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Purpose Statement:

The Savannah Baptist Association exists to encourage fellowship and cooperation among the churches; under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, it seeks to

establish, strengthen, train, and work with the churches as they fulfill their mission in their unique

setting.

Theme:

Serving and Honoring God Together

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Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Annual Fall and Executive Committee Meeting ...................................................................................................................... 3

Church Directory Savannah Baptist Association ..................................................................................................................... 4

Savannah Baptist Ministries .................................................................................................................................................... 6

Ministry Team Nominations ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Standing Committees or Ministry Entities .............................................................................................................................. 8

Savannah Baptist Association Annual Budget 2017 ............................................................................................................... 9

Savannah Baptist Association Missionary ............................................................................................................................. 11

Savannah Baptist Center ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Seafarers Ministry 2016 ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Savannah Baptist Assembly .................................................................................................................................................. 15

Vacation Bible School ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

Women’s Missionary Union .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Senior Adult Ministry ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

Armstrong Baptist Collegiate Ministries ............................................................................................................................... 20

Disaster Relief ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Calendar 2016-2017 .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

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Georgia Baptist Convention Report ...................................................................................................................................... 38

GBC Staff Directory ............................................................................................................................................................... 38

Meeting Minutes................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Attachment 1: Proposed Changes to Constitution and By-Laws .......................................................................................... 47

Attachment 2: Policy Change for Savannah Baptist Assembly ............................................................................................. 48

CONSTITUTION OF THE SAVANNAH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION ................................................................................................ 50

BY-LAWS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 53

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Annual Fall and Executive Committee Meeting International Bible Christian Fellowship

6:45 pm

6:45 Pre-Session Music IBC Fellowship IBC Fellowship

7:00 Call to Order Rev. Stan Stones Moderator

7:02 Music IBC Fellowship IBC Fellowship

7:10 Welcome and Scripture Rev. Jesse Pamplona IBC Fellowship

7:20 Enrollment of Messengers Tommy Pirtle Clerk

7:23

7:30

Associational Misc. Business

Associational Ministry Reports

Rev. Buddy Wasson

Rev. Johnny Bowen

Rev. Stan Stones

Rev. Stan Stones

Rev. Buddy Wasson

Stephanie Carr

Rev. Everett Tumblin

Rev. Tony Branham

Recognition of New Pastors

Nomination Committee

Amendment to Constitution

2017 Budget

Associational Missionary

Director, Savannah Baptist Center

Director, Seafarer’s Ministry

Director, BCM

7:50 Special Music IBC Fellowship IBC Fellowship

7:55 Inspirational Speaker David Pamplona IBC Fellowship

8:30 Installation of Officers Rev. Buddy Wasson Associational Missionary

Prayer & Benediction Rev. Buddy Wasson Associational Missionary

-Refreshments Following Meeting Prepared by International Bible Christian Fellowship-

Theme: Serving and Honoring God Together

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Church Directory Savannah Baptist Association

704 Wheaton Street Savannah, GA 31401

Phone: 912-232-1033 Fax: 912-236-5554 CHURCH PASTOR (WIFE) ADDRESS CITY ZIP OFFICE

Antioch Doug Cone (Jennifer) 8102 Waters Avenue Savannah 31406 354-8815

Baptist Church at Ebenezer Matthew Hines (Laura) 2401 Ebenezer Rd Rincon 31326 754-4440

Bethel Eddie Deas (Elizabeth) 1295 Little Neck Rd Savannah 31419 748-9085

Beulah Dan Bryant (Marjorie) PO Box 299 Pembroke 31321 653-2640

Bonnybridge Dan Hall 811 Bonnybridge Rd Pt. Wentworth 31407 964-0553

Bull Street Calvin Fowler (Char-La) 1400 Bull St. Savannah 31401 236-1511

Calvary Baptist Temple Kenny Grant (Shirley) 4625 Waters Avenue Savannah 31404 351-2288

Central Kenneth Harrelson (Sherry) 4010 Old Louisville Rd Garden City 31408 965-0752

Chapel-By-Sea David Laughner (Ginger) PO Box 235 Tybee Island 31328 786-4647

Chevis Oaks Kyle Waddell (Amy) 102 Sylvania Road Savannah 31419 925-3852

Christ's Community

1805 East Gwinnett St Savannah 31404 233-8925

Corinth Robbie Norman (Bethany) 19536 Highway 144 Richmond Hill 31324 727-2617

Countryside David Wood (I) 1201 Noel C Conaway Rd Guyton 31312 728-3253

Dean Forest Guy Boyd (Sherrie) 1524 Dean Forest Rd Garden City 31408 964-7369

Delesseps Avenue 1310 Delesseps Ave Savannah 31404 352-4714

Faulkville Albert Hill (Betty) PO Box 265 Bloomingdale 31302 748-7332

FBC Bloomingdale Jason Rowe (Marcy) PO Box 279 Bloomingdale 31302 748-4017

FBC Ellabell PO Box 238 Ellabell 31308 858-2029

FBC Garden City Larry Speir (Carolyn) 35 Nelson Avenue Garden City 31408 964-1448

FBC Marlow Gene Fail (Debbie) 112 Hagin Street Guyton 31312 772-7438

FBC Pooler Bryan Parrish PO Box 506 Pooler 31322 748-7521

FBC Port Wentworth Phillip Palmer (I) 402 Pinehurst Pl Pt Wentworth 31407 964-5811

FBC Richmond Hill Scott Speer (Robin) PO Box 1390 Richmond Hill 31324 756-2196

FBC Rincon Gary Lewis (Krissy) 201 East 6th

Street Rincon 31326 826-5536

FBC the Island Brooks Cail (Suzy) 6613 Johnny Mercer Dr Savannah 31410 897-2142

Goshen Road Cory Moore (Shannon) PO Box 739 Rincon 31326 826-1826

Higher Ground Andy Vaught (Martha Lee) 9120 Whitefield Avenue Savannah 31406 355-1505

Hispanic First Baptist Samuel Rodriguez (Martha) 1 Gamble Road Savannah 31405 236-4425

Immanuel Earl Best (I)(Marilyn) 7375 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah 31406 354-0548

Int’l Bible Christian Fellowship Jesse Pamplona (Vickie) 2607 Aimar Avenue Savannah 31406 224-8834

Isle of Hope Billy Miller (Sonja) 22 Rose Avenue Savannah 31406 355-9815

Jasper Springs Dale Simmons (Kim) 62 Smith Avenue Garden City 31408 964-6864

Life Church at Ardsley Park Jonathan Tillman (Kristin) 3802 Bull St. Savannah 31405 234-1256

Lifeway Sam Khalaf (Vilma) 422 Cardinal St. Pooler 31322

Lighthouse (Bloomingdale) Dwayne Dasher (Michelle) PO Box 278 Bloomingdale 31302 658-5145

Lighthouse (Savannah) Bobby Awtrey (Patty) 401 Quarterman Dr. Savannah 31410 897-6357

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Meldrim Darrell Bailey (Interim) PO Box 64 Meldrim 31318 748-5220

New Beginnings Christian Community

Eric Henley (Shelia) 2310 Causton Bluff Rd.

Savannah

GA 31401

New Providence Erik Palmberg (Susan) PO Box 98 Guyton 31312 772-3590

New Vision Gary Bradham (Tina) 2417 Louis Mills Blvd Savannah 31405 236-4841

North Salem Quillian Mercer (Rachael) 955 Highway 30 Pt. Wentworth 31407 964-7933

Northside Mike Jones (Irene) PO Box 254 Rincon 31326 826-5346

One Savior Steven Canfield (Christy) 289 Harley Road Guyton 31312 728-3810

Powers Travis Cowart (Mary) PO Box 730 Eden 31307 748-6288

Quacco Paul Pinel (Iris) 215 Quacco Road Savannah 31419 257-6516

Rothwell Devin Bell (Carol) 216 East Rothwell St Pooler 31322 748-7593

Sand Hill David Feldcamp (Tara) 1931 Sand Hill Road Guyton 31312 728-3671

Savannah Baptist Center Gary Larrimore (Linda) 704 Wheaton St Savannah 31401 232-1033

Savannah Korean Houngjik Kim 6165 Chief OF Love Rd Savannah 31419 927-0081

Savannah Vietnamese Truc Phan (Trinh) 3205 Russell Street Savannah 31404 358-7238

Silk Hope Jonathan Phillips (Lori) 4929 Pineland Drive Savannah 31405 233-8424

Skidaway Island John Crunkleton (Kelli) 2 West Ridge Road Savannah 31411 598-7997

South Newington Steve McCoy (Peggy) 462 John Carter Road Bloomingdale 31302 748-4831

Southside Stuart Doyle (Natalie) 5502 Skidaway Road Savannah 31406 355-7937

The Sycamore Church Dusty Reynolds (Audrey) 2031 Grove Point Rd Savannah 31419 289-8949

The Church at Godley Station Darren Thomas (Mikki) 1601 Benton Blvd Savannah 31407 330-8461

The CrossRoad Baptist Johnny Bowen (Geneva) PO Box 60746 Savannah 31420 925-0571

Thunderbolt Baptist Marshall Ray (Joan) 3205 Russell Street Thunderbolt 31404 354-2830

Victory Baptist Buddy McKenzie (I) (Debra) 1815 Montgomery X-Rd Savannah 31406 354-8547

Whitemarsh Island Doug Cone, Sr (Vicki) 59 Johnny Mercer Blvd Savannah 31410 897-4159

