The Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas 2015 Annual Session

2015 Minutes The Baptist Missionary Association Of Arkansas

2015 Annual Session

“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were BMA Of Arkansas eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.” II Peter 1:16-18

Held At Conway Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

Trumpet Printing, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas SIXTY SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION

Baptist

Missionary Association

of Arkansas

Held At

Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

November 5-6, 2015

The Next Annual Session Will Be At

Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

November 3-4, 2016

2016 Annual Message Jeff Russell Alternate Speaker Paul Vincent

1 Table of Contents

Brotherhood Report 42

Christian Education Committee Report 91

Churches Represented by Messenger and/or Letter 132

Clerks’ Report 131

Committees 4

Doctrinal Statement 21

Master’s Builders 42

Meeting Places and Officers of Each Session 5

Missionary Committee Report 60

Officers and Departments 3

Proceedings of 2015 Session 11

Proposed Changes to Statement of Principles of Cooperation 14

Publications Committee Report 26

Revolving Loan Fund Report 86

Salary Schedule 10

Statement of Principles of Cooperation 15

Women’s Missionary Auxiliary Report 43

Youth Department Report 130

2 Officers and Departments —2016— Associational Officers Ron Fields President Wade Allen First Vice-President Tom Mitchell Second Vice-President Wes Hulvey Clerk Michael Battenfield Clerk

State Missions Paul White, Executive Director P.O. Box 195514 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72219 • (501) 565-4601

Missionaries Hershel Conley, The Bridge, Mountain Home Michael Hight, Hispanic Outreach, Little Rock Juan Carlos Posadas, Mission, North Little Rock Jim Tollison, Mustard Seed, Alma Jorge Vasquez, El Faro, Little Rock Chad White, Connection Point, Brookland BJ Wright, Grace Pointe, Mayflower

Christian Education Central Baptist College President: Terry Kimbrow 1501 College Ave. • Conway, Arkansas 72034 • (501) 329-6872

Publications Baptist Trumpet Mrs. Diane Spriggs, Editor/Business Manager P.O. Box 192208 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72219 • (501) 565-4601

Youth BMA Youth Department Nathan Brewer, Director 150 Amity Rd. • Conway, Arkansas 72032 • (405) 830-0586

3 Committees

Advisory Committee: A Sub-Committee Of The Missionary Committee 2016 2017 2018 Randy Shepherd Wade Allen Tony Crocker Randal Murphy Randy Lingenfelter Jeff Russell

Revolving Loan Fund Committee 2016 2017 2018 Jim Ward Pat Fulmer Roy Tilley J.W. Wright Sonny Harvison

Central Baptist College Trustees 2016 2017 2018 Wayne Smith Jeremy Riddle Shawn Johnston Robin Cole Brandon Cox Zane Clark Clif Johnson Mark Castle Darren Hill Mark Livingston** Dedria Givens-Carroll** Sam Hodges** 2019 2020 Jim Fink Jake Cooper Kristy Roberts Melba Keith Brad Crain Kirk Shelton Jeff Harper** Jenny Lindsey

Publications Committee 2016 2017 2018 Allen Morton Mike Silvey Phillip Dunn Jim Swinea Chuck Sullivan Robert Gunnels

Youth Department Committee 2016 2017 2018 Dustin Wisely Josh Bullock Jacob Robinson Colin Stanton Chris Vines Micah Powell Jimmie Decker Kevin Hartman Jordan Bowen

Finance and Enrollment Committee 2016 2017 2018 Daniel Williams Tim Reddin Bill Thornton Dale Fish John Fulmer Jeff Herring

Nominating Committee 2016 2017 2018 Billy Huffmaster Cy Cheney Myron Millholland Tom Mitchell Tony Crocker Roger Pearce David Inzer Joe Owens Adam Thomas

**Outside Arkansas

4 Credentials Committee 2016 2017 2018 Ed Stephenson Jerry Jolly Marvin Loyd Paul Rice Gaylon King George Reddin

Meeting Places And Officers Of Each Session

1950 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Dr. J.E. Cobb, Dr. C.C. Winters and E.B. Jones; Clerks: J.G. Murry and C.C. Bishop.

1951 — Calvary, Warren; Moderators: Dr. J.E. Cobb, H.A. Purtle and E.B. Jones; Clerks: C.C. Bishop and J.G. Murry.

1952 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: H.A. Purtle, Jewell McCrackin and J.F. Anders; Clerks: J.G. Murry and C.C. Bishop.

1953 — Immanuel, Springdale; Moderators: Elder H.A. Purtle, M.E. Childers, and C.O. Strong; Clerks: Ralph Cottrell and Paul Cooksey.

1954 — Antioch, Conway: Moderators: J.L. McCrackin, Rufus Crawford, and C.O. Strong; Clerks: Jack Rainwater and Ralph Cottrell

1955 — Garrett Memorial, Hope: Moderators: J.L. McCrackin, Gordon Reddin, and Elbert O’Steen; Clerks: Jack Rainwater and Ralph Cottrell.

1956 — First, Magnolia; Moderators: Gordon Reddin, Elbert O’Steen and Rufus Crawford; Clerks: Wallace Glover and Edwin Peters.

1957 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Gordon Reddin, Rufus Crawford and L.B. Moseley; Clerks: Wallace Glover (through session), Glenn W. Fox and Noel Jackson.

1958 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Elbert O’Steen, Wallace Glover, Howard White; Clerks: G.W. Fox and Noel Jackson.

1959 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Elbert O’Steen, Wallace Glover, and Wassell Burgess; Clerks: B.G. Batson, Jack Rainwater.

1960 — Bethany, Jonesboro; Moderators: Wassell L. Burgess, Ralph Cotttrell, C.C. Bishop; Clerks: Jack Rainwater, B.G. Batson.

1961 — Grace, El Dorado; Moderators: Wassell L. Burgess, C.C. Bishop, Bill Hobson; Clerks: Jack Rainwater, B.G. Batson

1962 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Charles Walker, Richard Walters, James Ray Raines; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott.

5 1963 — First, Magnolia: Moderators: Charles Walker, Richard Walters, James Ray Raines; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott.

1964 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: James Ray Raines, Harry Attebery, B.G. Batson; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott.

1965 — Central, Conway; Moderators: James Ray Raines, Harry Attebery, B.G. Batson; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott.

1966 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: C.O. Strong, G.W. Endicott, Jurl Mitchell; Clerks: Rodger Hooker, Jesse Thomas.

1967 — Park View, North Little Rock; Moderators: C.O. Strong, G.W. Endicott, Jurl Mitchell; Clerks: Rodger Hooker, Jesse Thomas.

1968 — College Auditorium, Texarkana, Texas; Moderators: James Hoover, Jr., Gordon Renshaw, Jack Bloxom; Clerks: Jesse Thomas, David Tidwell.

1969 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: James Hoover, Jr., Gordon Renshaw, Jack Bloxom; Clerks: David Tidwell, Mike Harmon.

1970 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Jack Bloxom, Harold Coo- per, R.B. Hoshaw; Clerks: David Tidwell, Mike Harmon.

1971 — First, Magnolia; Moderators: Jack Bloxom, Harold Cooper, R.B. Hoshaw; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines.

1972 — Temple, Little Rock: Moderators: Harry Attebery, Curtis Coleman, Kenneth Bobo; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines.

1973 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Kenneth Bobo, R.B. Hoshaw, Lynn Green; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines.

1974 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Kenneth Bobo, R.B. Hoshaw, Lynn Green; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines.

1975 — First , Magnolia; Moderators: Kenneth Bobo, Lynn Green, R.B. Hoshaw; Clerks: Doyne Sandefur, Paul Rice.

1976 — Springdale Community Center, Springdale; Moderators: Lynn Green, Richard Wiles, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Paul Rice, Doyne Sandefur.

1977 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Lynn Green, Richard Wiles, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Elton McCann, Gary Stewart.

1978 — Tucker Coliseum, Russellville: Moderator: Richard Wiles; Vice-Modera- tors: Jim Sayers, Gary Stewart; Clerks: Glenn Green, Elton McCann.

6 1979 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Richard Wiles; Vice-Mod- erators: Gary Stewart, Jim Sayers; Clerks: Glen Green, Rickey Parker

1980 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jim Sayers; Vice-Modera- tors: Otto Hillis, Gene Elrod; Clerks: Rickey Parker, David Harris.

1981 — Fairgrounds, Jonesboro; Moderator: Jim Sayers: Vice-Moderators: Gene Elrod, Hollis Purtle; Clerks: David Harris, James Ray Raines.

1982 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Richard Walters; Vice- Moderators: Hollis Purtle, Rocky Maddox; Clerks: James Ray Raines, Virgil Porter.

1983 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Richard Walters; Vice- Moderators: Hollis Purtle, Jurl Mitchell; Clerks: Virgil Porter, David Inzer.

1984 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jurl Mitchell; Vice-Moder- ators: Arlis East, Dan Fagala; Clerks: David Inzer, Paul Rice.

1985 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jurl Mitchell; Vice-Moder- ators: Arlis East, Dan Fagala; Clerks: Paul Rice, Virgil Porter.

1986 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jesse Thomas Vice-Moder- ators: Jerry Jolly, Phillip Misenheimer; Clerks: Virgil Porter, Zane Clark.

1987 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jesse Thomas; Vice-Moder- ators: Phillip Misenheimer, Jerry Jolly; Clerks: Zane Clark, Gene Elrod.

1988 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Philip Misenheimer; Vice- Moderators: Virgil Porter, David Watkins; Clerks: Gene Elrod, Emmett McCrackin.

1989 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: David Watkins; Vice-Moder- ators: I.V. Hight, Virgil Porter; Clerks: Emmett McCrackin, Charles Ray.

1990 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: David Watkins; Vice-Mod- erators: Zane Clark, I.V. Hight; Clerks: Charles Ray, Gary Thomas.

1991 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: I.V. Hight; Vice-Modera- tors: Martin Jameson, Ron White; Clerks: Gary Thomas, Larry Markum.

1992 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: I.V. Hight; Vice-Modera- tors: Martin Jameson, Ron White; Clerks: Larry Markum, Tom Mitchell.

1993 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Martin Jameson; Vice- Moderators: Dan Fagala, Charles Walker; Clerks: Tom Mitchell, John Allen.

7 1994 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Martin Jameson; Vice- Moderators: Dan Fagala, Charles Walker; Clerks: John Allen, Rick Bolin.

1995 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jerry Jolly; Vice-Modera- tors: Dan Fagala, Charles Walker; Clerks: John Allen, Rick Bolin.

1996 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jerry Jolly; Vice-Modera- tors: R.B. Hoshaw, Bill Gibson; Clerks: Wynndel King, Duane Kingston.

1997 — Temple Baptist Church, Jonesboro; Moderator: Dan Fagala; Vice-Modera- tors: Sonny Harvison, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Duane Kingston, Daniel Williams.

1998 — Antioch Baptist Church, Conway; Moderator: Dan Fagala; Vice-Modera- tors: Sonny Harvison, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Daniel Williams, David Watkins.

1999 — Antioch Baptist Church, Conway; Moderator: Sonny Harvison; Vice- Moderators: Dr. Joel Slayton, Roland Ratliff; Clerks: David Watkins, Randy Shepherd.

2000 — Temple Baptist Church, Jonesboro; Moderator: Sonny Harvison; Vice- Moderators: Dr. Joel Slayton, Roland Ratliff; Clerks: Randy Shepherd, Jerry Sawrie.

2001 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Roy Tilley; Vice-Modera- tors: Vernon Lee, Kenneth Bobo; Clerks: Jerry Sawrie, Zane Clark.

2002 — First Baptist Church, Magnolia; President: Roy Tilley; Vice-Presidents: Vernon Lee, Kenneth Bobo; Clerks: Zane Clark, Chad Brandon.

2003 — Central Baptist Church, Conway; President: Vernon Lee; Vice-Presidents: Kenneth Bobo, Henry Horton; Clerks: Chad Brandon, Roger Dunlap.

2004 — Victoria Inn & Conference Center, Eureka Springs; President: Tom Mitchell; Vice-Presidents: Paul White, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Roger Dunlap, David Inzer.

2005 — First Baptist Church, Magnolia; President: Tom Mitchell; Vice-Presi- dents: Paul White, James Ray Raines; Clerks: David Inzer, Zane Clark.

2006 — Central Baptist College, Conway; President: Tom Mitchell; Vice- Presidents: Paul White, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Zane Clark, Nathan Winiecki.

2007 — Central Baptist College, Conway; President: Paul White; Vice-Pres- idents: Gene Fulcher, Rodney Castleberry; Clerks: Nathan Winiecki, Randal Murphy.

8 2008 — Central Baptist College, Conway; President: Paul White; Vice-Presi- dents: Gene Fulcher, Rodney Castleberry; Clerks: Randal Murphy, Wyn- ndel King.

2009 — Central Baptist College; President: Gene Fulcher; Vice-Presidents: Rod- ney Castleberry, Roger Pearce; Clerks: Charles Leslie, Wynndel King.

2010 — Central Baptist College; President: Gene Fulcher; Vice-Presidents: Rod- ney Castleberry, Roger Pearce; Clerks: Charles Leslie, Wynndel King.

2011 — Park Place Baptist Church, Bryant; President: Rodney Castleberry; Vice- Presidents: Roger Pearce, Mike McEuen; Clerks: Wynndel King, Randy Shepherd.

2012 — Central Baptist College; President: Rodney Castleberry; Vice-Presidents: Roger Pearce, Mike McEuen; Clerks: Randy Shepherd, Chris James.

2013 — Central Baptist College; President: Roger Pearce; Vice-Presidents: Mike McEuen, Ron Fields; Clerks: Wes Hulvey, Michael Battenfield.

2014 — Central Baptist College; President: Roger Pearce; Vice-Presidents: Mike McEuen, Ron Fields; Clerks: Wes Hulvey, Michael Battenfield.

2015 — Central Baptist College; President: Mike McEuen; Vice-Presidents: Ron Fields, Wade Allen; Clerks: Wes Hulvey, Michael Battenfield.

