• Kathy Hillman: Will you, please?

  11/16/2015 - By John Rutledge

  The 130th annual meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas is history—but not its deep roots and living legacy.

• Kathy Hillman: With thanks and prayers

  11/09/2015 - By John Rutledge

  As the term ends, I’ll add a new Texas charm to my prayer bracelet as a reminder to pray for the many ways Texas Baptists live the Great Commandment and the Great Commission every day.

• Kathy Hillman: Arise, Shine … When We Rise Up, He Shines Through

  10/31/2015 - By John Rutledge

  A large glittering star adorned with “Arise, Shine” hung suspended in the baptistery. Nervous girls dressed in Sunday best slowly processed into the candlelit sanctuary.

• Richard Ray: Visit the Bivocational/Small Church Association booth at the BGCT

  10/31/2015 - By John Rutledge

  If you are planning to attend the 2015 Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting Nov. 8-10 at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, I encourage you to come by the Texas Baptist Bivocational/Small Church Association exhibit booth.

• In Touch: Appreciation for pastors

  10/31/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Hello, Texas Baptists. The last few Sundays, I enjoyed preaching at Park Lake Drive Baptist Church in Waco, Blue Ridge Baptist Church near Marlin and First Baptist Church in Sonora. I also attended the 175th anniversary celebration of…

• Kathy Hillman: Texas Baptists’ human care—a legacy of ministry

  10/23/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Our Texas Baptist hospitals care for body and soul, just as Jesus did.

• Richard Ray: Receive, share and follow God’s vision for your church

  10/23/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Pastors often are put into a position to explain the vision God has given us. Just because we share the vision does not mean people will follow, at least not without an explanation.

• Kathy Hillman: Homecoming and coming home

  10/16/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Several colleges—including Baylor, Southwestern, Illinois and Missouri—claim to have hosted the first homecoming celebration. Of course, Texas Baptists favor the Baylor declaration.

• Richard Ray: For your children’s sake, strive to meet God’s expectations

  10/16/2015 - By John Rutledge

  As a father of five children, I know a lot about expectations. From the moment they were born, I had high expectations for them.

• Kathy Hillman: ‘And they lived happily ever after…’

  10/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Advising college students allows glimpses into their romances. Elaborate marriage proposals are trending.

• Kathy Hillman: ‘Up With the Purple’

  10/05/2015 - By John Rutledge

  Purple always has been my favorite color. When I chose purple as a tiny girl, I didn’t know its significant association with piety, royalty, wounded U.S. soldiers or even Woman’s Missionary Union.

• In Touch: Sharing about the Mary Hill Davis Offering

  10/02/2015 - By John Rutledge

  I had a great Sunday at First Baptist Church in Mineral Wells, sharing about the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions. Thanks to Pastor Nathan Buchanan for the invitation.