The BBA / Lower Rio Grande Valley Assembly 2026 gathers clergy, lay leaders, and congregations for two days of worship, learning, service, and connection centered on Jesus’ call to live a visible, transformative faith in the world.
Hosted at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in San Marcos, the Assembly opens Friday afternoon with hands-on mission and service opportunities supporting local ministry, followed by a rich slate of breakout seminars addressing reconciliation, faithful witness, and the lived realities of Hispanic congregations along the border.
Friday seminars include:
- “Racism and Pro-Reconciliation” with Rev. Al Walker
- “Living a Visible Faith” with Rev. Dr. Dawn Rosignol
- “El Extranjero Entre Nosotros” (Spanish-language seminar) with Rev. Hector Pena, exploring the impact of immigration enforcement on Valley churches
These seminars count toward continuing education requirements for clergy.
The evening continues with music and praise at FCC San Marcos and worship featuring preaching by Rev. William Reilly.
Saturday’s gathering includes:
- Children’s activities and mini-VBS
- The Business Meeting
- A ministry report from Rev. Filiberto Pereira
- A keynote address by Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum
- Closing prayer and sending forth led by Rev. Dr. Layne Beamer
Rooted in worship, shaped by learning, and grounded in service, the BBA / LRGVD Assembly 2026 invites participants to reflect on what it means to shine Christ’s light—faithfully, courageously, and visibly—in their communities and beyond.
Hosted at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in San Marcos, the Assembly opens Friday afternoon with hands-on mission and service opportunities supporting local ministry, followed by a rich slate of breakout seminars addressing reconciliation, faithful witness, and the lived realities of Hispanic congregations along the border.
Friday seminars include:
- “Racism and Pro-Reconciliation” with Rev. Al Walker
- “Living a Visible Faith” with Rev. Dr. Dawn Rosignol
- “El Extranjero Entre Nosotros” (Spanish-language seminar) with Rev. Hector Pena, exploring the impact of immigration enforcement on Valley churches
These seminars count toward continuing education requirements for clergy.
The evening continues with music and praise at FCC San Marcos and worship featuring preaching by Rev. William Reilly.
Saturday’s gathering includes:
- Children’s activities and mini-VBS
- The Business Meeting
- A ministry report from Rev. Filiberto Pereira
- A keynote address by Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum
- Closing prayer and sending forth led by Rev. Dr. Layne Beamer
Rooted in worship, shaped by learning, and grounded in service, the BBA / LRGVD Assembly 2026 invites participants to reflect on what it means to shine Christ’s light—faithfully, courageously, and visibly—in their communities and beyond.
Location
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 3105 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX., 78666
Date & Time
April 24- 25, 2026
Registration Starts at 3pm
Registration Starts at 3pm
Schedule
Friday, April 24, 2026
12:00 pM - 2:30pm
Mission/Service for area ministry
Christian Thrift Store - Cleaning and sorting. Bring small items to donate.
3:00 pM
Registration and Check-in opens
Location: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 3105 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX., 78666
3:30 PM
Breakout Seminars
1. Seminar 1: Rev. Al Walker, Topic: “Racism and Pro-Reconciliation.” Seminar counts for one
and one half hours (1½) toward pastors twelve hours of continuing education requirement,
but NOT toward Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism training.
2. Seminar 2: Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dawn Rosignol, New Mexico Rep. Topic: “Living a Visible
Faith” - Seminar counts for one and one half hours (1½) toward pastors twelve hours of
continuing education requirement.
3. Seminar 3: Speaker: Rev. Hector Pena, Spanish language seminar. Topic: “El Extranjero
Entre Nosotros: Impacto de la Aplicación Migratoria en las Iglesias Hispanas del Valle del
Río Grande.” - Este seminario cuenta como una hora y media (1½) para el requisito de doce
horas de educación continua para pastores.
and one half hours (1½) toward pastors twelve hours of continuing education requirement,
but NOT toward Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism training.
2. Seminar 2: Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dawn Rosignol, New Mexico Rep. Topic: “Living a Visible
Faith” - Seminar counts for one and one half hours (1½) toward pastors twelve hours of
continuing education requirement.
3. Seminar 3: Speaker: Rev. Hector Pena, Spanish language seminar. Topic: “El Extranjero
Entre Nosotros: Impacto de la Aplicación Migratoria en las Iglesias Hispanas del Valle del
Río Grande.” - Este seminario cuenta como una hora y media (1½) para el requisito de doce
horas de educación continua para pastores.
5:00 pM
Dinner break
7:30 PM
Praise @ FCC San Marcos, TX
8:00 PM
Worship
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:30 AM
Children and Youth Activities / Mini VBS Starts
10:00 AM
Business Meeting
11:00 AM
Rev. Filiberto Pereira: Report from Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries
11:20 AM
Keynote: Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum
12:00 PM
Rev. Dr. Layne Beamer - Closing Thoughts, Prayer, Dismissal
Speakers
Rev. Dr. Dawn Rosignol
Following a career in corporate accounting management, Rev. Dr. Dawn Rosignol answered God's call in 2000 to serve the church. She earned her Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School and Doctor of Ministry degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Ordained in the CCSW, Rev. Dawn served congregations in Texas and New Mexico for 25 years. She recently retired from serving congregations to care for her husband, Ron. Rev. Dawn has served on CCSW Area Boards, the SWGSM Board, a local ecumenical non-profit Board, and is currently serving on the CCSW Regional Committee on Ministry. Rev. Dawn and Ron recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary and together with their beloved dog Lexie they continue to enjoy life in Albuquerque, vegetable and flower gardening, exploring the beautiful diversity that is New Mexico, and traveling near and far.
Rev. Al Walker
Community Regional Minister for Reconciliation and Anti-Racism
Rev. Hector Pena
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