Jeanie Miley to Keynote 97 Convocation on Spiritual Formation

Jeanie Miley, nationally-known author and speaker on spiritual formation, will keynote the 1997 Texas Baptists Committed Convocation in Austin, August 1–2. The theme for this year’s convocation is Texas 2000: Being Spiritually Prepared.

Our convocation is always a totally nonpolitical event. We do not discuss the convention controversy. The purpose of the convocation is to provide a break during the year to give our supporters a 24-hour dose of fellowship, encouragement and spiritual direction.

We are very excited about this year’s program. The focus is on helping Texas Baptists be the kind of people, have the kind of personal relationship with Jesus, to make Texas 2000 successful.

Other speakers include George Mason, pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church, Dallas; Bill Turner, pastor of South Main Baptist Church, Houston; Ken Massey, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Waco; Doug Tipps, pastor of First Baptist Church, San Marcos; Jeanie Miley, nationally-known author and speaker on spiritual formation, will keynote the 1997 Texas Baptists Committed Convocation in Austin, August 1–2. The theme for this year’s convocation is Bob Ellis, professor at Logsdon School of Theology, Abilene; and Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Amarillo.

The meeting will begin with a banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1, at the Sheraton in downtown Austin. A banquet reservation form is located on page 13. Cost for the banquet is $20. You may make phone reservations for the banquet through our office after July 1 by calling 915-659-4102.

Room reservations may be made by calling the Sheraton at 1-512-480-8181. The room rate for TBC supporters is $85.

Jeanie Miley, the featured speaker is author of five books, including Creative Silence, Shared Splendor, and Becoming Fire. Both Shared Silence and Becoming Fire are currently available from Fleming Revell press. Recent retreats she has led include women’s retreats at Tallowood in Houston, South Main Baptist in Pasadena, FBC, Galena Park, FBC, Greenville, S.C. and the Baylor Ministers’ Wives Conference.

Jeanie and her husband, Martus, pastor of River Oaks Baptist Church in Houston, are certified to lead BiPolar Relationship seminars, Couples Communication seminars and Marriage Enrichment Retreats.

The complete program of the 97 TBC Convocation is located on page 14. We look forward to seeing you there!

June 1997