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We are so excited about the Thriving Tejas initiative - our vision for fulfilling the mission of Tejas. We launched Thriving Tejas after spending a year in prayerful preparation and refinement. This huge step will be a vehicle for growth to serve the guests of today...

If you haven't been onsite in a while, you will notice a dramatic change as you cross the gates. Here is a list of what we have been working on to get ready for summer... • Prayer Walk and Disc Golf Course • New Medical Station ◦ Remodel of the Woodshop Conference...

The Power of a Summer Spent at Camp This past week, our summer staff arrived for the season! There are few greater privileges than watching the next generation of Jesus-followers bring camp to life. A family who can testify about the power of a summer spent at camp...

We are so excited to announce the launch of the Two:Three Gap Year! Do you know someone who would be interested in redirecting nine months of their life's journey to deepen their Christian faith, experience camp ministry, and learn essential life skills? The Two:Three...

Together, let's make a splash The Texas temps are starting to rise and pool season is upon us! If you have been following along, the pool needed some major repairs after last summer. We need your help keeping the pool a big part of people’s memorable experiences while...

One of the greatest Joys of serving at Tejas is... Meeting people and building a lasting relationship with them through the ministry of Tejas. Yep, that is what keeps me going. I love seeing families come and enjoy God's creation, especially in the Spring with all the...

90 Days Today we are preparing for over 500 women to come to Tejas for an exciting weekend retreat. Food is being prepared, grass is being cut, final details are being put into place and the staff are antsy with anticipation to see Jesus transform lives. All the...

Gustavo - Round 2 It brings me great joy knowing the impact Tejas has had on a former summer staffer and the full circle that has taken place to where they now serve full time with us. Gustavo is one of our Hosts and knocking it out of the park serving our guests. I...

Discipleship - A Long Obedience in the Same Direction I remember the first time I heard this phrase explain what Discipleship is... It was probably after Eugene Peterson's book came out that walks through Songs of Ascents from Psalms 120-134. Songs leading pilgrims to...

New Morning Mercies God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out,his merciful love couldn’t have dried up.They’re created new every morning.How great your faithfulness!I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over).He’s all I’ve got left. - Lamentations 3:22-24 Sunrises are...

Let's go Swimming!We have had a wonderful response since communicating our need for the swimming pool! Will you join us at $100, $250 or $500 or commit to give monthly at $30, $50, $100? The pool has been an integral part of ministry to children and families. We need...

Join in on the Fun - We want your Involvement!We have a current need to refurbish our pool that was built back in 2005. At the end of last summer we were still experiencing leaks and cracks in the plaster. The slide also needs to be replaced. The pool has been an...

Merry Christmas! For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,  but to save the world through him. -...

Overnights at Tejas We are so excited for our Overnight Stays! Spots are filling up FAST, but we still have a few left. Visit mytejas.org/christmas to book a room today! December 16-20, come celebrate the birth of Jesus with lights, fireworks, and family fun!Continue...

Giving Thanks Of course, he is going to write that email since Thanksgiving is around the corner! Ha, I am really doing it because we truly have so much to be thankful for due to the ultimate gift Jesus gave us on the cross. A gift of life everlasting! Yet, we are...

Summer Time! It is hard to believe that a full month of summer has already flown by! We are having a blast here at Tejas. We love partnering with thriving and growing churches across Texas to share the Gospel. We are hearing so many reports of great ways Jesus is...

Memorial Day Weekend Recap Memorial Day Weekend at Tejas was so much fun! Matt and Jennifer Lee and their children have attended several family events at Tejas. Matt shared with me that this time last year, his wife had just finished a year of being a 1st grade...

Pray for our Summer Team Two:Three "Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be humble. Value others more than yourselves." Philippians 2:3 NIRV This verse is where we get the term "Team Two:Three". It is always humbling to me...

A board on their knees   One of the more common questions I get asked about Tejas is, "Who owns it?" Well, God does. The staff and board are just stewards of the ministry. It is set up as a non-profit with the mission to set the stage for Jesus to transform lives.  ...

To Serve and Be Discipled   I first came to Tejas in 1999 when I saw the brochure that said at Tejas you can serve and be discipled. It was my first attraction point to camp ministry. A place where I wanted to plug in. Every summer we hire high school and college...