70th Annual Session2019 Yearbook

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Shelby CountyBaptist Association

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Invitation to Next Year’s Meeting2

Alvin Missionary Baptist Church is thrilled to receive the messengers of the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas in 2020. All meetings and ex-hibits will be in our facilities at 2102 West Lang Street, Alvin, Tx 77511. Each of the hotels includes breakfast and is about 3 miles from the meeting. The hotels will hold these rates until a month before the meeting, so please book early. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites900 South Loop 35, Alvin, Tx

(281) 331-8800 (reference Alvin MBC block, or reference code 99801505 on the website) $95 per night.La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 880 South Loop 35 Alvin, Tx(281) 585-3900 (reference Missionary Baptist Association of Texas block or itinerary code 5136B127072174 on the website) $75.65 for a king bed and $79.90 for 2 queen beds.America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 1588 South Loop 35, Alvin, Tx 77511(281) 331-0335 (reference Missionary Baptist Association of Texas block) $60 for a king bed and $70 for 2 double beds.Booth Space: If you have any questions or would like to reserve a booth, please visit alvinmbc.com/mba, call the church office at (281) 331-6726 or email mbameeting@alvinmbc.com. Booths are at no cost, but space is limit-ed to 35, which will be reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis. Nursery: If you will have a child three years old or younger and would like to use our nursery, please RSVP for the nursery to mbameeting@alvinmbc.com so that we can have adequate staffing and supplies. Other Attractions: You can find a sampling of the many great restaurants in town at https://visitalvin.com/eat/. Make plans to come a little early or stay a little late and check out the Nolan Ryan museum (Alvin was his home town), the Bayou Wildlife Zoo (ride a tram through an exotic zoo to see deer, ante-lopes, buffaloes, camels, zebras and more) or take the 35 minute drive up to Space Center Houston for a thrilling tour. We trust God will be glorified, and His work advanced by our time together. Thank you for choosing us to host this meeting. We will keep up-to-date information at alvinmbc.com/mba. Justin GatlinPastorAlvin Missionary Baptist Churchjustin@alvinmbc.com

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NEXT SESSIONNovember 10 - 11, 2020

Alvin Missionary Baptist Church2102 W Lang St.Alvin TX 77511Hosted by Alvin MBC

STATE LADIES’ AUXILIARYMeets November 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.

PASTOR’S and LAYMEN’S COUNCILMeets November 10, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to Noon

Workshop hosted by Faith M.B.C. of Round Rock 1:30 P.M.ANNUAL MESSENGER MEETING

Begins November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

2021 MESSENGER MEETINGTo be hosted by Walnut Street MBC Hillsboro, Texas

Annual Sermon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan RogersAlternate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark ClementsWednesday Night Sermon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian SelllersAlternate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calvin GouldModerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David ProctorAsst. Moderator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven RidingsRecording Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul ClarkRecording Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt GholsonSecretary - Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis GilbertAsst. Secretary - Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Clark

MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONMESSENGER MEETING SCHEDULE

Tuesday and Wednesday after 2nd Sunday in November

2020 Meeting Place:Alvin Missionary Baptist Church

Alvin, Texas

Table of Contents4Invitation to Next Year’s Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Future Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Memorial to Preachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Proposed Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Reports to be Given . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Associational Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18MBA of Texas Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Missionaries for 2018 - 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Calendar of Local Associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Historical Roll of the MBA of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Moderator’s Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Minutes of the Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Secretary - Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Report of the Secretary/ Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Auditor’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Mexican Baptist Institute Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46TBI Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Central Baptist Seminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Pastor and Laymen’s Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Texas Mission Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Texas Mission Builder’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Interstate, Foreign Missions Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship Report . . . . . . 54Youth Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Women’s Work Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56History and Archives Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Benevolence Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Publications Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59PUBLICATIONS REPORT 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Enrollment and Finance Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Guidelines for Hosting Messenger Meeting . . . . . . . . . 62Doctrinal Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Statement of Mission Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Articles of Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65The Women’s Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Women’s Auxiliary Moderator’s address . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Women’s Auxiliary Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Memorial to Preachers In I Thessalonians 5:12-13 the Apostle Paul instructed the Thessalonians, “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.” To “know them that labour among you” includes the meaning of “to have a regard and respect for; to respect their office, and treat them accordingly with reverence.” It refers to their faithful and com-passionate service as under-shepherds of the Good Shepherd Jesus Christ. If we are to have a regard and respect for them as they labor, then it is necessarily implied that we also treat their memory with respect when God calls them home to their eter-nal reward. This past year Almighty God has called the names of the fol-lowing from our ranks. While we who are alive and remain here continue to labour in our Master’s fields, let us pause in our deliberations to remember them who have gone on before us. Let us continue to lift up their families and congregations in our prayers to the God of all comfort.

List of Ministers that God has called home in 2019:

Kenneth Ashlock, Bill Simpson, Bill Myrick, Steven Duffitt, Ricky O’Neal, P. A. DuBose, Frank Battles, Robert Redus Jr., Ryan Carlisle, George Goodman, and Bill Lynch

Respectfully submitted,Wesley F. Veazey.

Women’s Auxiliary Annual Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . 77BIBLE AND TRACT REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78District Auxiliary Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Statement of Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Directory of Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82PASTORS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143MINISTERS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148MUSIC DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152YOUTH DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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Steven Philip Duffitt, 66 went home to be with Lord June 14, 2019.Steve was born August 15, 1952 in Anderson, Indiana. He spent 7 ½ years in the Air Force as a medic. While stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Tx he started attending Hillside Missionary Baptist Church where Br. David Ward was the pastor. In 1977 under Br. Ward’s ministry

Steve came to know the LORD as his SAVIOUR, he was saved. Shortly thereafter he felt God’s calling into the ministry, and he answered that call. After, his Air Force tour of duty was over he moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where he started attending the Missionary Baptist Seminary. He graduated in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in Bible Theology and a degree in Bible Lan-guages. He then moved to Brownsville, Texas where he pas-tored a missionary Baptist Church for 10 years. He then moved to Oregon City, Oregon where he pastored there also for 8 and in 2000 he moved to San Antonio where he started pastoring the “Missionary Baptist Church of San Antonio” till the present. He also enjoyed being a woodworker.He is survived by his wife Mary Duffitt, daughters Katherine M. Hearn and husband Woody and Rosalyn M. Saenz and hus-band AL. Grandchildren are Jordan Hornock, Caleb Hearn, Haley Hearn, Cooper Hearn, Cameron Saenz and Eric Saenz. His mother Rosalyn MaeHuffman Duffitt, sisters Lou Ann Jen-nings and husband Ben and Rebecca Walker. Nieces Andrea Westphal, Elizabeth Cess, nephews Robert Jennings, Joseph Jennings and Phillip Walker and their spouses and children.

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Kenneth Wayne Ashlock, age 80, closed his eyes in death, November 19, 2018.

Ken was the first of three children born to Waymon, a homebuilder, and Mabel, a homemaker, on June 16, 1938, in the rural community of Clarksville, Arkansas.

He was saved in 1952 and was bap-tized by the First Landmark Baptist Church in Clarksville, Arkansas. Ordained on August 28, 1955, he began his first pastorate in 1955 at Center Point Baptist Church in Coal Hill, Arkansas. While on church visitation, he met his future wife, Linda Day, whom he married in September of 1956. In Au-gust of 1958, Ken and Linda began their life-long relationship with New Liberty Baptist Church and the City of Garland.

