Acts 1:8…

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

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Director of Missions - Rev Richard Ray

"Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!

Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.” – Psalm 95:1

Our churches love to sing unto the Lord. It is always a joy to attend church gospel singing and concerts. This past couple of weeks, I have had the privilege to attend several gospel concerts to include a high school choir, a Saturday Gospel Jam, while Talon led a youth concert and this coming

Saturday, I will again be attending and singing at another Gospel Jam. 

Sunday, I was honored to worship and preach at Spicewood Baptist Church where we all sang unto the Lord beautifully and Sunday Evening, I am leading the Choir at Fairy Baptist Church as they prepare for Easter. Coryell and

Lampasas Baptist Association both have Associational Gospel Singings coming up in April hosted by Mountain Baptist Church (Coryell) and School Creek Baptist Church (Lampasas). Please share with us when your church has a Gospel Singing so we all can keep Singing and Rejoicing to the Rock of our Salvation. 

Last week, I was blessed to assist and provide certificates to the children and youth Bible Drillers who competed at the Associational Bible Drills. Congratulations to those students who advanced to the regional and state competitions as they represent Trinity Baptist Church and Tri-Rivers Baptist Area. God's Word still moves in the lives of our children.

This week, we will be finalizing the Dignity Revolution School Assemblies and Outreach Events, I will be meeting with local ministers to discuss the needs of their church, serving another church in evangelism, attending a Gospel Jam, working with Bivocational Ministry Leadership along with preparing to host Accelerate Texas at the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center. 

The Tri-Rivers Church Recovery Fund continues to grow as we assist area churches who are struggling with their property insurance needs. In this

newsletter, we have shared the details on how the Church Recovery Fund will operate. Please view the Newsletter or website for more information and please complete the Church Property Insurance Survey in this newsletter if your church hasn’t already. 

Please continue to view this Newsletter for Ministry Opportunities within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area.  It is our joy to serve all our area churches in meeting the various needs of the church and its leadership. We are honored to be serving each church as we together serve our Lord in sharing the message of Salvation to each community. Your faithful financial support allows every church to have their ministry needs met so they can be more effective in reaching their community for the Lord. We are all One Church located in over 118 Locations serving and working Together in Ministry and in our Calling to deliver the Message of Christ Love to all.  

Please reach out to us with your ministry needs as we are available to serve you 24/7. We are a “Brotherhood of Churches”.

Rev Richard Ray

Director of Missions

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area is in need of your Assistance as we serve our Area Churches in the Gathering of Information concerning the ongoing struggle with Churches having Reliable and Affordable Property Insurance. We are asking each Pastor or Church Treasurer/Financial Officer to complete this short

Church Property Insurance Survey.

Thank you, Rev Richard Ray Director of Missions

Click to watch:

Tri-Rivers Church Recovery Fund

Informational Video

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR REPORT

Hello all! I hope and pray you had a blessed week! Please take a moment to pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ as we fulfill the Great Commission together. It's all about Jesus! (Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:11-13)

Thank you all for your faithful support to the ministry of Tri-Rivers Baptist Area!

(3/17/25 - 3/23/25)

This past Sunday, I was blessed to preach God's Word and worship at Cross Bearers Baptist Church. Monday, I helped plan for Dignity Revolution's School Assemblies. Tuesday, I assisted in planning for Dr. Steve Norris, a member of FBC Gatesville's Retirement Gathering. Wednesday, I led worship at Lometa's Courts of Praise FCA Event.

This coming Sunday, I will be leading worship at Eastwood Baptist Church. Monday, I will be attending a meeting to promote Dignity Revolution's School Assemblies in Hico and visiting True Vine Fellowship and assisting Fairy Baptist Church with their outreach mass mail out. Wednesday, I will be attending Pidcoke Baptist Church's Wednesday Evening Service. Thursday, I will be attending a minister's meeting. Thursday and Friday, I will be leading worship for Accelerate Texas's Youth Leaders Summit hosted at your Tri-Rivers Retreat Center. Friday, I will be attending a minister's meeting. Saturday, I will be running sound for Fairy Baptist Church's Gospel Fest. Throughout the week I will be in and out of the Area Office fulfilling the needs of our area churches.

 I am available to assist any of our area churches who need a guest preacher, worship leader, or musician, and I am available to give sound, video, and media consultation assistance.

 If you or someone you know is a Musician, Worship Leader, or Local Church Missionary, we encourage you to serve in our area Churches. If you feel led to serve in this area, please contact your Area Office at tririversdom@gmail.com or 432-202-1526.

I am here to serve you and your church and look forward to meeting you as my wife Josalyne and I travel around the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area.

