 1-3, 2026
WHERE: Embassy Suites Hotel, Norman, Oklahoma

BMA OF TEXAS ANNUAL MEETING
WHEN: Nov. 16-17, 2026
WHERE: New Harmony, Tyler

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