In May of 1962, Ken received his endorsement to do chap-laincy work and became the chaplain for the Garland Po-lice Department. In honor of his service for the Garland Police Department, on August 13, 2008 the conference cen-ter at the police station was named “The Ashlock Room.”

Ken’s continuing education for theology has included course work at the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, Ar-kansas, Dallas Baptist College, Moody Bible Institute and Tex-as Baptist Institute in Henderson, Texas (honorary doctor-ate). He has served in many leadership positions throughout the American Baptist Association, including serving as past presidents at both the state and national levels. He served for almost thirty years on the Baptist Sunday School Committee (1967-1996), many of which he was chairman (1984-1996).

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Midland, Texas, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord on October 28, 2019. Known as “William” to his family, “Richard” to his late wife Dorothy and her family, “Dad” or “Daddy” to his daughters, “Brother Bill” or “Suitcase” to his fellow preachers and friends, he is “Papaw Buddy” to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was born September 22, 1924 to the late Harvey and Ruth Simpson, the eldest of six children in a family of rice farmers. Raised in DeWitt, Arkansas County, he joined the Navy Air Force at

the age of 18 and proudly served his country during World War II as an Aviation Radioman Second Class and Gunner/ Radar Operator on a patrol bomber seaplane known as a PBY. He wed his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Elizabeth Henderson, and after the War ended they began raising their family, of whom he was immensely proud.

He farmed his family’s lands until answering the Lord’s call to preach in the summer of 1955. It was while earning his degree in Bible Languages from the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas that he gained the nickname “Suitcase Simpson” for the oversized briefcase in which he carried his textbooks. He pastored several churches in Arkansas prior to becoming an “Interstate Missionary” with the American Baptist Association and moving his family to West Texas, which Dorothy immediately dubbed “the foreign mission field”. In Midland, he was the founding Pastor of Oaklawn Park Missionary Baptist Church and, later, Tall City Missionary Baptist Church, and President of the West Texas Baptist Institute for more than 20 years, where he was also an instructor. He was a proud member of the Midland Downtown Lions Club for decades and served in various positions, including President and Chaplain. He loved telling folks he was the only “Lion” Baptist preacher in Midland. He was a substitute school teacher who was actually loved by his students, a member of Hearts Alive, a former Chaplain for the Midland Police Department, and an avid fan of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

Memorial to Preachers 9Dr. Port A. (Boots) DuBose, age 91,

of Gary, Texas passed away on September 6, 2019 at his home in Gary, Texas. Dr. Dubose was born July 24, 1928 in San Augustine County to the late Pete and Linnie Irene Wright DuBose, the youngest son in a family of nine children. He married the love of his life, Oneida Kelly, on August 4, 1949, and they enjoyed a wonderful life together.

After graduating from High School at Brookland, Texas he joined the U.S. Army Air Corp. and Air Force during World War II. He served in the Occupation Forces in Tokyo, Japan,

assigned to Headquarters Squadron Far East Air Force, from November 1946 until April, 1949, and attained the rank of SGT. Upon his return to the United States, he was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base.

Dr. Dubose was saved on September 2, 1954 at Parkwood Baptist Church in Buna, Texas. He and his wife were baptized together on September 5, 1954 in Trout Creek near Kirbyville, Texas.

Dr. DuBose was ordained as a deacon by Parkwood Baptist Church of Buna, Texas on December 4, 1954. He surrendered to the call of the ministry and licensed to preach the gospel on November 25, 1956. Dr. DuBose became ordained as a Minister of the Gospel on December 13, 1957.

He enrolled in Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary in September, 1967 and graduated from TBI in May of 1971, receiving a Master of Theology Degree. He became an instructor at TBI in 1974. He loved to teach, especially English. His teaching helped equip countless young ministers to become effective pastors and preach the gospel to further God’s kingdom. On June 3, 1977 he received a Doctor of Theology Degree.

During his years as instructor at Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary, he had many articles published in The Baptist Monitor and wrote several books of outlines on various books of the Bible. He was known for his expertise in diagramming sentences from the King James Version of the Bible. He wrote his own teaching material for the subjects of Personal Evangelism and Pastoral Evangelism. His textbook entitled “Mechanics of Bible English” was published in 1981. Dr. DuBose retired from teaching at TBI in 2012 after 38 years.

Dr. Port A. DuBose pastored six different ABA churches during his lifetime: Crossroads Baptist Church, North Bonami Baptist Church, Beulah Springs Baptist Church, all in Kirbyville, Texas area and Calvary Baptist Church in Silsbee, Texas. He then accepted the call to pastor Eastside Baptist Church in Gary, Texas on November 8, 1970. He was pastor of Eastside Baptist Church for 28 years, retiring on November 9, 1998

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Robert Conrad Redus, Jr, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the age of 60. He was born October 17, 1958 to Robert C. and Virdie L. Redus in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from the Arkansas School for the Blind in 1977. After receiving his Bachelor’s in Theology from the Missionary Baptist Sem-inary, he was ordained as a Mis-sionary Baptist Minister at Unity Missionary Baptist Church in 1983. Upon completing his training at the World Services for the Blind, he moved to Richardson, Texas where he began his career with the Federal

Government. He retired from the Internal Revenue Service in December of 2017 after 30 years of service. He was a long-time member and former pastor of Golden Meadows Baptist Church. Robert loved his family and studying God’s word. He decided to go to Mexico to serve the Lord by teaching at the Seminary. He loved Mexico, the food, the weather, but most of all his ‘beauti-ful’ church family. He was a friend to all, he served others, he was generous, and had a great sense of humor. ‘Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Conrad Redus, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Virdie L. Redus and siblings Cat French (Steve Becker), Carolyn Korte (‘Jethro’), Richard Redus and Rebecca Redus; His children, Gina Semrau (Chris), Robert C. Redus III (Melanie); His four grandchildren, Jason, Sophia, Cameron, and Jett; Alexis Black who he loved like a grandchild, and cherished friend, Vivian Wang.

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Ricky O’Neal, age 64, of Hen-derson, Texas, formerly of Kirby, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019.

He was born on May 20, 1955, in Alexandria, Indiana, the son of Alex Richard O’Neal and Lema Sue Bar-entine O’Neal. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Shelah Whisler.

Ricky was a graduate of Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary and served in ministry for several years. He was still actively involved in a

prison ministry that was very important to him. He also served as a deacon at Grandview Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, running his dogs, snow skiing and the mountains of Colorado.

