We work to assist churches in Jesus’ mandate to make disciples that make disciples. We partner with churches in this effort through events, training, consultations and resources.
Discipleship
Discipleship Tools and Training
If you’re looking for resources to strengthen discipleship in your church, the SBTC offers valuable tools to equip leaders and empower members. From training materials and guides to practical strategies, these resources are designed to help churches cultivate mature disciples who follow Christ and live on mission.
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Bold Moves
This seven session session video series spotlights seven bold moves churches can take to become a disciple-making church.
Roles of a Man gives all men a proper framework of what it means and what it looks like to be a biblical man. This resource is designed for men of all ages, single or married
Everyone needs to develop spiritual rhythms in their walk with God. This 7 session book is an easy and practical tool to use in order to build spiritual rhythms in a multiplying disciple.
Equip Conference
Every August, the Equip Conference provides leadership training and is designed for the local church who wants more leaders and wants to see their current leaders developed.
Sunday School & Small Groups
Adult Small/Home Groups
Churches that are using home groups instead of Sunday School need to make the most of these groups.
Sunday School
Sunday school is still the most powerful program to reach and develop people for Jesus. In additon to the EQUIP Conference and Online Training, we have several other resources to assist your church in this area.
Sunday School Leader Website
Connect with other Sunday School leaders from Southern Baptist state conventions across the country.
Join Our Network
The SBTC Disciple-Making Leadership Facebook Group provides a social media platform to network as well as promote statewide and regional discipleship events and resources.
Our Staff
Jeff Lynn serves as the Senior Strategist for Church Health and Leadership, resourcing and networking church leaders across the state. He has been in ministry for over 32 years, serving in itinerant Christian music ministry, as a Worship Pastor, and as a Senior Pastor for 25 years. He recently served as pastor of Yorktown Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, TX for twelve years. Jeff has been married to Renee since August 1988, and they have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and one grandson. Jeff’s replenishment therapy is golf. Phil joined the SBTC team in January, 2022. Prior to joining the team he served churches in Texas and Louisiana for 30 years. He has served the local church as student pastor, small groups pastor, and executive pastor during that time. While serving in the local church Phil completed his Master of Arts in Discipleship from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is passionate about discipleship and is eager to support the local church in accomplishing the mission of making disciples. Phil is married to his beautiful wife, Lori Todd and they have two grown sons (Bryce and Blaine) and two wonderful daughter-in-laws. Apart from spending time with his family, Phil enjoys being in the outdoors, golfing, hiking, and a good cup of coffee.
