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Southern Baptist Associations: Evaluations and Suggestions

8/16/2016

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As a leader of a Southern Baptist Association and the Executive Director of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL), I care deeply about the effectiveness and relevance of our associations.  This week I highlight various perspectives and food for thought about the health and future of Baptist associations.

I may not agree with every thought expressed, but these writers give us all pause to pray and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of our association, and then to seek ways to enhance effectiveness.
 
I hope these articles will be helpful to you.
 
To the praise of His glory,
 
Ray
Pr. 3:5-6
 
Quotable Quote: “In short, the mission of the Association is to bring churches together to bless their region in the name of Jesus, and the role of the Associational Missionary is to help pastors and lay-leaders understand how best to get this done, and equip the churches to lead the effort.  You can’t do that if you don’t know the churches AND the communities in which they reside.” Joel Rainey, The Future of Baptist Associations: Identity Crisis, as seen in SBC Voices ​

​Ray’s Top Five:

  1. Improving Local Associations (Part 1), Bill Gernenz
  2. Of Networks and Associations (Part 2), Bill Gernenz
  3. Improving Local Associations (Part Last), Bill Gernenz
  4. The Future of Baptist Associations: Identity Crisis, Joel Rainey
  5. The Future of Baptist Associations: Spreading our Influence, Joel Rainey
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    I’m Ray Gentry, the President/CEO of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL). I’ve served Southern Baptist churches & associations in various roles for over 35 years. I have served as an associational leader for five associations, starting in 1993. The most recent one being the Southside Baptist Network, McDonough, GA.

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