Christian Growth/Church Development Team

To provide support (resources) and training to enable the local church to reach people for Christ, and provide meaningful worship.

Team Facilitator - 

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Bible Teaching/Reaching - James Marion

Sunday School is a vital part of the Church's ministry by which God's plan for believers is carried out. In these small groups we find Bible Study, Fellowship and the Assimilation of new members into the body of the local church. When Sunday School is done correctly, it will become the evangelistic arm of the church.

Through Biblical teaching in Sunday School e learn to "Connect" with the Lord and with each other. We "Grow" in our Biblical Foundation and our walk with God. We learn how and desiire to "Serve" both our local body and the community. We are taught and encouraged to "Go" ad fulfill the Great Commission.

Discipleship Training - Mike Huggins

Bible Drill (Children & Youth) - Jane Crossnoe

Bible Drill is a ministry for children and youth (4th grade - 12th grade) in which they memorize scripture, learn how to study thier Bibles, learn where to find doctrinal passages and become poised Speakers if desired. All this is done within a specific time frame.

The Bible Drill Umbrella covers six phases of study.

1) There are matierals for children in grades 1-3 to study and start learning, but at this point they do not participate in any of the drills against the clock.

2) Children's Bible Drill

3) Youth Bible Drill

4) High School Bible Drill

5) Speakers Tournament (Student writes and gives speech)

6) Xtreme Bible Challenge (3-man competition)

If your church or group is interested in starting Bible Drill for 2013, please contact the Association Office for more information. Materials are free!

Children -  Dianne Woody

Fun in the Son Camp 2012: July 10-13, 2012

Protect the Children in Your Nurseries

Christian Growth Studies - William Lunsford

The Holston Baptist Association sponsors the Holston Baptist Institute Seminary Extension Program. This program is open to Pastors, Youth Ministers/Directors, those training for the ministry, and Sunday School/Lay People. Those working through the program can work toward a Diploma in Biblical Studies. Please see the Seminary Extension link on the Resources Tab above.

Christian Life - Tracy Teal

Cluster Groups - Ben Proffitt

College Ministry/BCM - Eric Hogstrom

This year we want to help you attend Passion in Atlanta. The dates are January 1-4 at the Georgia Dome. We have rooms reserved for you and will help with transporation. You need to register before July 1 and then call Holston to reserve your room and place on the vans.

Baptist Collegiate Ministry is the Baptist Ministry on Campus. Our goal is to help students know God and to help churches reach students. The BCM provides a program of Bible Study, worship, prayer, fellowship, retreats, mission opportunities, intramurals, student leadership, outreach, and muc more! Through BCM students have the opportunity to experience an incredible relationship wit an awesome God!

 

Evangelism - Greg Salyer

Marriage Enrichment -

Music/Creative Worship - Mike Huggins

Preschool - Dianne Woody

To provide opportunities on a large scale to help children grow in Chirst. This includes Fun in the SON children's camp and special speakers.

2012 Fun in the SON camp - July 10th-13th @ Ridgecrest

Publicity/Media Relations - Bryan Moore

Senior Adults - Bernice Miller

To provide seniors a time to get aquainted with other church seniors and enjoy fellowship and worship with one another.

Our next gathering - October 20th with Rev. John Goah & a Men's Quartet

Singles/Divorce Recovery - Anne Marie Schell

By pulling resources into one platform under the association, we are building a healthy ministry to singles in our churches. Conferences and topical Bible studies equip singles for service, while providing spiritual nourishment. Various activities throughout the year provide Christian fellowship and opportunities for mission projects. Be sure to have your singles contact us to become part of this dynamic ministry team!

Special Education - Dick & Sharon Goodpasture

To help train & equip church leaders to help address special needs childre, youth and adults' individual differences and needs within ministry.

VBS (Vacation Bible School) - Tammy Hammitt

So Faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.

Romans 10:17

VBS is a way to share the message of God's love with all ages. It teaches the ABC's of becomming a Christian, as well as helping children share thier faith with others. By having a theme related VBS, it provides energy and reinforces the biblcal content with hands on activities.

2012 VBS : AMAZING WONDERS AVIATION

Our Lord is great, vast in powers; His understanding is infinate. Psalms 147:5.

WPRO (Widowed Persons Reach Out) - Glennie Googe & Paul Lilly

This ministry is a support group for widowed persons that meet on the third Thursday of every month, 1:00pm, for a covered dish luncheon with a program to follow.

Meets every 3rd Thursday, 1:00pm, Holston Building (Lower Level)

Student Minstry - Tim Hensiek

The Student Ministry provides the opportunity for churches in our area to connect with our students and youth leaders, network together with ideas and resources, and coordinate ministry events. We strive to work together to provide greater opportunities for discipleship and ministry for churches within the association. It is through the fellowship, training, and planning that take place that we seek to coordinate our student ministries to a greater impact for the Kingdom.

Student Minister Fellowship meets every 3rd Thursday, 11:30am, Location TBA, please email hba following by the @holstonbaptists.org for more information

HBA Spring Student Conference at Ridgecrest www.hbastudentconference.com

Staff Representatives - Kim Kitzmiller - Jessica Elliott