IMB Update with Todd Lafferty
Todd Lafferty, Executive Vice President of the International Mission Board will be at the Morgan Baptist Association’s weekly Ministers’ Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024 beginning at 10:15 am. Todd will give us an update on what is happening with our mission board and help us know how we can pray for our missionaries.
MBA Volunteer Lunch
We appreciate our volunteers and we want to show them how much they mean to us as they serve the Lord here at the Sycamore Bargain Center, the Caring Place, and the Front Office. We will get together to share a meal and enjoy fellowship together.
Disaster Relief Training: Morgan County, Alabama
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! January 16-18 for training in Disaster Relief. Join the “Yellow Shirt Army”! We will be training in Chainsaw, Feeding, Clean out, Chaplaincy, and other ministries—more details to follow.
Three Things God Cannot Do
Come learn to share your faith by shoeing people Three Things God Cannot Do. The training will be followed by a challenging message from Sammy Gilbreath.
Morgan County Youth DNOW
DNOW 2025 IS HAPPENING! Students, forget the chaos of school and everyday life for a sec, and breakaway for a weekend. Spend quality time with your friends, dive into scripture, and hear God's Word being taught.
Pastor's Conference and Appreciation Luncheon
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Each Monday in October, our weekly Minister’s Meeting will be held at a different venue and will be followed by a wonderful lunch prepared by our hosts! We will begin at 10:15 am each Monday and finish after lunch. Make sure your pastor knows he is invited! This week we will meet at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 256 Mt. Zion Road, Hartselle, Alabama.
Save-A-Life Banquet
Here at Pregnancy Resource Center, we choose to put God first. We want young women and men to know that they have someone to turn to and that He has all the answers to their unplanned pregnancy questions. His name is Jesus! We want to tell them of the One who has unconditional love for them and their baby. He made them and their baby for a purpose - to worship Him. He is a forgiving God that knows what they need. He will not force Himself on them but they are free to choose Him and to be set free. We are here to help them learn how to do just that!
Pastor's Conference and Appreciation Luncheon
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Each Monday in October, our weekly Minister’s Meeting will be held at a different venue and will be followed by a wonderful lunch prepared by our hosts! We will begin at 10:15 am each Monday and finish after lunch. Make sure your pastor knows he is invited! This week we will meet at Grace Point Baptist Church at 190 Eva Road, Somerville, Alabama.
PEN (Pastor Enrichment Network) Meeting
The MBA PEN will meet for its annual Christmas Fellowship on December 5th. All bivocational Ministers and Wives are invited. Location and details will be announced soon.
Pastor's Conference and Appreciation Luncheon
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Each Monday in October, our weekly Minister’s Meeting will be held at a different venue and will be followed by a wonderful lunch prepared by our hosts! We will begin at 10:15 am each Monday and finish after lunch. Make sure your pastor knows he is invited! This week we will meet at New Center Baptist Church at 587 Church Road, Hartselle, Alabama.
2024 Morgan Baptist Association Annual Meeting
The 105th Annual Meeting of the Morgan Baptist Association will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church — 256 Mt Zion Rd, Hartselle, AL. Dinner and registration will begin at 5:00 pm. The Annual Meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
Pastor's Conference and Appreciation Luncheon
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Each Monday in October, our weekly Minister’s Meeting will be held at a different venue and will be followed by a wonderful lunch prepared by our hosts! We will begin at 10:15 am each Monday and finish after lunch. Make sure your pastor knows he is invited! This week we will meet at the home of MBA Trustee Keith Blackwood at 146 Evergreen Road, Danville, Alabama..
Disaster Relief Collection Drop-Off
If you would like to contribute non-perishable food items or other supplies to the relief work in the Carolinas, you can take items to East Highland Baptist Church in Hartselle, 1030 Main St E, Hartselle, AL 35640. Call EHBC at (256) 773-4157 for more details.
Raceway Ministries
The Morgan Baptist Raceway Team will be sharing the Gospel at Talladega Motor Speedway. Please pray for good weather, safety and for the Word of God to be an inspiration to all. Please pray for team leaders, Mike and Virginia Alexander.
MBA Executive Committee Meeting
Join us and see what God is doing through your association. This will be our final Executive Committee meeting before our 2024 Annual Meeting. Every MBA church can send at least two (2) EC voting members.
Gideon's Pastor Appreciation Lunch
A special gift to MBA pastors/ministers from our Gideon brothers and partners in ministry.
