BMA News & Information
Donations Received for United Thanksgiving Offering Are Well Under Set Goal
Sunday, Nov. 20, BMA church members, across the state, were asked to give toward the United Thanksgiving Offering (UTO). As of Monday, Jan. 16, the BMA of Texas has received only $85,000.
In order to meet the overall goal of $125,000, an additional $40,000 is needed. If your church has not yet mailed or received an offering for the departments of the BMA of Texas, please do so as soon as possible.
Offerings may be mailed to BMA of Texas, P.O. Box 73, Waxahachie, Texas 75168.
The UTO is divided on a percentage basis between the Texas Baptist Home for Children, Jacksonville College, Baptist Missionary Loan Association, State Missions and Baptist Progress.
In order to meet the overall goal of $125,000, an additional $40,000 is needed. If your church has not yet mailed or received an offering for the departments of the BMA of Texas, please do so as soon as possible.
Offerings may be mailed to BMA of Texas, P.O. Box 73, Waxahachie, Texas 75168.
The UTO is divided on a percentage basis between the Texas Baptist Home for Children, Jacksonville College, Baptist Missionary Loan Association, State Missions and Baptist Progress.
2012 BMA of America Meeting
Jackson Convention Complex
To view a schedule of the BMA of America Meeting to be held in Jackson, Mississippi April 16-18, click here.
To see hotel information, click here.
Missions Symposium Hotel Information
The BMA of America Missions Symposium will be January 17 & 18 at Central Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas. Available hotels are as follows:
Country Inn & Suites ~ $77.00 which includes hot breakfast ~ 501-932-0500 (rooms and suites are the same price)
Comfort Suites ~ $74.99 which includes hot breakfast ~ 501-329-8548 ~ (each room has a sofa that makes a bed)
Hampton Inn ~ $95.00 which includes breakfast ~ 501-329-8999
When making reservations, tell the hotel personnel that you are with the Baptist Missionary Association. If you have already made reservations at one of the hotels listed above, you can still get the special rates.
Country Inn & Suites ~ $77.00 which includes hot breakfast ~ 501-932-0500 (rooms and suites are the same price)
Comfort Suites ~ $74.99 which includes hot breakfast ~ 501-329-8548 ~ (each room has a sofa that makes a bed)
Hampton Inn ~ $95.00 which includes breakfast ~ 501-329-8999
When making reservations, tell the hotel personnel that you are with the Baptist Missionary Association. If you have already made reservations at one of the hotels listed above, you can still get the special rates.
DiscipleGuide Executive Director Resigns
Dr. Kevin Clayton
Dr. Kevin Clayton has resigned as the executive director of DiscipleGuide Church Resources to become the senior pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Fulton, Mississippi. Following is his letter of resignation:
It has been my honor and privilege to serve my Lord and the BMAA as Executive Director of DCR for the last five years. These have been years wrought with many changes in this organization brought on by the merger, as well as by external forces in the publishing industry. Even in changing times, we all know assuredly that our God changes not and His Word is eternally established. The methods utilized in taking “all the Word to all the world” may be changing, but the mission remains the same. What a privilege and responsibility we have as believers to fulfill the mandate of the Great Commission!
After eight years of service to our association in a director’s role (three years in North American missions), I have reached the inescapable conclusion that I still possess “a pastor’s heart.” After months of prayer regarding God’s will for my life, I have accepted the call of the Bethel Baptist Church of Fulton, Mississippi, to serve as their Senior Pastor, effective January 1, 2012. Though my family and I are truly excited by this opportunity, we are grieving over leaving our DiscipleGuide family and the many friends we’ve made in Texarkana. DiscipleGuide will always be dear to my heart and vital to the work of our association. All the members of our Board of Directors and every employee at DCR will abide in my prayers forever. They are an amazing group of Christian workers!
Kevin W. Clayton, D.Min.
Executive Director
DiscipleGuide Church Resources
It has been my honor and privilege to serve my Lord and the BMAA as Executive Director of DCR for the last five years. These have been years wrought with many changes in this organization brought on by the merger, as well as by external forces in the publishing industry. Even in changing times, we all know assuredly that our God changes not and His Word is eternally established. The methods utilized in taking “all the Word to all the world” may be changing, but the mission remains the same. What a privilege and responsibility we have as believers to fulfill the mandate of the Great Commission!
After eight years of service to our association in a director’s role (three years in North American missions), I have reached the inescapable conclusion that I still possess “a pastor’s heart.” After months of prayer regarding God’s will for my life, I have accepted the call of the Bethel Baptist Church of Fulton, Mississippi, to serve as their Senior Pastor, effective January 1, 2012. Though my family and I are truly excited by this opportunity, we are grieving over leaving our DiscipleGuide family and the many friends we’ve made in Texarkana. DiscipleGuide will always be dear to my heart and vital to the work of our association. All the members of our Board of Directors and every employee at DCR will abide in my prayers forever. They are an amazing group of Christian workers!
Kevin W. Clayton, D.Min.
Executive Director
DiscipleGuide Church Resources
Hotel Accommodations for BMA of America Annual Meeting Announced
The following hotels have agreed to offer group rates to those attending the 2012 BMAA meeting in Jackson, Mississippi April 16-18. The Hilton Garden Inn and Marriot have been designated as primary hotels.
Hotel Room Rate Reservation Deadline for Group Rate
Cabot Lodge
2375 North State Street $89 April 1
601-948-8650
Hilton Garden Inn Single &Double-$109 March 25
235 West Capitol Street Triple-$119
601-969-8544 (ask for Quad- $129
group sales)
Marriott Downtown $119 March 16
200 East Amite Street
601-969-5100 (ask for
reservations)
Sleep Inn & Suites Downtown Queen Double - $89.99
209 South Gallatin Street King Standard - $89.99
601-896-0390 King Suite - $99.99
To ensure the group rates, please be sure to indicate that you are with the Baptist Missionary Association of America when calling to make your hotel reservations.
