Mobile Baptist Association

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MBA NEWS ALERTS

• SEXUAL ABUSE IN SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES AND THE NEED FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS

• THE KINGDOM HEIRS AT WILMER FBC FEBRUARY 16, 2019

• ESTATE STEWARDSHIP: ARE YOU LEAVING A LEGACY? FEBRUARY 21, 2019

• FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON FEBRUARY 26, 2019 - ONE DAY ONLY TICKET SALES FEBRUARY 18, 2019

• PROTECTING THE CHILDREN FEBRUARY 26, 2019

• DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE MOBILE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MARCH 11, 2019

• OPEN POSITIONS AT CAMP WHISPERING PINES

• WOMEN'S RESOURCE GALA "HOLD THE LINE" MARCH 26, 2019

• DISCIPLESHIFT1 APRIL 3-4, 2019

• MISSION TEAM REQUESTS FOR ALASKA PROJECTS

• MINISTER OF MUSIC NEEDED

Sexual Abuse in Southern Baptist Churches and the Need for Background Checks

The recent documentation of extensive sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches is shocking. For more than 20 years, the Mobile Baptist Association (MBA) has encouraged churches to perform a background check on every ministerial candidate and every worker. Consultation also advises never to have just one worker in children’s classrooms or just two from the same family.

Our MBA office makes it easier for churches by providing background checks for our churches at a nominal fee for the check. A form from the MBA would need to be submitted for the background check to be done. Lifeway also has a streamlined background check process. Visit https://www.lifeway.com/en/services/church-administration/background-checks?intcmp=SRDR-background-checks. One recent background check discovered a candidate on the Sex Offender Registry in Florida. He was immediately disqualified. The sin was forgiven, but the legal consequences remain. Another consideration for small churches is some information about juveniles under age 19 may be sealed. So past offenses may not be reported. A form for anyone under 19 would have to have parental permission and signature.  

Church leaders need to recognize the scope of the problem and take immediate steps to protect every person in the ministries of the church. This upcoming training is particularly advisable: Protecting the Children, February 26, 6:30 p.m. at the MBA office. Click here to for more information and to register.

Visit the following link to additional resources and recommendations: https://alsbom.org/safe/.  

The Kingdom Heirs at Wilmer FBC February 16, 2019

Estate Stewardship: Are you Leaving a Legacy? February 21, 2019

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Friendship Luncheon February 26, 2019 - Purchase Tickets on February 18, 2019

Protecting the Children February 26, 2019

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Day of Prayer for the Mobile International Community March 11, 2019

Visit imc.mobilebaptists.org to download a country/people group profile and adopt a country/people group.

Flag specifications: 

• two 3’ x 5’ flags

• Polyester

• double stitched

Visit flagsexpress.com or call 262-783-4800.

Camp Whispering Pines is taking applications for several positions.
Please call the camp for more information.

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Start the year off right at Camp Whispering Pines.

Book your 2019 event today. Visit campwhisperingpines.com or call 251-866-7868.

Women's Resource Center Gala "Hold the Line" March 26, 2019

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discipleshift1 April 3-4, 2019

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Mission Team Requests for Alaska Projects

If you have teams interested in Alaska projects, we have a substantial list of opportunities/Mission Team Requests. Email Kelly to request the zip file of requests.

Minister of Music Needed

Traditional Southern Baptist Church seeks Minister of Music to lead weekly worship services and direct the choir. We currently sing Hymns with occasional contemporary music. Praise Team and soloist are also available to assist. Contact David Gill theodorefbc@bellsouth.net.

http://mobilebaptists.org/business-directory/351/theodore-first-baptist-church/