Mobile Baptist Association

Please include the news and opportunities presented here in your bulletins, church newsletters, or on your bulletin boards.

MBA NEWS ALERTS

• SHRINK THE DIVIDE JULY 24, 2018

• VBS 2018 SURVEY - PLEASE REPORT YOUR VBS

• CHURCH CLERK'S/SECRETARIES TRAINING JULY 31, 2018

• REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION AUGUST 12, 2018

• INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (ESL CLASSES) TRAINING EVENTS

• CHURCH SECURITY AUGUST 23, 2018

• BOOK YOUR FALL RETREAT AT CAMP WHISPERING PINES NOW

• SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2018 FOR MBA ANNUAL MISSIONS CELEBRATION

• INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VAN FOR SALE

• BI-VOCATIONAL PASTOR NEEDED

Shrink the Divide July 24, 2018

An area-wide "SHRINK THE DIVIDE" gathering is TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the MOBILE CIVIC CENTER THEATER. This gathering is to help unify the Mobile area; regardless of skin color or denominational background.

This "SHRINK THE DIVIDE" gathering, sponsored by The Pledge Group of Mobile, will feature two nationally known speakers: Dr. John Perkins and Dr. Russell Moore.

Dr. Perkins is the 88 year-old “Dean of Christian Racial Reconciliation” in the US with a heart-felt message of forgiveness and love. Dr. Moore is the national head of Ethics and Religious Liberty for the Southern Baptist Convention.

The Pledge Group of several hundred lay and clergy leaders of the greater Mobile area, who are personally concerned about the racial divisions within our communities and within the Body of Christ, have been meeting for over 3 years. It is an organic, relationship-based movement.

The single and clear goal of the Pledge Group is: “to love our neighbor and reject our tendency to distance ourselves from those who are different from us.”

For a "taste" of what The Pledge Group is about:

• watch the 2 minute video via this Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/275153176

• go to ShrinkTheDivide.com for bulletin inserts, social media graphics and to find out more about The Pledge Group and the ”SHRINK THE DIVIDE" gathering

Get your FREE tickets here.

VBS 2018 Survey - Please Report Your VBS

After your Vacation Bible School comes to an end, please make sure to send in/fill out your VBS survey report. This information is used by the association, state convention and SBC to rejoice in the number of decisions made and for future planning. This report can be submitted online via  sbcworkspace.com where the ACP (Annual Church Profile) is entered each year. Just click on the VBS Survey. Or if you prefer, click here for a copy of the survey that can be submitted by mail.

Church Clerks/Secretaries Training July 31, 2018

Click here to register for this free training event.

Reaching the Next Generation August 12, 2018

What will become of your church in the next 10-25 years?
Watch this https://vimeo.com/207490028

International Language School (ESL classes) Training Events

Church Security August 23, 2018

Click here to register for this free training event.

Save the Date: October 7, 2018 for MBA Annual Missions Celebration

Make plans now to join us for the MBA Annual Missions Celebration October 7, 2018 at Redemption Church (North Campus).

International Ministries Van for Sale

Bi-vocational Pastor Needed

Gulfcrest Baptist Church is seeking a bi-vocational pastor (church planter) to help a 109-year-old church grow. Please send resumes to gulfcrestbaptistchurch@yahoo.com or Gulfcrest Baptist Church, Attn: Pastor Position, 8415 Gulfcrest Road, Chunchula, AL 36521.