He is survived by his wife, Cathleen “Cat” O’Neal of Hender-son, Texas; four children and their spouses, Kandy and James Owens of Kirby, Matthew and Sarah O’Neal of Kirby, Micah and Dyana O’Neal of Glenwood and Gage and Lecie O’Neal of Benton; sixteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy and Carroll Ray Grant of Benton, Joyce and Harold Turner of Glenwood, Sue and Joel Seals of Glenwood and Peggy and Danny Smith of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

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Ryan Johns Carlisle, a servant of the Lord, was rewarded out of this life on 6/27/19.Ryan Carlisle was the intention-al Godly leader of his home. He loved on Bridgit daily, always going the extra mile to show his affection. Their mornings spent in the word, worship, and prayer will forever be cherished. He was a constant courter of his daugh-ter Ava’s love and affection. Their frequent Daddy/daughter dates and times spent together were an example to fathers everywhere of how to treat your daughter. With

Max, Ryan always had time. Times playing sports, hunting, or fishing were always a priority and he always jumped at the chance for quality time.Ryan without a doubt had a God given love for youth. It wasn’t just a job to him, and numerous times he would take kids into his house for even extended stays when their home life wasn’t good. His passions was discipleship. He constantly poured into teens hearts through mentorship and challenging Bible reading programs, but most importantly through modeling a passionate love for Christ. Ryan’s greatest pastime was reading God’s word and prayer. No matter how late the night or early the morning, Ryan would always gravitate to the Bible.Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents Tommie Carl-isle and Kenneth and Jenny Johns.He is survived by his wife Bridgit Carlisle and two precious kids Ava and Max, Father and Mother Terry and Kathy Carlisle, Brother Tad and wife Mary Grace, Grandmother Helen Carlisle and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Dr. William Kenneth “Bill” Myrick reached the end of his life here on earth on Septem-ber 14, 2019. He was greeted in glory by his previously depart-ed and dearly loved wife, Mari-lyn Joy Myrick, as well as other close family members, William Richard March, Amanda French Crawford and Brian Cunning-ham. He is survived by his five children Sandra Moore and her husband James, Sharon French and her husband Estol, Jr., Cin-dy March, Allen Myrick and his

wife Lauren, and Dr. David Myrick and his wife Sharla, as well as thirty-one grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, his church family, fellow pastors, lay workers and many oth-ers. Brother Bill, Kenneth, Uncle Kenny, or GranGran, as his grandchildren knew him, was born to Ernest Halford and Thel-ma Myrick in Bingen, Arkansas on Sept. 10, 1930. He accepted Christ on Aug. 17, 1944 at 13 years of age and followed the Lord in baptism. Upon graduation from high school, he married “the prettiest girl in Arkansas” and moved to the Houston area to build a life for his wife and family. He began working at Sanitary Dairy and then moved to Coca Cola before finally working with Brown & Root, until his retirement from his secular job. While attending Foy Lane Baptist Church, Bro. Myrick was licensed to the ministry on March 5, 1958, later moving to Waynecrest Baptist Church where he then began his pastor-ate. The church relocated and changed its’ name to Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, where he pastored for over 60 years until his passing. Bro. Bill became a master of many trades, a loving father and husband, and was a truly great neighbor, men-tor and friend to many. He was an active supporter of the scho-lastic organizations of his children and grandchildren and was revered by all. He was honored by the Heritage Baptist Institute with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity in 2012. Dr. Myrick truly loved the Lord and made it a practice to read the Word of God in its entirety every year. Our Pastor and friend lived a full, 89-year life and will be missed by all who knew him. His desire today would be that you come to know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior before it is too late and that you take care of one another in His name.

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Dr. George W. Goodman, loving father and grandfather went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the age of 94.

George was born on Septem-ber 26, 1924 in Shamrock, Oklahoma to Charles Good-man and Anna Goodman. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943-1946 with a tour in the South Pa-cific. He was a carpenter by trade, and was called to the ministry in 1960. He received his Doctorate of Ministerial

Endurance from Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary in 2004. He served as pastor for Westville Church (Westville, OK), Kil-gore Missionary Baptist Church (Kilgore, TX), East Post Oak Church (Paris, TX) and Brazos Street Baptist Church (Lockhart, TX) in a career that spanned more than 52 years. On December 22, 1942 he married Lucile Murr and they raised two sons, Terry and David, and a daughter, Linda. After the passing of his wife Lucile, George married Mildred Frick.

George had an all-consuming passion for life, family and the ministry of Christ. He never lost his joy for carpentry and lov-ingly produced beautiful pieces of wood work and furniture for family and friends. He was a published author and an accom-plished poet in his own right. His inspirational poems reflect his deep love for Christ, his family and the beauty of nature. He was well known for his generous spirit, profound love and unrelenting faith.

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William Lynch (Bill) was born on the 4th of July, 1931, in San Augustine County, Texas, to James Roy and Lula Mae (Cooper) Lynch. He grew up farming as the son of a share-cropper in Shelby, San Augustine, and Nacogdoches counties.On April 16, 1947, Bill knelt beside his bed, asked the Lord into his heart, and was born again. On January 12, 1953, he surrendered to the minis-try of the Gospel. On July 1, 1955, Bill was or-dained by Galena Park Mis-

sionary Baptist Church of Galena Park, Texas. He entered Tex-as Baptist Institute and Seminary (TBI), in Henderson, Texas, where he met Helen Seals, who was the first woman to graduate from TBI with a Master of English Bible degree. Bill and Helen married on December 30, 1955. Bill graduated with a Bachelor of Theology degree on May 9, 1958. He pastored Highway Mis-sionary Baptist Church in Huntington, Texas, and Union Cross Missionary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. Bill served as a State Missionary sent by Galena Park Missionary Baptist Church, and endorsed by the Missionary Baptist Associ-ation of Texas, from 1960 to 1967. In 1961, Bill moved his fam-ily of four to San Antonio, Texas. Bill was the founding pastor of Missionary Baptist Church of San Antonio, then located on Austin Highway, and was instrumental in the organization of other churches and missions in South Texas.In December 2004, TBI conferred upon Bill, having completed fifty years in the ministry of our Lord, and having sat under the teachings of Dr. A. J. Kirkland, the honorary degree of Doctor-ate of Ministerial Endurance.In January 2013, Joe Caballero joined with the family to assist with Bill’s care. Joe and his family members provided constant, loving companionship and support to Bill and his family over the next six years. Bill became a resident of Regent Care Center of Oakwell Farms in November 2016, where he continued min-istering to others through his smiles and prayers until he left this walk of life.

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Frank Battles was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Center, Tx., Shel-by County, to Marvin and Della Dillard Battles.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years; Louise Parsons Battles; three daughters and husbands-Joni and Kevin Murphree of Van, Juli and Lenny Myers of Flint, and Gina and Van Kelley of Bul-lard. They were blessed with seven granddaughters along with their husbands and chil-dren.

Franklin graduated from Cen-ter High School and served

three years in the U.S. Army.

On March 9, 1958, Frank married Louise Parsons of Longview, Tx. Even though they lived in various areas of Texas, they ulti-mately chose a wooded site in rural Smith County to build THE CABIN.

Franklin’s education included an A.A., Tyler Junior College; B.B.A. UT Tyler; and a M.M., Th.M., S.T.D., and Ph.D., Religion from Bethany Theological Seminary. Dr. Battles also completed Advanced Military Police Officers School; U.S. Air Force Com-mand & Staff College; Air War College; National Defense Uni-versity; Sterling Management Institute in Washington, D.C., and President’s Association Program of the American Management Association. During a twenty-one year radio/television broad-casting career, he advanced from staff announcer to executive vice president of a multi-station corporation. After leaving the broadcast field, he served as president of two vocational institu-tions including Tyler Commercial College. His most cherished position was that of Minister of the Gospel to three separate congregations. He served the Lord he loved in that capacity for twenty-eight years, including Pruitt Lake Baptist of Avinger, TX; Good Shepard Baptist of Shepherd, TX and Heritage Baptist in Tyler by which he was voted Pastor Emeritus in April, 2012.

