Baptist Progress
Making Church Essential Again
FEBRUARY 25
Facilitator: Larry Barker, BMA of America director of church planting and church health
Where: BMA of Texas Building, 632 Farley Street, Waxahachie
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The role of the local church is to be the mobilizing home base. This empowers all disciples to discover their personal calling and then deploy them to express the fullness of Jesus into every corner of culture and into every sphere of society. In the Making Church Essential Again workshop, based on Ephesians 3:10, why and how the church is essential in its outreach, spiritual growth, ministries, worship and leadership will be discussed.
Facilitator: Larry Barker, BMA of America director of church planting and church health
Where: BMA of Texas Building, 632 Farley Street, Waxahachie
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The role of the local church is to be the mobilizing home base. This empowers all disciples to discover their personal calling and then deploy them to express the fullness of Jesus into every corner of culture and into every sphere of society. In the Making Church Essential Again workshop, based on Ephesians 3:10, why and how the church is essential in its outreach, spiritual growth, ministries, worship and leadership will be discussed.
Every Member "In" Ministry
MAY 18
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.
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.
Interim Pastor Training
JULY 8
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:
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.
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.
MD5 Discipleship
SEPTEMBER 9
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.
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.