Speak Jesus

His name is power. His name is healing. His name is life.

Words are powerful. They have great power to build up and great power to destroy. We have the power of redemption in our words when we Speak Jesus. 

At Pursue 2025, we will explore three areas: 

• Why Speak Jesus? What does God's Word say about WHY we are compelled to speak the Name of Jesus?
• Who Speaks Jesus? Does God give each believer a mandate to speak Jesus over all those we encounter? Others can testify to the power of speaking the Name of Jesus of people in their lives, but are YOU commanded to speak Jesus over those in your life?
• How do I speak Jesus? Providing opportunities for others to encounter the power of the Name of Jesus in their lives requires that we open doors of ministry to those who are broken, hurting, and in need of the power of Jesus in their lives for healing, restoration, and redemption.

We can't wait to explore Speak Jesus with you this April. See you soon! 

Las sesiones generales y el banquete de las misiones se traducirán al español. Los auriculares de traducción se puden obtener en la área de registro antes de cada sesión. Habrá talleres en español. 

Friday, April 4

Saturday, April 5

All meals are included in the registration cost.

Friday, April 4

11:00 AM - Boxed Lunch
Join WMU of Texas for a boxed lunch. This meal is first-come-first-served, but registration is required for headcount purposes. 

1:15 PM - Multicultural Fellowship
A time of networking, learning, and fellowship for WMU of Texas' cultural groups and churches.   

5:30 PM - Missions Dinner
Let's celebrate all that God has accomplished through WMU of Texas, our ministry partners, missionaries, and Baptist churches across the state. This meal is casual dress. 

8:00 PM - Movie Night: The Forge
Isaiah is a young man without any plans for the future. Until the people in his life—his mother Cynthia, his mentor Joshua, and prayer warrior Miss Clara—encourage him through biblical discipleship to start making better life decisions.
 

Saturday, April 5

8:15 AM - Board of Directors Reception
An informal time of fellowship for current and former WMU of Texas board members, officers, and executive director-treasurers.

8:15 AM - Current & Retired Missionary Parents Fellowship Reception 
A light breakfast fellowship for current and former International Mission Board, North American Missions Board, and Texas Baptists missionaries and missionary parents.

8:45 AM - Minister's Spouses Gathering 
WMU of Texas invites minister's spouses and church planter spouses for a time of fellowship, discussion, continental breakfast, and fun interactive activities with others on a similar journey. 

9:15 AM - Multicultural Fellowship
A time of networking, learning, and fellowship for WMU of Texas' cultural groups and churches.  

11:45 AM - Lunch & Closing General Session
How can we make a difference in the future? Join us for missions ideas, discipleship strategies, and encouragement for reaching your community, our state, and the world with the gospel. 

 

Border Ministry Care Packages

This year's Pursue mission project is dedicated to reaching children in foster care, individuals facing homelessness, recently arrived refugee families, and other families who are struggling and in need of encouragement along the Texas/Mexico border. 

Each care package serves as a tangible expression of compassion, providing essential items and support to those who may feel lost or overlooked. By extending this helping hand, we embody the love and kindness of Jesus, meeting both practical and emotional needs.

Donation List

Instructions 

1. Attendees are encouraged to bring donated items from the list above. 

2. Attendees will assemble those items into care packages during the dedicated times below. 

Friday, April 4

• 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

• 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Saturday, April 5

• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Note: Attendees may also assemble bags during their free time at Pursue. 

Contact WMU of Texas at wmutx[at]texasbaptists.org or (214) 828-5150 with any questions.

Workshop Topics: 

The ReNew for Teens student track is an opportunity for students (grades 7-12) to come together and grow as missions disciples. 

Note: Pursue is FREE for all students and meals are included. 

April 5: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker: Joseph Allen, Missionary

Teens will hear the testimony and a short message about being called to Christ and being called to share Christ with others. They will also share an interactive prayer experience and participate in a mission project encouraging Host Parents in a Christian orphanage in Brazil. 

April 5: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker: David Sanchez, Director of Ethics and Justice, Texas Baptists

Teens will learn what the Bible has to say about the topic of gender identity and orientation based on God's Word and how to stand strong, with compassion in a culture that challenges the spiritual perspective.