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

Attendance, attention, and traffic are incredible, but the reason for the FBC Beaumont Gift of Hope season is not lights, decorations, graphics, social media, or events. Jesus preached to thousands throughout the Gospels but always worked towards personal interactions. The numbers on that traffic counter only matter because it counted the people Jesus loves.  Read More

Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh….! Clearly the writer of this song did not live in Texas. Did I miss fall because summer seems to be back already. Even if it's cooler in the mornings, the summer temperatures are back by afternoon. Christmas time in 80 degree weather?  Read More