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

Read this and know that God is at work as you disciple your children, invest in disciple groups, share in community, and pray for our faith family.  Read More

The month of January is such an odd month in Texas. The Christmas decorations come down, and we really don’t know what to put up in their place. Snowflakes seem to be a curious choice for décor when it is 75 degrees outside. Some of us jump into decorating for Valentine’s Day (that would be me), and others choose to put greenery where the sparkly Christmas décor once rested. For most, January com...  Read More

Type your new text here. January brings renewed passion for change. There will be resolutions to lose weight.  Many will commit to spending more time at home with family.  People will re-evaluate careers, debt, or relationships. Some may even go back to school. Something about the new year inspires people to pursue their greatest calling or contemplate their deepest regret.  Some will follow thro...  Read More