Talon Keeney

Associate Director

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area

Ideas to pray for missionaries:

1. Pray for their own personal relationship with God.

2. Pray for the missionary’s health.

3. Pray for God’s provision for the missionaries personal needs, the church/ministry and for

the people they serve.

4. Pray for the unsaved to have understanding of the gospel and courage to accept the

Lords’ salvation.

5. Pray for the Lord to help the missionaries disciple new converts.

6. Pray for the single missionaries that God will bring people into their lives and be support

for them when they need it.

7. Pray for healthy marriages and they are a reflection of God and be an example to those

they serve.

Additional prayers for international missionaries:

1. Pray for language learning.

2. Pray as they come to understand the counties culture, religion(s), customs and food.

3. Pray for them as they experience loneliness and long for the family members they left

behind.

These are some ideas to pray for the missionaries as they serve. Also remember to pray for

things as God lays them on your heart.

For a limited time, you can purchase Pursue 2025 tickets at our early bird rate of $65 per person. Make the most of your budget by registering early at wmutx.org/pursue.

Strategic Ministry Director Report

Kevin Miles, Tri-Rivers Stategic Ministry Director

We were not meant to do life or ministry alone. We are truly better together! I want to encourage each of you as we reach Tri-Rivers with the Gospel — to also link arms with other churches in your area. God has a mighty plan which can only be accomplished if the whole body works together. We need each of you and we are here to help. 

If there is anything I can do to help you, share with you, or simply come share about all that is going on with Tri-Rivers Baptist Area and how we can assist you and your church, I would love to come share with your team or church. 

Below is snapshot of the last week and thinking coming up. 

Week of March 17-23: Ministry & Meetings

- Attended FBC Gustine’s 125th Church Anniversary Celebration

- Met with youth ministry leaders concerning Campus Ministry

- Visited with two local school to talk about Dignity Revolution school assemblies.

- Met with a ministry partner.

- Planning meeting for Accelerate Texas which will take place this week at the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center.

- Served at Timber Ridge Church in Stephenville, running sound for worship

- Met with a college student who is following God’s call to be an international missionary.

Mission Supplies: If you would like to help one of our local leaders with supplies for a trip to Mexico at the end of this month, we will be collecting flour, sugar, beans and rice for them to give out to those in need. We will need those donations by Thursday, March 27th.

Also, we are looking to plan a Missions Training Day on Saturday, April 26th. If your church is going on a trip and would like to be a part, click the Missions Survey link to submit a survey so we can best help train your volunteers. Please let us know if you are going on a summer mission trip with your church! This training is open to anyone interested. You do NOT have to be going on a “mission trip” to attend!

Dignity Revolution school assemblies are next week!

- Monday, March 31 @ Dublin I.S.D.

- We will also have a Community-Wide Outreach Event Monday night at Dublin High School beginning at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend!

- Tuesday — Waiting to be confirmed

- Wednesday - Evening Youth Event in Stephenville with the Stephenville Youth Minister Alliance

- Friday - Professional Training Day — Open to any school, community or church leader. (Register by clicking the link below.)

Training: Dignity Revolution will be training anyone interested in their resources. This training is open for leaders to join us. It will be Friday, April 4 from 9am-3pm. If you would be interested in attending, click HERE to sign up!

Funding Update. If you are interested in supporting my role with Tri-Rivers, you can set up a recurring donation by clicking HERE or visiting www.kevinamiles.org/donate.

As a part of the Tri-Rivers Team, I am available as a resource to your church. If you need help with any training, mission projects/trips, youth ministry strategy training, or even someone to fill the pulpit on Sunday, please feel free to contact me anytime.

Youth Ministry Training. I am available to come train your youth ministry leaders/volunteers/students in Jesus-Focused Youth Ministry. This will give you a personalized strategy for ministry based on your church. You can go through training online or contact me for a one-day conference. You can view the first session online at https://intro.jfym.online.

Kevin Miles

Strategic Ministry Director

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area | 950 CR 227 | Hico, TX 76457

cell: 254-485-6765

www.tri-riversbaptistarea.com 

www.kevinamiles.org

DIGNITY REVOLUTION

YOUTH BULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

(Training for educators, youth workers, and church staff in the area!)

Friday, April 4 | 9 - 3 p.m.

Tri-Rivers Retreat Center

950 CR 227

Hico, TX 76457

Cost: $75.00

Includes Lunch

Offered free to Tri-Rivers Baptist Area

Use Promo Code: Dar75

Takes $75 off making it free to sign up. 

Facilitated by Deb Tackmann

About the Training

Meet Deborah Tackmann, a nationally recognized educator with over 40 years of experience in the classroom. Her professional development trainings will not disappoint. Each training will provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively work with young people as it relates to tough topics like bullying prevention and improving the mental health and well-being of youth.  Her workshops are guaranteed to empower, energize, and demonstrate the best and most current practices. 

