In order to inform the
participating churches of the Middle Baptist Association concerning the
activities of the Associational Missionary, I respectfully submit the following
highlights:
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Consulted with and
coached leaders.
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Helped lead music
for worship at Revival and other events at MBA churches.
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Preached and
taught in many association churches.
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Visited in Middle
Baptist Association churches to foster relationships and demonstrate support.
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Responded to
needs for training deacons, Sunday School Leaders, pastor search committees,
and provided community demographic studies to churches.
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Participated in
East Region Associational Missionary gatherings monthly to network with peers.
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Working with Annora
Mallard, updated website information to align with our ministry values.
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Served a second
term as the South Regional Ministry Coordinator for the
Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders, a national leadership
group serving Southern Baptists. This area covers AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC,
and VA.
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Planned and
organized Spring Revitalization Summit. 145 participants were trained in MBA
churches. Raised an additional $5,000 for this event mostly outside our regular
budget.
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Coordinated the
work of the Middle Baptist Association, including working with its elected
officers for budgeting, vision and administration of the Association’s work.
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Facilitated
regular peer learning groups for pastors.
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Initiated and
hosted quarterly Strategic Leadership Training (THRIVE) with Larry Wynn of the
GBMB for pastors.
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Prompted,
promoted and attended Disaster Relief training in Effingham County at Elam
Egypt Baptist. Paul Moore planned this event with the GBMB.
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Organized regular
pastors meetings for fellowship, networking, information and learning.
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Participated in
ordination councils and services as requested.
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Facilitated
pastors and wives Christmas gathering at the MBA.
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Attended the Georgia
Baptist Mission Board Annual Meeting in Lawrenceville, GA.
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Led a breakout
session at NoBA Conference for AMs at Network of Baptist Associations National
Conference (Jonesboro, GA).
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Face-painted at church outreach events.
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Planned the
National Day of Prayer Gathering for Screven County.
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Launched a
Podcast for Associational Leaders on Soundcloud, Stitcher and iTunes.
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Hosted local
church planting visioning gathering at FBC Rincon.
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Attended Annual GBMB
Associational Missions workshop in Toccoa, GA.
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Facilitated two
Association-wide senior adult gatherings.
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Hosted pastors
and deacons and wives banquet with the GBMB Church/minister relations leaders.
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Conducted
Association strategy review with Frank Nuckolls of the GBMB and MBA leaders.
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Spoke at D Now
Weekend for Youth from Pineora Baptist.
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Served on the
board for the Pregnancy Care Center (Rincon, GA). Though this isn’t part of my
official responsibilities, it is nonetheless a phenomenal opportunity to help
change lives through the Gospel.
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Attended the
Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention as a messenger and SBCAL
pre-meeting in Dallas, TX as an officer and participant.
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Along with
Moderator Brian McElveen and Missions Team Leader, Paul Moore, helped plan
mission trip to Ocoee Outreach in Cleveland, TN. Held back yard Bible Clubs,
constructed handicap ramp, performed home repair (roof), and helped with a
block party. 15 professions of faith were recorded during the week.
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Directed MBA
Children’s Camp (see report). Approximately 90 participants (52 campers).
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Hung out and ate
lunch with a lot of leaders.
· Initiated a new ministry helping churches conduct criminal background investigations for employees and volunteers.
· Initiated a new ministry helping churches conduct criminal background investigations for employees and volunteers.
Blessings, Bobby Braswell,
Jr.
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