9 Salary Schedule Association-Elected Salaried Employees

Director Of Missions Paul White Salary — $2,773.54 per month Housing — $2,000 per month Retirement — $150.00 per month Medical Insurance Social Security Automobile Furnished $50,000 Life Insurance Policy

President Of Central Baptist College Terry Kimbrow Salary — $9,810.00 per month Housing — $3,333.00 per month Retirement — $526.00 per month Social Security and Medicare – 1/2 paid Medical Insurance – 67% paid Long-term Disability $20,000 Life Insurance Automobile Furnished

Editor Of The Baptist Trumpet Diane Spriggs Salary — $4,501.47 per month Retirement — $400 per month Social Security Health Insurance $50,000 Life Insurance Policy Automobile Furnished

Director Of Youth Department Nathan Brewer Salary — $500.00 per month Plus expenses

10 Proceedings

Thursday, November 5, 2015 The 66th annual BMA of Arkansas met Thursday and Friday, November 5-6, 2015 at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR. Jim Turner began the session by leading a congregational hymn of “Holy Spirit, You are Welcome in This Place.” CBC President Terry Kimbrow extended a welcome to the BMA of AR on campus for the annual session then gave a presentation of the remodel work done in the Burgess Auditorium. Plaques were presented to the Burgess family in honor of Bro. Wassell Burgess to commemorate the 2015 rededi- cation. Bro. Ed Stephenson led in a prayer of dedication. Jim Turner then led the CBC Choir in a concert of worship. First Vice President Ron Fields recognized Bro. Brent Summerhill to introduce Bro. Dustin Wisely to preach the annual message. The sermon entitled, “Christ is Better” was taken from Hebrews 10:1-25 with a vivid reminder that Christ is the best thing in the life of a child of the King. Wes Hulvey gave a hand of appreciation to Bro. Dustin for the message. First Vice President Ron Fields then welcomed everyone to the 66th Annual Ses- sion and introduced the BMA of Arkansas officers and presented this year’s theme: “It’s All About Him!” to magnify the name of Jesus Christ. First Vice President Ron Fields read II Peter 1:16-18 and led the body in prayer. The gavel was sounded to call the 66th annual session to order and Second Vice President Wade Allen led in prayer. Bro. Tom Mitchell was appointed Parliamen- tarian for the proceedings. Michael Battenfield presented the initial report of the Enrollment and Finance Committee: Messengers Enrolled: 128 Churches by messenger: 84 Churches by letter: 61 Visitors: 37 Petitionary Letters: 1 Minute Fund: $8,630.00 Motion, second, carried to seat the messengers. Liberty Baptist Church at Pine Bluff, AR petitioned to join the BMA of Arkansas. Motion, second, carried to accept this church and seat her messengers. Second Vice President Wade Allen extended a hand of fellowship to Pastor Shawn Cuthbertson and welcomed Liberty to the BMA of Arkansas. The following officers were elected for 2015-16: President Ron Fields First Vice President Wade Allen Second Vice President Tom Mitchell Recording Secretary (2017) Wesley Hulvey Motion, second, carried to accept the invitation from Central Baptist College for the 2016 annual meeting to be held on November 3-4, 2016. Motion, second, carried that the person receiving the second-most votes be the alternate speaker. Jeff Russell was elected to preach the 2016 annual sermon and Paul Vincent will be the alternate. The Moderator called for proposed Constitutional Amendments. One proposed amendment was submitted (see attached file) and there was a motion and second to present it to the body. The floor was opened for discussion. The motion will lay over

11 until the next session for a vote. First Vice President Ron Fields called for the Publications Committee report and recognized the chairman, Paul Bullock, to introduce Diane Spriggs for her report. Chuck Sullivan, clerk for the Publications Committee read the report and recommendations. Motion, second, carried to adopt the Publications Committee report. Motion, second, carried to reelect Diane Spriggs as editor of the Baptist Trumpet. Motion, second, carried to elect Phillip Dunn and Robert Gunnels to serve on the Publications Committee with terms expiring 2018. Tony Crocker led a prayer for Diane Spriggs, the staff, and the ministry of the Baptist Trumpet. First Vice President Ron Fields recognized the following representatives from BMAA departments to address the body: Steve Crawley, Lifeword; Scott Attebery, DiscipleGuide; Charles Attebery, BMAA Foundation; Philip Attebery, BMA Theo- logical Seminary; Jerry Kidd, BMAA Missions. Chaplain David Norvell introduced Chaplain Scott Carson to address the body. Motion, second, carried to adjourn until 9:00am Friday. CBC student Clay Nance shared Matthew 24:14 and led in dismissal prayer.

Friday, November 6, 2015 Second Vice President Wade Allen welcomed the body to the morning session and led in an opening prayer. CBC student Preston Jones was called to lead a medley of “How Great Thou Art; How Great is Our God.” BMATS student Preston Kelso shared a devotional thought from Psalm 27:1-14 with a challenge to seek God’s face and then led in prayer. Michael Battenfield gave an updated Enrollment Committee report: Messengers: 131 Churches by messenger: 85 Churches by letter only: 61 Visitors: 38 Minute Fund: $8,980.00 Motion, second, carried to accept the report. Second Vice President Wade Allen called for a vote on the proposed constitutional amendment. The amendment was read in its entirety and was approved unanimously. Bro. Eddie Sikes was recognized to give a report on the Master’s Builders who have just completed their 139th project. Motion, second, carried to approve report. Larry Lovvorn led a prayer for the ministry of the Master’s Builders. Pat Spriggs gave a report on the Brotherhood. Motion, second, carried to approve the report. Sis. Valerie Fish gave a report on the WMA. Motion, second, carried to approve her report. Second Vice President Wade Allen asked the body to stand and stretch and recognized First Vice President Ron Fields to moderate. Bro. David Inzer, chairman of Missionary Committee, recognized Bro. Paul White, Director of Missions, for his annual report. There were 7 missionaries who shared reports: Hershel Conley, Michael Hight, Jorge Vasquez, Chad White, Jim Tollison, B.J. Wright, and Juan Carlos Posadas. Bro. Randy Shepherd, clerk of the committee, shared the minutes and recommendations of the committee. Motion, second, carried to approve the report and recommendations. Bro. Paul White gave the report of the Revolving Loan Fund. Motion, second, carried to accept this report.

12 Motion, second, carried to reelect Paul White as Executive Director of Missions. Motion, second, carried to elect Roy Tilley and Sonny Harvison to Revolving Loan Fund Committee with terms expiring 2018. Bro. Mike Silvey led in prayer for Bro. White and the BMA AR missionaries. Second Vice President Wade Allen resumed moderating and called for the body to stand and stretch as McKenna Wilson came forward for special music. CBC Pres- ident and trustees were called to the stage for their report. CBC Trustee Chairman, Winston Foster, recognized Bro. Terry Kimbrow for his report. Motion, second, carried to approve the Christian Education Committee report. Motion, second, carried to reelect Terry Kimbrow as President of CBC. The following members were elected as CBC Trustees with term to expire in 2020: Jake Cooper**, Melba Keith, Kirk Shelton, and Jenny Lindsey. Dan Fagala led in prayer for President Terry Kimbrow and the administration, faculty, students, and trustees of CBC. Second Vice President Wade Allen called for the Youth Committee report and recognized Aaron Middleton to introduce BMA AR Youth Director Nathan Brewer for his report. Motion, second, carried to approve Youth Department report. Motion, second, carried to re-elect Nathan Brewer as Director of BMA AR Youth Depart- ment. The following were elected to serve on the youth committee: Jacob Robinson, Micah Powell and Jordan Bowen (2018); Kevin Hartman (to replace Chad Stephen- son, 2017). Bro. Cy Cheney led in prayer for Bro. Nathan Brewer and the ministry of the Youth Department. First Vice President Ron Fields resumed moderating and called for a final report of the Enrollment and Finance Committee: Messengers: 131 Churches by messenger: 85 Churches by letter only: 61 Visitors: 38 Petitionary Letters: 1 Minute Fund: $8,980.00 Motion, second, carried to approve this final report. The following were elected serve on the Enrollment & Finance Committee: term expiring 2018: Bill Thornton and Jeff Herring. Bro. Wes Hulvey presented the clerk’s report for 2014-15. Motion, second, carried to approve that report. Motion, second, carried to print 850 minutes books and produce up to 100 CDs. Motion, second, carried to pay the recording secretaries the same amount as last year ($1,000). Motion, second, carried to elect Marvin Loyd and George Reddin to the Cre- dential Committee with terms expiring in 2018. The Moderator opened the floor for nominees to the Nominating Committee. Motion, second, carried to elect Myron Milholland, Roger Pearce, and Adam Thomas with terms expiring 2018. Motion, second, carried to adjourn. First Vice President Ron Fields recognized the incoming officers and retained the gavel since he was elected to serve as Presi- dent. The presiding officers were recognized from the floor and were given a hand of appreciation for their efforts in leading this annual session. Bro. Ron Fields recognized CBC student Adam Rogers who shared Isaiah 40:10 and led in the closing prayer. — Wes Hulvey, recording secretary **Outside Arkansas

13 Constitutional Amendment Statement of Principles of Cooperation of the BMA of Arkansas

ARTICLE VII – OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of this association are as follows: president, first vice president and second vice president, elected annually; two recording secretaries, to be elected on a staggered basis of two years each. These officers shall assume the duties of their respective offices at the conclusion of the annual session to which they are elected and their terms of office shall not exceed two consecutiveterms .

Proposed change underlined.

— Adopted 11/6/15

14 Statement Of Principles Of Cooperation Of The Baptist Missionary Association Of Arkansas

PREAMBLE With unfeigned acceptance of the Bible as the verbally inspired Word of God, and the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice; with sincere belief in the time-honored principle of church and ministerial equality in the administration of the work of the churches of the Lord for which Christ died; and with a desire for harmonious and progressive cooperation of all Arkansas Baptists of this belief, we sincerely offer for approval of the churches the following Statement of Principles of Cooperation and Doctrinal Statement:

ARTICLE I — NAME The name of this cooperative work is: Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas.

ARTICLE II — PURPOSE Section 1. The purpose of this association is to put into effect in a cooperative way, the will of the Lord delivered to His churches. Section 2. In compliance with the Master’s will, this association will seek to promote interest in adequate support of missionaries, in benevolence, in Christian education, in Christian principles, and to provide a medium through which the churches may cooperate in these enterprises.

ARTICLE III — MEMBERSHIP Section 1. This association is composed of regular Missionary Baptist churches which are in sympathy with its efforts in providing this medium of cooperation. Section 2. By regular Missionary Baptist church is meant one which teaches the doctrines of the New Testament pertaining to the church, believes in the principles of cooperation or association as taught in the New Testament Scriptures, as set forth or defined in the Doctrinal Statement, Sections 20, and 21. Section 3. The desire and willingness of any regular Missionary Baptist church to cooperate will be expressed to the messenger body of this association in writing, in which the association is informed that the said church, has in conference duly adopted this Statement of Principles of Cooperation, and is ready to work in harmony and in fellowship with other churches having adopted the same. Such a church shall be received into the fellowship of this association by vote of the messengers present, unless this church’s rights to be represented is challenged, (said challenge to be in writing and signed by the challenger) on the basis of an alleged unscriptural organization or practice, following a brief response by a representative of the challenged church, the challenge shall be referred to the Credentials Committee and said church’s messengers not be seated until a report from the Credentials Committee is received and acted upon by the messenger body. Section 4. This association reserves the right to withdraw associational fellowship from any church which may be found out of harmony with this Statement of Principles of Cooperation, and/or Doctrinal Statement. Section 5. Each church in this association is entitled to three messengers chosen from her own membership, whose qualifications are determined by the church electing them. 15 Section 6. In the event any church’s right to be represented in this association is challenged, (said challenge to be in writing and signed by the challenger) on the basis of an alleged unscriptural organization or practice, the body shall refer the matter to the Credentials Committee for investigation. The messengers of the church in question shall remain seated until the investigation is completed and acted upon.

ARTICLE IV — NATURE Section 1. This association, in its very nature, is a joint cooperation and fellowship of the churches composing it. The cooperation may be expressed by means of messengers, letter or contributions. Section 2. Each church in this association shall have a voice in every enterprise sponsored by the association, according to the principles of work agreed upon.

ARTICLE V — DOCTRINAL POSITION Section 1. This association shall ever recognize and respect the basic principles and practices of Missionary Baptists, maintaining that they were originally given by the Lord Jesus Christ through inspired writers. Section 2. That whatever expression of faith and practice as may be incorporated in this Statement of Principles of Cooperation is designed only as an interpretation of the will of the Lord to be effective in His churches. Section 3. This association recognizes that freedom of speech is essential to the highest achievement in its work; and as a corollary to this freedom; this association shall ever maintain the principle of separation of church and state.

ARTICLE VI — POWERS Section 1. Exercising no ecclesiastical authority whatever over the churches and their ministry, this association shall ever uphold these solemn facts: (1) the powers of the association are limited to the execution of the expressed will of the churches composing it, according to the teachings of the New Testament Scriptures; (2) it will recognize the autonomy and independence of each individual church; (3) it will encourage on the part of the church and messengers, the greatest possible freedom of expression in discussing matters pertaining to its work, with emphasis placed upon pre-eminence of missions, evangelism, Christian education, benevolence, and publications in the work of the churches. Section 2. This association, in its annual session, will elect such officers as are necessary for the achievement of its deliberations and work; appoint such committees as are necessary, and transact any business as may be directed by the churches composing it. Section 3. All questions shall be decided by a majority vote of the messengers present, except the question of amending the Statement of Principles of Cooperation and/or Doctrinal Statement shall be decided by a two-thirds majority vote of the messengers present at any session or as otherwise provided.

ARTICLE VII — OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of this association are as follows: president, first vice president and second vice president, elected annually; two recording secretaries, to be elected on a staggered basis of two years each. These officers shall assume the

16 duties of their respective offices at the conclusion of the annual session to which they are elected and their terms of office shall not exceed two consecutive terms. Section 2. Departmental officers are as follows: an executive director of missions, an editor and manager of publications; a president of Central Baptist College; and a director of the Department of Youth. These officers shall perform such duties as are incumbent upon them in their respective offices. These officers shall be elected annually. Section 3. The association, immediately after it is declared in session, and after a report of the Enrollment Committee is heard, will elect its officers; said officers to be chosen by the messengers at the annual associational meeting. This does not include officers who make an annual report to the annual associational meeting. These are to be elected after their reports are made to, and received by, the messenger body. Section 4. It is the policy of this association to make fuller use of laymen in all phases of its work suitable to their qualifications, and churches are urged to give due consideration to this policy. Section 5. No one who is an employee of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas may serve on a committee under whose supervision he may come. Section 6. No committeeman may immediately succeed himself on the same standing committee. No church may be represented on the same standing committee by more than one member at a time.