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Proposed Agenda

TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 10, 2020 7:00 To Adjournment Singing, Devotional, Welcome, Open for Business Moderator’s Address Adoption of Agenda Appointment of Committees Special Music and Annual Sermon Selection of Wednesday Evening SpeakerWEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 9:30-12:00 Singing and Devotional Election of Officers Selection of Meeting Place for year after next Selection of Annual Speakers for next year State Missions Report: A. Auditor’s Report B. Secretary-Treasurer’s Report C. Select Salaried Missionaries & Set Salaries D. Miscellaneous Mission Items History & Archives ReportWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 2:00-4:30 Texas Mission Development Report Texas Mission Builder’s Report Miscellaneous Reports and BusinessWEDNESDAY EVENING 7:00 To Adjournment Sermon Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary Report Mexican Baptist Institute Report Heritage Baptist Institute Report Central Baptist Institute Report Miscellaneous Reports and Business Recognition of Officers for Next Meeting Adjournment

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Reports to be Given

1. Auditor & State Missions2. Interstate, Foreign, and National Missions3. Texas Mission Development4. Texas Mission Builders5. History & Archives Committee6. Youth7. Women’s Work8. Publications9. Missionary Baptist Student Fellowshipl0. Benevolencel 1. Memorial of Preachers12. Enrollment & Financel3. Resolutions14. Texas Baptist Institutel5. Mexican Baptist Institutel6. Central Baptist Institute17. Heritage Baptist Institute

Associational RepresentativesRed River Bowie - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin ColburnMission Valley - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roddy RodgersSouthwest - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roy RamonTri-County - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donnald HowardTimberland - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milton KellyAnderson Co - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandon BridgesMt. Zion - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard CrawfordBethlehem - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry SimsNorth Texas - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin ClintonNavarro County - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul ClarkTrinity River - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ernest MoyersOld Cherokee - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack WhiteHopewell - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael ThompsonShelby County - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carroll JonesSouth Texas - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon HarringtonSalem - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan McGuireCentral Texas - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny Chappell

MBA of Texas Officers 19MBA of Texas Officers

Secretary / Treasurer of MissionsCurtis Gilbert

PO Box 99; Overton, TX 75684903-279-4416903-834-0212

Assistant Sect/treas and ClerkPaul Clark

1030 Carr StreetHillsboro, TX 76645

254-580-5068paul_clark@baptistville.org

ClerkMatt Gholson

15744 FM 1798 WHenderson, TX 75654

903-312-3181

ModeratorDavid Proctor

PO box 155Clayton, TX 75637

903-754-2822

Assistant ModeratorSteven Ridings

1121 Sherwood DriveBedford, TX 76022

817-357-9041

Missionaries for 2018 - 201920

Joe BozarthFellowship BC 1304 Wilson

Rd., Conroe, TX 77301281-797-5778

Sponsoring Church: Fellowship MBC, Pasadena, TX

Glenn McCarver 7008 Faxon Dr,

El Paso, Texas 79924Sponsored by: Northside

Baptist Church Snyder, TX915-301-3712

Daniel Tijerina1406 Dons Drive, Mission,TX. 78572, 956-888-7270 Sponsor-ing Church, Unity Missionary

Baptist Church,Longview, TX

Leland AckerLife Point MBM, 104 E Indus-

trial Ste K, Early, TX 76802, 325-200-8531

Sponsoring Church, Rocky Springs MBC, Jacksonville, TX

Victor RiceShiloh MBC 6025 Tezel Rd. Suite 104 San Antonio, TX

78223 210-428-0684Sponsoring Churches:MBC San Antonio, TX

Northside BC, Snyder, TX

David SmithDallas -Fort Worth

Multi-Cultural MinistrySponsoring Church:Quaker Ave. MBC4405 - 51st Street

Lubbock, TX 79414817-726-8781

Steven HaneyMBSF Lubbock, TX

903-722-1545Sponsoring Church:Quaker Ave. MBC4405 - 51st Street

Lubbock, TX 79414On Designated Funds

Landmark MBCRockdale, Texas

PO Box 581Rockdale, TX 76567

512-876-1582Clerk: Marilyn Hackney

512-585-6245mkhackney@att.net

Landmark MBCNo pastor

at the time ofthis publication

Calendar of Local Associations 21Fall Local Associations Schedule for 2020

Association Date & Time PlaceRed River Sept. 10th / 9:00a Echo Hills, Texarkana

Mission Valley Sept.12th / 9:00a Missionary, San Antonio

Southwest Sept. 24, 24 /7:00p/9:00a Pavillard, Amarillo

Timberland Sept. 19st / 10:00a Concord, Zavalla

Tri-County Sept. 19th / 9:30a Vanderbilt, Tyler

Anderson County Sept. 26th / 9:00a Grapeland, Grapeland

Mt. Zion Oct 2nd / 8:30a Greggton, Longview

Bethlehem Oct. 3rd / 9:00a Kirbyville, Kirbyville

Navarro County Oct. 3rd / 10:00a Missionary, Corsicana

North Texas Oct. 3rd / 10:00a New Hope, Burns City

Old Cherokee Oct. 10th/ 9.00a Eastside, Jacksonville

Trinity River Oct. 10th/ 10:00a Good Shepherd, Shepherd

Hopewell Oct. 15th / 9:00a Spring Hill, Pittsburg

Shelby County Oct. 15-16th /7:00p/9:00a Lone Cedar, Joaquin

South Texas Oct. 17th/ 9:00a Creekmont, LaPorte

Salem Oct. 22nd / 9:30a Cave Springs, Linden

Central Texas Oct. 24th /10:00a First BC, Duncanville

Contacts for Missions & Benevolence22

M.B.A. of TexasHistory & Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael D. ThompsonP. O. Box 99, Overton, TX (903) 575-7110

Texas MissionsState Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis GilbertPO Box 99, Overton, TX 75684; 903-279-4416, 903-941-6611

Texas Mission Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim SlocumbPO Box 1840, Jacksonville, TX 75766; 903-539-7670jesloc65@netzero.net

Texas Mission Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Pearson1100 East Loop 456, Jacksonville, Tx 75766; 254-405-1305

Texas SeminariesTexas Baptist Institute . . . PO Box 570, Henderson, TX 75653903-657-6543Mexican Baptist Institute . . .PO Box 771, McAllen, TX 78505956-499-5566Central Baptist Seminary . . . . 108 Aduna, Del Rio, TX 78840830-313-2363Heritage Baptist Institute . . . . 2223 FM 1092, Missouri City, TX 77459; 281-403-4994

Interstate, Foreign & National MissionsInterstate, Foreign & National Missions . . . . . . Roger StewartPO Box 1050, Texarkana, AR-TX 75501; 903-792-2312Interstate Mission Development . . . . . . . . . .Vernon McNullyPO Box 8216, Searcy, AR 72145; 501-284-9099Philippine Mission Development . . . . . . . . . .Wayne StringerP. O. Box 31; New Boston, TX 75570 903-667-9048

Contacts for Missions & Benevolence 23Youth Camps

Pine Springs Youth Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricky Lee 3386 FM 1798 W, Laneville, TX 75667; 903-863-5524

Bogg Springs Youth Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Curtis 784 Hwy. 84 W., Wickes, AR 71973: 870-385-2443

Mission Valley Missions Camp and Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Gray 3333 CR 320, Floresville, TX 78114; 830-393-4393

PublicationsBaptist Sunday School Committee 4605 N. State Line Texarkana, TX 75503-2928; 800-264-2482

Baptist Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Brooks P. O. Box 570, Henderson, TX 75653: 903-657-6543

Sounding Out The Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace Baptist Church 1823 Aldine Mail Rt., Houston, TX 77039; 713-442-5137

International Christian Publishers (His Offspring Ministries) Bill Johnson Office: 3006 E. 19th, P. O. Box 2587, Texarkana, AR 71854 Sponsoring Church: Calvary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 557, Hamburg, AR 71646; 903-278-2648