Deborah Tackmann has received two National Health Educator of the Year Awards from the American School Health Association and American Association for Health Education, as well as a National Exemplary Bullying Program and Individual Award. In 2012, Deb became the first teacher from Wisconsin to be inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame. Her passion to inspire and empower others to lead happy, healthy, and successful lives has led to many accomplishments, including being recognized as one of the top teachers in the nation by USA Today. In addition to giving presentations in over thirty-five states, Deb was a presenter at the 2012 National Conference on Bullying, sponsored by the School Safety Advocacy Council. As an author, health consultant, coach, adjunct university faculty member and mother of three, Deb has dedicated her life to making a positive difference in the lives of children…one child at a time.

Tri-Rivers Hispanic Ministry Director

Pastor Bob Evaul, Tri-Rivers Hispanic Church Consultant

Coryell Community Church in Gatesville

is Donating a large Sound Board to any church that is interested.

If Interested Contact the church at 254-248-0849

SCHOOL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH HAS SEVERAL CHRISTMAS AND EASTER CANTATAS AS WELL AS ANTHEMS THAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH ANY CHURCHES WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED AND NEED THEM. MOST OF WHAT WE DO AS A CHOIR IS FROM SIMPLE SERIES, YOUCAN AND UNISON 2-PART.

IF YOU CAN USE ANY OF THIS MUSIC, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WE HAVE THE BOOKS, ACCOMPANIMENT CDS AND LISTENING CDS.

THANK YOU.

Alicia Straley

512-556-7522 CALL OR TEXT

arstraley4@gmail.com

FBC Llano is donating a piano, if your church in interested please contact the church office at: (325)247-4803

FREE ORGAN for ministry use for pick up in Temple.

Please consider a donation if used for personal use.

Call Margaret: 281-851-9801

Free Upright Piano.

Contact Joy Pierson at piersonfam@netzero.net if interested

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FREE Wurlitzer Upright Piano

Old and needs tuning. Free to any church, mission or church plant that will pick it up and provide a donation letter on church letterhead.

Located at 4379 Rota Circle, Fort Worth.

Call Joanne or Dr. Dan Crawford at 817-294-2657

School Creek Baptist Church

Would like to donate this beautiful Conference Table (5' wide X 12' long X 33" high) to a church or ministry organization.

Contact School Creek Baptist Church if Interested.

512-556-6054

Robertson Avenue Baptist Church

is donating a 10 Foot Projector Screen.

If interested contact the church at

revmorrison01@gmail.com

WMU Staff and Contact Information

TAMIKO JONES Executive Director-Treasurer tamiko.jones@txb.org (214) 828-5150

BETH CAMPBELL Communications Consultant/ Mary Hill Davis Offering Project Manager beth.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5155

BRANDI JONES Marketing Specialist brandi.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5152

JOYCE PORTO Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Multicultural joyce.wmutx@txb.org

(469) 405-1638

CHRIS ROWLEY Christian Women’s & Men’s Job Corps State Consultant chris.wmutx@txb.org (737) 280-8660

MARISOL SANDOVAL Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Preschool, Children, Youth, and Young Adults marisol.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5158

TERI USSERY Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Adults and Young Adults teri.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5374

NAYELY VALLEJO Office Manager/Administrative Assistant nayely.wmutx@txb.org

(214) 828-5150

ESTELA ESCOBAR Financial Assistant estela.wmutx@txb.org (214)828-5331

BENNYE BRYANT Sisters Who Care bennye.wmutx@txb.org (214)356-3458

VICKIE LEE Ministry Assistant Vickie.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5396

VANESSA LERMA WMU of TX Missionary, Border Ministries vanessa.wmutx@txb.org

(956) 279-5515

The WMU Office information:

10325 Brockwood Rd., Dallas, Texas 75238

Phone: (214) 828-5150 | Email: wmutx@texasbaptists.org

"THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION"

feat. Rev. Richard Ray

Directors Job Description

DIRECTORS: Central Texas Hospitality House (CTHH) seeks Christian married couple to serve as directors in Gatesville, Texas. CTHH provides overnight lodging for families/friends visiting incarcerated loved ones at Gatesville area prisons. 

For information contact Kay McCleary at 254-216-0543. 

To apply, provide a resume with references to cthospitalityhouse@gmail.com or

CTHH

PO Box 124

Gatesville, Texas 76528

Has your Church Scheduled a Revival for 2025?

