NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) met Sunday (June 13) for a time of worship and discussion around becoming a “Gospel Driven Association,” passionate in their pursuit to make Christ known among the nations by encouraging churches to be Gospel- and relationship-focused. The group met at the Sonesta Nashville Hotel […]
Un grupo de 14 pastores y líderes de nueve congregaciones del noreste de Georgia viajaron a Boston para continuar formando asociaciones para ayudar a fortalecer las iglesias en el área. El grupo visitó varias iglesias, que varían en tamaño, entorno y diversidad. CORTESÍA / Keith Ivey BOSTON – El 18 de marzo, un grupo de […]
Jimmy Baughcum, Associational Mission Strategist, is one of the team members collaborating on bringing the church planting network to fruition. Here, he is pictured (left) in a church planter training session with church planters KeeSoo Na, Gerald Gibson, and James Ajiboye. COURTESY/Jimmy Baughcum New Network – New Collaboration For even the casual reader of Baptist […]
Evelyn and Bob Bagley shake hands with well-wishers at Salem Baptist Church upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years as an Associational Missions Strategist. GERALD HARRIS/Special CHATSWORTH – Bob Bagley, one of Georgia Baptists’ most beloved and respected ministers passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at AdventHealth Murray, formerly Murray Medical Center, in […]
Jimmy Blanton smiles during a celebration Oct. 19 honoring his 25 years leading Columbus Baptist Association. CBA/Special COLUMBUS — Jimmy Blanton’s 25 years leading Columbus Baptist Association has been transformational, say friends and pastors. And as far as they are concerned, he can stay for 25 more. Twenty-two years as a pastor in the area […]
Barnette also served as an interim pastor for numerous churches…
“Southern Baptists firmly believe that we can accomplish more for the Kingdom of God when we work together. The local association is one of the oldest examples of this belief in action.”
Larry Wilbur is survived by his wife of 46 years, Theresa …
“The future is bright” for associations, Gentry writes, “if we will pray and work together in humility and true partnership at all levels of SBC life for the glory of God.”
In 1956 he began his tenure at Tugalo Baptist Association…
“… believers are wanting to make a difference.”