ARTICLE VIII — FUNDS AND PROPERTIES Section 1. All funds of this association will be raised by voluntary contributions secured solely upon the merits of the cause for which appeals for gifts may be made, and such funds may be derived from income from property that may be acquired by purchase or donation, or any gift that may be made to the association, or from the sale of any publication that may be issued. Section 2. Distribution of funds will be authorized by an act of this association, or by an act of a properly authorized committee of the association, but in no event will the association, or any committee of the association, use funds in violation of the expressed will of the donors. Surplus funds for minutes and clerk hire, however, may be appropriated for other uses according to the vote of the association. Section 3. All funds of this association will pass through the hands of the treasurer of the funds to which funds properly belong in the manner herein provided for. This includes money, deeds, or whatever may be entrusted to any committee to be used by said committee as directed by this association. Each department shall furnish bond sufficient for the due protection of the association and shall make full reports of all matters pertaining to the department. The financial reports shall be approved by an accredited auditor.

ARTICLE IX — MISSIONARY COMMITTEE Section 1. The Missionary Committee shall consist of one (1) member from each church adopting the Statement of Principles of Cooperation and desiring to cooperate in the interests of the association. Said member is to be certified by the church to the annual associational meeting. Fifteen (15) committeemen shall constitute a quorum. Any church that designates a new committeeman as the replacement for one certified to the association may certify him to the Missionary Committee at any session of this committee.

17 Section 2. It is the duty of the Missionary Committee of this association to act between sessions in carrying out the purpose and objects of the association; to fill vacancies which may appear in the missionary staff, and to attend to all other necessary business not otherwise provided for, and to render an annual report to the association. All missionaries and the executive director of missions of this association shall be recommended by the churches where they hold membership. Section 3. The Missionary Committee shall elect a sub-committee which consists of six (6) members, four (4) of whom shall constitute a quorum. Tenure on this committee shall be three years with two (2) members elected annually. This committee shall be an Advisory Committee, the duties being: a. To receive applications from those who seek missionary status and to screen all applicants by a thorough investigation of their past records in spiritual, moral, ethical, financial, physical and mental areas. This committee shall make recommendations concerning personnel in accordance with their findings. b. To semiannually (late winter and late summer) review the work of State Mis- sions and State Missions fields and evaluate the work and progress being made in each area, and to recommend either continuation or termi-nation of the support of the field, the missionary, or both. c. To cooperate with the executive director of missions in seeking new locations for missionary endeavors, and to recommend to the Missionary Committee according to their findings. d. To counsel with the Executive Director in all matters pertaining to policy, operation and personnel and to report its recommendations to the Missionary Committee.

ARTICLE X — CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE Section 1. The Christian Education Committee shall consist of twenty (20) members, of whom five (5) may be elected from states other than Arkansas. Eleven (11) shall constitute a quorum. Tenure on this committee shall be five years. One-fifth (4) shall be elected annually. That the nominating committee be encouraged to select at least seven BMA preachers to serve on the Board of Trustees. Section 2. The Christian Education Committee shall act in its field as an executive of the association between sessions, performing all duties which may be entrusted to said committee by the association. Section 3. The duty of the Christian Education Committee is to promote, between sessions of the association, any schools which may be owned by the association, to make selection of the faculty and other members of the school staff in line with the instructions and purpose of the association; to make whatever arrangements necessary for the equipment and maintenance of the educational enterprises; and to render an annual report of all monies received and disbursed and of all other work done. Section 4. The Christian Education Committee is duly authorized to require each and every applicant for a position on the faculty to sign a statement that he or she is in agreement with the Statement of Principles of Cooperation and the Doctrinal Statement of this association before his or her election. Section 5. This committee shall recommend to the association annually. (A) Trustees of the Perpetual Student Loan Fund; (B) Trustees of Central Baptist Col- lege Foundation. These trustees are not sub-committees of the Christian Education Committee but shall be responsible to it and submit their reports to the association through it.

18 ARTICLE XI — ENROLLMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Section 1. The Enrollment and Finance Committee shall be composed of six (6) members, two (2) of whom shall constitute a quorum. Tenure on the committee shall be three (3) years with two (2) members elected annually on a staggered basis. Section 2. The duties of the Enrollment and Finance Committee are: (1) To enroll the messengers and visitors at all regular or called sessions of the association, and to receive such funds as may be tendered by the churches, and any other funds as directed by the presiding officer of the association; (2) To report to the body the number of messengers enrolled, and funds collected. The first report will be given after the presiding officer announces the messengers are ready for permanent organization. A report shall be given at any time after the committee is prepared, upon request of any presiding officer or any messenger. A final report shall be given at the closing session of the association. Section 3. Any time the number of votes exceeds the number of messengers enrolled, the voting shall be suspended until the irregularity is checked and corrected. Section 4. In the event any irregularity in voting cannot be corrected otherwise, a roll call of the churches shall be taken and the number of messengers for each church voting shall be ascertained. Section 5. The Enrollment and Finance Committee may begin functioning as soon as convenient, after arriving at the place of the annual or called session. Section 6. In the event a quorum of the committee is not present at the opening of an annual or called meeting of the association, the presiding officer shall appoint the required number to serve until the regular member arrive or a new committee is duly elected.

ARTICLE XII — PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Section 1. The committee on publications shall consist of six (6) members, four (4) of whom shall constitute a quorum, one-third of said members shall be elected annually for a term of three years. Section 2. The Publications Committee shall act in its field between sessions of the association, performing all duties entrusted to it by the messengers of the churches composing the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas. Section 3. The members of the Publications Committee shall be trustees of any and all properties acquired by the association in the field of publications. The financial records of the Publications Committee shall be verified annually by an accredited auditor. Section 4. The policy of any and all publications issued by this committee shall at all times reflect the high and lofty status of teachings and practices as set forth in the Statement of Principles of Cooperation of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas, said policy to be established by the messengers of the churches and carried into effect by the Publications Committee.

ARTICLE XIII — REVOLVING LOAN FUND TRUSTEES Section 1. The Revolving Loan Fund Trustees shall number five (5), three (3) of whom shall constitute a quorum. Tenure on this committee shall be three years. Two members shall be elected in each of two years and one member shall be elected each third year.

19 Section 2. Duties: The Revolving Loan Fund Trustees shall perform all duties entrusted to them by the messengers of the churches composing this association.

ARTICLE XIV — NOMINATING COMMITTEE Section 1. The Nominating Committee shall consist of nine (9) members, five (5) of whom shall constitute a quorum. Three members shall be elected annually to serve a three year term. This committee shall be elected by nominations from the floor with each member having received a majority of the votes cast. Section 2. The Nominating Committee shall: a. Submit to the association nominations for persons to fill all vacancies on standing committees which are not provided for by other articles of this document. b. Seek to distribute membership on the several committees over the various geographic areas of the state. Section 3. No person will be allowed to serve on more than one standing committee or board at the same time. This would not include the Missionary Committee which is composed of church elected representatives. Section 4. Any member of any committee who has not met with his particular committee in a year’s time and who has failed to notify the chairman of their committee concerning their necessary absence will be replaced at the next annual session.

ARTICE XV — MEETINGS Section 1. The annual or called session of the association shall be held by the messengers elected by the churches composing this association. Section 2. The annual meetings shall be held at such time and place as the messenger body may elect, and the Missionary Committee may call an extraordinary session in case an emergency arises.

ARTICLE XVI — SALARIES The recording secretaries will be paid for their services as the messenger body may elect, and the executive director of missions and other salaried employees will be paid such salaries as are commensurate with their duty. (For the sake of current information a list of positions — all salaried employees elected by the association — and respective salaries, allowances, travel expenses, and fringe benefits shall be placed in each annual minutes.)

ARTICLE XVII — AMENDMENTS Section 1. The Statement of Principles of Cooperation and/or Doctrinal State- ments may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the messengers present at any regular session of the association. When an amendment is desired, it shall be offered in writing in a regular day, its adoption moved, seconded and freely discussed, then lie over until a subsequent session when the vote shall be taken without further discussion. Section 2. In case the question of amending this Statement of Principles of Coopera- tion and/or Doctrinal Statement is referred to the churches composing this association, and the churches send their vote either by letter or by instructed messengers, and a majority of the churches thus reporting express a desire for the amendment, the amendment shall pass. No particular form shall be required for churches voting by letter.

20 ARTICLE XVIII — CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Section 1. The Credentials Committee shall consist of six (6) members, four (4) of whom shall constitute a quorum, one-third of said members shall be elected annually for a term of three years. Section 2. The Credentials Committee shall thoroughly investigate all challenges properly brought against cooperating or petitionary churches following said challenge and report its findings to the association, with its recommendations concerning the reception, retention, or rejection of church challenged. Section 3. All expenses incurred by the committee, including travel expenses, shall be paid out of the minute fund, the mileage being computed at the same rate paid the Standing Missionary Committee.

Article XIX — Youth Committee Section 1. The Youth Committee shall consist of nine (9) members, six (6) of whom shall constitute a quorum. One third of said members shall be elected annually for a term of three (3) years. Section 2. The Youth Committee shall act in its field between sessions of the association, performing all duties entrusted to it by the messengers of the churches composing the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas. Section 3. The duties of the Youth Committee shall be to act in counsel with the director of the Department of Youth in matters that concern this department; to bring before the association recommendations which they feel are in the best interest of the work of youth; to hold retreats, seminars and statewide meetings as deemed desirable and practical.

Doctrinal Statement

I. GOD There is one living and true God, the creator of the universe (Exod. 15:11; Isa. 45:11; Jer. 27:5). He is revealed in the unity of the Godhead as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, who are equal in every divine perfection (Exod. 15:11; Matt. 28:19; II Cor. 13:14). A. God the Father is the supreme ruler of the universe. He providentially directs the affairs of history according to the purposes of His grace (Genesis 1; Psa. 19:1; Psa. 104; Heb. 1:1-3). B. God the Son is the Savior of the world. Born of the virgin Mary (Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:26-35), He declared His deity among men (John 1:14, 18; Matt. 9:6), died on the cross as the only sacrifice for sin (Phil 2:6-11), arose bodily from the grave (Luke 24:6, 7, 24-26; I Cor. 15:3-6), and ascended back to the Father (Acts 1:9-11; Mark 16:19). He is at the right hand of the Father, interceding for believers (Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25) until He returns to rapture them from the world (Acts 1:11; I Thess. 4:16-18). C. God the Holy Spirit is the manifest presence of deity. He convicts of sin (John 16:8-11), teaches spiritual truths according to the written Word (John 16:12-15), permanently indwells believers (Acts 5:32; John 14:16-17, 20, 23), and confers on every believer at conversion the ability to render effective spiritual service (I Peter 4:10, 11).

21 II. THE SCRIPTURES A. The Scriptures are God’s inerrant revelation, complete in the Old and New Testaments, written by divinely inspired men as they were moved by the Holy Spirit (II Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:21). Those men wrote not in words of human wisdom but in words taught by the Holy Spirit (I Cor. 2:13). B. The Scriptures provide the standard for the believer’s faith and practice (II Tim. 3:16-17), reveal the principles by which God will judge all (Heb. 4:12; John 12:48), and express the true basis of Christian fellowship (Gal. 1:8, 9; II John 9-11).

III. CREATION A. The World — God created all things for His own pleasure and glory, as revealed in the biblical account of creation (Genesis 1; Rev. 4:11; John 1:2, 3; Col. 1:16). B. The Angels — God created an innumerable host of spirit beings called angels. Holy angels worship God and execute His will; while fallen angels serve Satan, seeking to hinder God’s purposes (Col. 1:16; Luke 20:35-36; Matt. 22:29-30; Psa. 103:20; Jude 6). C. Man — God created man in His own image. As the crowning work of creation, every person is of dignity and worth and merits the respect of all other persons (Psalm 8; Gen. 1:27; 2:7; Matt. 10:28-31).

IV. SATAN Satan is a person rather than a personification of evil (John 8:44), and he with his demons opposes all that is true and godly by blinding the world to the gospel (II Cor. 4:3-4), tempting saints to do evil (Eph. 6:11; I Peter 5:8), and warring against the Son of God (Gen. 3:15; Rev. 20:1-10).

V. DEPRAVITY Although man was created in the image of God (Gen. 1:26; 2:17), he fell through sin and that image was marred (Rom. 5:12; James 3:9). In his unregenerate state, he is void of spiritual life, is under the influence of the devil, and lacks any power to save himself (Eph. 2:1-3; John 1:13). The sin nature has been transmitted to every member of the human race, the man Jesus Christ alone being excepted (Rom. 3:23; I Peter 2:22). Because of the sin nature, man possesses no divine life and is essentially and unchangeably depraved apart from divine grace (Rom. 3:10-19; Jer. 17:9).

VI. SALVATION A. The Meaning of Salvation — Salvation is the gracious work of God whereby He delivers undeserving sinners from sin and its results (Matt. 1:21; Eph. 2:8-9). In justification He declares righteous all who put faith in Christ as Savior (Rom. 3:20- 22), giving them freedom from condemnation, peace with God, and full assurance of future glorification (Rom. 3:24-26). B. The Way of Salvation — Salvation is based wholly on the grace of God apart from works (Titus 3:5; Eph. 2:9). Anyone who will exercise repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved (Acts 16:30-32; Luke 24:47; Rom. 10:17). C. The Provision of Salvation — Christ died for the sins of the whole world (John 1:29; 3:16; I John 2:1-2). Through His blood, atonement is made without respect of

22 persons (I Tim. 2:4-6). All sinners can be saved by this gracious provision (Heb. 2:9; John 3:18). D. The Purpose of Salvation — Election is the sovereign act of God by which He bestows His mercy of salvation upon all whom He has chosen in Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world, according to His foreknowledge (Eph. 1:3-5; I Peter 1:1-2). It is consistent with God’s sovereignty and man’s free agency (Eph. 1:11-14). Election necessitates the preaching of the gospel to every creature, the convicting of sinners by the Holy Spirit, and the belief of the truth by each repenting sinner (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15). Within our finite limits of understanding, sinners are free to accept or reject God’s offered mercy (John 1:11-12).

VII. SANCTIFICATION All believers are set apart unto God (Heb. 10:12-14) at the time of their regen- eration (I Cor. 6:11). They should grow in grace (II Peter 1:5-8) by allowing the Holy Spirit to apply God’s Word to their lives (I Peter 2:2), conforming them to the principles of divine righteousness (Rom. 12:1, 2; I Thess. 4:3-7) and making them partakers of the holiness of God (II Cor. 7:1; I Peter 1:15-16).

VIII. SECURITY All believers are eternally secure in Jesus Christ (John 10:24-30; Rom. 8:35-39). They are born again (John 3:3-5; I John 5:1; I Peter 1:23), made new creatures in Christ (II Cor. 5:17; II Peter 1:4), and indwelt by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:9; I John 4:4), assuring their perseverance in good works (Eph. 2:10). A special providence watches over them (Rom. 8:28; I Cor. 10:13), and they are kept by the power of God (Phil. 1:6; 2:12-13; I Peter 1:3-5; Heb. 13:5).

