From preschoolers to high schoolers, May is the month of graduations and celebrations. Thinking about our faith family graduates, I am excited to see their accomplishments and watch them live out their faith sharing the gospel and making disciples. As the Children’s Ministry Assistant, it has been a privilege to see many of them come through FBC’s Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry. I observed...  Read More

Spring is filled with egg hunts, Easter services, end of the year awards, and joy at every corner. The month of May arrives, and Mother’s Day is a time where many reflect on their own mothers, their children, and other women who have greatly influenced their lives.  My own mother has been an inspiration as she set the example of great strength, determination, and faith. My own journey of motherhoo...  Read More

In our recent mission trip to Kenya, our team spent an entire morning of disciple-making training exploring the eternal implications and practical application of the assurance of salvation. For a new believer, confidence in one’s salvation is crucial to consistent spiritual growth, and a disciple maker needs to be trained to give this assurance to their disciples. Easter, of course, embodies the m...  Read More

Fishing. Canoeing at the lake. Memories of a childhood friend. Camp food. Powerful worship experiences. Seeing the Bible come alive. Yes, you guessed it! We are registering for Preteen Camp 2025! I love the flood of memories that come back to my heart and mind every year when we begin planning for preteen camp. East Texas Baptist Encampment is a special place.Missions seem to be a theme in our chi...  Read More

*Due to security reasons, we will not mention names of the families or locations that we served in on this trip.*The trip to Pakistan with a small team from our faith family was one that has been in the works for the past two years! Here’s a little backstory: We have two families in Pakistan that are global partners. One came through a familial connection in our church; the other came through a co...  Read More

A few years ago, I felt compelled to integrate missions into our children’s ministry with more intentionality. As I look at our students, I often think about how many may be called to missions.  Read More