• 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.

• John Litzler: An attorney with the gospel at heart

  John Litzler, an attorney with a heart for the church, shares his background and thoughts on following Christ in the marketplace.

• Tom Donaldson: Helping people flourish by building trust

  Tom Donaldson, a minister turned professional coach, shares his background and thoughts on following Christ in the marketplace.

• Lee Welch: From serving church families to serving a family of churches

  Lee Welch, the executive director of the Dogwood Trails Baptist Association in Jacksonville, Texas, shares his background and thoughts on church and associational ministry.

• Ferrell Foster: Ministry is better together

  Ferrell Foster, the director of ethics and justice for the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission, shares his background and thoughts on denominational ministry.

• Steve Doyle: Facilitating church health to extend the gospel

  Steve Doyle, the director of missions for the Creath-Brazos Baptist Association in Bryan/College Station, shares his background and thoughts on church and associational ministry.