IX. CHURCH A. The Nature of the Church — A New Testament church is a local congregation (Acts 16:5; I Cor. 4:17) of baptized believers in Jesus Christ (Acts 2:41) who are united by covenant in belief of what God has revealed and in obedience to what He has commanded (Acts 2:41-42). B. The Autonomy of the Church — She acknowledges Jesus as her only Head (Eph. 5:23; Col. 1:18) and the Holy Bible as her only rule of faith and practice (Isa. 8:20; II Tim. 3:16, 17), governing herself by democratic principles (Acts 6:1-6; I Cor. 5:1-5) under the oversight of her pastors (Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:7, 17, 24). C. The Perpetuity of the Church — Instituted by Jesus during His personal ministry on earth (Matt. 16:18; Mark 3:13-19; John 1:35-51), true churches have continued to the present and will continue until Jesus returns (Matt. 16:18; 28:20). D. The Ordinances of the Church — Her two ordinances are baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer as a confession of his faith in Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4) and is prerequisite to church membership and participation in the Lord’s Supper (Acts 2:41-42). The Lord’s Supper is the sacred sharing of the bread of communion and the cup of blessing by the assembled church (Acts 20:7) as a memorial to the crucified body and shed blood of Jesus Christ (Luke 22:19-20; I Cor. 11:23-26). Both ordinances must be administered by the authority of a New Testament church (Matt. 28:18-20; I Cor. 11:23-26). E. The Officers of the Church — Pastors and deacons are the permanent officers divinely ordained in a New Testament church (Phil. 1:1). Each church may select

23 men of her choice to fill those offices under the leading of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:1-6; 20:17, 18) according to the divinely given qualifications (I Tim. 3:1-13). Pastors (elders, bishops) are authorized to oversee and teach the churches under the Lordship of Jesus Christ (Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:7, 17, 24; I Peter 5:1-4). Each church is responsible to follow them as they follow Christ (I Cor. 11:1; I Thess. 1:6; Heb. 13:17) and to provide a livelihood for them that they might fulfill their ministries (I Tim. 5:17-18; Phil. 4:15-18). Pastors are equal in the service of God (Matt. 23:8-12). Deacons (ministers, servants) are servants of the churches and assistants to the pastors, particularly in benevolent ministries. Each church may select her own deacons according to her needs, and no church is bound by the act of another church in that selection (Acts 6:1-6). F. The Ministry of the Church — Her mission is evangelizing sinners by preaching the gospel (Matt. 28:19; Luke 24:45-47), baptizing those who believe (Acts 2:41; 8:12; 35-38), and maturing them by instruction (Matt. 28:20; Acts 2:42) and discipline (Matt. 18:17, 18; I Cor. 5:1-5). G. The Fellowship of the Church — She is free to associate with true churches in furthering the faith (II Cor. 11:8; Phil. 4:10, 15-16) but is responsible to keep herself from those who hold doctrines or practices contrary to Holy Scripture (Gal. 1:8-9; I John 2:19). In association with other churches, each church is equal and is the sole judge of the measure and method of her cooperation (Matt. 20:25-28). In all matters of polity and practice, the will of each church is final (Matt. 18:18).

X. CIVIL AUTHORITY Human government was instituted by God to protect the innocent and punish the guilty. It is separate from the church, though both church and state exercise comple- mentary ministries for the benefit of society (Matt. 22:21). Christians should submit to the authority of the government under which they live, obeying all laws which do not contradict the laws of God, respecting officers of government, paying taxes, rendering military service, and praying for the welfare of the nation and its leaders (Rom. 13:1-7; I Peter 2:13, 17; I Tim. 2:1-2). They should vote, hold office, and exercise influence to direct the nation after the principles of Holy Scripture. Civil authority is not to interfere in matters of conscience or disturb the institutions of religion (Acts 4:18-20), but it should preserve for every citizen the free exercise of his religious convictions. Churches should receive no subsidy from the government, but they should be exempt from taxation on property and money used for the common good through worship, education, or benevolence.

XI. LAST THINGS A. Return — Our risen Lord will return personally in bodily form to receive His redeemed unto Himself. His return is imminent (I Thess. 4:13-17; Rev. 22:20). B. Resurrections — After Jesus returns, all of the dead will be raised bodily, each in his own order: the righteous dead in “the resurrection of life” and the wicked dead in “the resurrection of damnation” (John 5:24-29; I Cor. 15:20-28). C. Judgements — Prior to the eternal state, God will judge everyone to confer rewards or to consign to punishment (Matt. 25:31-46; II Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:11-15). D. Eternal States Heaven is the eternal home of the redeemed (John 14:1-3) who, in their glorified 24 bodies (I Cor. 15:51-58), will live in the presence of God forever (I Thess. 4:17) in ultimate blessing (Revelations 21-22). Hell is the place of eternal punishment and suffering (Luke 16:19-31) for the devil, his angels (Matt. 25:41), and the unredeemed (Rev. 20:10-15).

ADDENDUM: Note: The following statements are not to be binding upon the churches already affiliated with this association, or to require adoption by churches petitioning this body for privilege of cooperation, or to be a test of fellowship between brethren or churches. However, they do express the preponderance of opinion among the churches of the Baptist Missionary Association of America. 1. We believe in the premillennial return of Christ to earth, after which He shall reign in peace upon the earth for a thousand years (Rev. 20:4-6). 2. We believe the Scriptures to teach two resurrections: the first of the righteous at Christ’s coming; the second of the wicked at the close of the thousand-year reign (I Thess. 4:13-17; Rev. 20:6; 12-15).

We endorse the New Hampshire Confession of Faith as a representative compen- dium of what Baptists have historically believed through the centuries. This confession was consulted and provided a pattern and guide for the formulation of these doctrinal statements. As there are several versions and editions, we refer particularly to the edition in J.E. Cobb’s Church Manual, third edition, published by the Baptist Publications Committee of Little Rock, Ark.

25 Publications Committee Minutes

January 8, 2015 A quorum was not present for the organizational meeting of the Publications Committee following the Baptist Trumpet’s annual report at the BMA of Arkansas Meeting Nov. 6, 2014 at Central Baptist College. Therefore, Committee Members Paul Bullock, Jared Eakin, Jim Swinea, Allen Morton, Mike Silvey and Chuck Sullivan were contacted by email the week of Jan. 5 to determine the slate of officers for the Publications Committee for the coming year. The following officers were elected by the committee members: Chairman Paul Bullock Vice Chairman Mike Silvey Clerk Chuck Sullivan Assistant Clerk Allen Morton — Paul Bullock, chairman; Chuck Sullivan, clerk

October 22, 2015 The Publications Committee of the BMA of Arkansas met at the BMA of Arkansas Building in the Tidwell Conference Room at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Board members present were: Chairman Paul Bullock, Vice Chairman Mike Sil- vey and Clerk Chuck Sullivan. Board member Jim Swinea joined us via conference call. Trumpet staff present were: Editor/Business Manager Diane Spriggs, Administra- tive Assistant Marene Waters and Assistant Editor Madelaine Priest. Editor Spriggs gave her report to the board, and the board reviewed the 2014-2015 audit of the Baptist Trumpet. Madelaine Priest gave a presentation on the development of the new Baptist Trumpet website. A motion carried to give the editor permission to effect a rate increase as needed. An amendment to the office dress code was also approved by the committee. A motion carried to approve a 5% raise for Marene Waters and Madelaine Priest. Editor Spriggs asked that, for the third year in a row, she not be given a pay raise. Therefore, a motion carried to give her an additional $500 Christmas bonus and expenses paid to the National Senior Adult Conference. A recommendation from the editor was approved to give a one-time appreciation bonus of $1,000 to Marene Waters, who (at her request) was not given a pay raise last year. We recommend that Mrs. Diane Spriggs stand as the nominee for editor/business manager of the Baptist Trumpet. — Paul Bullock, chairman; Chuck Sullivan, clerk

26 2015 Annual Report Baptist Trumpet Diane Spriggs, Editor & Business Manager

I am Arkansan, born and bred, and I’m proud of my state. But I surely do get tired of us being at or near the bottom of every “list.” For instance: • In per capita income — Arkansas is next to lowest and Mississippi is at the bottom. (en.wikipedia.org) • In the area of education — out of the 50 states, Arkansas is ranked 44th in high school graduates, 49th in those with bachelor degrees and 50th in advanced degrees. (en.wikipedia.org) • The only state that keeps Arkansas from having the highest number of households headed by single mothers is, once again, Mississippi. (statistics.com) And I don’t even want to talk to you about the Arkansas Razorbacks’ ranking! I could go on and on with other statistics, but I don’t want to depress you. So let me talk to you for a moment about some #1 rankings. All 11 of the BMA state papers are wonderful, and their editors do a great job. But I think you’ll find that Arkansas’ Baptist Trumpet is definitely #1. And I take no credit for that because, as you’ve heard me say many times: “It was the best paper before I became editor, and if the Lord delays His coming, it will be the best paper long after I’m gone.” These are some areas where the Trumpet excels:

We’re #1 in Staff I know all the other editors feel the same way about the people they work with, but as my mother used to say: “Every mother thinks her children are the smartest, most beautiful and most talented. The only difference is that I know mine are!” And I feel the same way about my friends on the Trumpet staff! Marene Waters has been with the Trumpet for several years, and she is a definite “God-send.” She is in charge of circulation and bookkeeping, and she also takes care of getting our supplies at the Trumpet. That lady can spot a bargain a mile away! I don’t know what I’d do without Marene, and I wouldn’t even want to try. Madelaine Works Priest is our new assistant editor, and she is doing a great job. Maddy is a 2014 graduate of CBC with a Bachelors degree in Missions and a minor in Journalism. She definitely has “ink in her blood,” and is a blessing to all of us.

We’re the #1 Source of News Since we’re the only weekly publication in the BMA, we can get more news out quicker than any other newspaper. We never seem to run out of articles, and I’m forever having to hold over interesting copy until the next (or the next or the next) issue because we run out of room. So please don’t ever ask me to publish less often to save money — there is just so much to tell!

We’re #1 in Coverage In addition to news about our local, district, state and foreign BMA work, we are the only BMA newspaper that includes information about our other state BMA works. The once-a-month, four-page “From The States” insert, which the Trumpet started

27 publishing in June, has proven to be a big help and source of encouragement to our readers.

We’re #1 in Circulation Our circulation is the biggest of any BMA newspaper — about 9,650. The second largest is the Baptist Progress, the Texas paper, with a circulation of less than 5,500. So we get the most BMA news out to the most people.

We’re #1 in Preserving our Heritage We have almost completed the Trumpet Archives, which makes over 3,300 issues of the newspaper available on our website to anyone who wants to read them. Only two other BMA newspapers have an archives — The Mississippi Baptist (only back to 2005) and Texas’ Baptist Progress (only back to 2010). By the way, we’re only the fourth oldest newspaper. (But I guess it’s the woman in me that really doesn’t mind not being the oldest.) The Texas paper is the oldest (1912) followed by the Oklahoma Baptist (1932) and the Missouri Baptist (1937). The Baptist Trumpet started in 1939.

We’ll Soon Have a #1 Website We are in the fine-tuning stage of creating a new website, with the help of Luis Ortega at KreativeWebz. We hope to launch the new site soon, and I think you’ll find it much easier to navigate, with a new logo and many other cutting edge features. We will continue to “tweek” and update the site on a regular basis. Madelaine will be overseeing this part of our operation, and she is very excited about the pos- sibilities — and so is her friend, Diane!

Last, But Certainly Not Least, We Have the #1 Supporters The Trumpet charges $18.50 for an individual mailed subscription (45 issues per year). That is 41¢ per issue – 7.5¢ less than a first class stamp. TheBaptist Progress charges $1 per issue, and the next largest paper (the Mississippi Baptist) charges 83¢ per issue. It actually costs $31.80 to send the Trumpet to each subscriber — that’s 71¢ per issue. So even if we charged that full amount, we’d still be less expensive. Why don’t we increase our subscription rates? Because if we did, we’d lose subscribers and the most important thing is getting the BMA news to the person in the pew. Some of our smaller churches, and individual subscribers on a fixed income, just couldn’t afford to pay more and they would be forced to cancel their subscriptions. That’s where you, our #1 supporters, have always stood in the gap to keep the Trumpet blowing loudly. Trumpet readers are the best givers in the BMA and without you, it wouldn’t be possible for us to do what we do. Sometimes it gets a little “tight” at the Trumpet, but God always uses you to supply our needs, and for that — and so many other things — I am eternally grateful. God bless you, My Arkansas Friends.

28 Years 2013, 2014, 2015 In Comparison

Revenues 2013 2014 2015 Church Plan $151,089 $151,421 $145,456 Subscriptions 8,858 8,378 8,039 Advertising 16,168 12,698 13,167 Printing 0 0 0 Offerings 124,159 99,501 143,078 Computer Work 5,808 5,704 4,427 Interest Income 15 34 23 Miscellaneous Income 0 0 0 Sale of Assets 0 0 0 Rent & Lease 6,600 6,200 5,250 Total Revenues 312,697 283,936 319,440

Expenses Printing 58,010 56,308 55,181 Postage-periodical class 71,300 71,800 74,780 Paper-typesetting 0 0 0 Salary-editor 54,454 56,095 56,095 Salary-shop 0 0 0 Salary-office 40,693 46,636 48,554 95,147 102,731 104,649 Outside work 200 300 350 Shop supplies 0 0 0 Depreciation-shop equipment 1,077 842 154 Depreciation-auto 4,503 4,503 3,752 Freight 20 20 18 Repair and maintenance 4,883 2,868 2,971 Depreciation-office equipment 16,704 9,646 2,688 Depreciation-conference room 507 647 636 Depreciation-Improvements 152 153 162 Consulting 4700 8843 13930 Summer Intern 0 0 0 Payment on telephone, utilities janitor and miscellaneous 3,518 3,714 4,539 Social Security taxes 11,416 13,256 13,437 Automobile expense 2,689 3,761 4,642 Travel expense 1,634 1,206 1,709 Postage-office 3,756 3,954 4,443 Postage-standard class 0 0 0 Group insurance 1,921 4,501 4,931 legal and audit 3,400 3,525 3,705 Retirement-editor 4,800 4,800 4,800 Retirement-others 5,324 0 300 Office supplies and expense 18,077 16,686 13,034 Continuing Education 0 0 0 Insurance expense 3,161 3,832 3,219 Total Expenses 316,899 317,896 318,030

Excess Of Revenues Over Expenses $1,410 (Excess Of Expenses Over Revenues) $(4,202) $(33,960)

29 Baptist Trumpet Annual Receipts September 1, 2014 — August 31, 2015 The following list of churches, their church plan payments and offerings provide us with reason for thanksgiving and reveal the special interest and generosity of our churches toward the Trumpet. They do not, however, reflect the degree of sacrifice involved, because perhaps some smaller churches gave more than larger churches in proportion to their financial strength. The Lord keeps those records, but we are grateful for all the gifts, both large and small.