Please let us know by emailing us the following information to tririversdom@gmail.com 

Name of Church 

Dates of Revival Services

Evangelist Name 

Worship Leaders Name

We will promote all Revival Dates in the Newsletter

Live Oak Baptist Church

REVIVAL

Gatesville, TX

March 31st - April 2nd

6:30pm (All Services)

Evangelist - Danny Crosby

Worship - Talon Keeney

Pastors Join Today

This private Facebook group is created for those serving as Pastors only within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area. This private group is a safe place for Pastors to share prayer concerns, victories and resources with fellow Pastors. On the 10th day of each month, we are asking each pastor to pray for one another.

This Pastors Only Facebook Page was created by

Pastors for Pastors.

We are a Brotherhood of Pastors.

Join Us Today

Church Registration for On-Site Active Shooter Response Class 

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area will offer free Certified On-Site Active Shooter Response Class. Bob Ray III is Texas DPS Certified in Active Shooter Response. He is available through your Tri-Rivers Area Office to educate your church safety/security team and congregation. There is no cost to your church.

Register your church for the Active Shooter Response Class opportunity by calling your Area Office or Register On-line Below

 (254) 865-1299 * tririversdom@gmail.com 

Start your training by enrolling in an online class below:

Disaster Relief Orientation

This is where TBM Disaster Relief training begins. All TBM Disaster Relief volunteers must complete this training as well as a background check in order to serve. This class provides the fundamentals for serving in the wake of disasters. Click here to begin.

All participants must have first taken the orientation class.

Food Handling Training

A warm meal warms the soul after a disaster. You can provide that critical meal through TBM feeding teams. Click here to begin.

Fire and Flood Recovery Training

Fires and floods can ruin everything a person owns in a few short hours. Learn how you can deliver help, hope and healing after these disasters. 

Click here to begin.

Box Unit Training

When people lose everything in a disaster, they will begin the painful process of trying to salvage their items. Through TBM box ministry, you can walk alongside them in that process. Click here to begin.

Shower/Laundry Training

After a disaster, a hot shower and clean laundry are an immense blessing. You can provide that through TBM shower/laundry teams. Click here to begin.

Rebuild Training

This course empowers you to rebuild homes after disasters. 

Click here to begin.

To view the list of Bible Studies Available at your Area Office, go to our website tri-riversbaptistarea.com or click Here

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Churches

&

Surrounding Area Churches

Seeking Pastors & Ministry Staff

View Church Profile and Submit Resume

HERE

Valley Grove Baptist Church in Stephenville, Texas is searching for our next full-time

Minister of College and Missions

Interested parties can mail a resume, with cover letter, to Valley Grove Baptist Church, 1731 S. US Hwy 281, Stephenville, Texas 76401, or email it to adamkeim@yahoo.com.

For questions, please call the church office at (254)965-5195. 

First Baptist Church of Hamilton, TX,

is seeking a part-time Minister of Music and Worship.

For more information please contact

Peter Elkins (jpeterelkins@gmail.com) or

Maria Weaver (maria@hhnpaper.com).

Eastwood Baptist Church

2518 E. Main Street

Gatesville, TX 76528

Seeking Children's Minister

For more information or to send Resume

contact Eastwood Baptist Church

info@ebcgatesville.org

Cross Bearers Baptist Church is in need of a piano player. For more information contact Bro. Fisher

revdillardfisher@yahoo.com

254-462-7865

Oakalla Baptist Church is looking for a pianist for their Sunday Services.

They are willing to pay a honorarium.

If you are interested please contact Bro. Clay Cole:

clay-cole@hot.rr.com or (254) 681-7397

First Baptist Church - Evant is in need of a piano player.

For more information contact Pastor Dane Barron

barron_md@hotmail.com

254-206-1119

First Baptist Church Evant

Seeking Youth and Worship Leader

Contact Pastor Dane Barron: 254-206-1119 or Contact Deacon Bassel Leach: 254-227-4453

Eastwood Baptist Church

2518 E. Main Street

Gatesville, TX 76528

Seeking Youth Minister

For more information or to send Resume

contact Eastwood Baptist Church

info@ebcgatesville.org

Clear Creek Baptist Church

Seeking Part-Time Youth Director & Associate Pastor

Contact Pastor Steve Hudson if Interested or for more information at 254-499-8170

Clear Creek Baptist Church

3350 FM 2657

Kempner, TX 76539

Job Description is Below

FBC Gustine 

Looking for a part-time youth minister

Contact Pastor Emmanuel Jimenez for more information

325-500-5678

bromanny2022@gmail.com

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Selden Baptist Church has a 1960s Hammond Organ available. 

It has a single locking base and full keyboard. 

Contact Milton at 254-386-7966

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area

950 CR 227, Hico, TX | 432-202-1526

tririversdom@gmail.com