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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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area is excited to partner with KingsCover/DominionFirst Insurance Services to provide Property Insurance 
for your Church.


To receive a quote by please complete the Information Form!


Your church must be affiliated with 
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area to participate.

Director of Missions - Rev Richard Ray

This Past Week in Ministry

This past week, was very exciting week as we continue serving churches and ministry partners across the area. Highlights include:

 

  • Assisting CWJC Dublin by providing live online courses
  • Supporting congregations in submitting Church Property Insurance information for the new Master Policy
  • Providing Pulpit/Worship Supply
  • I worked with both state convention serving our area churches
  • Worked with churches seeking pastors and ministry staff
  • Accounting Services for 14 Ministry Partners & Associations
  • Met with Ministers to provide resources and counseling
  • Worshiped and preached at FBC Tow
  • Hosted the Tri-Rivers Practical Preaching Seminar at the 
    Tri-Rivers Missions Hub

       


In the week ahead, I will continue working with our churches that are seeking pastors and other ministry positions. I will be taking care of the daily ministry needs of our associations, churches and ministry partners we serve. I will continue serving FBC Tow by providing preaching and leadership as they begin their search for the next pastor. I will be attending the Latham Springs Baptist Encampment Board Meeting and on Saturday, I will be attending the Burnet/Llano Baptist Association Men's Breakfast hosted by Grace Harbor Baptist Church.


Local Church Ministry Survey: Guiding Future Ministry Support

Tri‑Rivers is launching a Local Church Ministry Survey to help identify ministry needs and guide future resource development. We encourage every congregation to participate. The survey is available in this newsletter and on our website.


Opportunity to Serve: Social Media Team Leader

Tri‑Rivers is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Social Media Team Leader. This role will strengthen our digital presence, expand communication efforts, and support churches across our region with effective online engagement. If you or someone in your congregation feels called to serve, please contact the Missions Hub.


Church Recovery Fund: Strengthening Congregations 
The Tri‑Rivers Church Recovery Fund continues to grow as a vital resource for congregations navigating rising property insurance costs. If your church has not yet completed the Property Insurance Survey, we encourage you to do so soon to ensure access to this important support.


United in Christ: One Mission, Many Congregations

Throughout this newsletter, you will see the many ways God is moving across our region. It is a sacred privilege to serve alongside our churches and ministry leaders. Your faithful financial support empowers us to respond to every call—equipping congregations to serve their communities with grace, purpose, and the love of Christ. Together, we are One Church in more than 118 locations, united in mission and proclaiming the hope of our Savior.


Here to Serve Your Church

Please reach out and let us know how we may serve your congregation. We are available day or night as we continue to stand together as a true Brotherhood of Churches.


Rev Richard Ray

Director of Missions

432-202-1526

tririversdom@gmail.com

Where Calling Meets Opportunity


Tri-Rivers Baptist Area invites ministers seeking a place to serve, their spouses, and churches seeking ministry leadership to a FREE luncheon during the Texas Baptists Annual Meeting in Waco!


Join us to connect, share ministry opportunities, and explore how God may be bringing ministers and congregations together.


📅 Monday, November 16, 2026

🕛 Noon–1:30 p.m.

📍 Waco Convention Center | Ranger Rooms 106–108


PLUS, THERE’S MORE!


Learn about a church safety and security grant opportunity through 
Risk Strategy Group and church insurance through DominionFirst.


Discover the ministries and services of Tri-Rivers Baptist Area and how we can support your church and strengthen your ministry.


Ministers are encouraged to bring résumés. Church representatives are welcome to bring church profiles or ministry job descriptions to share.

Admission is free, but RSVP is required!


Register at tri-riversbaptistarea.com/form/13665.


Equip. Encourage. Connect.

Welcome to Christian Faith Broadcast!

A ministry of Tri-Rivers Baptist Area dedicated to sharing the

Message of Jesus Christ around the clock. Our channel streams

faith-filled teaching, worship, encouragement, and live broadcasts that inspire Believers and reach hearts throughout our area.

Whether you join us for a sermon, a moment of prayer, or uplifting worship, you will find content grounded in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit. Every broadcast is designed to strengthen faith, restore hope, and remind viewers that God's Word is alive and active - day and night. Because here, the Gospel never sleeps.

