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Messengers to celebrate ‘Side by Side’ ministry at this year’s Annual Meeting
In Philippians 1:27, Paul wrote, “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.”
That verse is the foundation for the theme at this year’s Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Annual Meeting, where messengers will gather “Side by Side” at Sagemont Church in Houston on Nov. 11-12.
Each session will include inspirational messages and worship, while meals and gatherings will allow messengers to connect with others from around the state. Each year’s meeting is also an opportunity to celebrate the advancement of the gospel through cooperative work—a timely recognition on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program happening next year.
“As devoted followers of Jesus, we strive—as Scripture commands—to live a life worthy of our calling,” SBTC Executive Director Nathan Lorick said. “We do that by furthering the gospel. We do that by mobilizing churches to multiply disciple-making movements. We do that by cooperatively giving and sending to advance the mission. And we do all of this together. This is how we stand firm in one spirit, speaking in one accord, and contending for the faith of the gospel. We do this standing side by side.”
This year’s meeting will once again feature a powerful prayer gathering on Monday night, led this year by SBTC President Danny Forshee. A church planter commissioning service is also scheduled, as well as an in-person report delivered by Jeff Iorg, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee.
SBTC officer nominations announced
Byron McWilliams, senior pastor of First Odessa, has announced his intention to nominate Danny Forshee to serve a second term as president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention at its annual meeting in November.
Forshee has served as lead pastor of Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin since June 13, 2010. He has been president of the Danny Forshee Evangelistic Association since it was formed in May 2004.
“I would be honored to serve a second term as president of the SBTC,” Forshee said. “God is working in powerful ways in and through our convention. I am excited about what the Lord will do in the future.”
McWilliams said he is honored to nominate Forshee for a second term, noting he has led Great Hills with “pastoral integrity and exceptional wisdom.”
“He has led the SBTC well this past year, and I’m confident he will lead us well in his next term as president,” McWilliams said. “I am also confident Danny will continue the theme of his life and ministry—to lift high the name of Jesus and make His name known wherever he goes.”
Great Hills gave $211,175.62 through the Cooperative Program in 2023 and $233,730.08 in 2022.
Forshee holds a doctoral degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, where he has served as a professor. He and his wife, Ashley, have three grown children, four granddaughters, two grandsons, and another grandchild on the way.
Ed Johnson III, lead pastor of Harvest Fellowship Baptist Church in DeSoto, will be nominated to serve as SBTC vice president. Johnson, a bivocational pastor who also serves on the convention’s executive board, will be nominated by Caleb Turner, senior pastor of Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church. The convention vice president fulfills the duties of the president in the president’s absence or when requested by the president to do so.
Amy Hinote, a member of First Baptist Church Justin and the wife of its pastor, Beaux Hinote, will be nominated to serve as convention secretary. She will be nominated by Matt Kendrick, lead pastor of Redemption City Church in Fort Worth. Mrs. Hinote previously served on the SBTC resolutions committee. The convention secretary’s duties include receiving copies of motions offered for consideration at the SBTC Annual Meeting.
The secretary and vice president also serve on the credentials committee, as outlined in Article III of the convention’s constitution and bylaws.
Meals & Events
Meal registration is required at sbtexas.com/am24.
At a Glance
Messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Annual Meeting will gather for a powerful time of prayer, worship, and fellowship at Sagemont Church in Houston on Nov. 11-12.
Sagemont Church, Houston
11300 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77089
Main Sessions
Monday Evening 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday Morning 9:00-11:40 a.m.
Tuesday Afternoon 1:30-4:10 p.m.
Spanish Session
Sagemont Church, Houston
Sunday
4:30-6:00 p.m. Spanish Session Concert
6:00-6:45 p.m. Spanish Session Fellowship
6:45-8:30 p.m. Spanish Session
Monday
10:00- 11:45 a.m. Spanish Session Breakouts
12:00- 2:00 p.m. Spanish Session Lunch
ANNUAL MEETING MEALS
Monday
• Chinese Pastors Network Lunch | 12:00 p.m.
