An Open Letter to Our Missions Partner: Texas Tech Baptist Student Ministry

Dear Jeff Kennon and Texas Tech BSM Leadership,

Inasmuch as it is the responsibility of the church—not a denominational entity or parachurch ministry—to set the boundaries of its relationships and stewardship of Kingdom resources, the Elders of Broadview Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas, provide this update regarding our partnership with you for 2026.

A few years ago, as good stewards of all the Lord has given us, Broadview Baptist Church established ten biblical values we expect our missions partners to embrace and practice (click HERE for a fuller description of each value):

• Scripture as God’s Word

• Christian doctrine

• Biblical distinctives

• Sanctity of human life

• Sacredness of sexuality

• Multi-ethnic brotherhood in Christ

• Regenerate church membership

• Godly, male pastors

• Priority of disciple-making

• Financial transparency

We also established a Missions Council which, among other responsibilities, brings annual recommendations to the church regarding support for our missions partners.

We are grateful for the leadership of Jeff Kennon for his many years of service to the students of Tech, as well as our own church. We acknowledge how God has positioned the Tech BSM in the lives of so many students, some of whom may not otherwise have a chance to hear the gospel.

Our Missions Council has recommended to our church a continuation of our support for the Texas Tech BSM, and our church unanimously agreed for the year 2026. We look forward to being able to continue to partner with this vital ministry in the future.

God bless you in your endeavors.

In Christ,
The Elders of Broadview Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas