Dear Pastors and Church Clerks,
It is that time again when we ask our churches to complete the Annual Church Profile (ACP). We have sent these forms out to each of our churches however if you did not receive yours please contact us and we will make sure you receive it. These important documents can be completed on paper (deadline is September 19th) or online (deadline October 7)
As a way to say thanks to our church clerks, this year we are offering a gift card to every clerk who completes and submits their ACP by the aforementioned deadline.
The Annual Church Profile is a quick and easy system used throughout the Southern Baptist Convention to collect vital statistical and leadership information.
Churches are asked to compile data each year on membership numbers, baptisms, worship, and Sunday School attendance, and other key areas of ministry.
Information is power! The Catawba River Baptist Association and the Baptist Convention of NC encourage you to consider completing your church’s Annual Church Profile as an act of “informational stewardship,” similar to the stewardship you demonstrate through tithes, missions offerings, and support through the Cooperative Program.
HOW CAN ACP HELP YOUR CHURCH?
- Reviewing data from several years can help your church as you plan ministry strategies each year.
- Completing the profile each year means your church will always have a “backup copy” of your records in a safe place, should your facility be impacted by flood, fire or other disaster.
- The number of messengers your church sends to the BCNC Annual Meeting is determined by data you provide through the ACP.
- The information is useful when a church is searching for pastoral staff. Pastoral candidates often seek information about the church from your our Association or the state convention.
- The information is useful as an audit tool to help you plan and set goals for ministry.
Most drivers know it is difficult, even dangerous, to drive without a clear vision of the road ahead. Annual Church Profile data provides your association, the State Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention with key insights into the spiritual condition of your mission field.
With this information, our staff is better equipped to develop events and services that meet your church’s precise ministry needs.
Please begin working now to complete these important forms and give us a call if we can help you.
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We are excited to announce we will be doing ministry in Central Asia in April of 2022. With the help of one of our IMB Missionaries, we will be traveling to Central Asia. We will have an information meeting on September 9th at our CRBA office in Morganton. For more information on this exciting trip please join us at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there.
We are excited to announce we will be partnering with our State Convention this year collecting coats for those in need in New York City. As you know, scripture tells us to be witnesses in our communities, state, nation, and world. Therefore, part of our Acts 1:8 strategy this year will focus on New York, and we need your help. If you have new or “gently used” coats (heavy or light) that you wish to “send on mission” please bring them by our CRBA office or bring them to our CRBA Fall Meeting and Celebration October 17th and drop them off at a designated location in the parking lot of Burkemont Baptist from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. prior to our Worship Celebration which will begin at 6 p.m. This is a great way to be involved in missions!
“Fill the Tank” is a statewide emphasis to see believers baptized on September 12th. Emphasizing baptism on a specific day is a great way to encourage new believers to take the next step of obedience and faith while displaying a picture of the gospel to others. For more information on this important event and to register your church please go to www.fillthetanknc.org.
Mission Trip to Kenya
We continue to be excited for our upcoming mission trip to Kenya from October 26 thru November 5th. We have a team of 12 people representing 6 churches.
If you are unable to travel to Kenya but wish to participate,
consider helping us with one of four projects:
- We will be building four houses/house churches costing a total of $1,600. You can donate enough for the house ($400) or you can buy a wall ($100). These houses are for widows in villages that will also be used as houses of hope/church plants).
- Pastor’s Conference –We will be hosting (and leading) pastor training in Kisumu, Kenya which will cost up to $2,000 for supplies and food for the Kenyan pastors who will be trained.
- Buy a suit for one of 21 pastors @ $40 each
- Buy a bicycle for a pastor @ $100 each
The above are great projects for Sunday School Classes, families, and churches to participate in. Also, if your church does not have plans for your church’s VBS offering, consider using it to meet some of the above mission needs.
Church News
Amherst Baptist is seeking a Pastor.
Antioch Baptist is seeking a bi-vocational Pastor.
Community Missionary is seeking a Pastor.
El Bethel Baptist Church in Morganton is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor/Worship Leader to join their ministerial staff. Please send resumes and questions to worshipleadersearchebbc@gmail.com. They are also searching for a part-time Youth Director. If interested please send resumes and questions to ebbcyouthdirector2021@gmail.com.