MiscellaneousTexarkana Baptist Children’s Home Box 611, Texarkana, AR 75504 870-774-8214

A.B.A. Credit Union PO Box 585, Pasadena, TX 77501 713-941-3124

Church Building Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marion Reed 4010 Lindenwood, Garland, TX 75042; 972-272-7727

Missionary Travel & Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Story 324 E. 4th Street, Fairmount, IN 46928; 765-461-5672

International Media Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Smith 2711 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, TX 75503; 903-792-7303

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Moderator’s Address 27David Proctor

Moderator’s Address

I am very honored to have been elected as your moder-ator for the 2019 messenger meeting of the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas. The fact that I have grown up in the Asso-ciation makes it all the more special for me. As I look out among the faces here tonight, I see several men and women who have become my Baptist God parents in the Lord. There are many people here tonight who have stood beside me throughout the years. In spite of my faults, you have loved and encouraged me anyway. I am eternally grateful for each of you. I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest love and gratitude to my wife, Shawna Proctor. If I have accomplished anything in the ministry, it is because you have given me your love and full support. You are my special blessing from God. Also, I would like to thank my dear mother, Mrs. Judy Wilkerson, of whom I am so proud to call my mom. I can never than God enough for you, and for the Christ-like example you have passed down to your children. While contemplating this Moderator’s Address, I was led to a passage of Scripture found in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church concerning his ap-proach to ministry in this city. The words found in this passage have aided me in determining the theme for this year’s meet-ing. Tonight, and for the next couple of days, I want us to think about the Essence of Ministry. The word “essence” means “the intrinsic nature of something; the qualities which determine the character of something”. I feel that it is very healthy for ministers of the Gospel to evaluate themselves and their minis-tries from time to time. We do well to ask ourselves the ques-tion, “What am I doing with my ministry?” For the next little while, maybe we can answer this question. First, our ministry should be characterized by faithful proclamation, “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” (vs. 2), and “And my

Moderator’s Address28speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:” (vs. 4). We do not proclaim a “something”, we proclaim a “some-one” whose name is Jesus Christ. This Association has long stood for the preaching of the Gospel. Perhaps now, more than ever, we need to commit ourselves to the proclamation that Je-sus Christ is the Savior; Jesus Christ is Lord. We are living in a post-modern world where there are post-modern ideologies and opinions. There are those who view pastor/preachers as having very little, if nothing at all, to contribute to society. They look at pastors and preachers as nothing more than caretakers of the needy, and peddlers of psychological babble. Regard-less of the public’s opinion, we have been called of God, and equipped by God, in order to proclaim the Bible message of God. We come from an unbroken line of proclaimers before us. The prophets, apostles, and preachers before us have left us a great legacy. I hope we are embracing this legacy. Second, our ministry should be characterized by trans-formation. Paul said, “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God” (vs. 5). Many of the Corinthian believers had come out of cult worship, supersti-tions, and evil practices. The transformation came about by the very power of God. I hope that each of you, first and foremost, preach and teach in order to glorify God, but I also hope that each of you believe in spiritual transformation. Paul won them to Christ, and he developed them in Christ. As proclaimers, we should expect to see the Holy Spirit bringing about transfor-mation in the lives of our people. I am always thrilled to hear from my fellow pastors concerning church growth and spiritu-al transformation taking place in their ministries. Remember, transformation produces growth, growth produces change, and change produces new ministries within the church. Our ministries should be characterized by celebration. “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of pow-er:” (vs. 4). Paul said “demonstration”. This is found only here in the New Testament. The word carries the idea of sincerity

Moderator’s Address 29and conviction. It is an outpouring of the grace of God. I want to remind each of you that proclaiming Jesus Christ as Savior, and proclaiming the Bible message, is supposed to be a time of celebration, not a time of defeat. Now it is at the junction of my speech that I may not be well-received. We are not all in agree-ment of the different approaches and styles of celebration and worship. I feel that it is detrimental to the cause of Christ when we spend more time trying to define celebration and worship, than we do actually celebrating Jesus Christ in worship. The last thing we need in the Missionary Baptist Associ-ation of Texas is a “worship-style police force”. God did not call any of us into the ministry for the purpose of arguing, fussing, or being critical of others. I don’t know if any of us have the real answers to proper or non-proper celebration of Christ, but I do know that celebration and worship are the signs of gratitude to God, and an outflowing of a person’s heart. Me personally, I can never thank, praise, glorify, and celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ enough for who He is, and for what He has done in my life. I look forward to our meetings this week. Let’s all be about worship to Christ, and encouragement to each other.

David Leland Proctor

Minutes of the Meeting30 Tuesday Evening at 7:00 pm – 245 Attendees

The 2019 MBA of Texas Annual Messenger Meeting was opened with a joyous compilation of “Victory in Jesus” led by Bro. Bubba Hart.Moderator Bro. David Proctor, Pastor of Emmaus Baptist Fellowship in Longview, thanked Bro. Hart for leading the assembly in a great time of worship to open the meeting. Bro. Dan McGuire, Pastor of Cross Roads MBC in Hughes Springs, led the Color Guard in presentation of the colors. He then led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.Bro. Calvin Gould, Pastor of New Columbia MBC in Center, one of the Host Churches of the 2019 MBA of Texas meeting was recognized and gave a sincere welcome to the Messenger Body. He then asked all the local Host Pastors to stand and introduce themselves. Mayor David Chadwick of Center was introduced to the assembly. He welcomed the assembly, sincerely thanked us for choosing Center as a Host City, and shared some local information about restaurants and local events. He closed by sharing his understanding of annual meetings such as this and encouraged the represented Churches to continue the great work to which God has called them.Bro. Michael Roberts, Pastor of Veal Switch MBC of Hughes Springs, responded to the welcome and gave a word of thanks to the city of Center and to the Host Churches. Moderator Bro. David Proctor proclaimed the 70th annual session of the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas open and ready to transact business. Bro. Henry Sims, Pastor of Kirbyville MBC in Kirbyville, was asked to lead the Messengers in prayer.The Rules of Decorum were given by the Moderator as a reminder to the Messengers of the MBA of Texas. The Rules of Decorum are as follows: 1) It is important that each person present remember that this is a Christian Business Meeting, and each of us should conduct ourselves in a like manner; 2) If you wish to make a motion or speak to a motion, or make an announcement, please come to a microphone, address the moderator so everyone can hear you, and identify yourself so that the clerks may make proper record; and 3) All business should be conducted in an orderly and brotherly fashion.The Moderator recognized the Assistant Moderator, Bro. Steven Ridings, Pastor of Central BC in Bedford. Bro. Ridings welcomed the assembly and recognized Bro. Paul Denny, Pastor of Second Avenue MBC in Corsicana, to introduce Moderator Bro. David