Windsor Forest Mark Gentry (Cindy) 12521 White Bluff Rd Savannah 31419 925-8650

Woodlawn Gary Johnson (Debra) 407 Talmadge Avenue Garden City 31408 964-8676

Missions and Satellite Churches

Morningstar Grady Taylor (Arlene) 3826 US Hwy 80 Bloomingdale 31302 748-5757

Language Missions

Ardsley Park Chinese Joseph Wong (Hannah) 3802 Bull St. Savannah 31405 234-1256

Hispanic at Rincon Francisco Rodriguez (Jenie) 100 Sandstone Dr. Bloomingdale 31302 373-7333

Iglesia Bautista Latinoamericana of Savannah

Ovidio Cabrera (Lacy) 5502 Skidaway Rd Savannah 31406 355-7937

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704 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Phone: 912-232-1033

www.sbassociation.org

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/savannahbaptistassociation

Rev. Buddy Wasson, Associational Missionary [email protected]

Connie Martin, Financial Secretary

[email protected]

Tommy Pirtle, Admin Assistant

[email protected]

[email protected]


Phone: 912-232-1033

www.savbaptistcenter.org

www.facebook.com/savbaptistcenter

Savannah Baptist Assembly

930 Honey Ridge Road, Guyton, GA 31312

Phone: 912-232-1033

Big House Phone: 912-772-9864

[email protected]

www.sbassembly.org

www.facebook.com/savannahbaptistassembly

Seafarer’s Ministry


International Seaman’s House

Phone: 912-234-2438

Everett Tumblin, Director

Cell: 912-656-7552

[email protected]

Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Armstrong State University

12033 Abercorn Street Ext., Savannah, GA 31419

Phone: 912-925-8563

www.armstrongbcm.org

Tony Branham, Director

[email protected]

Savannah Baptist Ministries

Savannah Baptist Center

Stephanie Carr, Director

[email protected]

Tommy Pirtle, Receptionist

[email protected]

Hollie Hart, Volunteer Coordinator

[email protected]

http://www.sbassociation.org/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/savannahbaptistassociation




http://www.savbaptistcenter.org/

http://www.facebook.com/savbaptistcenter


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Ministry Team Nominations

2016-2017

Associational Missionary is ex-officio member of all teams and leads the Administration Team

Administrative Team

Associational Missionary Rev, Buddy Wasson

Moderator Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Baptist Church

Moderator-Elect Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church

Clerk Tommy Pirtle, Associational Administration Assistant

Assistant Clerk Connie Martin, FBC Rincon

Treasurer Stephen Bell, Immanuel Baptist Church

Assistant Treasurer Gay Donovan, Immanuel Baptist Church

GBC Executive Committee Representative Rev. Quillian Mercer , North Salem Baptist Church

Action Team Leaders

Church Development Team Dr. Johnny Bowen, The CrossRoad Baptist Church

Missions/Church Start Team Rev. Quillian Mercer , North Salem Baptist Church

Evangelism/Spiritual Awakening Team Rev. Albert Hill, Faulkville Baptist Church

Personnel Team

Moderator Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Bloomingdale

Moderator-Elect Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church

Treasurer Stephen Bell, Immanuel Baptist Church

Assistant Treasurer Church Development Team

Gay Donovan, Immanuel Baptist Church

Sunday School/Small Group Director Rev. Stephen McAliley, The Church at Godly Station

Discipleship Development Director Rev. Eddie Deas, Bethel Baptist Church

Church Music Director

Vacation Bible School and Children’s Director Dr. Bill Gammon, First Baptist Rincon

World Changers Coordinator Rev. Tony Branham, Baptist Collegiate Minister

Senior Adult Director Rev. Buddy Wasson, Associational Missionary

Missions/Church Start Team

Men’s Ministry Director Rusty Morgan, South Newington Baptist Church

WMU Director Susan Bragg, Bull Street Baptist Church

Disaster Relief Director David Osborn, Immanuel Baptist Church

Missions Strategy Director Rev. Quillian Mercer , North Salem Baptist Church

Evangelism/Spiritual Awakening Team

Evangelism Director Rev. Albert Hill, Faulkville Baptist Church

Interfaith Witness Director Rev. Kenny Grant, Calvary Baptist Temple

Associational Prayer Coordinator Rev. Darrell Bailey, FBC Pooler, Interim

College Ministry Director Rev. Tony Branham, Baptist Collegiate Minister

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Standing Committees or Ministry Entities

Assembly Committee 2017 Mike Jones, Northside 2017 Kevin Carter, FBC Rincon to fill

unexpired term of Chad Eason 2017 Thelma Bennett, Calvary 2018 Terry Jamison, Calvary 2018 Cecil Anderson, Bull St. 2018 Paul Mongin, Southside 2019 Grant Washington, S. Newington 2019 Erik Palmberg, N. Providence 2019 Charles Marsh, N. Providence

Ex-Officio Moderator - Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Baptist Church Vice Moderator - Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church Associational Missionary – Rev. Buddy Wasson Director Savannah Baptist Assembly

Seafarers Committee

Rev. Everett Tumblin, Bull Street Rev. Joseph Wong, Ardsley Park Chinese Roy Lee, New Providence

Children’s Home Representative

Baptist Center Committee (Trustees) 2017 Susan Bragg, Bull Street 2017 Jimi Gibson, the Islands 2017 Andy Vaught, Higher Ground, Chair 2017 Dean Failor, Bull Street 2017 David Horton, the Islands 2018 Kate Brewer, The Church at Godley Station 2018 Peggy Haskins, Bloomingdale FBC 2018 Johnny Bowen, The CrossRoad 2018 Buddy Clay, Ardsley Park, Vice Chair 2018 Albert Hill, Faulkville

2019 Stephen McAliley, The Church at Godley Station

2019 Tommy Hill, Bull Street

2019 Stan Stones, The CrossRoad

2019 Teresa Green, Southside

2019 Becky Murphy, Ardsley Park Ex-Officio

Moderator – Rev. Dwayne Dasher, Lighthouse Baptist Church Vice Moderator - Rev. Billy Miller, Isle of Hope Baptist Church Associational Missionary – Rev. Buddy Wasson Director Savannah Baptist Center - Stephanie Carr

The following are Associational Committees and will be appointed by the Associational Administrative Team, as needed:

Nominating Committee Resolution & By Laws Committee Annual Sessions Planning Committee

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Savannah Baptist Association Annual Budget 2017 2016 2017

Missions/Evangelism/Outreach

10642-01 Seamen Director Salary $10,816 $11,140

10668-01 World Changers $1,000 $1,000

10670-01 Associational Mission Trips $2,500 $5,000

Total Fixed for Missions/Evangelism/Outreach $14,316 $17,140

Percentage Missions/Evangelism/Outreach

10635-01 Baptist Center (8% of Budget) $23,281 $22,259

10645-01 Student Ministry (AASU 2.3% of Budget) $6,693 $6,400

Total Percentage Missions/Evangelism/Outreach $29,975 $28,659

Church Growth

10710-01 Men's Ministry $500 $500

10712-01 Seminary Extension (NOBTS) $1,000 $1,000

10713-01 Indian Asian Ministry $6,000 $0

10715-01 Disaster Relief General $350 $350

10720-01 WMU $1,600 $1,775

10725-01 Sunday School $750 $750

10730-01 Music $500 $500

10732-01 Evangelism $3,000 $3,000

10735-01 GA/RA Ministry $0 $1,000

10736-01 VBS $1,200 $1,200

10738-01 Association Media Services (Website & e-mail) $600 $600

10739-01 Church Health $300 $0

10742-01 Senior Adult Ministry $450 $450

10758-01 Savannah Day at Baxley $200 $200

Total Church Growth $16,450 $11,325

Administration

10809-01 Housing Allowance - AM $18,000 $18,000

10810-01 Salary/Allowances - AM $35,000 $35,000

10812-01 Convention Expense - AM $3,000 $3,000

10814-01 Ministry Expenses - AM $1,000 $1,000

10815-01 Annuity - AM $15,600 $15,600

10817-01 Travel pay - AM $4,500 $4,500

10823-01 Clerical overtime $1,000 $1,000

10829-01 Financial Secretary $20,600 $21,218

10830-01 Treasurer Salary $3,605 $3,713

10842-01 Christmas Bonus $1,000 $1,000

10843-01 Administrative Assistant Salary $12,875 $13,261

10844-01 Training (ACS for Connie and ACR for Tommy) $1,000 $1,000

10850-01 Auto Expense Reimbursement $800 $800

30805-01 Assembly Salaries $27,410 $28,232

30806-01 Assembly - Auto Allowance $2,400 $2,400

30808-01 Tax Deferred Annuity/Assemb Director $3,120 $3,120

Total Administration $150,910 $152,845

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Operations

10640-01 Seafarer's Office/Program Expenses $400 $400

10837-01 Janitorial Supplies $400 $200

10851-01 Memorial Fund $300 $300

10910-01 Insurance/Workman's Comp $10,000 $10,000

10912-01 Gen. - F.I.C.A. / Medicare Employer $3,400 $4,000

10914-01 Office Maintenance $3,180 $3,180

10916-01 Utilities $13,500 $13,500

10918-01 Equipment Maint/Svc Agreement (ACS) $5,010 $4,000

10920-01 Office Supplies $3,000 $3,500

10921-01 Postage $2,200 $1,000

10923-01 Office Equipment (Purchase) $1,000 $1,000

10930-01 Equipment Rental/Lease $6,000 $0

10945-01 Seamen's Van (Maintenance & Gas) $2,150 $2,150

10946-01 Miscellaneous Expenses $500 $1,000

10980-01 Expense - Emergency Savings $3,500 $3,500

30804-01 Assembly-Temp Labor $4,500 $3,500

30807-01 Assembly Utilities $18,000 $18,000

30809-01 Assembly - Maintenance/Operation $15,000 $15,000

30812-01 Assembly - Miscellaneous Exp $1,000 $1,000

30813-01 Assembly Development $1,800 $1,800

30815-01 Assembly -F.I.C.A. / Medicare Employer $2,300 $2,500

30816-01 Assembly-Equipment Replacement Rsrv $2,000 $2,000

30817-01 Assembly - Conference/Convention $600 $800

30818-01 Assembly Development - Media/Advert $600 $600

30962-01 Assembly-Lodge Roofing/Tree Removal $5,000 $0

30965-01 Assembly A/C for BigHouse & Lodge $4,000 $4,000

Total Operations $109,340 $96,930

Total budget before Baptist Center and Student Ministry $291,016 $278,240

Baptist Center and Student Ministry $29,975 $28,659

Total budget with Baptist Center and Student Ministry $320,991 $306,899

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Savannah Baptist Association Missionary Rev. Rothell “Buddy” Wasson