Recreational vehicles may be parked in a lot behind the convention center (no hookups). Camp sites with hookups are available at the Mississippi Coliseum (601-961-4000) or at Le Fleurs Bluff (601-987-3923)
Hotel Room Rate Reservation Deadline for Group Rate
Cabot Lodge
2375 North State Street $89 April 1
601-948-8650
Hilton Garden Inn Single &Double-$109 March 25
235 West Capitol Street Triple-$119
601-969-8544 (ask for Quad- $129
group sales)
Marriott Downtown $119 March 16
200 East Amite Street
601-969-5100 (ask for
reservations)
Sleep Inn & Suites Downtown Queen Double - $89.99
209 South Gallatin Street King Standard - $89.99
601-896-0390 King Suite - $99.99
To ensure the group rates, please be sure to indicate that you are with the Baptist Missionary Association of America when calling to make your hotel reservations.
Recreational vehicles may be parked in a lot behind the convention center (no hookups). Camp sites with hookups are available at the Mississippi Coliseum (601-961-4000) or at Le Fleurs Bluff (601-987-3923)
DiscipleWay Training Scheduled for January in Little Rock, Arkansas
On Jan. 12-14, 2012, people will be gathering from across our work to attend DiscipleWay Training at Oak Park Baptist Church in Little Rock. Originally this particular training was requested by Larry Barker to coincide with the Missions Symposium to make it feasible for the North American church planters to be trained while they are in the state. It was determined, however, since several trainers would be available that the event would be opened to anyone and everyone who would like to attend.
It is important that registrations are in by the deadline of DECEMBER 31. Lodging, food orders, printing of materials and scheduling of trainers are all based on these numbers. Online information for the training can be found at www.discipleway.com.
It is important that registrations are in by the deadline of DECEMBER 31. Lodging, food orders, printing of materials and scheduling of trainers are all based on these numbers. Online information for the training can be found at www.discipleway.com.
300 Attend BMA of Texas Meeting
A crowd of 300 messengers and guests from across the Lone Star State arrived in Waxahachie on Nov. 8 for the 111th Annual Session of the BMA of Texas. The Monday evening opening session focused on worship with a concert by the Jacksonville College Choir and the annual message by Dr. Allen Tilley, senior pastor of First, Carthage.
On Wednesday, following a reception in his honor the previous evening, Dr. Edwin Crank was recognized for his service as president of Jacksonville College since 1988. Dr. Mike Smith officially became president of the college the day following the close of the annual session.
Church Relations Coordinator David Pittman announced that he will become the business officer at Jacksonville College in January. Pittman will also continue his duties as Church Relations coordinator for the BMA of Texas.
See the Nov. 23 issue of Baptist Progress to read more details of the meeting and learn who was elected to serve as officers for the 2011-2012 associational year.
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On Wednesday, following a reception in his honor the previous evening, Dr. Edwin Crank was recognized for his service as president of Jacksonville College since 1988. Dr. Mike Smith officially became president of the college the day following the close of the annual session.
Church Relations Coordinator David Pittman announced that he will become the business officer at Jacksonville College in January. Pittman will also continue his duties as Church Relations coordinator for the BMA of Texas.
See the Nov. 23 issue of Baptist Progress to read more details of the meeting and learn who was elected to serve as officers for the 2011-2012 associational year.
Not subscribed? Go to www.baptistprogress.org and purchase a mail or online subscription to 24 issues of Baptist Progress. Email subscribers receive free e-News Updates on most none publication weeks as well as news alerts.
2011 Calvin Phillips United Thanksgiving Offering
The 2011 United Thanksgiving Offering will be received by churches statewide on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. The offering this year is named in honor of Calvin Phillips, a deacon of Bethel, Dallas, who served as the BMA of Texas administrative coordinator, president of the BMA of Texas and in many other capacities.
The offering will be divided on a percentage basis between the Baptist Missionary Loan Association, Baptist Progress, Jacksonville College, State Missions and the Texas Baptist Home for Children.
The overall goal for the offering is $125,000. Departmental directors challenge each church to each receive an offering of at least $1,500. Offerings may be mailed to BMA of Texas, PO Box 73, Waxahachie, TX 75168. Packets will be mailed soon to each BMA of Texas church.
MERGE 2011 Scheduled
Merge 2011 is set for Dec. 27-29 at Daniel Springs Camp in Gary. Merge is a mid-winter worship experience for Junior High and Senior High Students. Come and enjoy worship, fun and fellowship.
MERGE is the best of conference, the best of camp… without the heat!
Scott Attebery will be the speaker for this year's conference. Nathan Brewer and 321 Improv will also be on hand.
Register at www.discipleguide.org!
MERGE is the best of conference, the best of camp… without the heat!
Scott Attebery will be the speaker for this year's conference. Nathan Brewer and 321 Improv will also be on hand.
Register at www.discipleguide.org!
Senior Adult Conference, November 17 to 19
The National Senior Adult Conference will be Nov. 17-19, 2011 at Hiltons of Branson, Missouri. Registration $125 Per Person by Oct. 17, 2011. Late Registration - $135 & Staying Off-site - $145. Paid registration is non-refundable after the cut-off date. All in attendance are expected to pay registration.
This event is designed for senior adults so we ask that children not attend. Visit http://www.discipleguide.org for more information.