Minutes of the Meeting 31Proctor for the Moderator’s Address. Following the introduction, Sis. Tammy Chastain sang a beautiful rendition of “Oh Glorious Love.” The Moderator’s Address was then given along with the Theme Verse of 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 for this meeting. A motion and second to add the Moderator’s Address to the 2019 Minute Book was made. The motion carried.The Moderator called for the adoption of the Agenda as printed in the minutes of the 2018 Minute Book while giving Moderator privilege to adjust as needed. There was a motion and second. The motion carried.The Moderator asked Church representatives to make sure their Church Letter has been turned in to the Enrollment and Finance Committee.The following committees were appointed by the Moderator:Texas State Missions Bro. Curtis GilbertTexas Mission Development Bro. Jim SlocumbTexas Mission Builders Bro. Mike PearsonTexas Baptist Institute Bro. Steve ButlerMexican Baptist Institute Bro. Mark Clements & Al ValladaresCentral Baptist Institute Bro. Juan GallegosHeritage Baptist Institute Bro. Carl FitzgeraldInterstate & Foreign Missions Bro. Danny ChappellYouth Work Report Bro. Ricky LeePublications Report Bro. Weeks DuboseBenevolence Report Bro. Levi CohurstWomen’s Work Report Sis. Jessica AckerEnrollment and Finance Bro. Ernest Moyers & Michael ThompsonMemorial to Preachers Bro. Scott JonesHistory and Archives Bro. Michael ThompsonMBSF Report Bro. James WilliamsResolutions Committee Bro. Joey Williams

Assistant Moderator, Bro. Steven Ridings was again recognized and appointed the Tellers for the Messenger Meeting. The Tellers were as follows: Chairman Bro. Aaron Estes and Bros. Trace Camp, Kyle Clinton, Sam Jones, Ryan Youngblood, and Kuni Oba. Bro. Ridings informed the assembly of the ones giving devotionals and at what time.The Assistant Moderator called on Bro. Jason Hebert, Pastor from Lafayette, Louisiana, to introduce the speaker for the Annual Sermon, Bro. Wayne Stringer. Bro. Jason Hebert shared his great

Minutes of the Meeting32love, appreciation, and thanks for Bro. Wayne Stringer for his hard work, godly example, and constant promotion of Philippine Mission Development.Collin Davis & JoJo Sutis sang “The Unseen Hand” before the Annual Sermon. Bro. Wayne Stringer delivered the 2019 Annual Sermon taken from Titus 1:1-5. Bro. Mike Fodge gave Bro. Wayne Stringer the Right Hand of Appreciation.The Moderator called for nominations for the Missionary Speaker for the Wednesday Evening Service. The following Bros. were nominated for this honor: Bros. Kevin Clinton, Nathan Rogers, Roger Stewart, Bryan Sellers, and Al Valladares. Bro. Roger Stewart was elected. Bro. Nathan Rogers was chosen as the alternate.Out-of-state visitors were then recognized (Arizona, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Florida, Indiana, Arkansas, Romania, and Ukraine).Bro. Curtis Gilbert made a motion to table a motion to suspend Section 5 of the rules of the Statement of Mission Policy. The motion was seconded. The motion passed.(Motion – Bro. Moderator, I make a motion to table a motion to suspend section 5 of the rules of the Statement of Mission Policy which prevents Landmark MBC of Rockdale requesting $2,000.00 per month, and Hooks MBC of Hooks requesting $1,500.00 per month, from presenting their request for support as State Projects, to be considered until a subsequent session.)New Pastors in the State of Texas were recognized. Various prayer requests and announcements were taken. Bro. Glenn Moore closed the assembly in prayer.The meeting was adjourned until 9:30 Wednesday morning.

Wednesday Morning at 9:30 – 160 AttendeesBro. Bubba Hart opened the assembly with a song of praise to the Lord. Following the song, Bro. Sam Jones opened the session in encouragement and prayer. Moderator Bro. David Proctor asked for Sis. Mary Duffitt to come forward. She spoke to the Messenger Body and thanked them for their generous love offering and prayers after the loss of her husband, State Missionary Steven Duffitt.The Moderator recognized Bro. John Wisener to bring the morning devotional. The devotional was brought from Job 31:14.The Moderator called for the election of officers for 2020 beginning with Moderator. Bro. David Proctor was nominated for the office of Moderator. There were no other nominations. He was elected by

Minutes of the Meeting 33vote of the Messengers. Motion was made for all remaining officers to remain with privilege of substitution. Motion was seconded and passed. The officers for 2020 will be Assistant Moderator Bro. Steven Ridings, Clerks Bros. Paul Clark and Matt Gholson, Secretary/Treasurer of Missions Bro. Curtis Gilbert, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer of Missions Bro. Paul Clark.Invitations for the 2021 Messenger Meeting of the MBA of Texas were called for. Bro. Paul Clark spoke to the assembly and extended an invitation on behalf of Walnut Street Missionary Baptist Church in Hillsboro Texas to host the 2021 meeting. The Messengers voted to accept the invitation. (The 2020 MBA of Texas Messenger Meeting will be held in Alvin, TX.)The Moderator called for nominations for the 2020 Annual Sermon and the Wednesday Night Sermon. Nominations were made for the Annual Sermon: Bros. Mark Clements, Nathan Rogers, and Justin Gatlin. Bro. Nathan Rogers was elected as the speaker, and Bro. Mark Clements was elected as the alternate. Nominations were made for the Wednesday Night Sermon: Bros. Brian Sellers, Calvin Gould, Al Valladares, Kirkland Usher, and Shawn Findley were nominated. Bro. Brian Sellers was elected as the speaker, and Bro. Calvin Gould was elected as the alternate.Bro. Curtis Gilbert was recognized to bring the annual report of the Secretary/Treasurer of the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas. (The annual report and audit can be seen in the appropriate sections of the State Minute Book.) Bro. Curtis Gilbert made the following motion: Bro. Moderator, I make a motion to remove from the table a motion to suspend Section 5 of the rules of the Statement of Mission Policy which prevents Landmark MBC of Rockdale requesting $2,000.00 per month, and Hooks MBC of Hooks requesting $1,500.00 per month, to be considered for support as State Projects.Bro. Curtis Gilbert spoke to his report (which is included in the Minute Book). The Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures provided by Henry & Peters was supplied to the Messengers. He then recognized the State Missionaries requesting support for the upcoming fiscal year from the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas to speak to the Messenger Assembly sharing thoughts for their respective work.The motion to suspend Section 5 of the rules of the Statement of Mission Policy to allow Landmark MBC and Hooks MBC to request monthly financial support was seconded. The motion passed.

Minutes of the Meeting34Bro. Joe Bozarth, Fellowship BC in Conroe, gave an update about the work. He stated that they are focusing their efforts on families and younger generations. The work is sponsored by Fellowship BC in Pasadena. There were no questions about the work.Bro. Monty Hilliard, Pastor of Quaker Avenue BC, sponsoring Church, spoke on behalf of Bro. David Smith with Lifeline BC in Mansfield. Several people have been reached with several souls being saved in this area. They are placing an emphasis on reaching multi-cultural groups in that area. The work is sponsored by Quaker Avenue MBC in Lubbock. There were no questions about the work.Bro. Daniel Tijerina, A New Beginning BC in McAllen, spoke about the handling of funds by the sponsoring Church, Unity MBC. All monies sent in the last year are still held in the bank account due to the work being able to pay all bills this year. The work is sponsored by Unity MBC in Longview. Questions were asked for clarification about the money Bro. Daniel referenced. An explanation concerning the future use of the money to purchase land was given.Bro. Glenn McCarver, Borderland MBC in El Paso, was excited to speak about the expansion of the work. They continue to look for land in El Paso while helping other area works in their growth and stability. The work is sponsored by Northside BC in Snyder. There were no questions about the work.Bro. Steven Haney, Texas Tech MBSF in Lubbock, gave an update about this ministry to the college students of Lubbock. He spoke about the dire need of ministries such as this and the help they can give to the Churches of the MBA of Texas. This ministry is sponsored by Quaker Avenue MBC in Lubbock.Bro. Victor Rice, Shiloh MBC in San Antonio, praised God for all the great work and care He has given in the past year. He gave an update concerning some of the struggles of the work. He asked for the Messengers to continue to keep the work in prayer. The work is sponsored by Northside BC in Snyder. There were no questions about the work.Bro. Leland Acker, Life Pointe MBC in Early, praise God for the support from the Messenger Assembly in the previous years. A report of many souls saved, people reached, and great growth was given with the outline of specific goals such as organizing in the near future. This is expected to be the last year for which funds are requested. The work is sponsored by Rocky Springs MBC in Jacksonville. There were no questions about the work.Sis. Tawana Valdez on behalf of Landmark MBC in Rockdale

