The Collin Baptist Association would like to invite you to attend our first 2026 Executive Luncheon on Thursday, February 19th at The Hope Center in Plano from 11-1 pm. Dallas Baptist University has graciously sponsored this luncheon for our Collin county pastors. It is sure to be a blessed time with fellow church leaders, so don't miss your chance to register now and save your lunch spot!
We will enjoy a delicious lunch and hear a word from Dr. Brent Thomason of DBU.
"Brent A. Thomason serves as Dean of the Graduate School of Ministry and Professor of Biblical Studies at Dallas Baptist University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Durham, U.K., Th.M. from the Evangelical Faculty of Leuven, Belgium, M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and B.A. at Dallas Baptist University. At DBU, Brent teaches a variety of courses on the New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Spiritual Life.
Brent has been married to his wife Aline for 16 years and together they live in Midlothian, TX with their 3 children: Ben (10), Lars (8), and Lea (6). Brent serves the local church regularly through pulpit supply and interim preaching. They are members of Duncanville’s First Baptist Church."
Registration closes on February 12th
LUNCH, LEARN, and LINK: “Beyond the Tithe: Providing ministry funding for tomorrow AND today!"
Please join us for our February LLL on February 9th from 11 am-1 pm to network with like minded leaders in your area. The President of the Texas Baptist Foundation, and former CBA Pastor at FBC Plano, Dr. Jerry Carlisle, will be talking to us about the free access we have as CBA Ministry Leaders to family wills, as well as other ministries provided by the funds and resources of the body of Christ.
"Dr. Jerry Carlisle, President of the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation, has served Texas Baptists through the Missions Foundation since 2015. Prior to that, he served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Plano, First Baptist Church of Temple, and Valley Ranch Baptist Church of Coppell.
Jerry leads a wonderful Missions Foundation team in connecting Texas Baptists with God’s mission through their financial resources. He and his wife, Dedi, make their home in Murphy, Texas. They are proud of their three adult children and their spouses and are always ready to brag on their eleven exceptional grandchildren."
Lunch will be included! Register today to hold your spot!
