By Ariel Merivil Tim’s sermon series this month on story has me reflecting on my own personal story and how God has unfolded the story of my life. My mom was a school teacher her entire career. In fact, many of my aunts have dedicated their careers to teaching and...
Hometown and Present City: Dallas Education: Master’s in educational administration from Concordia University, Austin Profession: Pre-K teacher, Mesquite ISD Tell us about your family. My family starts with my 93-year-old mother, Barbara Baker. That is not a typo; my...
By Timothy Peoples Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston is a coming-of-age novel that follows the life of Janie Crawford, an African American woman in early 20th-century Florida, as she seeks love, independence and a sense of self. The story begins with...
The role of deacons originates from Acts 6, where the early church appointed leaders to serve the community’s growing needs, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and teaching. These deacons were chosen for their spiritual maturity and wisdom. In Baptist tradition,...
The Deacon Nominating Committee asks Wilshire members to submit names of persons to be considered for deacon service. Nominees should be individuals who have modeled consistent, faithful service and leadership and who have been Wilshire members at least one year. You...
Wilshire’s Faith in 3D initiative will celebrate its 12th anniversary in March 2026 with an original production, Songs of the People: Life’s Lessons from Folk Music. The show will include a wide array of folk songs, ranging from the lighthearted to the intense, the...
Hometown: Atlanta Present city: Dallas Education: Bachelor’s in psychology and MBA from Baylor University Profession: Executive and leadership coach Tell us about your family. I’m originally from Atlanta, Georgia, where I met my wife, Kim, in 9th grade biology. We...
By Kelly Akins I recently traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, to attend the North American Gathering of Godly Play. It was a beautiful time of retreat, renewal and connection. On the first day, we were invited to cross the threshold, and as we entered the chapel...
On Aug. 9, more than 120 people gathered at Arapaho United Methodist Church for “What Just Happened in the Texas Legislature?,” an event co-sponsored by Arapaho, Wilshire, First United Methodist Denton and Northaven United Methodist. The event featured breakout...