• Exec. Pastors and Administrators Network Lunch | 12:00 p.m.
• Advancing Mission Dinner | 4:45 p.m.
• Resourcing Churches Dinner | 4:45 p.m.
• Young Pastors Network Dinner | 4:45 p.m.
• Women’s Ministry Dinner | 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday
• SBTC Disaster Relief Taco Truck | 7:30 a.m.
• Seminary Breakfasts
Southern & Southwestern | 7:30 a.m.
• President’s Lunch | Panel Discussion | 12:00 p.m.
Resolutions
A resolution allows convention messengers to express consensus on a current issue. While resolutions are non-binding on convention churches, they add substance to current conversations in Baptist life and the culture at large. Any member of an SBTC church may submit a resolution to the resolutions committee for consideration. The resolutions committee considers these proposed resolutions when preparing resolutions to present to messengers at the annual meeting.
The 2024 resolutions committee will receive proposed resolutions from Wednesday, Sept. 18, until Wednesday, Oct. 16. A proposed resolution must include your name, church membership, phone number, and email address.
Please review the format of previous SBTC resolutions at sbtexas.com/resolutions.
All proposed resolutions should be emailed to Jenna Griffis at jgriffis@sbtexas.com.
El mensaje de Miranda, servirá como uno de los momentos más destacados de la sesión en español de la Reunión Anual ’24
Congregaciones de habla hispana de todo Texas se reunirán en la Iglesia Sagemont en Houston en noviembre para la sesión en español de la Reunión Anual 2024 de la Convención de los Bautistas del Sur de Texas.
El tema de la reunión de este año, programada para los días 11 y 12 de noviembre, es «Lado a lado», basado en Filipenses 1:27 (RV-2015): «Solamente procuren que su conducta como ciudadanos sea digna del evangelio de Cristo, de manera que, sea que yo vaya a verlos o que esté ausente, oiga acerca de ustedes que están firmes en un mismo espíritu, combatiendo juntos y unánimes por la fe del evangelio…».
La sesión en español comenzará el domingo, 10 de noviembre a las 4:30 p.m. con un concierto dirigido por Job González, pastor de adoración de Champion Forest en Español. González es un cantante, productor y compositor de McAllen apasionado por impactar a las generaciones con excelencia musical.
Tony Miranda, pastor y orador internacional que capacita a pastores y líderes en América Latina y los EE.UU., servirá como orador principal. Él ha enseñado en varios seminarios bautistas y es autor de varios libros en español.
Los talleres se ofrecerán el lunes desde las 10 a.m. hasta el mediodía con Lázaro Riesgo, pastor de Sagemont Encuentro y Livan Quintana, pastor de la Iglesia Bautista Vida en Cristo en Nassau Bay. Además, Amparo Medina y Karina Vázquez, quienes ministran a mujeres en Champion Forest en Español, dirigirán los talleres para mujeres.
El lunes a mediodía también se celebrará un almuerzo en el que Julio Arriola, director de Send Network SBTC y del departamento en Español de la Convención, entrevistará a Ramón Medina, pastor principal de Champion Forest en Español.
Para más información, visite sbtexas.com/am24.
Hotels
Fairfield Inn & Suites NASA/Webster
401 W Texas Ave.
Webster, Texas
832-932-3633
King/Double $104
Cut-off: 10/11
Holiday Inn Express Space Center
900 Rogers Court
Webster, Texas
281-316-9750
Double $102
Cut-off: 10/11
Tru by Hilton
901 Rogers Court
Webster, Texas
281-672-7025
King $94, Double $104
Cut-off: 10/21
Group Rates
Specify SBTC for group rates
when making any hotel reservations.
CHILDCARE
Childcare is available at sbtexas.com/am24childcare.
Housing Assistance
Senior pastors with financial need may request hotel cost assistance by visiting sbtexas.com/am24housing.
Questions?
Email aminfo@sbtexas.com or call 817-552-2500.
Handouts & Materials
Only SBTC ministries and approved exhibitors may hand out material to the messenger body on the premises of the annual meeting.