2014 2015 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total Antioch East, Magnolia 1,290.36 1,250.97 0 1,250.97 Antioch West, Magnolia 1,421.56 835.76 1,508.00 2,343.76 Antioch, Conway 15,467.74 4,154.60 12,131.22 16,285.82 Antioch, Emmet 280.00 164.16 50.00 214.16 Antioch, Nashville 1,121.00 614.58 500.00 1,114.58 Bald Knob, Plumerville 625.60 383.43 200.00 583.43 Banks, Banks 845.68 426.82 300.00 726.82 Baptist Tabernacle, Searcy 315.28 161.89 0 161.89 Barney, Enola 698.20 299.42 0 299.42 Beacon, Gravette 501.32 333.78 1,600.00 1,933.78 Beacon, Taylor 1,051.48 720.83 875.00 1,595.83 Beech Street, Crossett 878.76 917.39 25.00 942.39 Berean, North Little Rock 652.00 399.73 100.00 499.73 Bethany, Dierks 0 11.78 0 11.78 Bethany, Jonesboro 1,031.56 437.24 640.00 1,077.24 Bethel #1, Rison 1,778.32 959.02 0 959.02 Bethel, Benton 280.80 0 0.00 0 Bethel, Bentonville 1,630.76 690.76 800.00 1,490.76 Bethel, Forrest City 165.60 212.00 0 212.00 Bethlehem, Gravette 369.36 377.57 0 377.57 Bethlehem, Greenbrier 672.84 683.81 1,165.22 1,849.03 Bethlehem, Magnolia 152.92 119.55 20.00 139.55 Big Creek Valley, Jonesboro 1,027.84 262.66 420.00 682.66 Blackwell, Blackwell 0 250.00 200.00 450.00 Blanchard Springs, Junction City 397.44 413.86 0 413.86 Blooming Grove, Rector 427.24 316.32 0 316.32 Bluff Springs, Rosston 420.12 451.01 0 451.01 Bodcaw #1, Emmet 857.46 910.00 0 910.00 Bodcaw #2, Rosston 949.84 785.02 500.00 1,285.02 Bold Springs, Strawberry 154.44 147.74 0 147.74 Bradford, Bradford 2,911.12 2,041.20 600.00 2,641.20 Broadway Avenue, Bay 759.44 653.38 0 653.38 Calvary, Conway 427.32 396.86 500.00 896.86 Calvary, Fayetteville 2,754.12 2,360.24 100.00 2,460.24 Calvary, Heber Springs 564.96 262.66 300.00 562.66 Calvary, Marvell 743.20 418.13 315.00 733.13 Calvary, McCrory 267.84 196.42 0 196.42

30 2014 2015 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Calvary, Morrilton 1,772.86 1,226.91 625.00 1,851.91 Calvary, Ravenden Springs 277.20 0 0 0 Calvary, Smackover 924.38 298.06 510.38 808.44 Calvary, Warren 1,169.38 1,159.81 0 1,159.81 Calvary, White Hall 1,228.30 446.89 804.00 1,250.89 Canaan, Harrell 201.60 278.91 0 278.91 Caney Valley, Plumerville 356.60 147.74 300.00 447.74 Celebration, Haskell 165.60 164.16 0 164.16 Center Grove, Cord 884.60 328.32 605.00 933.32 Center Hill, Jonesboro 392.40 476.35 200.00 676.35 Center Point, Nashville 975.00 412.20 487.80 900.00 Centergy, Morrilton 51.84 0 0 0 Central, Ashdown 1,060.48 961.33 0 961.33 Central, Hughes 353.88 410.69 0 410.69 Central, Prescott 631.84 0 0 0 Central, Texarkana 622.84 634.72 0 634.72 Chapel Hill, New Edinburg 315.72 360.43 0 360.43 Charity Heights, Hot Springs 403.40 237.53 236.00 473.53 Charity, Ward 3,593.76 1,207.51 2,748.60 3,956.11 Chenal Valley, Little Rock 672.84 477.22 0 477.22 Cherrywood, Sherwood 533.44 131.33 300.00 431.33 Chickalah Unity, Dardanelle 218.88 131.33 0 131.33 Church At Willow Beach, North Little Rock 1,901.04 1,071.05 939.00 2,010.05 Cleveland, Cleveland 606.28 606.41 0 606.41 College Hill, McNeil 100.00 0 100.00 100.00 College View, Magnolia 2,364.97 1,181.54 858.69 2,040.23 Concord, Concord 381.00 266.93 0 266.93 Connection Point, Brookland 0 180.32 0.03 180.35 Corinth, Rosston 309.24 291.07 0 291.07 Cornerstone, Arkadelphia 232.00 65.62 0 65.62 Cornerstone, Bentonville 202.68 190.37 0 190.37 County Line, Marvell 1,456.51 745.78 823.89 1,569.67 County Line, Nashville 740.72 477.39 200.00 677.39 Crocketts Bluff, Crocketts Bluff 1,648.00 180.58 2,200.00 2,380.58 Cross Roads, Warren 643.14 352.34 300.00 652.34 Denver Street, Greenwood 632.44 361.15 191.00 552.15 Dickinson, Warren 140.76 118.15 0 118.15 East Kenwood, Siloam Springs 136.08 114.91 0 114.91 East Side, Conway 534.60 341.36 242.00 583.36 Eastside, Monticello 826.30 285.70 593.24 878.94 Eastside, Fayetteville 1,015.64 668.01 250.00 918.01 Eastside, Lonoke 779.56 229.82 600.00 829.82 Elm Grove, Lake City 298.92 304.75 0 304.75 Emmaus, New Edinburg 629.36 630.77 0 630.77 Eutopia, Cave City 90.00 198.90 0 198.90 Fairview, Blytheville 857.88 815.94 0 815.94 Fairview, Jonesboro 906.66 789.54 0 789.54 Fairview, Violet Hill 905.04 437.36 0 437.36

31 2014 2015 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Faith, Mena 298.02 0 0 0 Faith, Newport 87.48 0 0 0 Farmville, Warren 494.07 169.90 300.00 469.90 Faustina, Hampton 400.00 350.00 100.00 450.00 Fellowship, Bella Vista 200.00 0 200.00 200.00 Fellowship, Walnut Ridge 532.62 515.99 0 515.99 Fellowship, West Memphis 424.08 405.62 0 405.62 First Missionary, Howe, OK 272.52 170.78 0 170.78 First of Wallace, Foreman 204.78 179.08 0 179.08 First, Bald Knob 457.24 453.27 0 453.27 First, Buckner 406.80 377.57 0 377.57 First, Caldwell 2,977.61 1,445.63 6,582.00 8,027.63 First, Cave Springs 904.24 530.62 0 530.62 First, Damascus 4,215.64 1,492.70 3,800.00 5,292.70 First, Emerson 547.56 488.88 100.00 588.88 First, Gurdon 1,561.04 744.25 1,310.00 2,054.25 First, Magnolia 13,585.86 6,183.49 1,290.00 7,473.49 First, McNeil 3,417.62 838.20 2,900.00 3,738.20 First, New Edinburg 115.92 92.90 250.00 342.90 First, Newark 485.64 481.95 328.00 809.95 First, North Lewisville 789.00 279.07 300.00 579.07 First, St. Charles 581.52 303.55 325.00 628.55 First, Taylor 300.00 0 300.00 300.00 First, Waldo 789.12 764.19 0 764.19 Flat Rock, Enola 347.76 344.74 0 344.74 Forks LaGrue, DeWitt 275.20 164.16 435.84 600.00 Fosters Chapel, Searcy 1,322.60 1,223.55 0 1,223.55 Fourth Street, West Helena 1,157.68 539.64 150.00 689.64 Friendship, De Queen 211.69 0 265.53 265.53 Friendship, Greenbrier 722.80 524.29 300.00 824.29 Garner, Garner 679.68 672.70 0 672.70 Garrett Memorial, Hope 276.88 257.35 0 257.35 Grace Temple, Paragould 300.24 198.91 0 198.91 Grace, Bee Branch 711.06 148.49 1,147.48 1,295.97 Grace, El Dorado 241.98 132.41 395.13 527.54 Grace, Nashville 240.12 228.72 0 228.72 Grace, Russellville 1,811.04 969.65 800.00 1,769.65 Grace, Wynne 231.84 167.04 93.00 260.04 Greers Ferry, Greers Ferry 930.73 311.90 588.15 900.05 Gum Springs, Arkadelphia 345.48 129.86 1,391.00 1,520.86 Harmony, Jonesboro 40.40 50.43 0 50.43 Harmony, West Helena 487.83 167.84 296.15 463.99 Harrison Chapel, Beebe 719.28 705.89 0 705.89 Hattieville, Hattieville 810.84 640.22 180.00 820.22 Haynes, Haynes 281.52 252.53 125.00 377.53 Herman, Bono 861.48 799.54 0 799.54 Highland Hills, Highland 1,082.32 968.66 37.00 1,005.66 Highway, Judsonia 230.76 288.70 0 288.70 Hillcrest, Texarkana 425.16 418.50 0 418.50

32 2014 2015 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Hopewell, El Dorado 549.36 478.57 0 478.57 Immanuel, Camden 244.80 130.38 50.00 180.38 Immanuel, Greenbrier 2,672.08 1,487.17 1,568.61 3,055.78 Immanuel, Jonesboro 294.12 230.27 456.85 687.12 Immanuel, Nashville 2,807.98 1,967.08 721.85 2,688.93 Immanuel, Sheridan 4,801.85 906.59 2,150.04 3,056.63 Kaley Hill, Quitman 601.92 565.60 500.00 1,065.60 Kingsland, Kingsland 1,084.08 689.85 300.00 989.85 Knighton’s Chapel, Lewisville 290.00 98.50 141.50 240.00 Lakeside, Newport 182.16 216.64 75.00 291.64 Lakeview, Mayflower 60.00 0 25.00 25.00 Landmark, Corning 414.00 390.10 0 390.10 Landmark, England 1,023.46 391.00 617.68 1,008.68 Landmark, Hermitage 468.36 443.14 0 443.14 Laneburg, Laneburg 249.12 279.07 0 279.07 Lemonwood, Pine Bluff 162.00 147.74 0 147.74 Letona, Letona 75.60 258.82 0 258.82 Liberty, Stamps 1,248.56 779.87 592.50 1,372.37 Life Song, Greenbrier 378.00 344.74 0 344.74 Lifeline, Wynne 115.92 114.92 0 114.92 Little River, Manila 205.20 244.01 0 244.01 Locust Bayou, Hampton 199.08 169.62 0 169.62 Macedonia, Bearden 498.72 209.81 300.00 509.81 Macedonia, Jonesboro 552.44 324.13 200.00 524.13 Macedonia, Magnolia 1,068.32 1,015.20 200.00 1,215.20 Marcus Hill, Enola 331.64 279.54 0 279.54 Maul, Camden 277.24 132.64 0 132.64 Maysville, Maysville 224.28 249.98 0 249.98 Meadowview, Pine Bluff 556.62 363.77 137.60 501.37 Milligan Ridge, Manila 526.68 369.84 0 369.84 Milner Victory, McNeil 513.72 515.52 0 515.52 Missionary Grove, Prescott 370.96 262.51 300.00 562.51 Mountain View, Eureka Springs 200.00 200.00 200.00 400.00 Mt Nebo, Mount Vernon 200.00 0 0 0 Mt Pleasant, Gravette 488.96 251.31 200.00 451.31 Mt. Elba, Kingsland 165.60 144.65 0 144.65 Mt. Nebo, Hope 399.04 158.04 1,500.00 1,658.04 Mt. Olive, Guy 76.36 75.69 0 75.69 Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville 1,440.00 1,440.00 0 1,440.00 Mt. Union, El Dorado 1,946.18 1,475.94 0 1,475.94 Mt. Vernon, Waldo 547.92 558.14 350.00 908.14 Mt. View, Clinton 281.52 262.56 2,075.00 2,337.56 Mt. Zion, Sulphur Springs 185.04 196.99 0 196.99 Murmil, El Dorado 871.92 807.05 0 807.05 Needs Creek, Greenbrier 666.00 661.29 200.00 861.29 New Caney, Gurdon 355.00 295.49 99.51 395.00 New Friendship, Kingsland 257.94 164.16 0 164.16 New Home, Quitman 407.44 311.84 390.00 701.84

33 2014 2015 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

New Hope, Clinton 209.64 103.49 0 103.49 New Hope, Fouke 182.16 180.58 0 180.58 New Hope, Wynne 513.36 554.01 0 554.01 New Liberty, Emmet 342.36 369.59 0 369.59 New Liberty, Fort Smith 322.58 213.41 102.33 315.74 New Mt. Zion, Mineral Springs 149.04 147.54 0 147.54 New Prospect, Garfield 568.08 505.30 0 505.30 New Shiloh , Mineral Springs 0 99.36 150.00 249.36 North Hills, Sherwood 2,052.40 2,054.08 0 2,054.08 North Side, Dumas 415.92 117.49 300.00 417.49 North View, North Little Rock 1,017.88 1,131.83 0 1,131.83 Oak Grove, Jonesboro 869.36 758.54 0 758.54 Oak Grove, North Little Rock 544.67 110.67 502.09 612.76 Oak Park, Little Rock 2,400.34 2,237.07 1,297.27 3,534.34 Oakland Heights First, Pine Bluff 1,454.72 976.04 0 976.04 Okay, Saratoga 0 93.84 0 93.84 Old Baptist Mission, Westville, OK 307.80 283.39 0 283.39 Old Hickory, Hattieville 593.16 437.81 0 437.81 Old Liberty, Conway 831.20 328.32 575.00 903.32 Old Time, De Queen 352.00 279.31 0 279.31 Park Avenue, Searcy 1,836.32 1,623.80 275.00 1,898.80 Park Place, Bryant 158.85 0 0 0 Park View, North Little Rock 264.80 212.51 0 212.51 Parkview, Trumann 199.08 234.64 0 234.64 Perry St, Little Rock 255.60 106.18 0 106.18 Philadelphia, Dowdy 264.60 219.91 0 219.91 Pilgrim Rest, Spearsville 707.76 469.79 0 469.79 Pilgrims Rest, Magnolia 686.08 376.49 468.20 844.69 Pine Crest, Fordyce 165.60 164.16 0 164.16 Plainview, Jay 376.36 134.64 80.00 214.64 Pleasant Grove, Annieville 1,192.32 1,181.96 0 1,181.96 Pleasant Grove, Carlisle 1,133.52 525.31 600.00 1,125.31 Pleasant Grove, El Dorado 625.62 344.73 300.00 644.73 Pleasant Springs, McCaskill 513.16 437.33 0 437.33 Pleasant Valley, Greenbrier 508.08 463.30 265.00 728.30 Prospect, Jonesboro 1,202.42 222.64 974.55 1,197.19 Providence, Hope 200.52 328.43 382.46 710.89 Providence, Perrytown 132.48 11.52 0 11.52 Red Oak, Harrison 198.72 196.99 0 196.99 Ridgecrest, Jonesboro 435.96 434.43 0 434.43 Rock Hill, Jonesboro 149.92 114.91 382.00 496.91 Rondo, Lexa 360.00 0 517.00 517.00 Rowes Chapel, Humnoke 391.68 388.22 0 388.22 Russell, Russell 647.24 574.56 0 574.56 Sand Springs, Damascus 636.48 646.77 28.62 675.39 Shady Grove, Jersey 204.56 186.10 0 186.10 Shady Grove, Piggott 739.20 740.47 0 740.47