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

Tri-Rivers Hispanic Ministry Director

Pastor Bob Evaul, Tri-Rivers Hispanic Church Consultant

On Sunday the 25th of October, my wife Carol and I and Humberto and his

wife Maricruz attended the quarterly Compañerismo (Fellowship) Worship

Service of the Lampasas Area Hispanic churches. It was a great joy and a

wonderful blessing to meet together with almost 90 people for the purpose of

worshipping together followed by fellowship around the dinner table. This

service was held at the Mountain Baptist Church in Gatesville where the

Hispanic church Hogar de Dios holds their weekly services. The members of

the Mountain Church hosted this fellowship. Pastor Kurt preached with a

translator and their choir joined in the hymn sing part of the service and then

they provided some delicious food. It was such a joy to see how Mountain

Church has taken this fairly new Hispanic congregation under their wing,

welcoming them by letting them use part of the building for the Hispanic

church.


Besides the Hogar de Dios Church and Mountain Baptist participating in the

worship service, also attending and worshipping were the Hispanic church of

Gatesville, the Hispanic church in Lometa, the Hispanic church in Lampasas,

and the new Hispanic church plant in Hico. There were also visitors from

Stephenville, Marble Falls and Gatesville.


It was a wonderful time of worship and fellowship and was especially a joy to

see the Mountain Church so together with the Hispanic congregation that

meets in their building.


The next fellowship will be on January 31 st in the afternoon. Come join us and

be blessed and don’t worry about the language barrier—we always have

translators available.


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El domingo 25 de octubre, mi esposa Carola y yo, junto con Humberto y su

esposa Maricruz, asistimos al culto trimestral de Compañerismo de las iglesias

hispanas del área de Lampasas. Fue una gran alegría y una bendición

maravillosa reunirnos con casi 90 personas para adorar juntas y,

posteriormente, disfrutar de un tiempo de comunión alrededor de la mesa. El

culto tuvo lugar en la iglesia Mountain Baptist Church, en Gatesville, donde la

congregación hispana «Hogar de Dios» celebra sus servicios semanales. Los

miembros de Mountain Baptist Church fueron los anfitriones de este encuentro.


El pastor Kurt predicó con la ayuda de un traductor; además, el coro de la

iglesia participó en el tiempo de cánticos y, al finalizar, nos ofrecieron una

comida deliciosa. Fue una gran alegría ver cómo Mountain Baptist Church ha

acogido a esta congregación hispana —que es relativamente nueva—,

brindándoles un espacio dentro de sus instalaciones para que puedan llevar a

cabo sus actividades.


Además de la iglesia Hogar de Dios y la iglesia Mountain Baptist, que

participaron en el culto, también asistieron y participaron en la adoración la

iglesia hispana de Gatesville, la iglesia hispana de Lometa, la iglesia hispana de Lampasas y la nueva congregación hispana establecida en Hico. También hubo visitantes provenientes de Stephenville, Marble Falls y Gatesville.

Fue un tiempo maravilloso de adoración y conpañerismo; resultó

especialmente grato ver a la iglesia Mountain Baptist tan unida a la

congregación hispana que se reúne en sus instalaciones.


El próximo encuentro de Compañerismo tendrá lugar la tarde del 31 de enero.

¡Acompáñenos y sea bendecido! No se preocupe por la barrera del idioma:

siempre contamos con traductores disponibles.

Kempner Oak Hills is Donating this Pulpit

Contact Pastor Steve Tompkins at chapst77@gmail.com if Interested

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Has your Church Scheduled a Revival for 2026?

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

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

 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.

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

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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Churches

&

Surrounding Area Churches


Go to the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Website to View/Download Churches Seeking Ministers & Ministers Seeking Churches


Church Seeking Minister


Minister Seeking Church

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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

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

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Office

950 CR 227

Hico, TX 76457


Monday: 9:30am-3:30pm

Tuesday:   9:30am-3:30pm

Wednesday:  9:30am-3:30pm

Thursday:     9:30am-3:30pm

Friday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Sat-Sun: On Call


Contact/Schedule a Visit:

432-202-1526 - Richard Ray, Director of Missions

254-485-6765 - Kevin Miles, Strategic Ministry Director


tririversdom@gmail.com

www.tri-riversbaptistarea.com

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area

950 CR 227, Hico, TX | 432-202-1526

tririversdom@gmail.com