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Feb 3, 2025 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Timothy Cockes |Jayson Larson
I lead a small group at our church. It is a great group of people in different stages of life who desire a close community to do life with. We are currently diving into Ecclesiastes together. This has been such a great challenge for us as we think about what kind of life is really worth pursuing. C.T. Studd once wrote, “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” This statement, paired with studying Ecclesiastes, has caused me to rethink my priorities for 2025.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Laura Erlanson |Jayson Larson
Life has a unique way of bringing moments of reflection. As we enter December, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible year the Lord has given the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. When we begin a new year, we are usually looking forward. This is a good thing—we must always look to the possibilities that lie ahead. However, we also never know what to anticipate in the future. January 2024 was no different. As we began the new year, we started implementing the SBTC’s new mission focus.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick
One of my favorite events of the year is our Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Annual Meeting. It is such a joy to be with pastors and leaders from across Texas. Every year, we have an incredible time of prayer, worship, preaching, and a little business. I love our annual meeting. This year’s meeting is being held at Sagemont Church in Houston on Nov. 11-12. Our theme is “Side by Side,” from Philippians 1:27. As you know, ministry can be challenging.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Tessa Sanchez
This time of year is my favorite. The weather begins cooling off and the leaves start changing colors. I also love this time of year because it’s football season. There is nothing like high school football on Friday nights and college football on Saturdays. However, of all the things we can highlight this time of year, one that often goes unmentioned is the time churches can set aside for pastor appreciation. Many churches designate October as Pastor Appreciation Month.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Lauren Bearry |Jayson Larson
I love traveling. There is something about meeting new people and experiencing new cultures that I get excited about. Often, when I travel for work, there is not much time to get out and explore different cities. However, I was able to get away and visit a couple of new places this summer. One morning my wife and I decided to go visit a museum. This one was fascinating, as it held some of the oldest archives I have ever seen.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Jane Rodgers |Jayson Larson
I remember it as if it were yesterday, stepping off the plane on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. It was hot and humid, yet there was an excitement with our team I had not experienced before. I had been the pastor of this church for a couple of years, and this was our first mission trip together. The next few days flew by, and we had some incredible experiences serving the Lord. Leading mission trips for our church became both a passion and a priority.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
fggam.org | Dewey Moede |Nathan Lorick
AMEN TO Nathan’s message! YES! Sharon and I went out to Catron County for three days carrying out The Great Commission! It was a great time for us, we always enjoying getting out of town and share JESUS! FREEDOM! We were provided with housing by the FBC in Glenwood! We had a blast meeting so many people in those three days! Glory!Baptist PressBy , posted July 2, 2024 inSummer is here! This is a busy time for my family, but we always try to get away for a week or so.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Sandra Peoples |Jayson Larson
Summer is here! This is a busy time for my family, but we always try to get away for a week or so. Though I love summer, I also realize these next couple of months will go by quickly. I certainly don’t want to get to the end of the season and wonder what I accomplished. This is a great time to take a step back and evaluate the first half of the year and set goals for the rest of the year. I try to do this every summer. I want every moment of my life to count for God’s glory.
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May 23, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Myriah Snyder
Acouple years ago when we announced we would be leading a group of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention pastors on a clergy familiarization trip to Israel, I knew it would be a life-changing experience for our group. I had personally been to Israel before and experienced that incredible journey myself. But on that trip, we saw God do exceedingly and abundantly more than we could have imagined.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
texanonline.net | Nathan Lorick |Ashley Allen
Iwant to personally invite you to join me later this year on our Experience the Holy Land Clergy Familiarization Trip in Israel. The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is hosting this 10-day trip from Dec. 26, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025. The trip is available to senior pastors of SBTC-affiliated churches at a discounted price, which includes $1,300 in financial assistance provided by a generous grant from the SBTC Executive Board. Special pricing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