Recently, I was asked by Joe Westbury of the Christian Index, “What is the greatest thing that is happening in

the Savannah Baptist Association?” My answer to him was, “Building relationships.” I am a very relational

person and I believe that to truly have a successful ministry, you have to be able to build relationships with

those to whom you desire to minister. I believe that the majority of Christ’s ministry was based on His

building relationships with people and if there has ever been anyone we should mimic, it should be the Lord

Jesus Christ.

With that being said, I believe that the overall health of Savannah Baptist Association is good. The

attendance, as well as the fellowship, at our Pastor’s Conferences has been really good. The information that I

am receiving from the Churches of the Savannah Baptist Association is that most churches are doing well and

the different Ministries of the Association are strong.

As an Association, we serve at the pleasure of the Associational Churches. It has been my goal, and the goal of

the Association Leadership, to avail ourselves to help the local church in any way. It would really surprise you

to know some of the things we are asked, but let me say that it is a joy and a privilege and truly a blessing to

help God’s churches. Might I say, “I’m having the time of my life, ministering to His Church.”

We are still working on our efforts for Evangelism and Missions in the Association. As we embark upon a new

year, Evangelism and Missions are at the forefront of our endeavors. Cuba is very much on our radar as our

International Mission effort.

We know that the Church is of most importance to Jesus Christ and we are aware that the Churches of the

Savannah Baptist Association are ministering in great ways where God has planted them. Our desire is to be a

ministry that facilitates joint cooperative efforts for His Church. Thank you for the privilege of serving you in

that capacity.

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Savannah Baptist Center Stephanie Carr, Director

Mission Statement

The Savannah Baptist Center exists to bring glory to God by bringing churches, groups, and individuals

together to serve and meet the needs of our community.

A community serving a community….through the evolution of ministry…

The prayer ministry started in April 2015. That ministry serves as the common thread through all areas of the

Baptist Center.

The development process: Prayer ministry volunteers observed ministry situations and opportunities while

servingvolunteers requested additional trainingGod provided the materials and curriculummission

training class were offeredvolunteers applied teaching principles through serving at the Baptist Center

Clients are empowered and motivated through prayerful encouragementClients seek and receive work

readiness assistanceClients transition from surviving to taking steps of employment and permanent housing

Some class participants help to develop a new benevolence policy at their churchGod is glorified as

communication and guidance from Him is the foundation of all ministries at the Baptist Center.

Total Services Provided January 2016-December 2016

Bible Study, Sewing, Music…………………………………….544

Food Pantry……………………………………………………………558

Benevolence…………………………………………………….….…101

Clothes Closet………………………………………………………2106

Oasis Laundry, Showers, Day Lockers…………………11910

Total services……………………………………………..…….15219

Spring Break 2016

Our first spring break camp and 21 children attended! Volunteers and mission teams promoted, decorated,

taught, served, and provided two meals daily. Children that attended live in neighboring housing, attend

neighborhood churches, have participated in our summer camp, were part of our Christmas adopt a family

program, and/or are staying in local homeless shelters.

Summer Ministry

Thank you for your prayers this summer. We are grateful for the teams and mission groups that served with us

this summer. The teams joined us for children’s park ministry and 4 weeks of VBS summer day camp. They also

completed painting projects, yard work, and processed donations. We were also blessed to visit RA/GA camp

with three volunteers and presented information to adults and children about God’s work at the Center. We

are grateful for the offerings and items collected for the Center during Vacation Bible School at our

Associational churches.

Thanksgiving Food Bags

We are thankful for the many churches and individuals who contributed to this project. 25 bags of grocery

items needed for a Thanksgiving meal were provided. A $20 Kroger gift card and a Thanksgiving message were

included in each bag. The recipients of these bags include ladies who participate in women’s ministries at the

Center.

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Christmas 2016 Community Christmas Dinner

Thank you to all who served and participated in our annual event. 128 people enjoyed a Christmas musical

performance and a wonderful lunch. Approximately 37 Baptist Center volunteers were joined by musicians and

choir members from a local church. What great fun, food, and fellowship as we serve our Lord!

Christmas Care Packages

Thank you to all who participated in this outreach event. Many churches contributed items, made tote bags,

assembled bags, and sorted donated items. 125 bags were prepared to share with those who receive services

at the Center. In addition to giving a gift to our clients, our goal was to share God’s love with our friends and

show them the true meaning of Christmas.

Thank you!

2017

Spring Break 2017

We want to offer a VBS-type day camp during Chatham County Spring Break 2017. If your church would be

interested in leading a 3-day camp, Monday 3/20/2017 –Wednesday 3/22/2017, please contact us.

Summer Day Camp and Park Ministry

Please contact us to reserve available dates if your church wants to participate in this ministry opportunity.

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Seafarers Ministry 2016 Rev. Everett Tumblin, Director

1: Activity

The port of Savannah continues to grow in terms of vessels calling, cargo moved and stored, and opportunities to

befriend seafarers from many nations. From October 2015 through 30 September 2016, I performed ministry on 117

days/1049 hours, exceeding last year. One of our Chaplains with International Seamen’s House was ill during some of

the year and I increased my weekly hours in his absence. Roy Lee, volunteer from New Providence BC, Guyton, assisted

on many Thursday evenings, and is very helpful. We boarded 62 vessels, transporting 1389 seafarers on 162 shopping

trips and providing shuttle service to our facilities, where WI-FI, computers, phones, snacks, and games are available at

no cost to seafarers. I drove 9,051 miles. Thank you, Savannah Baptists, for enabling this witness and ministry.

2. Highlights:

Support from churches has been excellent this year and invitations to share the ministry personally was extended by Bull

Street, Calvary, Jasper Springs, Immanuel, Bonnybridge, and Isle of Hope. During mid-April, Georgia Baptist Mission

Board Women’s Ministry/WMU met on Jekyll Island for their Spring Event. This ministry was recipient of 554 hygiene

kits (ditty bags) from churches around the state and $110. I am well-endowed for upcoming Christmas/Easter

distribution. Hallelujah. These kits each contain practical items, a sweet, and a tract focused on the Savior, the Lord Jesus

Christ, and His salvation.

Christmas 2015 provided many doors of witness and ministry. I distributed many knit caps to those in deck work, along

with the ditty bags, to hundreds. Bonnybridge BC gave a large donation of Ramen Noodles, popcorn, and cookies, which

also gladdened the hearts of many. Several ships expressed great thanksgiving to me personally, including MAERSK

WOLFSBURG, MSC LAURA, OSAKA EXPRESS, and MOL MISSION. The hit of the season was the 5” hand-lathed wooden

jeeps made and shipped to me by Dan Owens of Albany, GA. I ask if someone has small children and then give them this

gift which has JESUS LOVES ME burned on the hood. As the child plays with the jeep, this message is present. New Salem

BC has an excellent outreach ministry with hand-carved wooden crosses packaged with the Ten Commandments, the

Lord’s Prayer, and the Beatitudes in a plastic bag. They have shared these with me and I gave one on September 30th to a

Chinese seaman off MSC KINGSTON, whom I had taken shopping. He has heard of Jesus, but knows little. As he struggles

to read the Bible verses and look at the cross, he will learn more.

3. Verse of the year: “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John

13:35 ESV

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The Savannah Baptist Assembly has been a busy place this year. Along with the usual activities such as camps, church

groups, and family reunions, we have also hosted volunteers who came especially to minister to the Assembly and the

Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Chain Saw Training.

There were also renovations to the upstairs sleeping rooms in the big house and churches donated money

toward a brand new lawn mower.

We had an uninvited visitor in October. Hurricane Matthew came through and left a big mess. Several of our buildings

are damaged and there are trees down all over the place. Activities at the Assembly have been suspended until it can be

cleaned up and repaired so that all of our guests will have a safe place to come to.

Please pray for the Savannah Baptist Assembly. We may be a little off our game but God still has big plans for us.

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Vacation Bible School Dr. Bill Gammon, Association VBS Director

Galactic Starveyors is the Vacation Bible School Theme for 2017.