34 2014 2015 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Shady Grove, Prescott 402.12 390.30 500.00 890.30 Sharon Rose, Malvern 635.20 269.68 1,000.00 1,269.68 Shiloh Lamertine, Waldo 728.14 580.23 120.00 700.23 Shiloh, McRae 207.72 164.16 0 164.16 Shover Springs, Hope 37.08 77.48 0 77.48 Silver Lake, Palatka, FL 144.00 115.27 0 115.27 Sixth Avenue, Knoxville 308.16 353.00 0 353.00 South Main, Malvern 1,299.36 894.42 0 894.42 Southside, Batesville 109.48 93.93 0 93.93 Southside, England 293.04 310.46 0 310.46 Southside, Hope 198.72 196.99 0 196.99 Spring Branch, Taylor 422.00 332.00 240.00 572.00 Spring Creek, Springdale 364.32 356.74 0 356.74 Spring Lake, Texarkana 800.48 979.29 0 979.29 Springdale, Springdale 490.96 590.25 0 590.25 Springhill, Greenbrier 8,109.32 4,650.90 4,420.00 9,070.90 Sulphur Springs, Fordyce 0 378.00 0 378.00 Sulphur Springs, Quitman 347.76 359.34 50.00 409.34 Summers, Summers 496.80 492.48 0 492.48 Temperanceville, Nashville 905.64 389.23 1,750.00 2,139.23 Temple, Fordyce 1,646.24 1,103.97 0 1,103.97 Temple, Little Rock 9,218.22 1,354.31 7,818.37 9,172.68 Temple, Murfreesboro 136.08 121.54 0 121.54 Temple, Rogers 1,659.00 1,315.70 300.00 1,615.70 The Bridge, Mt. Home 673.92 679.22 0 679.22 Township, Fayetteville 270.72 212.10 0 212.10 Trenton, Marvell 846.72 852.58 0 852.58 Trinity, Lake City 264.96 256.03 0 256.03 Trinity, Magnolia 831.84 229.82 579.40 809.22 True Light, McDougal 66.24 53.89 0 53.89 Trumann, Trumann 478.80 491.23 0 491.23 Turner Street, Arkadelphia 149.86 111.25 120.00 231.25 Twin Oaks, Clarksville 228.96 0 0 0 Union Grove, Blevins 230.04 374.98 100.00 474.98 Union Grove, Jonesboro 179.20 164.16 0 164.16 Unity, Hope 5,086.69 3,795.20 1,198.99 4,994.19 Unity, Jonesboro 352.08 393.22 0 393.22 Unity, Nashville 0 149.04 500.00 649.04 Victory, Gentry 1,068.44 722.57 275.00 997.57 Victory, Hampton 978.96 666.80 300.00 966.80 Village Creek, Mabelvale 873.60 583.76 220.95 804.71 Walnut Grove, Lake City 357.08 295.49 203.84 499.33 Weddington, Fayetteville 306.52 350.43 25.00 375.43 West Park, Ozark 751.32 578.88 0 578.88 West Race, Searcy 2,310.20 1,803.74 473.00 2,276.74 Western, Emerson 528.84 83.52 0 83.52 Westside, Jacksonville 262.08 258.98 0 258.98 White’s Chapel, Rosston 295.96 272.69 0 272.69 Woodberry, Hampton 383.76 336.27 0 336.27

35 2014 2015 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Worden, Bald Knob 1,575.68 1,093.84 400.00 1,493.84 Wyatt, El Dorado 654.48 613.17 0 613.17 Zion, Fordyce 797.04 791.28 0 791.28

Affinity4 22.14 0 0 0 Antioch West, Magnolia SS Class 0 0 100.00 100.00 Arkansas Prairie Association 12.00 0 0 0 Bethel #1 JOY Class, Rison 500.00 0 500.00 500.00 Bethel #1 WMA, Rison 500.00 0 300.00 300.00 Blanchard Springs WMA 75.00 0 0 0 Central, Ashdown Gleaners 0 0 200.00 200.00 Central, Conway 0 0 30.00 30.00 Corinth, Magnolia 0 0 800.00 800.00 Cornerstone WMA, Arkadelphia 150.00 0 0 0 Enterprise, Jacksonville, TX 150.00 0 0 0 First, Magnolia WMA 500.00 0 1,250.00 1,250.00 Friendship, Greenbrier WMA 0 0 25.00 25.00 GoodSearch 18.33 0 6.08 6.08 Greenbrier Association 0 0 10,000.00 10,000.00 Greenbriar WMA 0 0 420.00 420.00 Highland Hills WMA 200.00 0 0 0 Jonesboro District WMA 0 0 375.00 375.00 Miscellaneous Individuals 9,337.90 0 23,043.17 23,043.17 Mississippi WMA 0 0 200.00 200.00 Mt. Calvary District WMA 474.00 0 0 0 Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville WMA 0 0 100.00 100.00 Mt. Vernon Association 197.00 0 0 0 Mt. Vernon Brotherhood 0 0 602.00 602.00 Mt. Vernon District WMA 0 0 873.00 873.00 Mt. Vernon Youth in Harvest 208.00 0 0 0 New Hope, Hope 275.00 0 300.00 300.00 Park Avenue, Searcy WMA 25.00 0 25.00 25.00 Salem, Marvell 1,000.00 0 0 0 Shiloh, McNeil WMA 0 0 35.00 35.00 South Main, Malvern WMA 0 0 500.00 500.00 Springhill, Greenbrier WMA 0 0 105.00 105.00 Sunnyside, DeWitt 0 0 200.00 200.00 Trenton, Marvell WMA 0 0 150.00 150.00 United District WMA 0 0 237.00 237.00 Valley View, Jonesboro 109.00 0 0 0 WMA of Arkansas 200.00 0 0 0 WMA of the Ozarks 0 0 303.00 303.00 WMA of Texas 300.00 0 0 0 Totals 250,921.92 145,456.19 143,077.81 288,534.00

36 37 38 39 40 41 The Master’s Builders 2015 Annual Report The Master’s Builders have completed our 24th year “Raising Roofs for Christ.” We are an organization of the Baptist Missionary Association of America. Our purpose is building churches and other ministry projects. Since our last report, we have worked on six different projects. This brings our total number of projects to 139. We began our year at Midway Baptist in Leakesville, Mississippi, then on to Daniel Springs National Encampment at Gary, Texas. Next we were on to an Arkansas State Missions project, Connection Point in Brooklyn, Arkan- sas. Next we helped with repair work at Jacksonville Baptist College in Jacksonville, Texas. We then built a new sanctuary for Bethel Baptist in Clayton, Texas. Our last job for the year was a new sanctuary and classrooms for Iglesias Bautista Centro de Vida, a Hispanic Mission for the East Texas Mission District in Tyler, Texas. The Lord sent 4 new couples to help us in this ministry, Virgil and Lewayne Curry from Waxahachie, Texas, Leo and Myrtle Sketo from Leakesville, Mississippi, Billy and Virginia Taber from Hooks, Texas, and Wayne and Leona Wimberly from Joaquin, Texas. One of our dear members came back to help us in our work, Robert Ramey from El Dorado, Arkansas. Since our last report, the Lord took home Tony Myers of St. Charles, Missouri, Lena Massengill widow of Bob Massengill of Hope Arkansas and Irene Ramey wife of Robert Ramey of El Dorado, Arkansas. We want to thank the Texas WMA, the Arkansas WMA, and other individuals for helping with this project. With their help we have been able to purchase and pay off our new tool truck. With this help, we have been able to continue our ministry.

“Raising Roofs for Christ” If you have any questions or are interested in our group coming to your church, contact John Mangum (318) 607-4100 or Eddie Sikes (472) 469-1675. — Respectfully submitted, Eddie Sikes

Arkansas Brotherhood Meeting November 5, 2015 The Arkansas Brotherhood met Nov. 5, 2015 at Central Baptist College. Congre- gational singing was led by Joseph Schalchlin, and the opening prayer was by Pat Spriggs. The welcome was given by President Samuel Schalchlin, and the devotional, from Nehemiah, was “Speak up and Stand Out” by Joseph Schalchlin. Samuel Schalchlin played a medley of songs on the piano – “Let My People Go,” “All to Jesus” and “I Surrender All. During the business session, the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Recording Secretary Pat Spriggs, and were approved as read. The Treasurer’s Report was then given by Treasurer Kenneth Colvert, and an offering of $138.65 was collected at the meeting. There was no old business to be considered. New business included nominations for State Brotherhood Project, and 100% Galileans was selected as the 2015-16 project. All current officers were re-elected, including: President Samuel Schalchlin, Vice President Joseph Schalchlin, Treasurer Kenneth Colvert, Recording Secretary Pat Spriggs, Galilean Promoter Kenneth Colvert and Assistant Galilean Promoter Dan Williams. 42 Randal Murphy was chosen as the speaker for the 2016 meeting, and Jim Oliver as the alternate. The Galilean report was given by Galilean Promoter Kenneth Colvert and As- sistant Dan Williams. The annual message, “Why We Should Die,” was given by Marvin Loyd. He noted that there are three reasons people choose to die, rather than trust in Jesus for eternal life: the pleasure of sin, they have no consideration of eternity and their rejection of God. Closing prayer was led by Randy Ashcraft. — Samuel Schalchlin, president; Pat Spriggs, recording secretary

Arkansas WMA Report November 5, 2015 The 66th annual session of the Arkansas State WMA met at 10:00 am on Thurs- day, November 5, 2015, in the Toland Worship Center at Central Baptist College in Conway, Arkansas. The theme for the meeting was “Praising Jesus”, Psalm 75:1. There were 39 messengers and 12 visitors registered with 23 churches represented. President Valarie Fish called the meeting to order. Peggy Bland led in opening prayer. Katie Patrom played the piano and led in congregational singing. The welcome was given by Reta Hoshaw and the response by Linda Strickland. Valarie Fish led the group in quoting the WMA Motto and singing the WMA theme song. Special music, “He Leadeth Me”, was presented by Katie Patrom. Amanda Hall, Arkansas and National Miss GMA presented a devotional on Praising Jesus related to missions from Psalm 104. The following already serving committees were appointed by the President: Registration & Petitionary Letter – Tricia Lovelace, Reta Hoshaw, Ruth Bowman, & Gale Garrison Finance – Ann Reynolds and Glendalee Pedler Resolutions Committee – Robbie Shepherd and Val Blackmore The following resolutions were approved: BE IT RESOLVED: • That we give our appreciation to Central Baptist College for the hospitality shown to our Arkansas State WMA. • That we pray for the efforts and projects of WMA and other women’s ministries as we strive to glorify the Lord and His church. • That we as women, who desire to be Biblical representatives for the cause of Christ, devote ourselves on a consistent basis to the reading, meditation, and study of His Word and that we not follow after the ideas of the world but that we fully believe and live by the truths of the word of God. • That we daily remember to earnestly pray for our pastors and churches, and also our missionaries and their mission efforts so that in the difficult times in which we live these men may be equipped to follow the instructions given in II Timothy 4:2-3: “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine.”

