Joe Lightner

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

As the World Cup draws closer, churches across Texas are preparing to use this once-in-a-generation opportunity to share the hope of the Gospel with people from around the world. From soccer camps to block parties and outreach trainings, churches are stepping up to make an eternal impact right where they are. 🙌

Will you be praying for the lives that will be reached this summer?

Read more here: https://t.co/r7dKsvP8ab

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

Serve your church well. Lead biblically. 🙌

Chosen to Serve is SBTC’s Deacon Ministry Training designed to equip deacons to better serve their pastors, churches, and communities through Christ-centered leadership.

Whether you’re a current deacon, newly ordained, or interested in learning more about biblical servant leadership, this training is a great resource for your church.

Workbooks and training materials can be ordered or downloaded as PDFs free of charge.

Learn more: https://t.co/9v7aPWqtBc

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

When disaster strikes, hope shows up!

The SBTC Disaster Relief Online Training equips you to serve in real, practical ways—from clean-up and recovery to feeding and chaplaincy.

If you feel called to step in when others are hurting, this is your next step:
🟡 Complete Phase I and earn your Yellow Hat
👉 Get trained. Be ready. Make an impact.

https://t.co/kF4gZ2NfdO

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

➡️Feeling stuck or unsure what’s next for your church?
Regenesis guides leaders toward clarity, strategy, and lasting impact.

Join us for a live info + Q&A session to learn what to expect in the Regenesis process!

May 6 | May 26
10:00 AM (Zoom)

Register: https://t.co/I68X1HHqi4?

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Great to be at One Day! Grateful for God blessing Send Network SBTC with incredible church planters to reach Texas for Christ.

[Joe Lightner @joealightner]

It was a blessing to speak in chapel at Howard Payne University @HPUTX yesterday. Grateful for the vision and leadership of Dr. Cory Hines. @HowardPaynePres

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

At the Cooperative Program luncheon, a Texas pastor shared how the generosity of Southern Baptists helped shape his own ministry journey—and challenged churches to keep making cooperative giving a high priority for the sake of the gospel.
https://t.co/XgLUj96gTV

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

Church planting starts with a “yes.”

Send Network One Day is coming to Georgetown, TX — a one-day gathering focused on prayer, worship, and practical equipping to help you multiply disciples and churches.

Whether you’re a pastor, planter, ministry leader, or simply passionate about the mission, this day is for you.

📅 April 9
📍 First Baptist Church Georgetown

https://t.co/vzEBaOiRtk

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

Empower 2026 was more than just an event.
The worship, the connections, the renewed vision for ministry—none of it happened by accident.
Empower is made possible because Texas Southern Baptists give generously to the Reach Texas State Missions Offering.

Your giving helps train pastors, strengthen churches, and advance the gospel to the 30 million people across Texas. It’s Texans reaching Texas.

If Empower refreshed and encouraged you, imagine what your giving could do for the next pastor who needs that same renewal.

Give to the Reach Texas Offering and keep the impact going.
https://t.co/doVe8Az4LQ

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

12 students said YES to Jesus. 🙌

We’re still celebrating what God did on February 22 and believing this is just the beginning. 🔥 What a night at the Empower Student Rally.

Powerful worship with Portraits Music, an experience with illusionist Jared Hall, and most importantly — lives changed forever.

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Congratulations to the Week 3 ASC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Players of the Week!

Jaco Snyman, So. East Texas Baptist
Hannah Lightner, So., Howard Payne

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

It’s not too late to register for Empower! 🙌

Join us Feb. 23–24 at the Irving Convention Center — or grab a virtual ticket and watch the main sessions live + on demand.

Be refreshed. Be empowered. Be mobilized.

Secure your spot today: https://t.co/PavSyJ6y4J

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

🔥 6 DAYS AWAY — EMPOWER 2026 🔥
Refreshed. Empowered. Mobilized.

📅 February 23–24
📍 Irving Convention Center

Join ministry leaders from across Texas — featuring powerful sessions, practical breakouts, and encouragement for your whole team.

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

Looking for articles that encourage, inform, and challenge you in your faith and leadership? 📍The Texan is for you.

🔗 Follow along at https://t.co/FDOMUljD9I

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

🔥 Students’ lives are changed every year at the Empower Student Rally.

Join us Sunday, February 22 from 6:30–8:30 PM for a powerful night of worship, teaching, and inspiration—featuring Daniel Ritchie and illusionist Jared Hall.

🎟️ Free to attend — register through the Empower Conference registration. https://t.co/oEb7QHa21G
👥 Student ministers: join us again on Monday for the Student Ministers Network Lunch.

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

Step away from the noise and step into biblical wisdom, effective evangelism, and meaningful connection with leaders across Texas.

Together, we can mobilize our churches to reach every corner of our state with the life-changing message of the Gospel.

📍 February 23-24, 2026 | Irving Convention Center
👉 Register now: https://t.co/QeslYYUxmI

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

➡As generations shift, adults age 65+ represent a growing demographic in our society. SBTC is committed to equipping and encouraging churches to mobilize their older adults to leave a lasting legacy—by making disciples, finishing well, and passing on a Christ-centered faith to the next generation.

⭐Join us for one of our upcoming Legacy Builders trainings, designed to equip churches to mobilize the 65+ generation—from maintenance to missional.

To view additional trainings, visit https://t.co/H8gZrdCdrn.

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

🚀 Don’t miss your chance to take your church from surviving to thriving!

Regenesis One-Day Trainings are coming to a city near you—practical, regional events designed to help your church activate what God has already given.

📍 February 10 – College Station
📍 February 19 – Mexia

Secure your spot today and start your journey toward renewed health and growth.
👉 Register now: https://t.co/VLKFuXjFwq

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

New year. New moments to gather.

Check out our 2026 events calendar — packed with opportunities to grow, serve, and connect throughout the year!

👉 https://t.co/UEteeRBn5S

Save the dates and join us for what’s ahead! 🎉

[Southern Baptists of Texas Convention @_SBTC]

Merry Christmas from the SBTC 🎄Celebrating the birth of Christ and the hope He brings to the world.

“Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you.” — Luke 2:11