Reporting Churches 2016

Professions of Faith 146

Ardsley Park 110

Baptist Church at Ebenezer

Bull Street 31

Calvary Baptist Temple 512

Chevis Oaks 287

Corinth 62

The Church at Godley Station 249

Dean Forest 72

Faulkville 92

FBC Bloomingdale 109

FBC Garden City 123

FBC Islands 425

FBC Pooler 38

FBC Richmond Hill 446

FBC Rincon 750

FBC Rincon Hispanic 65

Higher Ground 123

Immanuel 117

Isle of Hope 96

Northside 25

North Salem 162

South Newington 214

Sand Hill

Silk Hope 178

Windsor Forest 82

Woodlawn 156

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Women’s Missionary Union 2016-2017 Savannah Baptist Association WMU Leadership Team

WMU Director Susan Bragg 25 Palmetto Bay Road Savannah, GA 31410

897-0644 657-5747

[email protected]

Prayer Coordinator

Thelma Bennett 325 Weisenbaker Rd Rincon, GA 31326

826-6281 346-0252

[email protected]

Women on Mission Consultants

Gay Donovan 7604 Wymberly Court Savannah, GA 31406 Angela Jernigan P.O. Box 513;Bloomingdale 31302

351- 0301 658-1028

[email protected]

74828829 6591165 [email protected]

GA Director Karen Mulvehill 194 Horseshoe Rd. Bloomingdale, GA 31302

748-4819 [email protected]

Treasurer

Pamela Crovatt(Pam) 5 Chamois Court Pooler, GA 31322

748-7600 659-5806

[email protected]

BCM Consultant & Area Director Beverly Purcell 521 Buckhalter Road Savannah, GA 31405

236-0858 429-2740

Area #1 Juanita Mills 22 Silverstone Circle Savannah, GA 31406

308-6268 354-6998

Area #2 Polly Stewart 23 E. Deerfield Road Savannah, GA 31410

897-8726 657-7557

[email protected]

Area#3

Beverly Clark 411 First Ave. Pooler, GA 31322

748-8497 412-8497

[email protected]

Area #4

Dolly Welch 2103 New Mexico St. Savannah, GA 31404

236-3501









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Senior Adult Ministry Gay Donovan, Senior Adult Picnic Coordinator

The Senior Adult Picnic was held on May 12, 2016, at Bamboo Farms. The Disaster Relief Team provided a delicious meal of smoked pork chops with several sides. Tim Malchak provided us with musical entertainment.

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Armstrong Baptist Collegiate Ministries Tony Branham, Director

A lot has happened since the Savannah Baptist Associational meeting in the fall of 2015. Several students

served as short term missionaries in India during the Christmas break. Two teams served during spring break.

One group assisted with Camp Jackie, which is a weekend camp experience for special needs children. At least

one student changed majors as a result of this experience. Another group of 15 students were active with

Georgia Mountain Resort ministries. The group assisted with trail ministry, did an afterschool program in a

trailer park, taught classes in conjunction with the local High school, did some painting, and whatever else

Keith Ivey needed the group to do.

The BCM exceeded its goal of $5500 for BCM summer missions. Seven students went all around the world

through BCM “Send Me Now” summer missions, representing Armstrong and the Lord Jesus.

A number of salvations and lots of great stories of how God was at work around the world were the result.

On the home front, an average of 100 people attended the weekly lunch program where students were

challenged to grow in their faith. Thanks to our local churches, we had 27 lunches during the year. Fifty

students were involved in discipleship where a high level of accountability was expected. Lots of weekly

activities and fun events took place. A number of international events, fellowships, outreach activities, and

intramural activities were a part of the overall plans for the year.

Some students graduated and new leaders stepped in to fill their shoes. Discipleship continues to take place

week to week. Students are being challenged to share their faith on campus. Learning how to live a life for

Christ continues to be an important part of the ministry of the Armstrong BCM.

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Disaster Relief

With the onset of Hurricane Matthew on October 9, 2016, the Savannah Association became the command

center for Disaster Relief. Because of this ministry, many people in Savannah and the surrounding areas

received free tree removal. The many churches and businesses in the Savannah Community stepped out and

donated time, money, and supplies to make sure that the Disaster Relief volunteers were housed and fed

during the time they were here.

During the weekend of October 21-23, there was a call for volunteers to help. Many Disaster Units from across

the state joined us, including BSU students and many of you. Thank you for your willingness to work together

in Christ’s name.

Statistics

Volunteer Days 1194 (That’s approximately 57 Disaster Relief volunteers for 21 days.)

Meals Prepared 20744

Chainsaw Jobs 231

Chaplaincy Contacts 344

Gospel Presentations 75

Professions of Faith 6

Other Decisions 23

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Calendar 2016-2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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October 2016Savannah Baptist Association

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Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Baptist CenterTrustee Meeting

Pastor'sConference 11:00am

AssemblyCommitteeMeeting

6:30pm

Columbus Day

Pastor's Appreciation

Day

Pastor'sConference

11:00am31

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November 2016Savannah Baptist Association


1:30

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Offices Closed

GBC Annual

MeetingCalvaryBaptist Temple

Center Aux

Meeting 10:00

GBC Annual

MeetingCalvary Baptist Temple

GBC Annual

MeetingCalvary Baptist Temple

BW Day of PrayerCenter

11:00 AM Covered

Dish

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December 2016Savannah Baptist Association

Christmas Day

ChristmasEve

New Year'sEve

Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Offices Closed

Offices Closed

Offices Closed

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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January 2017Savannah Baptist Association

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

New Year's

Day

MartinLuther King Jr.

Birthday

Baptist Assembly

Committee Meeting6:30pm

Executive Committee

Meeting 7:00 pm

International Bible

Christian Fellowship

Baptist CenterTrustee

Meeting1:30

Office Closed

Admin Team

10:00am

RA Racer Derby

Immanuel

OfficeClosed

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12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28

February 2017Savannah Baptist Association

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Valentine's Day

Presidents' Day


Meeting1:30

Center Aux

Meeting 10:00

Focus on WMU Week

WMU Banquet

6:30 PMImmanuel

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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26 27 28 29 30 31

March 2017Savannah Baptist Association

Baptist Assembly

Committee Meeting6:30pm

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

St. Patrick'sDayPastor's

Conference

11:00amOffice Closed

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Week of Prayer for North American Mission & Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Admin Meeting

10:00

Annual Spring

Meeting6:30

Skidaway Island

GAMother/

Daughter Banquet

TBA


Meeting1:30

Week of

Prayer for North American Mission &

Annie Armstrong

Easter

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April 2017

Savannah Baptist AssociationSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Baptist Center

Trustee Meeting

1:30

Load truckfor

Baxley Children's

Home1:00pm "Paper Drive"

SavannahDay at

Baxley Chileren's

Home(leave 8:30am)

Pastor's Round Table

TBA6:30

Palm Sunday

Easter

Good Friday

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May 2017Savannah Baptist Association

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am


Meeting1:30pm

National Dayof Prayer

Senior AdultPicnic

11:00amBamboo

Farms

Memorial Day

Offices Closed

AssemblyCommittee

Meeting 6:30pm

Savannah Baptist Association Emphasis Week

Center Aux Meeting

10:00

Mother's Day

Pastor'sConference

11:00 am

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June 2017Savannah Baptist Association

Pastor'sConference

Lunch 11:30 at Restaraunt

Pastor'sConference


Pastor'sConference


Pastor'sConference


Father'sDay


Meeting1:30

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July 2017Savannah Baptist Association


Meeting1:30

Pastor'sConference


Pastor'sConference

Lunch 11:30 at

Restaraunt

Pastor'sConferenceLunch 11:30 at Restaraunt

IndependenceDay

Office Closed

GA & RA Camp

Pastor'sConference

Lunch 11:30 at

Restaraunt

Pastor'sConferenceLunch 11:30

at Restaraunt30 31

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August 2017Savannah Baptist Association


Meeting1:30

Pastor'sConference

Lunch 11:30at Restaraunt

Pastor'sConference


Pastor'sConference


AssemblyCommittee

Meeting 6:30pm

Pastor'sConference


Center Aux

Meeting 10:00

Pastor's Round

Table 6:30

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September 2017Savannah Baptist Association


1:30

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Labor Day

Executive Committee

Meeting 7:00 PM

Chapel by the Sea

Offices Closed

Administration Meeting 10:00 am

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Forest

Pastor's Conference

11:00am

Pastor's Conference

11:00am

Pastor's Conference

11:00am

Pastor's Conference

11:00am

Assembly Committee

Meeting 6:30pm

Columbus Day

Pastor's Appreciation

Day Baptist Center Trustee Meeting

1:30

GA/RA Workday Pineora

Pastor's Conference

11:00am

GA/RA Workday

Pineora

Church ACR

Deadline

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November 2017Savannah Baptist Association

Baptist Center

Trustee Meeting

1:30

Pastor's Conference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Pastor'sConference

11:00am

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Offices Closed

RA Camporee

BaptistCenter

Aux Meeting 10:00 AM

Racer Derby

Workshop

GBMD Annual Meeting

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December 2017Savannah Baptist Association

Christmas Day

ChristmasEve

NewYear's

Eve

Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Offices Closed

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Week of Prayer for

International

Missions and Lottie Moon

Christmas Offering

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Georgia Baptist Convention Report

Because of the length of the report and our inability to format it to fit in our Book of Reports, we have provided the website so that anyone who wishes to can access that information.

Go to http://gabaptist.org/annualmeeting/.The following is a screenshot of the page that you will see. Click on any of the links to read the content.