43 • Lastly, be it resolved that we have a special prayer at this time for these men that they specifically be able to follow verse 5 of II Timothy 4. “But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” Anna Halbrook of the Project Promotion announced that $11,610 had been raised for the 2014-15 Project which was the tool truck for the Master’s Builders. The offering for the day of $531.00 was also given to the Master’s Builders. Eddie Sikes of the Master’s Builders personally thanked the ladies for their support. The Baptist Trumpet was selected for the 2015-16 State WMA Project. Glenda Tipton gave the treasurer’s report and a motion carried to accept the report. Linda Cochran gave a report on the Ladies Retreat in September and announced that the next one will be September 9th and 10th, 2016, at Budd Creek Camp. Sherry Laminack gave a good report on the State Sunbeams. She reported that the State and National Sunbeam projects are the Shepherd Bags and the Sunbeams have raised $5,552.00 for this project. The following officers were elected for the coming year and then installed by Amanda Hall: President Valarie Fish First Vice President Becky Tollison Second Vice President Carolyn Colvert Recording Secretary Brenda Hornaday Assistant Recording Secretary Val Blackmore Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Tipton Assistant Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer Ann Raines Historian Peggy Bland GMA Promoter Leslie Burrows Assistant GMA Promoter Laurie Hicks Sunbeam Promoter Sherry Laminack Assistant Sunbeam Promoter Anita Leslie Editor Robbie Shepherd Assistant Editor Linda Thomas Songleader Kristy Heckman Project Promotion Committee Anna Halbrook (2017) Debbie Eldridge (2018) Brenda Mahan (2016) Becky Tollison (2016) Nominating Committee Linda Cochran (2016) Becky Thomas (2016) Becky Tollison (2016) Retreat Committee Anna Halbrook (2017) Debbie Eldridge (2017) Paula Bender (2017) Bonnie Newton (2017) Linda Norvell (2017) Advisory Committee Kenneth Strickland (2017) Jim Tollison (2016) Jesse Thomas (2017)

44 Carolyn Colvert gave a National WMA Project Preview and showed a promotional video about the project, the Bible College in the Philippines. Val Blackmore, Ann Raines, and Linda Norvell were elected to serve on the National WMA Resolutions Committee for the 2016 National WMA Meeting in Gatlinburg, TN. A motion carried to sent $100.00 to the National WMA for the Ministers Wives and Widows luncheon. Pat Duncan, 2nd Vice President, introduced the program “Praising Jesus”. Rani Rush, a high school senior from Highland, rendered several specials in song: “Holy Spirit”, “Redeemed”, “Redeemer”, and “Forever”. Melinda Vincent spoke about ways to praise Jesus in a life of ministry. Rani sang “Revelation Song” and asked the congregation to join her in singing “How Great Thou Art.” Valarie Fish led in closing prayer. — Brenda Hornaday, recording secretary Arkansas State WMA Annual Report Of The Corresponding Secretary November 1, 2014 — October 31, 2015

Balance Brought Forward November 1, 2014 $2,914.28 Total Received: (Project $ 11,610) 15,523.00 Balance $18,437.28

Designated Disbursements Water For Christ (2013-14 Project) $1,150.00 Master’s Builders — Tool Truck (2014-15 Project) 10,450.00 Lifeword 26.00 Total Designated Disbursements $11,626.00

General Fund Disbursements: Recording Secretary (Brenda Hornaday) $125.00 Corresponding Sec/Treas (Glenda Tipton) 300.00 Music Group — WMA State Meeting 250.00 Baptist Trumpet — Project Ads 300.00 Total General Fund Disbursements $975.00

Retreat Funds...... $3,425.82 Disbursements Bud Creek Camp Fee $1,008.00 Music 150.00 Speaker 250.00 Trumpet Ads 222.00 Total Retreat Expense Disbursements $1,630.00

Total Yearly Disbursements (14,231.00)

Ending Balance October 31, 2015 $4,206.28

General Fund Balance $ 2,410.46 Retreat Fund Balance $ 1,795.82 — Arkansas State WMA, Glenda Tipton, Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer 407 West 51st, North Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 758-1969; [email protected] 45 2014-2015 Project Contributions Thru October 31, 2015 (Master’s Builders — Tool Truck)

Arkansas State WMA Retreat $225.00 Beacon, Gravette 260.00 Berean, North Little Rock 75.60 Bethel #1, Rison 325.00 Bethlehem, Greenbrier 300.00 Bradford, Bradford 50.00 Calvary, Fayetteville 100.00 Calvary, Warren 90.00 Central Arkansas District WMA 49.00 Childers, Mr. & Mrs. — El Dorado 2,000.00 College Hill, McNeil 100.00 Denver Street, Greenwood 50.00 Eastside, Conway 30.00 Faith, Newport 475.00 Fellowship, Bella Vista 200.00 First, Cave Springs 75.00 First, Magnolia, Circle I 300.00 First, Magnolia, Circle IV 200.00 First, McNeil, Circle I 50.00 First North Lewisville, Lewisville 50.00 Grace, El Dorado 100.00 Grace, Russellville 100.00 Hazel, Terry, Conway 100.00 Highland Hills, Highland 75.00 Jonesboro District WMA 325.00 Knighton Chapel, Lewisville 100.00 Landmark, England 100.00 Maul Community, Camden 200.00 Meadowview, Pine Bluff 50.00 New Liberty, Emmet 1,000.00 North View, North Little Rock (Formerly Lynch View) 100.00 Old Liberty, Conway 40.00 Park Place, Bryant 525.40 Pleasant Grove, Carlisle 50.00 Rondo, Lexa 100.00 Shiloh, McNeil 50.00 South Main, Malvern 150.00 Southwest District WMA 860.00 Spring Lake, Texarkana, TX 400.00 Springhill, Greenbrier 560.00 Temple, Little Rock 110.00 United District WMA 360.00 Unity, Hope 1,000.00 Unknown 100.00 Anonymous 50.00

Total $11,610.00

46 Report Of Finance Committee

We recommend the following expenses and salaries be paid from the general fund. 1. President: $0.40 per mile plus basic travel expenses when traveling in the interest of the State WMA, also telephone and correspondence expenses. 2. First Vice-President: $0.40 per mile plus basic travel expenses when traveling in the interest of the State WMA, also telephone and correspondence expenses. 3. Second Vice-President: Expenses incurred in preparation of State WMA programs (telephone, printing, copies, correspondence, etc.). 4. Recording Secretary: $125 per year. 5. Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer: $4.00 per hour plus telephone and correspondence in the interest of the State WMA. 6. State youth auxiliary workers (GMA and Sunbeams): $0.40 per mile and basic travel expenses when traveling in the interest of state youth auxiliaries, plus supplies and office expenses (telephone, postage, paper, correspondence, copies, etc.) 7. Authorize State Sunbeam Promoter to pay expenses of guest speaker for the State Sunbeam Workshop per year (includes lodging, $0.40 per mile, plus $100.00.) 8. Editor: Correspondence expenses 9. Historian: Reimburse for expenses (scrapbook, paper, cover sheets, film, etc.) 10. Project Promotion Committee: Expenses incurred promoting project — prepare/mail promotional materials, plus $0.40 per mile traveling in the interest of project promotion up to $400 per year. 11. Authorize payment for State WMA program speaker up to $250 per year. 12. All officers should check with the corresponding secretary/treasurer prior to any major expenditure to be sure finances are available.

All correspondence concerning funds — letters, brochures, promotional material, Trumpet ads, etc. — should include the phrase “make checks payable to Arkansas State WMA” ***Please send only offerings for Arkansas State WMA project and/or general fund (any other offerings be will sent to that department at the end of the year)

— Submitted: Finance Committee — Glenda Tipton (Corresponding Secretary/ Treasurer), Becky Tollison (First Vice President), Pat Duncan (Second Vice President) November 6, 2014

47 Statement Of Principles For Women’s Missionary Auxiliary Of Arkansas

Article I — Name This organization shall be called the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary (WMA) of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas.

Article II — Definition The Women’s Missionary Auxiliary of Arkansas is the associated effort of local auxiliaries, represented by messengers of the churches in the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas.

Article III — Object The purpose of this state Women’s Missionary Auxiliary is to encourage a spirit of Christian cooperation among the churches and to provide extended outreach for all the work of the churches; to encourage and aid the organization of local auxiliaries in every church affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas; to educate and assist local and district auxiliaries, and to serve as a link between the local, district and national auxiliaries.

Article IV — Time of Meeting The annual meeting is held according to the time and place selected by the messengers in the annual assembly of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas.

Article V — Officers The officers of the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas, who shall be elected annually, are as follows: president, first vice-president and second vice-president, who shall not serve in their offices more than two consecutive years; recording secretary, assistant recording secretary, corresponding secretary, assistant corresponding secretary, Girls’ Missionary Aux- iliary promoter, assistant Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary promoter, Sunbeam promoter, assistant Sunbeam promoter, editor, assistant editor and historian. All state officers are members of the State and National Executive Committees. Elected committees are the Promotion Committee, the Committee on Finance and Salaries and Nominating Committee, each composed of three; Retreat Committee, composed of five; and an Advisory Council composed of three pastors in the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas. These committees shall be elected on a staggered basis.

Article VI — Duties of Officers Section 1 — President a. To provide leadership and oversee the work of the state Women’s Missionary Auxiliary; b. To preside over the sessions of the state auxiliary; c. To appoint committees as directed by the body; d. To prepare a program and officer report booklet for the annual session; e. To give a report at the annual session of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas;

48 f. To serve as a member of the Recommendations Committee of the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary of the Baptist Missionary Association of America. Section 2 — First Vice-President a. To serve as assistant to the president; b. To preside in the absence of the president or when called upon; c. To serve as Enlistment Chairperson; d. To promote the WMA Standard of Excellence; e. To lead in promoting a “Pastor’s Appreciation” during the month of October. f. To encourage daily Bible reading and Bible study; g. To be the chairperson of literature and tract distribution; h. To encourage the use of materials published by the Baptist Missionary Associa- tion. Section 3 — Second Vice-President a. To select a theme for the year and notify the president and editor of that theme; b. To plan the program for the annual meeting; c. To preside in the absence of the president and first vice-president; d. To prepare a copy of the program and send to the president for the program and officer report booklet prior to the annual meeting. Section 4 — Recording Secretary and Assistant a. To keep a record of all meetings; b. To give notice of special meetings; c. To prepare the minutes for publication; d. To provide copies of the minutes to the president, historian, and the official notebook soon after the meeting. Section 6 — Corresponding Secretary and Assistant a. To encourage the cooperation of all auxiliaries; b. To maintain a current roll of WMAs in the state; c. To serve as the financial agent to receive and disburse all funds; d. To make a full financial report at the annual meeting of the state WMA; e. To send a copy of the report to the president for the annual program booklet. Section 7 — Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary Promoter and Assistant a. To be responsible for overseeing the total scope, purpose, curriculum and activities of the state Girls’ Missionary Auxiliaries; b. To represent the state WMA and GMA by travel and correspondence in local and district auxiliaries throughout the state; c. To conduct workshops to promote the Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary; d. To serve on the National Advisory Council for the GMA of America; e. To make an annual report of the year’s activities to the annual meeting of the state WMA; f. To serve as youth auxiliary editor for the Baptist Trumpet. g. To send a copy of the annual report to the president for the program booklet; h. To be paid for the expenses of the office by vote of the state WMA. Section 8 — Sunbeam Promoter and Assistant a. To be responsible for overseeing the total scope, purpose, curriculum and activities of the state Sunbeam auxiliary; b. To travel, carry on correspondence and conduct workshops to promote the Sunbeam work;

49 c. To make an annual report of the year’s activities to the annual meeting of the state WMA; d. To send a copy of the report of the year’s activities to the president for the program booklet; e. To be paid for the expenses of the office by vote of the state WMA. Section 9 — Editor and Assistant a. To receive and edit articles for publishing in the Baptist Trumpet; b. To serve as the public relations officer of the WMA of Arkansas; c. To write articles of interest pertaining to the work of the WMA of Arkansas. Section 10 — Historian a. To preserve the history of the WMA of Arkansas by compiling and keeping vital statistics, pictures, programs and news clippings in a scrapbook; b. To make an annual report of the year’s activities; c. To send a copy of the report to the president for the annual program booklet; d. To recall heritage and display items of history at the annual meeting of the state WMA.

Article VII — Membership The local auxiliaries make up the membership of the state auxiliary. Each auxiliary is entitled to three messengers who have been chosen from her membership and approved by her church to vote on her behalf, provided that the church has been received into the fellowship of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas.

Article VIII — Contributions All contributions of the auxiliary are to be given voluntarily and sent to the state corresponding secretary to be disbursed as voted by the auxiliary or designated by the donor.

Article IX — Expenses Regular and necessary expenses incurred by the elected officers in carrying out their duties and not otherwise provided shall be paid by vote of the auxiliary.

Article X — Committees The president shall appoint a committee of two for registration and petitionary letters, finance and resolutions at each annual meeting of the auxiliary. She shall appoint, by vote of the auxiliary, any other committees deemed necessary. Section 1 — The Registration and Petitionary Letters Committee a. Enroll the messengers and visitors at the regular or called sessions of the auxiliary; b. Give a report when requested by the presiding officer or messengers of the number of messengers, visitors and churches enrolled; c. Receive petitionary letters and present them to the body when called for by the presiding officer; d. Give a written report to the recording secretary. Section 2 — The Finance Committee a. Receive funds brought to the annual session of the state auxiliary; b. Keep a record of the contributors, the amounts of the contributions and the purpose for which they were given;

50 c. Make a report of the totals to the messengers and turn all monies and reports over to the corresponding secretary for disbursement. Section 3 — The Resolutions Committee a. Receive resolutions, make a thorough study of them and, if deemed advisable, present them to the body; b. Write and present such resolutions as the committee deems advisable, such as votes of thanks. Section 4 — Promotion Committee a. The Promotion Committee shall be responsible for setting a goal for the state WMA project, for issuing a challenge to each local auxiliary and promoting the project throughout the year; b. Make a report of their activities to the annual meeting of the state auxiliary; c. Send a report to the president for the program booklet. Section 5 — Committee on Finance and Salaries a. Make recommendations which are needed for expenditures of finances and salaries indicated in the statement of principles, and any others, for the advancement of this auxiliary; b. Consider the financial status of the treasury as the recommendations are made. Section 6 — Nominating Committee a. Seek out ladies among the membership of the local auxiliaries in the state who will serve in the elected offices of the state auxiliary; b. Present a roster of nominees for the elected officers and committees of the state auxiliaries to the annual meeting of the state auxiliary. Section 7 — Retreat Committee The Retreat Committee shall have the responsibility of selecting the theme and planning the program and activities for the annual ladies’ retreat sponsored by the state auxiliary. (See Addendum One for their duties.) Section 8 — Advisory Council a. The advisory council shall serve as parliamentary advisors in all sessions of the annual meeting; b. The advisory council shall give counsel when needed concerning any correspondence related to requests or assistance out of the ordinary course of auxiliary work.

Article XII — The Executive Committee a. The Executive Committee shall consist of all the state WMA officers, the president and recording secretary of each local and district auxiliary; b. An alternate may serve on the Executive Committee in the absence of either the president or the secretary of a local auxiliary provided she has been elected by her local auxiliary and approved by her church; c. No more than two members from each church may vote in the Executive Com- mittee meetings; d. Those officers who make reports at the annual meeting shall also make reports to the executive meeting; e. Should a vacancy in any office occur between annual meetings, it may be filled by the Executive Committee at a regular or called session or temporarily by the president until such time as the replacement can be approved. Should a vacancy occur in the office of president, the first vice-president shall assume the office and a new first vice-president elected.

51 f. Ten members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business in each committee meeting.

Article XIII — Amendments The Statement of Principles may be amended at any regular session of the auxiliary by a vote of two thirds of the messengers present, provided that the amendment is offered in writing at the first meeting of the session.

