Baptist House Events
The BHS organizes, hosts and sponsors events that seek to deepen our understanding of ministry. From informal monthly lunches with special guest speakers to a two-day conference on sacred storytelling, we work to make BHS events informative, expansive, and inclusive.
The BHS is also proud to also partner with organizations like Baptist Women in Ministry, Fellowship Southwest, Baptist Joint Committee, Faith Commons, Nevertheless She Preached and other denominational bodies to sponsor and elevate the good work of others.
Special Events
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. Discover how to cultivate a more welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ community members with Rev. Brian Henderson, Executive Director of the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB). Learn about the organization and how to become more welcoming of LGBTQ+ persons.
Rev. Dr. Brian Henderson is an ordained American Baptist minister who has served three congregations for over 25 years. Brian has worked with the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists’ Board and Staff since 2019, before beginning as full-time Executive Director in 2024. Outside of his ministry responsibilities, Brian loves traveling and spending time with his three (nearly all) young adult children.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. Join us for the Baptist-Led Chapel where Mitch Randall, CEO of Good Faith Media, will preach. Afterwards, sit down and meet with Rev. Dr. Randall at community lunch.
Mitch Randall, a citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation, pastored churches in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma before becoming the Executive Director of the Baptist Center for Ethics. Rev. Dr. Randall graduated with a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He is frequently featured in podcasts and writes for Good Faith Media.
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Chapel Services
At least once a semester, the BHS plans the weekly chapel service in Perkins Chapel. Inviting a wide variety of Baptist and Free Church preachers and musicians, we enjoy sharing a service from our unique perspective as Baptists and Free Church folks.
BHS Lunches
Once a month, the BHS hosts a lunch gathering with a special guest speaker to share about their unique ministerial context. Speakers have included a spiritual director, the owner of a sustainable farming retreat center, a community organizer, nonprofit leaders, publishers, and others.
Sponsored Events
The BHS is proud to sponsor the good work of our ministry partners including Fellowship Southwest, Baptist Women in Ministry, Nevertheless She Preached, Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, American Baptists, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and Alliance of Baptists.
Celebratory Events
At the beginning and end of each semester we gather to celebrate what is, what has been, and what is to come.