GBC Staff Directory 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097-4092 770-455-0404 or 1-800-746-4422

www.gabaptist.org

Because of the length and the format of the GBC Directory, we have provided a link to this information on the GBC Web Site. Go to http://gabaptist.org/a-z-staff-listing-2/ . You will see an alphabetical listing of all GBC Staff.

http://www.gabaptist.org/

http://gabaptist.org/a-z-staff-listing-2/

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Meeting Minutes 67th Annual Fall Meeting

October 20, 2015 Savannah Baptist Center

Pre-session music was provided by Donna Jackson.

Rev. Albert Hill, Moderator of the Savannah Baptist Association, called the meeting to order.

Donna Jackson presented another song.

Rev. Buddy Wasson read the 133rd Psalm and spoke of unity.

Bro. Tommy Pirtle reported the enrollment of messengers. There were 21 churches, 80 messengers, and 32 guests present.

Rev. Albert Hill presented the 2016 budget. It was voted on and passed.

Assembly committee members and Center trustees were presented and approved.

Rev. Buddy Wasson presented a plaque to Rev. Albert Hill, stating appreciation for his faithful service this year as moderator. Bro. Albert thanked SBA for allowing him to serve.

Rev. Buddy Wasson challenged the group about the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary extension. It may be moving its location in 6 to 9 months but we are not sure yet. We have Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs. As in any new extension, we are in a 5 year probation period. We currently have 3 students for Leavell College. If we do not grow student-wise, we will not be able to continue. We have reached out and had radio advertisements. God wants us to pray for students. Rev. Wasson asked the group to commit to 30 days of prayer for the extension and that students would come. He mentioned that pastors of churches of under 250 in membership have access to a scholarship. He asked them to stand if they were willing to pray. Rev. Wasson prayed, thanking God for those who committed to 30 days of prayer.

Bill Gammon gave presentations for VBS. Chevis Oaks and FBC Garden City went ahead of year before. Higher Ground, South Newington, and North Salem also received awards. One church hit it out of the box. Godley Station received a large painting as the Savannah Baptist Association achievement award. Bro. Bill challenged churches that VBS is greatest tool for reaching families. He is concerned to see reports with no salvations listed. Families are brought to you that need to hear about Jesus. Children hear so think about the families.

Rev. Buddy Wasson recognized the new pastors of the Savannah Baptist Association. Three months ago, 13 churches were without pastors. Now there are 7. Welcome and we will help you any way we possibly can.

New Pastors are:

Rev. Phillip Campbell Windsor Forest

Rev. Doug Cone Interim at Whitemarsh

Matthew Gallant minister of music and youth South Newington

Rev. Andy Hammack at Victory

Dr. Gary Lewis at FBC Rincon

Rev. Robby Norman Corinth

Evan Powel youth at Immanuel

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Rev. Jason Rowe at Bloomingdale

Ethan Scott students at Woodlawn

Rev. Albert Hill encouraged pastors to come to pastor’s conferences on Mondays.

The Commissioning Service for Stephanie Carr was started.

Rev. Albert Hill, as Moderator of Savannah Baptist Association, presented Stephanie Carr as a candidate for commissioning. He stated that a Stewart must be found faithful. “She is faithful and has a heart for God”.

Susan Bragg read the letter of commission from the SBC trustees, recommending Stephanie Carr to be commissioned. The vote was unanimous.

Rev. Stan Stones spoke. He said that God has brought this center through so many things that could not have happened if it was not God’s will. “We believe that it is God’s will that Stephanie Carr lead the center”.

Pam Crovatt read a letter from Beth Ann Williams, Ex. Director of state WMU.

Johnny Bowen shared three points with Stephanie. “This is the individual that God placed here to do the work of the Center.” He quoted Hebrew 11:6. “She is not here to please people, but to please God. God called and equipped her.” He reminded her to always please and seek God. “Look unto Jesus. In ministry there will be ups and downs. You must put your full trust in Him and allow Him to lead you. Don’t you ever forget where you came from. We have a close tie because of where we are from”. He had a hat from West Virginia.

Frank Nuckolls, from GBC, brought greetings from Dr. J. Robert White. “Thank you for missions to cooperative program. We come to set aside and commission Stephanie Carr. We set her apart to serve as a missionary in Savannah. We are all commissioned to be on mission to Christ as we go. We go in the power of Christ to make a difference with him. We are commissioned to work along beside her to make a difference in the lives of people here in Savannah. I challenge everyone to remember that we all are commissioned to work together in the mission field to honor and serve God as we go”.

Rev. Buddy Wasson charged the candidate. “Why are we commissioning Stephanie Carr? IMB is no longer commissioning missionaries. Now GBC is making up the difference. We still want her to be commissioned”. Bro. Buddy asked Stephanie to sit up front. He charged the candidate with Phil. 1:1 and shared things to be in the ministry. This is part of his B series.

1. Be faithful - Continue to be faithful to God, His calling, and your family. 2. Be friendly – There will be times when you don’t want to be friendly. Be friendly even when it is not

easy. You are representing Christ, the Center, and the Association. 3. Be firm – It is not always easy but sometimes you have to stand your ground. It’s ok to say no. You will

be pulled every which way if you did not. We will help you. 4. Be forgiving – People will say or do things to hurt you. It is not easy to be forgiving but we have to.

Don’t let it get in your soul where you carry it around. 5. Be fresh – Don’t become stale. Have new energy and new thoughts. 6. Be fearless – Sometimes it is easier to cower down but we have to stand. God’s power will help you.

His holy spirit protects us. 7. Be fervent – Be on fire for Jesus Christ always. Don’t let anything put that fire out. 8. Be yourself – Don’t let people change you. We love you the way you are.

Rev. Wasson invited trustees and leadership of GBC and Association to come forward and pray with Stephanie.

Rev. Wasson presented Mrs. Carr with a commissioning certificate, a Bible, & a gift card.

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Johnny Bowen presented Hollie Hart and asked that she be recognized as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Savannah Baptist Center.

The officers for 2016 were installed.

Stan Stones - Moderator.

Dwayne Dasher - Moderator-Elect. He is conducting Disaster relief tonight so he is not here.

Tommy Pirtle - Clerk

Connie Martin – Financial Secretary and Assistant Clerk

Stephen Bell - Treasurer

Gay Donovan – Assistant Treasurer

These candidates were brought before the congregation as the staff for 2016. Everyone was asked to gather around them and pray.

Rev. Buddy Wasson gave the closing prayer for the commissioning service and for the staff members.

The meeting was adjourned.

Refreshments were served by the Savannah Baptist Center.

Submitted by: Tommy Pirtle Clerk, Savannah Baptist Association

Executive Committee Meeting January 26, 2016

Isle of Hope Baptist Church

The meeting was opened with Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Darrel Bailey emphasizing presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to the Lord and how the church is one body in Christ.

Bro. Pirtle reported on the messengers present. There were 16 churches represented with 42 members and 3 guests present.

Minutes from the fall meeting held on October 20, 2015 were approved were as printed.

REPORTS: Rev. Buddy Wasson from the Savannah Baptist Association

1. The Savannah Baptist Center finished $48,019.92 in the black for the first time. 2. A new copier has been purchased that will save the Association much money over the next 5 years.

Formerly the copier was costing $6,000 per year in lease payments. The new copier costs $5,000.00 and is owned by the Association with monthly payments based on the copies made.

3. Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief training was held this month in Blackshear. There were 12 people from our area churches that participated.

4. The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary currently has an Undergraduate Class. Interest has been expressed in beginning a Certification Program.

5. New church staff members were recognized. There is a new Minister of Music at Immanuel Baptist Church and Jasper Springs and Sand Hill both have new pastors.

6. There is a possibility of a Mission trip to Cuba in the future. 7. Rev. Buddy Wasson would like to see more than 17 out of 66 churches represented at the Executive

Meetings. He is willing to speak at any church regarding the work of the Association.

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Stephanie Carr from the Savannah Baptist Center Thank you for all the support that helped the Center finish out the year in the black. There are currently 75 volunteers serving at the Baptist Center. There are new ministries that were begun this past year. We now have a Prayer Room that contains the prayer concerns and the answered prayers of those that are helped in the various ministries. Help for those with alcohol or drug additions is in place and there is an ongoing Bible Study now with the men at the Oasis.

Services that were provided this past year:

Women’s Bible study, Sewing and Music – 537

Benevolent – 93; Food Pantry – 224

Clothes Closet – 2,135

Oasis – 6,317

There is currently a Book Study being done on “When Helping Hurts”. This is the beginning of the Center becoming a Mission Training Center. There are 18 people attending, representing 11 churches.

Please pray that all we do bring glory to God.

Kevin Alley from the Savannah Baptist Assembly - There is much happening at the Assembly. We have the Becoming the Crown Jewel Conference, a Men’s Conference and our summer Children’s Summer Camp to name a few. There have been renovations done on the upstairs sleeping rooms by volunteers. We continue to have many opportunities for churches to come and volunteer. Please keep the Assembly in your prayers.

Seafarer’s Ministry - Rev. Billy Miller from Isle of Hope was recognized for his help with the Ministry and the ladies of the church for providing goody bags during the year. There are 8 - 10 vessels visiting the ports each day. There are typically 25 seamen and women on each ship. Services provided are shopping, SIM cards and Wi-Fi at the Seaman’s house. Mr. Dan Owens, a carpenter from Albany, has been making wooden cars with “Jesus Loves me” stamped on them. They are given to the sailors to take home to their children.

