Using examples of Texas Baptists directly impacting his native people, pastor Thong Lun encouraged those at the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering to follow Paul’s words in Galatians 6:9-10 to “not weary in doing good, for in the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” during the second worship session on July 17.

During the 2023 Texas Baptists Family Gathering worship celebration on July 16, Ellis Orozco implored Texas Baptists to love each other as the family they are. Listen to hear how the household of God should act toward each other.

Robert White, lead pastor of Freedom Church in Bedford, Texas, reminds church leaders that Jesus built the church and will continue to build the church. He explained that the church is in good hands, can use your hands and needs to change hands.

Katie Frugé, director of the Center for Cultural Engagement at Texas Baptists, spoke on current issues facing the future church. She addressed issues related to identity and technology while answering the questions “who are we?”, “where are we?” and “why are we here?”.

Jonathan Smith, director of Church Health Strategy at Texas Baptists, shared that the gospel is unstoppable in both your life and your ministry. He explained that churches do not need to fear as they look toward the future because God has already given us more power than we could ever need to be a witness for Him.

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, explained the importance of spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, financial and relational health for church leaders.

Ariel Martinez, lead pastor of Del Sol Church in El Paso, Texas, shared a message on preparing for change. He explained that church leaders must embrace change in order to effectively reach people with the Gospel in a changing world.

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, spoke from Philippians 2:13-15, explaining that God has started a good work in each person, and He would be faithful to carry that good work through. He encourages students to take what they learned and go out to be a light in their communities.

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, reflects on the importance of walking in the light of the Son. He encourages students to to with for the future, but instead to begin actively walking in the Lord's light that day.

Bobby Contreras, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, reminds attendees that walking with the Lord is a personal choice and not something that happens unintentionally. Events like Congreso give fresh energy to rededicate themselves to their faith, but they should also walk in their faith on a daily basis.