Depot Days Community Worship Service
A special start to the Depot Days festivities, the annual worship service provides an atmosphere of faith and community as we sing praises to the One who is worthy to be praised! Make plans for you and your church to join us for this wonderful evening of music and worship!
Hope Road Pastor Appreciation and Encouragement Dinner
See photo for RSVP info.
Hope Road Ministries Inc, is a ministry to men. Primarily to encourage the Pastor, Staff Minister and Man of God preaching the Gospel of Christ.
We will honor and encourage the men of God this night. Men please RSVP for the event as we will feed you physically and spiritually. West Point Baptist Praise Team will minister in song as well.
No set price, just a donation of any kind at the door. Please attend praying.
RSVP @ https://forms.modrndigital.io/Pastor-Dinner-RSVP-New-Hope...
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SALT (Senior Adult Leadership Training)
An exciting event for all senior adult pastors/ministers, ministry leaders, and team/committee members to equip themselves for meaningful ministry to senior adults. Sessions: Senior Adults on Mission, Scotty Goldman; Shepherding Senior Adults, Robert Mullins, Madison Baptist Association; Entertainment and Music, Skip Lowery, retired minister of music, FBC, Alexander City.
FREE breakfat snacks and lunch!
Registration required. Deadline mfor registration is Wednesday, August 14. To register or for more information, visit alsbom.org/salt or contact Frank Jones at 334-613-2221 or fjones@alsbom.org
MBA Finance Committee Meeting
The MBA Finance Committee and Treasurer will meet to prepare the 2025 Proposed Budget to be voted upon during the MBA Annual Meeting on October 7, 2024. They will also finalize reports for presentation at the Executive Committee Meeting in September.
MBA Leadership Team Meeting
Team and Committee leaders will meet to discuss upcoming plans.
Alabama Baptist Deacon's Retreat
Alabama Baptist Deacon’s Retreat
REGISTRATION
Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center handles the reservations.
You may register online HERE
Or follow "Events/Register Online" link to register.
67th Annual Event
August 9 & 10, 2024
Worship leader - Josh Hill
MBA Executive Committee Meeting
Representatives of MBA member churches and guests will hear reports on the current status of the association. The meeting will last an hour or less.
MBA Volunteer Training Luncheon
Ministry has always been a challenge. Thanks to our wonderful MBA Volunteers, the Morgan Baptist Association is able to maintain a host of ministries that support our member churches as well as many avenues of outreach to our community. We want to be sure that our volunteers are safe and well cared for. To that end, we have invited the Hartselle City Police Department to join us for lunch and to advise us on the best practices concerning how to best respond in the event of an intruder who might enter our facilities intending harm. This meeting is for regular volunteers only.
Reach More in '24
Leading your church in outreach and evangelism…
Will you join us in reaching more people in 2024?
Conference leader Lawrence Phipps will provide a comprehensive strategy for training your congregation in the art of consistent outreach and evangelism.
Caring Place/Deaf Mission Project
Deaf Brothers and Sisters will come to the Caring Place to sort cans and other food stuffs in preparation for distribution to the needy. Deaf Pastor Steve Dye will lead his group to learn about the ministry of the Morgan Baptist Association while serving with their hands and hearts to help those in need.
National Day of Prayer
Morgan Baptist Association and Friends are joining together at Liberty Baptist Church to pray for our nation, our state, and local community.
ABHS Anniversary Workshop
A free workshop for Morgan Baptist church members and leaders anticipating upcoming anniversary celebrations at their church. Sign up and join us on Thursday, April 25 afternoon!
Safe Travel Training
This training is a must for your team leaders but not limited to them; feel free to invite anyone that would benefit.
Click on this link to register: https://alsbom.wufoo.com/forms/z22ho5o0oi1w3y/
If you have problems, please contact Angie Williams at mailto:awilliams@alsbom.org or call 334.613.2373. There will be a $10 registration fee to cover the cost of lunch for two days.
If you have questions, they can be directed to me at mailto:sgoldman@alsbom.org
Raceway Ministries
The Morgan Baptist Raceway Team will be sharing the Gospel at Talladega Motor Speedway. Please pray for good weather, safety and for the Word of God to be an inspiration to all. Please pray for team leaders, Mike and Virginia Alexander.
INTENTIONAL LEADER SERIES
The intentional Leader Series will resource pastors with the tools and information needed to flourish as a leader. Training events will be centered around the 4 P’s of Leadership: Person, Pastor, Preacher and Pathfinder.
MBA VBS Leader Training
Bring all your VBS leaders- a class for everyone! Great Food and Fellowship too!