Update from his daughter, Tammie Davis:

My dad James Schoenrock tested negative for meningitis and was released into the care of Cheyenne Medical Lodge for rehabilitation and recovery from a diabetic coma. While he is extremely weak and fatigued, we are prayerful that over the weeks ahead, he will gain back his strength through physical therapy and much needed rest and will fully recover from pneumonia. They are keeping a watchful eye over his blood pressure and glucose levels.

We are so thankful he is being cared for in a special place where they know him well. My mother spent her final days there and his sister Joyce Schoenrock Morgan is nearby recovering from a fall. Given his current condition, we ask for very limited visitation so that he can get the rest he needs.

In the meantime, please consider sending him a note to Cheyenne Medical Lodge 750 TX-352, Mesquite, TX 75149. More than anything, our family would very much appreciate your continued prayers.

JULY 8 – Interim Pastor Training
Facilitator: Jerry Fulton, Baptist Progress Director/Editor
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 Baptist Missionary Association
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 Pastor Connections Coordinator
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.

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 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
WHEN: May 20, 2025
WHERE: Pathway Baptist Church, Waxahachie, Texas

SOAR STUDENT CONFERENCE
WHEN: July 2-4, 2025
WHERE: Loews Arlington Hotel, Arlington, Texas

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