World Changes Coordinator - World Changers Week is June 13 – 18. This year there is an added ministry. We are seeking six (6) churches to allow a group to come into their community to do whatever needs to be done.

BCM – Armstrong - The theme for this year is “Transformation”. The activities that have happened or being planned are:

A retreat at Pineora Baptist Assembly

Summer Missionaries

A Mission trip to Helen, Georgia in the spring.

OLD BUSINESS: The Nominating Committee for 2016 is comprised of Rev. Billy Miller, Rev. Darrell Bailey and Rev. Johnny Bowen.

There is a need to amend the Constitution and By-Laws in Article 7 – Doctrinal Statement. There also needs to be an additional document added to the Constitution and By-Laws outlining how the churches are to handle their standing on same sex marriage in light of new legislature. Both of these changes will be presented at the Spring Executive Meeting.

NEW BUSINESS: Rev. Buddy Wasson asked for approval to use the budget line item titled “Asian Ministry” to pay for postage to send used literature to the Philippines. There was a time of discussion.

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Savannah Baptist Center nominated Tommy Hill as a Trustee to finish an unexpired term. Mr. Hill was approved.

Rev. Buddy Wasson closed in prayer.

Refreshments were served by Isle of Hope Baptist Church.

Submitted by, Tommy Pirtle, Clerk Savannah Baptist Association Connie Martin, Assistant Clerk Savannah Baptist Association

Annual Spring Meeting South Newington Baptist Church

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

South Newington Baptist Church blessed us with a delicious dinner before the meeting began.

Pre-session music was provided by South Newington Baptist Church.

The meeting was called to order by Rev. Stan Stones, Moderator.

South Newington Baptist Church brought us more inspirational music.

Rev. Steve McCoy welcomed everyone to South Newington Baptist Church, which has been in Bloomingdale for 173 years. He read from Romans 12 about serving and honoring God. Rev. McCoy thanked all of the people who helped in cooking and preparing the meal and led in prayer.

Tommy Pirtle presented the number of messengers – 65 messengers representing 25 churches. ASSOCIATIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Rev. Buddy Wasson recognized the new pastors – Rev. David Feldkamp from Sand Hill Baptist Church, Rev. Matt Hines from Baptist Church at Ebenezer, and Rev. Dale Simmons of Jasper Springs Baptist Church.

Rev. Johnny Bowen presented the Ministry Team nominations from the Nominating Committee. (See attached document). These names will be voted on at the Fall Meeting. There are still some openings so please be in prayer.

There is a correction in the minutes for the March 22nd Executive Committee. The Savannah Baptist Center was reported to have finished $48,019.92 in the black. The actual number was $7,253.97.

An amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws was introduced by Rev. Stan Stones to be voted on in October at the Fall Meeting. The proposal is to change the first sentence of the Doctrinal Statement (Article VII) from “The New Testament is the guide…” to “The Holy Bible is the core of our faith guide…” This is to help with legal issues that may come up because of recent Supreme Court decisions.

An announcement was made that the Savannah Baptist Center will be holding a fund-raiser golf tournament in the spring. They need more people to participate.

A special offering was taken for a new lawn mower for the Savannah Baptist Assembly. $393.00 was collected.

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Dr. Morgan Kerr, our GBMB Executive Committee Representative, gave a report from the GBMB Executive Committee, stating that, while there are many changes happening with the IMB, we are putting our faith in God to get us through it. He also stated that all of the Southern Baptist Personnel in Belgium are safe.

Dr. Steve King and Rev. Quillian Mercer presented the plan for Evangelism Ministry Strategy – bringing the City of Savannah to Christ. We will be coordinating efforts to reach the city. There are three events planned to come together and pray. There will be some training events that pastors need to go to or send someone from their church. They asked for prayer for evangelism, mission opportunities, block parties, and prayer walks. The plan is to divide the city up into quadrants, with all other churches helping those churches within that quadrant. The City of Savannah is probably 70-80% lost. There are also some other mission opportunities being considered in New York and Cuba.

Rev. Buddy Wasson introduced the guest speaker, Rev. Brooks Cail from First Baptist Church of the Islands.

South Newington Baptist Church inspired us with special music.

Inspirational Speaker - Br. Cail preached on Nehemiah, Chapter 11. Sometimes quitting something is really winning. Giving our life to Jesus and quitting the old life produces a winning situation.

Rev. Buddy Wasson led in the final prayer, after thanking South Newington Baptist Church and others who helped get everything together. Submitted by Connie Martin Savannah Baptist Association Financial Secretary/Assistant Clerk March 22, 2016

Executive Committee Meeting

September 27, 2016

The Church at Godley Station

Rev. Darren Thomas welcomed the members of the Executive Committee to The Church at Godley Station.

Dr. Darrell Bailey read 2nd Peter 3 and led in prayer.

The Executive Committee Meeting was called to order by Rev. Stan Stones, Moderator.

Tommy Pirtle, Clerk for Savannah Baptist Association reported that we had 16 churches, 33 members, and 17 guests

present.

The minutes from the Spring Meeting were approved with no additions or corrections

Savannah Baptist Ministry Reports

Rev. Buddy Wasson, Associational Missionary, spoke on the health of the association. We are thriving for the most part,

but lacking some in unity and cooperation. We only have16 churches here tonight. We are doing well financially with a

good reserve. Thank you for giving. I feel that I have good relationships with all pastors of association. We usually had 22

or 23 pastors at the pastor’s meetings this summer. We had 22 yesterday.

Rev. Buddy Wasson announced the names of new pastors.

Rev. Mark Gentry at Windsor Forest

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Rev. John Crunkleton at Skidaway Island

Rev. Phillip Palmer at FBC Pt. Wentworth

Rev. Paul Pinel has gone from Interim to Pastor at Quacco

Rev. Houngjik Kim at Savannah Korean Church

Rev. David Woods is new Interim at Countryside

All churches need to send in ACRs. It is good for us to have this information.

The Annual Fall Meeting is coming up next month at FBC Garden City. We will be honoring Jim Staubes.

We could possibly have a mission trip to Cuba next year. Alan Harrison shared about trips to Cuba. To get a religious visa

takes 90 days. If we are going to plan the trip for February or March, we need 8 people to contact me within next week

to let me know that they plan on going. The costs would be $1250 per person and a $3000 construction fee for the

group. We will be going into a communist country. We cannot have American thoughts.

The GA Baptist Convention is Nov 13 & 15. You will need to register your messengers online. Sunday is inspiration night.

The Pastors Conference is Monday afternoon. We need help with registration, prayer, and set-up and take-down. The

Prayer Room is important. Thank you for allowing our staff to serve you. It is a privilege to be part of the association.

Stephanie Carr, Savannah Baptist Center Director stated that she has been the director for 3 years. The services totaled

15,891 in the last 12 months.

Spring break camp - A team came and 21children attended. We hope to do again next year in March.

Summer missions –We had 4 weeks of VBS plus went to Blackshear basketball camp near us in the afternoons.

We went to RA & GA camp and talked about SBC.

You collected money and ministry items for us in VBS. Thank you.

This year is the first time that I could report 12 months of services.

o Bible study, sewing – 548

o Food Pantry – 466

o Benevolence - 99

o Clothes Closet – 2229

o Oasis – 12549

We started our prayer ministry 6 months ago. Prayer is the starting point of everything. God showed me in the last

couple of weeks that everything is grounded in communication with the Father. Volunteers asked us to teach them how

to do missions. The mission class started in February. Volunteers took the class and they are encouraging clients,

changing their focus and developing hope. Now the clients are asking for clothes for interviews. They went from despair

to hope. Some volunteers went to their churches and developed this type of missions involvement. These are your

churches. They are praying with people. I see that in action. Last year, I read you a letter from a homeless person. This

year something unexpected happened. Volunteers were changed so this year, I have a letter from volunteer. This letter

states how this has changed her life. Please come pray in the prayer room. Pastors speak kind words of encouragement

to me and I appreciate it.

Kevin Alley, Savannah Baptist Assembly Director stated that it is a privilege to serve alongside everyone. Summer was

busy. We had children’s camp, VBS, church groups, and several other activities. We had a chance to witness the hearts

of people who cross our gates. Disaster Relief Chain Saw School was here last weekend. We continue to host volunteers

and have several workdays scheduled. Missions group can help assembly to work on projects. Thank you.

Rev. Everett Tumblin, Seafarer’s Ministry Director read from Luke 2:21. I have had many brief encounters with people. I

will share one. I was bringing a group back from Walmart. The ship was from Turkey. We provide transportation free of

cost. There was a man on duty that could not leave ship. He came down and said, “Do you remember me?” A couple of

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years ago he asked me if I had ever been to turkey. I said that I had not. The man took out a Turkish 5 dollar bill and gave

it to me for taxi fare if I ever came. He has 2 children. I gave him a wooden jeep that was made by man in Albany. Dan

makes these for me to give out. Postage is a lot but he has a love for seafarers. The hood of the jeep says, “Jesus loves

me.” They are getting message. It is important to show and tell people that Jesus loves them. Everybody ought to know

who Jesus is and what he has done for them.

Tony Branham, Baptist Collegiate Ministries Director spoke and a student shared, thanking the churches for providing

them a way to learn how to be leaders. “Investment” is the theme for this year. Investment is what God gives us with

the gospel and what we do with it. Thank you to churches for food and the church fair. There is a student who wants to

be minister but his parents want him to be an engineer. Pray for him. We are trying to reach the next generation.