Minutes of the Meeting 35explained the dire need of support for this Church who is without a Pastor. The Church is struggling to stay open and is requesting funds to help pay salary for a Pastor.Requests for financial support for the upcoming fiscal year from the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas:Bro. Joe Bozarth with Fellowship BC in Conroe; Fellowship BC, Pasadena $3,000.00Bro. David Smith with Lifeline BC in Mansfield; Quaker Ave. MBC, Lubbock $2,850.00Bro. Daniel Tijerina with A New Beginning BC in McAllen; Unity MBC, Longview $2,500.00Bro. Glenn McCarver Borderland MBC in El Paso, TX; Northside BC, Snyder $2,500.00Bro. Steven Haney with Tech MBSF in Lubbock, TX; Quaker Ave. MBC, Lubbock DesignatedBro. Victor Rice with Shiloh MBC in San Antonio; Northside BC, Snyder $1,600.00Bro. Leland Acker with Life Pointe MBC in Early; Rocky Springs MBC, Jacksonville $1,000.00Hooks MBC in Hooks $1,000.00Landmark MBC in Rockdale $1,000.00

The Secretary/Treasurer called for a vote of the Messenger Assembly for each Missionary recommended for MBA of Texas funds.Bro. Joe Bozarth – Approved.Bro. David Smith – Approved.Bro. Daniel Tijerina – Approved.Bro. Glenn McCarver – Approved.Bro. Steven Haney – Approved.Bro. Victor Rice – Approved.Bro. Leland Acker – Approved.Hooks MBC – Failed.Landmark MBC – Approved.

A motion to deny the request for funds for Hooks MBC in Hooks was made and seconded. There was much discussion and the motion passed. A motion to approve the request for funds for Landmark MBC in Rockdale was made and seconded. The motion passed.A motion and second was made to keep the Christmas bonuses the same ($250 per Missionary/project). The motion carried.

Minutes of the Meeting36A motion and second to keep the salary the same ($2,100.00 per month) for the Secretary/Treasurer of Missions was made. The motion passed. A motion and second to keep the same salary ($500.00 per month) of the Office Help for the Secretary/Treasurer of Missions was made. The motion carried.A motion and second was made to adopt the entire Mission Report as it had been presented along with requested changes offered by the Secretary/Treasurer of Missions. The motion carried.A motion and second was made that the salary of Association Clerk Bro. Paul Clark remain at 1,800.00. The motion carried. A motion and second was made that the salary of Association Clerk Bro. Matt Gholson remain at $900.00.A motion and second was made to give $1,500.00 to ABA Media for their publicity work. The motion carried.A motion and second was made to give $1,300.00 to the Mattingly Family for their work at the meeting. The motion carried.A motion and second was made to receive an evening offering on behalf of Sis. Duffitt. The motion carried.

Bro. David Proctor, Moderator, called for the following reports:History & Archives Committee:Bro. Michael Thompson spoke to the report on behalf of the committee. A motion and second was made to adopt the report. The motion passed. Bro. Thompson made a motion that the current committeemen stand as nominees with privilege of substitution. The motion was seconded and passed. Bro. Curtis Gilbert was nominated to replace Bro. David Proctor. Bro. Gilbert was approved. The assembly approved the new standing committee.

Various announcements were given. Bro. Roddy Rodgers closed the morning assembly in Scripture Reading and prayer.The meeting was adjourned until 2:00 pm Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday Afternoon at 2:00 pm – 116 AttendeesBro. Bubba Hart opened the session in an exciting rendition of praise. Assistant Moderator Bro. Steven Ridings welcomed the assembly and opened the session with a few remarks. He invited Bro. Kyle Clinton to come forward and give the afternoon devotional which was based on Psalm 91.

Bro. Steven Ridings, Assistant Moderator, called for the following

Minutes of the Meeting 37reports:Texas Mission Development:Bro. Jim Slocumb, Director of TMD, spoke about the wondrous work that TMD has done in the past year and the money that has been saved by the Churches of the MBA of Texas. He then presented Fellowship MBC with a check for $28,992.08 on behalf of Texas Mission Development.

Texas Mission Builders:Bro. Mike Pearson, Director of TMB, spoke about the number of projects (24) that were worked on this year. He thanked the Churches and Messengers for the funds to be able to do this great work and save the Churches of the MBA of Texas money. He also recognized those who have worked with TMB over the years. Bros. James Williams, Roy Davis, and Bubba Hart spoke about the benefits of TMB. Bro. Robert Dillon, Pastor of Eastside BC in Jacksonville, sponsoring Church of TMB, thanked everyone for their support.

Interstate & Foreign Missions:Bro. Roger Stewart, Secretary/Treasurer of the American Baptist Association, spoke about the Kingdom Work being accomplished around the world by 151 Missionaries on behalf of the Churches of the ABA. He also reported about the monthly financial need to fully support all the Missionaries. A short video presentation was given for the Thanksgiving Offering.

Youth Work:Bro. Ricky Lee, Manager of Pine Springs Baptist Camp, spoke about the many blessings of this past camp year while also highlighting the various needs for the camp. A short video promoting Pine Springs Baptist Camp was shown.

Ladies’ Ministry:Sis. Jessica Acker shared the tremendous offering raised by the ladies across the state of Texas for the 2019 goal. She also encouraged every Church to develop their ladies’ ministry. Bro. David Proctor shared his experience of how the ladies bless the overall ministry of the Churches.

Publications:Bros. Dean Grigsby, Business Manager of Bogard Press, and Kyle

Minutes of the Meeting38Elkins, Editor-in-Chief of Bogard Press, addressed the assembly and shared information of this past year and upcoming publications and business plans. Bro. Bill Johnson, International Christian Publishers Director, spoke about the various ways they can help Churches around the world share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship:Bro. James Williams advised that the Churches of Texas need to increase their work in the area of college ministry to further strengthen our Churches and win souls to Christ. He asked for people to examine the possibility of ministering in that field. Bro. Steven Haney asked for the names of college students to be shared with the local Churches and Pastors.

Benevolence:Bro. Ryan Smith talked about the various accomplishments of the children at the Texarkana Baptist Orphanage in Texarkana over the last several years. Many children have attended college, gotten married, become successful workers, and been saved all to the glory of God. However, new federal laws have highly restricted the number of children being sent to the Orphanage and other children’s’ homes.

Memorial to Preachers:Bro. Wesley Veazey fondly remembered the many men who faithfully served the Lord for many years and have now gone to be with the Lord in this past year. He asked that the assembly stand and remember these men in prayer.A motion and second was made to include a memorial page for each man mentioned. The motion passed.

