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Please include the news and opportunities presented here in your bulletins, church newsletters, or on your bulletin boards.
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- DR. THOMAS WRIGHT, DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS, AND THE MBA WELCOMES DR. DAVID GILL AS INTERIM PART-TIME CHURCH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
- VBS 2021 CHURCH REPORT
- INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES NEWS
- ESL TEACHERS NEEDED
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 12, 2021
- FINANCIAL ISSUES CONFERENCE JULY 13, 2021
- 2021 CHURCH CLERKS/SECRETARIES TRAINING JULY 27, 2021
- CAMP WHISPERING PINES NEWS, EVENTS, AND URGENT RELIEF FUND
- SINGIN' AT THE STEEPLE AUGUST 12, 2021
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The MBA Welcomes Dr. David Gill as Interim Part-Time Church Development Director
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Dr. Thomas Wright and the Mobile Baptist Association are grateful to welcome Dr. David B. Gill as Interim, part-time Church Development Director. As you recall, the previous Church Development Director, Chuck Davis, retired July 2020. Dr. Gill began in this new role June 10, 2021. He is in the MBA office on Monday afternoons and available other times for consulting. He serves as senior pastor at FBC Theodore and we appreciate the church sharing him with us during this season.
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Dr Gill brings 40 years’ experience in ministry including 21 years as senior pastor. He demonstrates strengths in mentoring and equipping individual leaders to grow spiritually and edify others to strengthen their churches. His previous role as an Area Representative for the Office of Sunday School and Discipleship Training through the Alabama State Board of Missions, serves as a foundation to provide consultation and training for multiple churches. Areas of consultation and training include programs such as VBS, Sunday School, Bible Drill, Men’s Ministry, and Senior Adults.
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His Doctorate of Ministry, reviewed various revitalization plans and church plant strategies. His expertise in helping the churches and the busy ministers connect with their people through technology results in stronger relationships for the church. Healthier churches build stronger associations.
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Dr. Gill has been married 34 years to Joann S. Gill, Registered Nurse at Mobile Infirmary Outpatient Heart Cath Lab. They have 8 children in which 3 teenagers live at home. They also have 4 grandchildren.
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VBS 2021 Church Report
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The state and the association would like for Mobile County (and all Alabama) churches to be represented in the Lifeway National VBS report! This report is not just for churches using Lifeway curriculum – it’s for all churches, whatever their material choice.
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Here is a link where your church can find the 2021 church report:
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(This link can also be found on the vbs.lifeway.com website. Once on the website go to VBS Programs, drop down: Destination Dig, then click on Overview - here you’ll find the button to click for “church report.”
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Reminder: the report this year is online only, and it is sent to Lifeway, not the State Board of Missions.
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International Ministries News
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Special Need and Building for Lease
This past 2020 year, we were blessed to have several churches cut and trim the 5 acre yard at the IMC free of charge. Already this year, the grass growing season has begun. At a bare minimum, we need volunteers who can cut and trim every three weeks. If you can help and/or know someone that can help, please contact Gerald Burch, at 251-661-7111 or at gburch@mobilebaptists.org. If we cannot get volunteers, we appreciate an estimate for cutting and trimming.
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International Ministries Center/facility for Lease
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The IMC has been for sale for several years. During this last calendar year, we had buyers make legitimate offers only to have them cancel due to failure by the Mobile City District Commissioner to grant the necessary zoning changes. We are interested in leasing it to a church or Non-Profit until we can get approval for a sale. Interested parties should contact Gerald Burch, at 251-661-7111 or at gburch@mobilebaptists.org.
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ESL Teachers Needed
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The International Language School (ILS) is in need of teachers for the new school year beginning in August. Teachers are needed for Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening classes. The ILS provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for internationals living in Mobile County. For more information, visit ils.mobilebaptists.org or facebook.com/MBAILSESL. If you are interested in volunteering as a teacher, contact Kim Wilson at 251-533-2911.
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Executive Committee Meeting July 12, 2021
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Executive Committee Meeting
Government Street Baptist Church
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A meal will be available for $5 p/person.
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Every MBA church member is welcome. Every senior pastor is a member of the Executive Committee. Join us to help communicate why churches support Associational Missions.
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- Future Focus Committee update on sale of the International Ministries Center facility
- Current financial condition of Camp Whispering Pines and schedule to determine if it can remain open
- Reports from the ministry areas
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***Our Executive Committee has overall responsibility for the directions, strategy, and processes of the MBA. It is composed of the general officers of the Association, the Executive Officer of each of the several Associational programs, the Chair of each standing committee, the pastors of the churches, and one lay member of each church in the Association having a membership of up to and including 1,000, and one additional member for each additional 1,000 members or fraction thereof, providing that no church shall have more than a total of four members.
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Financial Issues Conference July 13, 2021
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Financial Issues Conference
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mobile Baptist Association office
(616 Azalea Road)
This Financial Issues Conference will provide an overview and opportunity for questions covering these topics: Doing Benevolence Right, Internal Controls for Electronic Transactions, and What forms are needed when hiring a new employee. Other information covered will be the usual list of What’s New? concerning: Tax and Payroll, Minister Compensation, and Housing Allowance and IRS Contribution Rules. This session is just one of many opportunities led by Lee available to you to engage with these topics.
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2021 Church Clerks/Secretaries Training July 27, 2021
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Camp Whispering Pines is available for all your groups, small and large. Contact us today at 251-866-7868.
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This Camp Relief Fund is essential for the camp to survive. CWP will run out of money next month. If your church has not yet participated in the Covid related Relief Fund, please do so now.
THANK YOU to all who have given thus far.
Please click here to download a letter about the finances at CWP. If you have any problems or questions about the letter contact me at 866-7868.
Sincerely,
Dino Danzey, Interim Director
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Your Help is Needed
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Camp Whispering Pines needs volunteers to help with lawn care, cleaning and maintenance. CWP is located at 7740 Union Street, Citronelle, 36522. Please call Beverly at 251-866-7868.
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Singin' at the Steeple August 12, 2021
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