Dessert Theater is coming up. The proceeds will go to Sendmenow missions. We had many students go out last year and

have more students interested in going next year but we need money to send them.

Changes in by laws

Rev. Stan Stones stated that a change in the doctrine statement was sent out to all churches several months ago. The

requirement is that any changes to the By-Laws have to be sent out 4 months prior to vote. He read over the changes.

We will vote on it at annual fall meeting on 18th. See attachment.

Nomination Committee Recommendations

Rev. Johnny Bowen read the list of recommended nominations. The GBMB representative will be discussed in a few

minutes. We need a director for the Church development team. If you are interested, please see Johnny or Buddy. The

slate was approved but will be voted on at the Fall Meeting.

Budget

The budget will not be voted on until fall meeting. Susan Bragg requested that the WMU budget be changed from $1600

to $1775. Rev. Buddy Wasson stated that we brought the budget down by $20,000 so he would like to increase the

Associational Mission Trips line item to $4000 or $5000. Rev. Bowen made a motion to increase to it to $5000. A vote

was taken and carried to change the amount on both line items.

Policy change for Savannah Baptist Assembly

Rev. Stan Stones presented a policy change for the Savannah Baptist Assembly. See attachment. This policy change will

be placed in Operations Manual. The Administration Team changed this policy and it does not need to be voted on.

GBMB ECM Nomination

Dr. Morgan Kerr is moving, so he is resigning from the position of GBMB ECM Representative. We need to select

someone to fulfill his 1 year commitment. We will send two names and GMB will choose from them. Rev. Quillian

Mercer, Rev. Albert Hill, and Dr. Johnny Bowen were nominated. GBMB requires that the nominee’s church gives at least

6% to the Cooperative Program. These churches do. All three accepted the nominations. Ballots were handed out and

Members were instructed to write down two names and the top two will be sent in. The top 2 were Dr. Johnny Bowen

and Rev. Albert Hill. We will send these in tomorrow.

Rev. Buddy Wasson led the closing prayer.

Refreshments were provided by The Church at Godley Station.

Submitted by

Connie Martin

Assistant Clerk

Savannah Baptist Association

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Attachments (2)

Attachment 1: Proposed Changes to Constitution and By-Laws ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS

This Constitution and the By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the messengers present and

voting at the Fall Session of THE ASSOCIATION. The proposed amendment shall be published to the

membership of the Executive Committee at least three (3) months prior to the Fall Session at which the vote is

taken.

Present Doctrinal Statement

ARTICLE VII - DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

“The New Testament is the guide for the faith and practice of cooperating churches of THE ASSOCIATION. The

doctrinal statement known as THE BAPTIST FAITH AND MESSAGE, adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention

in 2000, represents the doctrinal beliefs of the Baptist composing THE ASSOCIATION.”

Proposed Doctrinal Statement

“The Holy Bible, the inspired, infallible and inerrant word of God, is the basis of our faith and the final

authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind. It is the sole and final source of all

that we believe for purposes of expressing the faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline of the Association

and its related ministries. We accept the BAPTIST FAITH AND MESSAGE 2000 as adopted by the Southern

Baptist Convention to be a representation of our core values.”

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Attachment 2: Policy Change for Savannah Baptist Assembly

Dear Group Leader:

Thank you for your interest regarding the use of our facilities for your event.

The Savannah Baptist Assembly is owned and operated by the Savannah Baptist Association. We ascribe to the

(2000) Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptist Convention and believe the Bible, both Old and New

Testament, to be the full counsel of God.

We ask that every group using our facilities refrain from any activity or behavior that contradicts our

statement of faith, belief, and/or practice.

Use of the Savannah Baptist Assembly will be based on the following:

Member churches of the Savannah Baptist Association

Other churches and/or organizations within the Southern Baptist Convention

New Testament churches and/or organizations who do not stand in opposition to our statement of faith as found in the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. (hyperlink)

Groups that have a history of good standing with the use of our facilities and grounds

Groups who are not directly affiliated with a Southern Baptist Church who have submitted two signed recommendations from two different Southern Baptist Ministers and a signed copy of this policy

The Savannah Baptist Assembly requires the leaders of groups who are not affiliated with the Southern Baptist

Convention to fill out and sign this form when requesting an application. Two copies of the Minister

Recommendation form are attached. All three of these documents must be submitted before making

reservations.

As a group leader, it is your responsibility and obligation to be solely responsible for the behavior and conduct

of your group and participants while you are on the property of the Savannah Baptist Assembly. This includes

all facilities, the parking lot, and outdoor spaces. Violations of conduct and expected behavior will be held in

consideration regarding future applications for use of our facilities.

Organization _____________________________

Address _____________________________

_____________________________

Website _____________________________

I have read the above policy and I agree that my group will not engage in activity or behavior that is contrary

to our statement of faith, belief, and/or practice while we are guests of Savannah Baptist Assembly.

Group Leader (Print) _________________________________

Group Leader (Signature) _________________________________

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Date _________________________________

Pastor:

___________________________________________ has expressed interest regarding use of our facilities at

the Savannah Baptist Assembly in Guyton, GA.

The Savannah Baptist Assembly is a camp and retreat center owned and operated by the Savannah Baptist

Association, comprised of churches in the Chatham and Effingham Counties of Coastal Georgia. We ascribe to

the (2000) Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptist Convention and believe the Bible, both Old and

New Testament, to be the full counsel of God.

Our policy is to allow a church or organization that is not affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention to

use our facilities if they

agree to abstain for any behavior or teaching that is contrary to the Baptist Faith and Message while on

our grounds

understand that group leaders will be solely responsible for the behavior and conduct of their group

during the time they are on the Assembly grounds

submit a letters of recommendation from two pastors of Southern Baptist Churches

Since _________________________________________ is not a church or organization affiliated with the

Southern Baptist Convention, we are asking for you to sign this recommendation, acknowledging that the

church or group is trustworthy and does not stand in opposition of our stated faith and practice.

Member Church of the Southern Baptist Convention _____________________________________________

Website _______________________________________ Association ______________________________

I recommend _____________________________________ to use the facilities of the Savannah Baptist

Assembly and attest that, to the best of my knowledge, this group will not engage in behavior that is contrary

to the Baptist Faith and Message.

Name ____________________________________

Signature _________________________________

Phone number _____________________________

Date __________________________

Sincerely,


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CONSTITUTION OF THE SAVANNAH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

PREAMBLE

The Savannah Baptist Association is a cooperative ministry of autonomous Southern Baptist Churches in the Greater Coastal Empire area of Georgia. Our core values are: service to churches, leadership development in the churches, mission and evangelism opportunities for the churches, and unity among the churches. Our mission statement is: The Savannah Baptist Association will promote excellence in ministry and missions to help churches become healthy and multiplying bodies of Christ.

ARTICLE I - NAME This body shall be known as “SAVANNAH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, INC.” as specified in the charter and shall hereinafter be referred to as THE ASSOCIATION.

Article II - MEMBERSHIP Section 1: COMPOSITION: THE ASSOCIATION shall be composed of Baptist churches that are in cooperation with the program of THE ASSOCIATION, and with its Faith and Message as set forth in the charter thereof and in Article VIII hereof. All churches represented in the membership of THE ASSOCIATION shall be entitled to enroll messengers at all sessions of THE ASSOCIATION without further action of THE ASSOCIATION. Section 2: REPRESENTATION: Every church represented in THE ASSOCIATION shall be entitled to two (2) messengers and one (1) additional member for every $500 given to the association per year. The total number of messengers from any one church shall not exceed ten (10) at any session. Section 3: ADMISSION: Churches desiring to be received into the fellowship of THE ASSOCIATION must have been constituted at least six (6) months before the Fall Session of THE ASSOCIATION, and must present to the Missions/Church Start Team sixty (60) days prior to the Fall Session the following credentials: (1) Petitioning letter, (2) Constitution and By-Laws of the Church, if such exists, and (3) the Articles of Faith of the church or a statement that the church has adopted the Baptist Faith and Message of 2000. Upon the recommendation of the Missions/Church Start Team and a majority vote of the messengers present to receive the church, the Moderator shall declare the church received and its messengers seated. Section 4: COOPERATION: Cooperating churches of THE ASSOCIATION will support the Baptist Faith and Message of 2000, send to the clerk an Annual Church Report, send messengers to the Executive Committee meetings and Annual meetings of THE ASSOCIATION, contribute financially to THE ASSOCIATION, and participate in the missions and ministries of THE ASSOCIATION.

Section 5: DISMISSAL: Should any church disqualify itself by doctrines contrary to those of THE ASSOCIATION, or by its failure to financially support THE ASSOCIATION in accordance with its ability to do so, the Executive Committee, upon failing to reconcile such church, may recommend dismissal. A majority vote in the Fall Session shall be required to withdraw fellowship from a church. Proper notice of probable action must be given to all churches by THE ASSOCIATION or the Executive Committee before such action may be taken. If a church desires to withdraw from THE ASSOCIATION, or cease to exist, it is requested that written notification be given to THE ASSOCIATION. Section 6: CHURCH PROFILE: Each church represented by members in the membership of THE ASSOCIATION shall send annually, preferably at the time of the Fall Session but no later than November 1, to the Clerk a church profile which shall include a report of the activities of the church during the preceding church year.

ARTICLE IV - SESSIONS Section 1: SPRING AND FALL SESSIONS: THE ASSOCIATION shall hold Spring and Fall Sessions at a time and place set by the Administration Team.