Mull’s Grove Baptist is seeking a bi-vocational Youth Minister. Please send resumes and questions to brodruemgbc@att.net.
Oak Ridge Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Student Pastor. Responsibilities include overseeing different aspects of the youth ministry including teaching Bible studies, planning retreats & events, leading ministry volunteers, and overseeing the ministry budget. An average of 20 hours per week is expected for this position. Seminary education and experience are preferred. For a more detailed job description email the church office at orbc@oakridgebaptistchurch.net. Resumes will be accepted through August 31.
Pleasant Hill Baptist is seeking a full-time Children’s and Youth Ministry Pastor as well as a part-time Worship Pastor/Leader.
Rutherford College First Baptist is seeking a bi-vocational Pastor.
Southside is seeking a Church Secretary. All questions and resumes should be sent to rlawrencelaw52@gmail.com.
Wilkies Grove is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor. Please send resumes and questions to:
Mr. Chris Bortnick
(WGBC Pastor Church Committee, Chair)
5780 Wilkies Grove Church Rd.
Hickory, NC 28602
bortnick@charter.net
828.413.0060
Partner News
If you are unable to attend the meal, you are welcome to attend the program itself.
Region 8
August 23, 2021
South River Baptist Church
2659 S. Chipley Ford Road
Statesville, NC 28625
Mt. Home:
Join us Sunday, September 12th from 5-7 PM for our first MOPS gathering! Mothers and grandmothers of children ages Birth-6th grade are welcome to come and enjoy a free hot meal, have child care provided (and a meal for your children provided as well!), participate in a fun activity, and enjoy fellowship with other women!
This is an event for ALL mothers in our community. All are welcome! For further questions, contact Sara Cromer at sara@smbc.camp.
Click here to register today!
Burkemont:
Israel Trip
November 15th – 26th, 2022
Join us on this life-changing trip.
Walk where Jesus walked, pray where Jesus prayed.
Bring the Bible to Life!
Joe Elliott, (Olivet Baptist Church) and Susan Jones, (Burkemont Baptist Church) will be hosting this exciting Pilgrimage to Israel and we’d love for you to join us. We will be having an interest meeting on August 29th at Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Rd, Morganton at 4:30 in the Family Life Center in Room 106. The Family Life Center entrance is in the back parking lot. Please make plans to attend the interest meeting and invite your friends and family.
Please contact us if you have questions:
Susan Jones 828-443-1316 scjones129@bellsouth.net
Joe Elliott 828-312-1778 joe@espllcs.com
Praise on the Peaks:
This will be a wonderful time of praise to God and prayer for our communities. Currently, there is a group going to the top of Burkemont Mountain. If you or your church/youth group would like to join us; or, if another mountain top is closer to you and you want to get your own group together, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Ashleigh (828) 437-0137.
Burkemont:
The conference is designed to excite, inspire and engage your kids, students, next-generation, and family ministry teams as we “Reunite” around our calling to ministry. “Reunite” will focus on Ephesians 4:1 and challenge you to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” This conference will be a time to praise God for His faithfulness through the difficult times and to celebrate coming together again as the body of Christ.
At the ETCH simulcast you can expect:
- inspiring main session speakers and heartfelt worship.
- training designed for your specific ministry needs.
- meaningful moments together with your team and other ministry leaders.
Cost:
Registration is $25 per person and includes the three main sessions and four breakout sessions preselected by Lifeway. Registration also includes access replays of the sessions for two weeks following the live event.
After the conference, attendees can purchase a digital pass that will provide access to all the main sessions, as well as 30 prerecorded breakouts. The digital pass may be purchased at www.etchconference.com.
For more information please go to: https://ncbaptist.org/event-etch-family-ministry-conference/
Mimosa Christian Counseling Center:
Yard Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 11, 8:00-12:00
First Baptist Church of Morganton
Fellowship Hall
Come and shop with us!
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Friday, Oct. 22
1:30 Shotgun Start
Silver Creek Golf Course
Contact MCCC Office for registration forms.
More details coming soon on our website!