• Cody Shouse: Discipling students to disciple students one at a time

  Cody Shouse, the director of the Longhorn Baptist Student Ministry at the University of Texas in Austin, shares his background and thoughts on collegiate ministry.

• Anyra Cano: Passionate about teaching God’s word

  Anyra Cano, youth minister at Iglesia Bautista Victoria en Cristo in Fort Worth, academic coordinator of the Christian Latina Leadership Institute, and coordinator of Texas Baptist Women in Ministry, shares her background and thoughts on ministry.

• Joel Bratcher: Discipling college students from around the world

  Joel Bratcher, the director of the Aggie BSM—Baptist Student Ministry—at Texas A&M University, shares his background and thoughts on collegiate ministry.

• Rachel Jones: A growing minister helping others grow in Christ

  Rachel Jones, the children’s minister at First Baptist Church of Plano, shares her background and thoughts on ministry and the church.

• Gustavo Serrano: Christians are called to show excellence in the workplace

  Gustavo Serrano, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen and warehouse general manager for Lone Star Citrus Growers, shares his background and thoughts on being a Christian leader in the marketplace.

• David Griffin: Preparing the next generation of church leaders

  David Griffin, the director of the Baptist Student Ministry at East Texas Baptist University, shares his background and thoughts on student ministry.

• Meredith Summers: Church community: Joy in sharing life together

  Meredith Summers, minister to women and singles at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, shares her background and thoughts on church and ministry.

• Rev. Dr. Jamie Russell: Pastor and college minister at the cutting edge in Houston

  Rev. Dr. Jamie Russell, pastor of Nehemiah Community Church and director of the Baptist Student Ministry at Texas Southern University in Houston, shares his background and thoughts on collegiate ministry.

• Miranda Bradley: Helping nonprofits achieve more

  Miranda Bradley, the owner of BCreative, shares her background and thoughts on following Christ in the marketplace.

• The Burgin Family: Missionaries, educators, inspirations

  This week’s profile comes from deep in the heart of one Texas Baptist family. The Burgin family, founders of Mission Arlington, have been a significant influence in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for decades. They share their background and thoughts on ministry and missions.

• Gerry Lewis: Called to live the ‘Christ-life’

  Gerry Lewis, the executive director of the Harvest Baptist Association in Decatur, Texas, shares his background and thoughts on church and associational ministry.

• Vince Smith: Connecting, collaborating and engaging for Christ

  Vince Smith, executive director and lead mission strategist of the CBA Church Network, shares his background and thoughts on church and associational ministry.