• The theology of church architecture

  03/02/2014 - By John Rutledge

  Allow me this week to introduce you to a team of “architectural theologians.” 

• Remember your calling

  02/19/2014 - By John Rutledge

  Texas Baptist Voices / Richard Ray: I’m writing this article as I prepare to take part in a funeral service of a dear lady who went on to be with the Lord. She was fiery, loved the Lord and loved the music of Elvis Presley.

• Congregational perspectives & accurate information

  02/19/2014 - By John Rutledge

  Texas Baptist Voices / Jeff Johnson: I thought I would have a few of my congregational members introduce themselves to you this week. As you meet them, ask whether your church includes any or all of these folks as well.

• Bivocational/small-church ministry is vital

  02/14/2014 - By John Rutledge

  In our state, there are over 3,500 Texas Baptist ministers who serve in the small-church ministry.

• God’s presence: Working for change

  02/14/2014 - By John Rutledge

  In my 31-year run in children’s sermons, no matter how badly I botched my chance at communicating the gospel to the youngest church folk, these moments became the most memorable.

• In Touch: Traveling, preaching, fellowship around Texas

  02/14/2014 - By John Rutledge

  I had a great Sunday at Eastwood Baptist Church in Gatesville Feb. 2. Thanks to Pastor Matt Richard and his welcoming congregation for their hospitality.

• Launching into the void

  08/12/2013 - By John Rutledge

  Most Star Trek stories depict the adventures of humans and aliens who serve in Starfleet, the space-borne humanitarian and peacekeeping armada of the United Federation of Planets.

• El nuevo comienzo

  08/12/2013 - By John Rutledge

  Para un tiempo como este…Creo firmemente que nuestra convención esta en un momento crucial con nuevos horizontes y oportunidades para alcanzar.