Enrollment & Finance:Bro. Ernest Moyers provided the monetary and Messenger information for the 2019 meeting.A motion and second was made that the salaries of the Enrollment and Finance Committee (Bro. Michael Thompson, $275.00; Bro. Ernest Moyers, $275.00) remain the same. The motion carried.

Resolutions:A motion and second was made to stand and show appreciation to the Host Churches of the 2019 Messenger Meeting.

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A motion and second was made to cover any incidental costs incurred by the Host Churches for the 2019 Meeting.Various announcements and praises where shared with the Assembly. Bro. Shawn Findley exhorted those in attendance through Scripture and led in prayer.The meeting was adjourned until 7:00 pm.

Wednesday Evening at 7:00 pm – 180 AttendeesThe last session of the 2019 MBA of Texas State Meeting was opened with a lively version of “I Saw the Light” led by Bro. Bubba Hart followed by Bro. Danny Chappell leading those gathered in prayer.The Mattingly Family sang a song as the Tellers received an offering to help Sis. Duffitt after the loss of her husband Bro. Steven Duffitt. (The offering totaled $1,121.00.) They followed up that song with more wonderful music and greatly blessed the congregation.Bro. Steve Butler, Chief Executive Officer and Dean of Texas Baptist Institute, introduced the Evening Speaker, Bro. Roger Stewart, Secretary/Treasurer of the American Baptist Association. Bro. Butler spoke about how Bro. Stewart has a heart for the lost and has done a great work. He also asked for the Messengers to pray for Bro. Stewart as he begins the role of Secretary/Treasurer. Sis. Gina Stewart, Bro. Roger’s wife, sang a beautiful song before her husband’s sermon. Bro. Roger Stewart’s sermon was taken from Isaiah 6 and greatly challenged those gathered.After a convicting message, Bro. Dave Parks gave Bro. Roger Stewart the right hand of appreciation on behalf of the Assembly.

The Moderator called for the Seminary Reports:Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary:Bro. Steve Butler, Chief Executive Officer and Dean of Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary spoke regarding the current and expected growth of the Seminary along with various learning tracks and degree programs. A Facility Master Plan has been initiated with respect to academic facilities, offices, housing, etc. The accreditation process continues to proceed at a good pace and is expected to be a great blessing to our work.

Mexican Baptist Institute:Bro. Mark Clements, Pastor of New Liberty BC, sponsoring Church of MBI thanked everyone for their support. Since the last meeting,

Minutes of the Meeting40Bro. Ken Ashlock went to be with the Lord. He is greatly missed in the Church and at the Seminary. Bro. Al Valladares talked about the great success of the men who attend the Seminary and the number of men who go on to do great pastoral and mission work. The prayers and support of the Churches is greatly appreciated.

Heritage Baptist Institute:Bro. Carl Fitzgerald, President of Heritage Baptist Institute spoke about the concern of lower attendance but is encouraged by the diversity of the student population and studies. He encouraged everyone to visit the school, to pray for them, and to help one another.

Central Baptist Institute:Bro. Bill Kuykendall, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, sponsoring Church of Central Baptist Institute, spoke about the change in sponsorship for the Seminary and the great work Bro. Juan Gallegos has done. Bro. Juan Gallegos elaborated on the increase of students and the various geographic locations the students represent. The Seminary expects to see greater growth and more impact in the coming years. Bro. Juan asks for everyone to spread the word about the Seminary and for everyone to pray and possibly support them.

Closing:The Officers of the MBA of Texas thanked the Messengers for their support and prayers. Moderator, Bro. David Proctor, thanked the Messengers for attending and for their support at this year’s meeting along with giving words of appreciation to the Host Churches of Shelby County.

A motion and second was made to adjourn the 2019 Session of the Messenger Meeting of the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas. The Assembly was asked to stand as Bro. Dale Walker closed the meeting in prayer.

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Bro. Jim Slocumb and Sis. Glenda Gooldy on behalf of Texas Mission Developement presented Bro. Loyd Chittondon and Bro. Aubery Adams with a check for Fellowship MBC in the amount of $28,992.08.

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Report of the Secretary/ Treasurer

2019 MBA of Texas Report of the Secretary Treasurer

Thank You for supporting the missionaries and projects of the MBA of Texas with your prayers and support. During the 2018-19 fiscal year 149 churches and 2 individuals gave regular monthly or quarterly support to the MBA. Another 23 churches and individuals gave support through the Resurrection offering, and 17 churches, auxiliaries, or mission rallies gave a one-time offering. We also want to say a big THANK YOU to the 21 churches, 14 mis-sion rallies, and 11 local association meetings that allowed us to share State missions with them.Finances: The 2018 MBA of Texas Yearbook was printed and mailed at a cost of $4,969.27 with $1,163.27 of that being used for postage and packaging. The average cost of the yearbook was $4.52 per book. There were 1,100 books printed. The Security Trust Fund has a balance of $14,484.50 as of Septem-ber 30, 2019, with $1,435.97 interest to be used as needed by the association. An Agreed Upon Procedure was conducted by Henry & Peters Accountants for $2,500 and found that there were “no exceptions” in the finances of the MBA. The balance of the MBA on September 1, 2018 was $35,716.77 and the ending balance on August 31, 2019 was $72,949.27. This is a gain of $37,232.50 for the 2018-19 fiscal year. The total support given by MBA of Texas churches and Individuals was $238,371.32 and the total expenses were $201,138.82. This is an average monthly offering of $19,864.67 and an average monthly expense of $16,761.57. The beginning balance for the as-sociational year (Nov. 1, 2018) was $39,481.70 and the ending balance on October 31,2019 was $82,259.93. (This balance also contains $11,926.06 in Minute Funds.) (Part of the increase was due to Bro. Donald Trussell leaving the field in May, which resulted in a $2,600 per month reduction in the Mis-sionary Support or a total reduction of $13,000.) Website: The MBA of Texas has a new website managed by Bro. Paul Clark. The expense for setting up the new website was $485.40, which included a domain transfer, domain registration, and domain management and securi-ty. We have been blessed with very little expense to the website in the past, but due to the loss of the previous host, it became necessary to make the change. Because of changes in Baptist Monitor we now include an abbrevi-ated Missions Report with each Receipt Letter sent out.

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2018-19 Missionaries/ Projects: We began last year with 8 missionaries or projects. On May 31st Bro. Donald Trussell, (at Hill Country MBC in Kerrville), left the field. Please Pray for Bro. Donald and the Trussell family. We ended the year with 7 missionaries or projects. During the year, November 1, 2018-October 31, 2019 there were 35 souls saved, 18 baptized, with 8 joining by letter, 2 joining by statement, and 1 surrendering to the ministry. During the year 28 individuals joined the missions by baptism, letter, or statement.

2019-20 Missionaries:Missionary/Project Sponsoring Church Monthly RequestJoe Bozarth-Fellowship MBC-Conroe Fellowship -Pasadena $ 3,000+David Smith-Lifeline BC-Mansfield Quaker Ave. -Lubbock $ 2,850Daniel Tijerina-A New Beginning BC-Mission Unity-Longview $ 2,500+Glenn McCarver-Borderland -El Paso Northside Snyder $2,500+

2019-20 Projects:Steven Haney-MBSF-Texas Tech-Lubbock QuakerAve.-Lubbock Designated Funds Victor Rice-Shiloh MBC-San Antonio Northside MBC-Snyder $ 1,600Leland Acker-Life Point MBC-Early Rocky Springs -Jacksonville $ 1,000-

New Projects: Landmark MBC-Rockdale $