See the Church!
Did you know that Texas District reflects a new church demographic for the twenty-first century? While general statistics in the LCMS show a declining, aging, mono-cultural church body, God’s mission
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Blessed to Bless
After His death and resurrection, Jesus told his disciples: “Go and share the blessing given to Abraham. Don’t keep it to yourselves. It’s time to extend the Message everywhere and
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Music in the Mess
Tucked away in the corner of a Chick-fil-A I visited recently was a not-so-typical accessory of a fast-food restaurant. On the way to the kids’ play area; across from the
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Inventory Of Our Blessings
I read a book on personal development and business leadership last month. It is not surprising that the best leadership principles are Christian principles and are easy to trace their
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Outreach In Unlikely Places
My name is Brenda Segovia and I’d like to share a story with you. Before I jump right in, let me give you a bit of context. I am currently
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Easter Encouragement
Easter is an exciting time in the Church year even though it is for only 50 days. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost is also exciting, but this
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Texas District Church Extension Fund Announces Becca Jones as New Executive Director
LCMS Church Extension Fund Senior Vice President To Take the Reigns After Retirement of Stephen Block AUSTIN, Texas—On Saturday, March 3, 2018, after a nationwide search process, the Texas District has
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Celebrating God’s Kingdom in 2017
2017 was a very special year as the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This was not simply a look back, however. As St. Augustine was credited with
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Solitude with Jesus: Rest, Reflection and Renewal
I have always been intrigued that Jesus, with only three years as Messiah and under high demand, “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:6 Solitude with
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Handling Conflict Part II
Of no surprise to most reading this blog, people in congregations are sometimes in conflict with one another—even those with the best intentions. Several months ago, I wrote about how
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