The Breakdown

The 2026 conference will be August 29, 2026.

Welcome – 8:45
Session 1 – 9:00
Session 2 – 10:00
Session 3 – 11:00

Breakout Session Leaders

These are some of the leaders for our 2025 conference at Southside Baptist Church in Lufkin.

Jeff LynnSenior Strategist - SBTC

Jeff serves as Senior Strategist for Church Health and Leadership at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, where his focus is on fostering wholeness in the lives of those who lead and serve the local church. He has recently written a new deacon curriculum for the SBTC, "Chosen to Serve".

Jeff LynnSenior Strategist - SBTC

Jeff serves as Senior Strategist for Church Health and Leadership at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, where his focus is on fostering wholeness in the lives of those who lead and serve the local church. He has recently written a new deacon curriculum for the SBTC, "Chosen to Serve".

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Lisa KeelingMinister to Kids

Lisa is the Minister to Families and Kids at Tallowood Baptist Church. She has served in Children's ministry across the state for 34 years.

Lisa KeelingMinister to Kids

Lisa is the Minister to Families and Kids at Tallowood Baptist Church. She has served in Children's ministry across the state for 34 years.

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Darryl SmithFBC, Huntington

Darryl currently serves as the interim pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland, after serving as a senior pastor for over 34 years.

Darryl SmithFBC, Huntington

Darryl currently serves as the interim pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Cleveland, after serving as a senior pastor for over 34 years.

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Cynthia PoundsHarmony Hill, Lufkin

Cynthia is from Lufkin, TX, where she serves on staff at Harmony Hill Baptist, leading their special needs ministry. She also serves the SBTC as a Disability Ministry Regional Specialist, providing support and training to churches that are seeking out effective inclusion models to ensure the gospel is accessible to people of all abilities.

Cynthia PoundsHarmony Hill, Lufkin

Cynthia is from Lufkin, TX, where she serves on staff at Harmony Hill Baptist, leading their special needs ministry. She also serves the SBTC as a Disability Ministry Regional Specialist, providing support and training to churches that are seeking out effective inclusion models to ensure the gospel is accessible to people of all abilities.

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Victor RodriguezBGCT

After (35) years of serving as a church pastor, I presently serve as the associate evangelism director for Texas Baptist training churches in Evangelism and Discipleship.

Victor RodriguezBGCT

After (35) years of serving as a church pastor, I presently serve as the associate evangelism director for Texas Baptist training churches in Evangelism and Discipleship.

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Charles DraperSpring Baptist Church
Charles DraperSpring Baptist Church
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Dr. Ruben BurgueteFBC, Caldwell

Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach at First Baptist Church Caldwell TX.

Dr. Ruben BurgueteFBC, Caldwell

Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach at First Baptist Church Caldwell TX.

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Sarah MundyBGCT

Sarah is the General Ledger Manager for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and has served in various ministry roles in accounting for over a decade.

Sarah MundyBGCT

Sarah is the General Ledger Manager for the Baptist General Convention of Texas and has served in various ministry roles in accounting for over a decade.

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Cory LeibrumBGCT

Cory Liebrum is the Director of the Discipleship & NextGen for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He has been with Texas Baptists since March of 2021 after serving 21 years in youth & discipleship ministry at FBC Rockwall. His wife, Rachel, is a pediatric ICU nurse and they have two children, Owen (11) and Ella (8.)

Cory LeibrumBGCT

Cory Liebrum is the Director of the Discipleship & NextGen for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He has been with Texas Baptists since March of 2021 after serving 21 years in youth & discipleship ministry at FBC Rockwall. His wife, Rachel, is a pediatric ICU nurse and they have two children, Owen (11) and Ella (8.)

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Aimee SheltonFBC, Waskom

I am a pastor’s wife and we have been at FBC Waskom for 8years, we have served in 3 churches over 27 years and I have been involved in both children’s and women’s ministries.

Aimee SheltonFBC, Waskom

I am a pastor’s wife and we have been at FBC Waskom for 8years, we have served in 3 churches over 27 years and I have been involved in both children’s and women’s ministries.

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Amanda GladdenTate Springs Baptist Church, Fort Worth

Amanda Gladden ha servido como el ministro infantil en Tate Springs Baptist Church por 6 años. ¡Amanda tiene pasión por enseñar a los niños sobre el amor de Dios!

Amanda GladdenTate Springs Baptist Church, Fort Worth

Amanda Gladden ha servido como el ministro infantil en Tate Springs Baptist Church por 6 años. ¡Amanda tiene pasión por enseñar a los niños sobre el amor de Dios!

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Kurt KrodleBGCT

After 28 years in youth ministry in 4 Texas churches, Kurt now serves as the Youth Ministry Specialist on the Discipleship & NextGen Team at Texas Baptists.

Kurt KrodleBGCT

After 28 years in youth ministry in 4 Texas churches, Kurt now serves as the Youth Ministry Specialist on the Discipleship & NextGen Team at Texas Baptists.

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Dr. W. Dee DanielDenman Avenue Baptist Church

I serve as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Missions at Denman Avenue Baptist Church. I have been involved in going and leading mission teams to multiple countries for the previous 27 years.

Dr. W. Dee DanielDenman Avenue Baptist Church

I serve as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Missions at Denman Avenue Baptist Church. I have been involved in going and leading mission teams to multiple countries for the previous 27 years.

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Milt EichlerFBC, Magnolia

Executive Pastor at Magnolia's First Baptist Church

Milt EichlerFBC, Magnolia

Executive Pastor at Magnolia's First Baptist Church

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Alan SmallDogwood Trails Baptist Association

I am the AMS for Dogwood Trails Baptist Association. I have 30+years of ministry experience.

Alan SmallDogwood Trails Baptist Association

I am the AMS for Dogwood Trails Baptist Association. I have 30+years of ministry experience.

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CONTACT

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www.unityba.org
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936.526.2023

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