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Section 2: SPECIAL SESSIONS: Special sessions of THE ASSOCIATION may be held at the call of the Administration Team. The Administration Team shall exercise this prerogative only in case of extreme emergency. Section 3: NOTICE OF SESSION: A written notice of all sessions of THE ASSOCIATION shall be sent to each church represented in the membership of THE ASSOCIATION not less than five (5) nor more than (90) days prior to the session. The notice shall state the time and place of the session, and, in case of special session, the purposes for which called. Section 4: PROCEDURE: Any officer of THE ASSOCIATION may call a meeting to order and may act as Chairman thereof, precedence being Moderator, Moderator-Elect, Clerk, and Assistant Clerk. In the absence of all such officers, the messengers present may elect a Chairman. The Clerk or Assistant Clerk of THE ASSOCIATION shall act as secretary at all meetings but in their absence the presiding officer may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

ARTICLE V - ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS Section 1: GENERAL OFFICERS: The General Officers of THE ASSOCIATION shall be the Moderator, Moderator-Elect, Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. Section 2: ORGANIZATIONAL OFFICERS: The organizational officers shall be such team members and departmental officers THE ASSOCIATION may elect through its nominating committee process.. Section 3: TRUSTEES: The Moderator, Moderator-Elect, Clerk, and Treasurer shall be the Trustees of THE ASSOCIATION. Section 4: ELECTION OF OFFICERS: At the Executive Committee prior to the Spring Meeting, the Moderator shall appoint a nominating committee of three persons to bring a slate of officers and tam leaders at the Spring Meeting. Other nominations will be accepted from the floor and an election will be held. Installation of all such officers shall be at the Fall Session. These officers shall serve for the ensuing year and until their successors have been elected and installed. The Moderator-Elect shall be installed as the Moderator in the year succeeding his election as Moderator Elect.

Section 5: DUTIES OF OFFICERS: (A) MODERATOR. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to preside during all meetings of THE

ASSOCIATION; to preside as Chairman of the Executive Committee; preside as Chairman of the Personnel Team; and to appoint with Associational approval any special committees that THE ASSOCIATION or the Executive Committee shall authorize him to appoint, and to serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.

(B) MODERATOR-ELECT. It shall be the duty of the Moderator-Elect to assist the Moderator in his duties and be ready to assume his responsibilities in any emergency. He shall, in the absence or at the request of the Moderator, do and perform the duties of the Moderator. The Moderator-Elect shall serve as Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee and as an ex-officio member of all committees.

(C) CLERK. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to keep an accurate record of the proceedings of THE ASSOCIATION, serve as Secretary of the Executive Committee, furnish churches Annual Church Reports for making reports to THE ASSOCIATION, and direct the printing and distribution of the Minutes of THE ASSOCIATION.

(D) ASSISTANT CLERK: It shall be the duty of the Assistant Clerk to assist the Clerk in his duties and be ready to assume his responsibilities in an emergency. He shall serve as Assistant Secretary of the Executive Committee.

(E) TREASURER: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to supervise the receiving, proper crediting, depositing, and paying out upon proper authorization all monies of THE ASSOCIATION. Following approved methods of accounting, the Treasurer shall keep accurate records of all receipts and disbursements. The Treasurer shall present reports to the Executive Committee and THE ASSOCIATION when in session. The

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Treasurer shall be authorized to sign checks and shall be bonded by an amount set by the Administration Team.

(F) ASSISTANT TREASURER. It shall be the duty of the Assistant Treasurer to assist the Treasure in his duties and be ready to assume his responsibilities in any emergency. He shall be authorized to sign checks and shall be bonded for an amount set by the Administration Team.

(G) TEAM LEADERS: It shall be the duty of all Team Leaders to promote, direct, and organize the activities of their team and to give reports to the Executive Committee and THE ASSOCIATION during the Fall Session.

(H) TRUSTEES: It shall be the duty of the Trustees to represent THE ASSOCIATION by the authority of THE ASSOCIATION in acquisition and disposal of Associational property, transact on behalf of THE ASSOCIATION in acquisition and disposal of Associational property, sign all deeds, notes, contracts, and agreements, and intervene in all suits.

ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1: PURPOSE: The purpose of the Executive Committee is to carry on the work of THE ASSOCIATION between sessions. The Constitution and By-Laws of THE ASSOCIATION shall be the Constitution and By-Laws of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall place in effect all orders of THE ASSOCIATION, shall assist the churches in the spread of the Gospel, and shall make recommendations to THE ASSOCIATION. Section 2: MEMBERSHIP: The Executive Committee is composed of the general officers, Team Leaders, chairmen of all standing committees, the Associational Missionary of THE ASSOCIATION, and the pastor, one associate minister, and two lay members from each church represented in the membership in THE ASSOCIATION. The lay members shall be elected by their churches. Section 3: OFFICERS: The officers of the Executive Committee shall be the General Officers of THE ASSOCIATION.

Section 4: MEETINGS: (A) Regular Meetings: The regular meetings shall be held on the Tuesday following the fourth Sunday in

the months of January and September of each year. (B) Special Meetings: When necessary, the Chairman and the Secretary may call a special meeting of

the Executive Committee, after consulting with the Administration Team. A written notice of all special meetings of the Executive Committee shall be sent to all members of the Executive Committee. In case of special meetings, the purpose(s) for their meeting shall be included in the notice.

(C) Place of Meetings: The members for the Committee may hold their meetings in such place or places as the Executive Committee may from time to time determine. However, the preferred method of selection of meeting sites is to rotate the meetings among the churches in THE ASSOCIATION.

ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES Section 1: AUTHORIZATION: The Order of Business Committee shall be the Moderator, Moderator-Elect, Clerk, and Associational Missionary. The Personnel Committee shall be the Moderator, Moderator-Elect, and the Treasurer. The Associational Council shall be the general officers, the organizational officers, and the Associational Missionary. Other standing committees shall be such committees as THE ASSOCIATION shall deem necessary. Section 2: ELECTION: The Nominating Committee shall nominate for election at the Spring Session all standing committees/teams on a rotating basis and shall name the chairman of each committee/team for the coming year. The members of these committees shall be selected from the membership of the participating churches. Except in extraordinary circumstances, no person shall serve on more than one committee at a time.

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Section 3: DUTIES: The duties of the committees/teams shall be specified in an operations manual of THE ASSOCIATION which shall be approved by THE ASSOSCIATION or the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VII - DOCTRINAL STATEMENT The Holy Bible, the inspired, infallible and inerrant word of God, is the basis of our faith and the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind. It is the sole and final source of all that we believe for purposes of expressing the faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline of the Association and its related ministries. We accept the BAPTIST FAITH AND MESSAGE 2000 as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention to be the representation of our core values.

ARTICLE IX - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY The Parliamentary Authority for THE ASSOCIATION shall be Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised (latest revision). The Moderator shall appoint a Parliamentarian to serve at all meetings of THE ASSOCIATION and the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS This Constitution and the By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the messengers present and voting at the Fall Session of THE ASSOCIATION. The proposed amendment shall be published to the membership of the Executive Committee at least three (3) months prior to the Fall Session at which the vote is taken.

BY-LAWS 1. AUTHORITY: THE ASSOCIATION shall look upon the churches as independent in all their internal affairs, and neither THE ASSOCIATION nor its Executive Committee shall exercise any ecclesiastical authority or claim any legislative or judicial powers over them. 2. FISCAL YEAR: The fiscal year of THE ASSOCIATION shall begin with the first day of January and end on the 31st day of December each calendar year. 3. ASSOCIATIONAL YEAR: The associational year on which information is to be reported from the churches shall begin on the first day of September and end on the 31th day of August of each calendar year. 4. EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: The Moderator, Moderator-Elect, and Associational Missionary shall be ex-officio members of all committees and shall be notified of all committee meetings. They are without voting privileges. 5. QUORUM: A quorum for any meeting of THE ASSOCIATION, or the Executive Committee shall be those Messengers or Members present. 6. NEW OR UNUSUAL BUSINESS: In the event of unpublicized new business at a meeting of THE ASSOCIATION or the Executive Committee, any messenger or member may declare it new or unusual business and move that it be tabled until the next regular meeting. A vote of twenty percent (20%) of those present and voting may designate it as new or unusual business, and it will be tabled until it is publicized and taken off the table for discussion and vote at the next scheduled meeting. 7. ENROLLMENT OF MESSENGERS: All messengers to the various sessions shall register in accordance with the method of registration as set out in the Operations Manual and shall be enrolled as messengers to THE ASSOCIATION upon registration. 8. BOOK OF REPORTS: All reports to be made to the annual session of THE ASSOCIATION shall be in writing and reproduced in sufficient number to be distributed to the messengers upon the convening of the session. The distribution shall be in lieu of the reading of the reports. All reports to be incorporated in the Book of Reports shall be sent to the Associational office by September 15th each year. 9. POLICY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF MISSIONS AND CHURCHES: The churches represented in the membership of THE ASSOCIATION are requested to cooperate with the Missions/Church Start Team of THE

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ASSOCIATION in establishment of missions and churches. It is suggested that any church wishing to start a work or to relocate is asked to confer with the Missions/Church Start Team of THE ASSOCIATION as to the advisability of such action. 10. Associational Missionary: THE ASSOCIATION shall employ an Associational Missionary who shall be primarily responsible to THE ASSOCIATION. The Operations Manual shall contain a job description for the Associational Missionary.

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