#wearethecalled

here to help and encourage students sensing a
call to ministry


Michael Evans is the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He explains the experience that led him to vocational ministry, wanting to live the life of Christ.

After drifting away from God and returning, Lynn Harper, Associate Pastor of College and Millennials, Community Missionary Baptist Church, De Soto, tells of how God burdened him for others' salvation, and the passion he received for being called to ministry.

Rick Justice is the pastor of Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Brownwood, TX. Watch and learn how God called him during college and illuminated his calling to ministry.

Jane Wilson served as the Youth Ministry Specialist for Texas Baptists for 21 years.  In this video, she tells of her calling to ministry and how as Christians we do not need to fear our callings.

Joseph Wright is the English Ministry Pastor at Vietnamese Baptist Church, Garland. In this video, Joseph discusses how his encounter with the Lord while he was at "rock bottom" drew him closer to God.

Steve Vernon served as the Associate Executive Director for Texas Baptists for 11 years.  In this video, Steve talks about how conversations with his mom led to his decision to go into ministry.

Vince Gonzales is the Pastor at North Dallas Family Church. In this video, Vince talks about how he felt a burden for many people he knew that hadn't heard the gospel story.

Ronny Marriott is the Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church in Burleson. In this video, Ronny talks about how his love for people led to a job in ministry.

Joyce Ashcraft is the Associate Director of Collegiate Ministry at Texas Baptists. In this video, Joyce talks about how God called her to serve him while she was a young girl.

Rolando Rodriguez is the Director of Texas Baptists en EspaƱol. In this video, Rolando talks about how he felt called to ministry at youth camp.

Brian Hill is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Corpus Christi. In this video, Brian tells a story about what attracted him to ministry.

Jeffri Foster is the Associate Student Minister at First Baptist Church in Lewisville. In this video, Jeffri talks about how she felt pulled toward ministry while in college.

Rafael Berlanga is the Pastor at Primera Baptist Church, Fort Worth. In this video, Rafael talks about how he felt an increasing burden of compassion for people.

Grant Byrd is the Minister with Students at First Baptist Church McKinney. In this video, Grant discusses how he felt drawn to ministry while on a mission trip.

Mario Morado was once the Student Minister at Waves of Faith, Fort Worth, but now serves as their pastor. In this video, Mario discusses how his past experiences influenced him to help others in the same situation.

Beka Mullins serves with The Counseling Place in Richardson. In this video, Beka tells about God's faithfulness in clarifying her call to ministry.

Linh Huynh is the English Pastor at Faith Vietnamese Baptist Church in Dallas. In this video, Linh talks about how other people encouraged him to join ministry.

Leighton Flowers is the Director of Evangelism for Texas Baptists.  In this video, Leighton explains why being called to ministry doesn't have to be a confusing process.