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General Events

Chaplaincy Retreat

This is a retreat for BGCT chaplains involved in health care, military, restorative justice or business & industry chaplaincy. It is a time for spiritual renewal, fellowship, networking, and continuing education for these chaplains.

E-mail: chaplaincy@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5277

Great Day Texas

"Great Day Texas” is a high attendance emphasis in Sunday School/Bible study. It allows a church to give a fresh expression of compassion for members and prospects who need Bible study, renew its spiritual vitality through visits with “people who need to know Jesus”, “stretch itself,” and get a new vision of what God can do through a church that cares about people, and provide an enriching, life-changing Bible study experience for spiritually needy persons. Click here for more information.

E-mail: biblestudy@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5285

Church Weekday Education Conferences

Reach out into your church’s broader community with everyday programs that truly meet their needs: weekday education programs such as Parent’s Day Out, latchkey ministries and child development center programs. In collaboration with the Texas Baptist Church Weekday Education Association™, we provide eight regional conferences each year, as well as an annual conference where over a thousand directors, teachers and other leaders of will gather at Baylor University in July to learn more and be inspired regarding these vital programs. These conferences will help you and your church leadership learn how to launch such ministries or improve them, while it exposes you to a network of people and ministries you can depend on throughout the year.

E-mail: equipping@bgct.org
Phone: 214-887-5470

Church Library Convention

The BGCT provides an annual convention (usually in March) for church librarians and their staff. This convention provides opportunities for fellowship and training sessions, while encouraging networking among church librarians. Each year the convention offers an average of 35 classes, many of which offer certification opportunities. The schedule provides such courses as training in library technology and software, methods of library science (cataloging, repair, publicity, etc.) and copyright, confidentiality and communication.

E-mail: naomi.taplin@bgct.org    
Phone: 972-331-2235

Ministers' Wives Retreat

Ministers’ wives from all over Texas are invited to participate in an annual retreat designed for fellowship, inspiration and encouragement through Bible Study, worship, and networking with other ministers' wives. Click here for more information about the upcoming retreat.

E-mail: ministerchurch@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5293

Minister of Education Annual Retreat

Every April Christian Educators from across the state gather at the Stagecoach Inn in Salado, Texas, for their annual TBREA Retreat. This retreat, designed for Christian Educators and their spouses, begins on Tuesday afternoon and concludes at noon on Thursday. The retreat includes a golf tournament on Tuesday morning, banquet on Tuesday evening, featured speakers, inspirational music, break-out sessions to meet specific needs, wives' conference, regional break-out sessions and a lot of time for fun and fellowship. The retreat will meet the needs of the newest Religious Educator to the most seasoned. Click the link above for an informational brochure and registration form or call for more information.

E-mail: discipleship@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5253

Music/Worship Training Events

Regional and statewide events feature specialized training for music ministers, music workers in various areas of responsibility, senior adult choirs and youth.  Children’s Choir University, an extensive training session for children’s choir directors and workers, and Rejuvenate, a worship leader and spouse retreat, offer great programming, relaxation and fun in a resort setting in the Texas Hill Country.

E-mail: musicworship@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5247

Baptist Laity Institute’s Annual Retreat

Every August, lay church leaders and vocational ministers from all over the state gather for three days of reflection on issues confronting Baptist laity.  Lay persons and vocational ministers who are interested in mobilizing and encouraging the ministry of the laity in the church and in the world are welcomed.  The Baptist Laity Retreat is held at Laity Lodge, in the Texas Hill Country at the head waters of the Frio River.  Reservations are limited and will be confirmed as deposits are received.
E-mail: laityinstitute@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5174

Rural Church Summit

This summit is designed to give opportunity to discuss important issues related to ministry in rural communities, the needs of rural congregations and the opportunity to learn about innovative ministry opportunities for rural ministry. It is a platform for dialogue about these issues and what BGCT churches can do together. Call for more information.

E-mail: tomi.grover@bgct.org  
Phone: 214-887-5428

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