Addendum 1: Guidelines for Retreat Committee 1. A committee of five ladies shall be elected from the floor at the annual meetings of the Arkansas State WMA. These shall serve on a staggered basis of two (2) years each. The president shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee. 2. Immediately after their election at the State WMA meeting, the new committee shall meet to elect officers. 3. Officers shall be: a. Chairperson and assistant b. Secretary and assistant 4. Duties of these officers shall be: a. Chairperson: (1) Call meetings when they are needed; (2) Contact the camp for necessary arrangements (reservation, sound system, tables, etc.); (3) Work with the other members of the committee to coordinate the program and its scheduling; (4) Contact speakers and musicians; (5) Arrange for the printing of the programs. b. Secretary: (1) Take minutes of committee meetings; (2) Notify members of future meetings; (3) Keep members informed of meetings; (4) Prepare minutes to be read at the next State WMA meeting. c. Assistants shall serve when the officer cannot be present, as well as assist the officers in any way needed. 5. Several sub-committees shall function during the year: a. Promotion and advertisement b. Registration c. Hospitality d. Entertainment 6. The duties of the sub-committees are as follows: a. Promotion and advertisement: 1. Decide on modes of advertisement and schedule those advertisements; 2. Select a contact person in each district WMA of the state; 3. Supply information to district contacts prior to district meetings in January, April, and July; 4. Send a letter to each local WMA about two months prior to the retreat; 5. Arrange for advertisement in the Baptist Trumpet for at least twice during the month prior to the retreat; 6. Provide articles concerning the retreat to the Baptist Trumpet during the year. b. Registration: 1. Provide registration information to the Promotion and Advertisement person; (Include your name, address, telephone number and how to designate checks.) 2. Receive registration forms and maintain an accurate list of both churches and individuals who register for the retreat;

52 3. Arrive at the retreat facility prior to the designated registration time and famil- iarize yourself with the buildings so you can give directions; 4. Provide name badges for those who register; 5. Receive registration fees and provide an accurate report of registration numbers and finances to the Corresponding Secretary of the State WMA. c. Hospitality: 1. Supervise arrangements for door prizes; 2. Provide hostess gift baskets for guest speakers and musicians; 3. Arrange for snacks for breaks during the retreat; 4. Arrange for hospitality gifts to all who attend the retreat. d. Entertainment: 1. Arrange for entertainment, such as skits, games, an ice-breaker for getting acquainted, during the retreat; 2. Notify each person about the amount of time allotted for their entertainment. 7. Expenses for the promotion, advertisement, speakers and other incidentals for the retreat shall be paid from the “Retreat Fund” of the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary of Arkansas. The chairperson shall consult with the Corresponding Secretary about major expenses. Order Of Business Of Committee: • Meet to elect officers immediately after election: • Select a theme and theme verse. (Work with the Second Vice President of the State WMA to coordinate with her theme.); • Select speaker(s); • Secure camp facility if not already done so; • Decide on modes of advertisement to use during the year; • Meet as often as necessary to prepare for the retreat. (Meet at the camp facility as often as needed.)

Arkansas State GMA Statement of Principles (As Adopted March 19, 1977)

ARTICLE I: NAME This organization shall be called the Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary (referred to as GMA) of the State of Arkansas.

ARTICLE II: MESSENGERS Section 1. The Arkansas Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary shall be composed of messengers duly chosen from the membership of the local Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary as approved by their churches. Section 2. Each church cooperating with the local, state and Baptist Mission- ary Association of America shall be entitled to five messengers, one messenger to be a Girls’ Auxiliary counselor. Should the counselor be unable to attend, the local Women’s Auxiliary shall elect another adult to serve in her absence. The counselor is to vote along with other messengers.

ARTICLE III: OFFICERS Section 1. The general and presiding officers of the Arkansas Girls’ Mission- ary Auxiliary, all of whom are to be elected annually from unmarried girls who are

53 members of the local church and who are 14 or more years of age to eleventh grade when elected, shall be president, first vice president, second vice president, two secretary-treasurers (one adult), corresponding secretary, historian, two song leaders (one adult), and two pianists (one adult). None of these officers shall serve more than two consecutive years in the same office. Section 2. The Advisory Council of this assembly shall be made up of the district youth promoters with their assistants serving as alternates. Section 3. All officers except the Advisory Council shall assume their duties when the current session has adjourned and will serve throughout the next session. Note: This is a method adopted for electing officers on July 12, 1977. 1. Each District GMA will be able to submit one candidate for each office, if they desire. These candidates should be elected by the District GMA in either their October or January meetings. 2. The district youth promoter will send the state youth promoter the list of candidates from her district with their name, age, church where member, and brief statement as to why the girl is qualified. 3. The information on the candidates from all the districts will then be printed either in the Baptist Trumpet or in a newsletter before our annual meeting. 4. The girls should vote for the best qualified; not for someone just because they are the candidates from your district. Please note that there will be no campaigning. 5. At the meeting, as your girls register, they will be given a ballot with a place for five votes for each office. In the morning session, all candidates will be introduced. The ballots will be taken up by the officers after the candidates have been introduced and ballots have been marked. 6. The state youth promoter and Advisory Council will count the ballots during lunch. The new officers will be announced at the time of installation.

ARTICLE IV: DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. The duties of the president are (1) to preside over all state meetings; (2) to appoint (with the help of the Advisory Council) all committees not otherwise provided for; (3) to call special meetings when necessary; (4) to master the Girl’s Missionary Auxiliary manual and learn parliamentary procedure. Section 2. The duties of the first vice president are (1) to preside over the meeting in the absence of the president; (2) to help in the enlistment of girls auxiliaries everywhere in the state auxiliary. Section 3. The duties of the second vice president are (1) to preside over the meeting in the absence of the president and first vice president; (2) to work with the youth promoter of the State WMA in planning the program for the annual meeting. Section 4. The duties of the two secretary-treasurers are (1) to record and keep the proceedings of every meeting; (2) to give notice of special meetings; (3) to receive and disburse all funds according to the will of the donors; (4) to give a balanced report of finances at every business meeting. The adult secretary-treasurer will take minutes in full as well as the elected GMA secretary and will receive and disburse the money for the State GMA work. Section 5. The duties of the corresponding secretary are (1) to send articles to the denomination papers about the state meeting; (2) to write any articles of interest and information throughout the year to encourage the State GMA work; (3) to cooperate with the youth promoter of both the State and the National GMA in publicizing the

54 Girl’s Missionary Auxiliary work. Section 6. The duties of the song leaders and pianist are (1) to have charge of all music during the time of meeting; (2) to use as many of the young people present as possible. Section 7. The duties of the historian are (1) to keep an accurate record of the dates and items of interest of the State GMA; (2) to keep a file of annual minutes for each year since the organization of the state auxiliary. Section 8. The duties of the Advisory Council are (1) to serve as parliamentarians during the meeting (one member of the council to sit on the stage with the presiding officer during the meeting to offer assistance and advice as needed); (2) to assist the secretary/treasurer in keeping accurate records and disbursing offerings; (3) to make recommendations for the improvement of this meeting; (4) to perform any other duties as needed.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS This organization shall meet twice a year, the third Saturday in March and the fourth Friday and Saturday in July, the March meeting being our annual business session and time for selection of Miss GMA and Junior Miss GMA; and the July session being an informal houseparty with a counselor’s workshop over which the state youth promoter is in charge. The place of annual meeting shall be chosen by the messengers from invitations. The program for said meetings to be under the direction of the state youth promoter of the State WMA.

ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES A registration committee, finance committee, and petitionary letter committee shall be provided by the church entertaining the meeting. Other needed committees may be appointed by the president with the assistance of the Advisory Council.

ARTICLE VII: REPORTS The counselors for the Sunbeams, Junior and Intermediate Girl’s Auxiliary, and the Young Ladies’ Auxiliary shall be responsible for making a monthly report to the local general Women’s Missionary Auxiliary secretary. The general auxiliary shall elect one of the counselors of the youth auxiliaries groups to be responsible for combining these reports and making one copy for the general auxiliary to the district girls auxiliary meeting. The district youth promoter will send a combined copy for her district to the state youth promoter quarterly. If a group is not in a district, the local counselor shall mail a copy directly to the state youth promoter. All district, state or national reports are to be mailed quarterly. The quarterly reports are to be made out on the National Youth Auxiliaries general report blank.

Reporting Made Easy The following outline is an effort to help make reporting as simple and easy as possible. Step 1. Individual reports made weekly on the youth auxiliary personal service report blank in the local GMA meeting. Step 2. One counselor (your church may have only one) elected by the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary for combining these reports on the National Youth Auxiliary

55 general report blank and sending them to their designated places. Be sure to keep one for the local file (1) Monthly — a report to the general WMA secretary of the local church. (2) Quarterly — a combined copy to the District Girl’s Missionary Auxiliary. An oral combined report shall be made at the time of the district Girls Auxiliary meeting. (3) Quarterly — The district youth promoter sends a combined copy of her district’s report in the state youth promoter. She, in turn, will combine all the district reports and send a combined copy of the state report to the national youth promoter. If there is no district promoter, send the report directly to the state youth promoter.

ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS This Statement of Principles shall be amended at any regular session by a two- thirds majority vote of the messengers present.

ARTICLE IX: MISS GMA AND JUNIOR MISS GMA PRESENTATION The Arkansas Girls Missionary Auxiliary will select a Miss GMA and Junior Miss GMA annually to represent the state in the National Miss GMA and Junior Miss GMA presentation, following the rules as laid down by the National Girl’s Missionary Auxiliary. These will be selected at the annual meeting in March and be presented in a pageant in the afternoon program. The official robes will be worn and used by the Miss GMA and Junior Miss GMA during their year of service and then passed on. Trophies will be given to Miss GMA and Junior Miss GMA, with plaques being given to the first runner-up in each division.

56 Missionary Committee Minutes November 6, 2014 The Advisory Committee met at 12:45 to go over the recommendations to be made to the Missionary Committee. Discussion was held but no business was conducted. It was noted that Randall Murphy had changed churches but would be the missionary committeeman for First Baptist of Gurdon, his new pastorate. — Mike McEuen, chairman; Randy Shepherd, clerk

November 7, 2014 The Advisory Committee met after the state meeting at Central Baptist College to elect officers for the coming year. They are as follows. Chairman Mike McEuen Assistant Chairman Wade Allen Clerk Randy Shepherd Assistant Clerk Randy Lingenfelter

May 12, 2015 Missionary Committee met at Temple Baptist Church in Little Rock on May 12, 2015. Meeting called to order by Bro. David Inzer. Mike McEuen led in singing “God Bless America” and opening prayer led by Jim Ward. Paul Rice brought some devotional thoughts from John 1:45-46. Bro. Paul White was recognized to give his report and informed the Committee concerning two new works. Bro. Michael Hight introduced Bro. Juan Carlos Posadas who has been working as a Silas Connection partner. He shared about the work in North Little Rock. Then Bro. Paul introduced Bro. BJ Wright who desires to be a missionary working in Mayflower. Bro. Wright shared about the work and its current status. Bro. White then called Bro. Mike McEuen, chairman of the Advisory Commit- tee for its recommendations. Bro. Mike called for Bro. Randy Shepherd, clerk of the Advisory Committee to read their recommendations. The following were presented to the Missionary Committee. We recommend moving forward with BJ Wright as a missionary to the Mayflower area serving as full time. We recommend that Juan Carlos Posadas move from a Silas Connection partner to “bi-vocational” status missionary working with the Hispanic work in North Little Rock. A motion and second was made and discussion called for. The motion carried by vote to the Missionary Committee. Other business called for but none was presented. Closing prayer was led by Bro. Michael Battenfield. — David Inzer, chairman; Randy Shepherd, clerk

Advisory Committee Minutes April 6, 2015 The BMA of Arkansas Missionary Advisory Committee met at the Mission’s office in Little Rock to hear reports from our current State Missionaries. The committee also interviewed B J and Angela Wright in their inquisition of becoming Missionaries for the BMA of Arkansas. 57 Committee members present: Brother’s Mike McEuen, Randy Lingenfelter, Randal Murphy, Wade Allen, and Allen Eakin – also our Executive Director Brother Paul White. I. Chairmen Mike McEuen called the meeting to order. The committee meeting was opened with a devotional thought from (Isaiah 43:18-19) by brother Randal Murphy and following his devotional he led us in prayer. II. Beginning at 9:50 Brother Paul White led in a brief discussion on the upcoming reports from the candidates as well as an overview on some financial statements III. From 10:00-11:45 we began to hear the reports from our Missionaries, and before dismissing for lunch brother Randal Murphy made a motion to accept the Missionaries’ reports, the motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. IV. We then dismissed for lunch with our missionaries V. Following lunch the Missionary Advisory Committee reconvened around 1:15. Executive Director Brother Paul White introduced BJ and Angela Wright as candidates for State Missionaries in the Mayflower area. VI. The committee interviewed the candidates, discussed their vision for the future church plant and their strategies for beginning this work if so approved VII. The prospective candidates were dismissed and the committee further discussed making a recommendation to the association concerning the candidates. VIII. The following motion was made by Brother Wade Allen, “That we recommend moving forward with BJ and Angela Wright as Missionary Candidates to the Mayflower Community upon their completion of the BMA assessment process and the conformation from BJ and Angela for their desire to serve the BMA of Arkansas after the assessment is complete.” The Motion was seconded by Brother Alan Eakin and the motion passed. IX. The committee then discussed moving Brother Juan Carlos Posadas from a “Silas Connection” partner to “Bi-Vocational” status. A motion was made by Brother Randal Murphy to move Juan Carlos Posadas to bi-vocational status. The Motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. X. Brother Paul White presented the committee with a transitional plan to help Brother Hershel Conley move toward self-support. The proposed plan would move brother Hershel to a bi-vocational missionary in November of 2016 and in July of 2017 Brother Hershel would go off of State Mission support. The Advisory Committee whole heartedly supported this proposed plan and a motion was made by Brother Wade Allen to approve the plan, the motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed. XI. Brother Alan Eakin led a prayer for our Executive Director and following the prayer Brother Randy Lingenfelter made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Brother Randal Murphy and the meeting adjourned with a dismissal prayer by Brother Wade Allen.

58 Advisory Committee Fall Missions Tour Minutes August 10-11, 2015 I. August 10, 2015, at 9:00 am the BMA of Arkansas Missionary Advisory Committee met at the Missions office in Little Rock. All the members of the committee were present along with our Missions Director, Brother Paul White. Chairman Mike McEuen welcomed everyone and we discussed the planned itinerary for this year’s tour. Brother Michael Hight was unable to meet with us this year, but submitted his report in writing and the committee agreed to read and discuss this report on our drive from Little Rock to Jonesboro. We were dismissed in prayer and went to our first stop at El Faro to meet with Brother’s Jorge Vasquez and Juan Carlos Posadas. II. The Advisory Committee traveled from the Missions Office to El Faro Baptist Church. There we met with Bro. Jorge Vasquez. Bro. Mike McEuen opened the meeting by asking Bro. Jorge to share how his work had been going for the past year. Bro. Jorge shared blessings and difficulties that the mission had encountered. Mainly, their people working this time of year and the attendance being down. He also stressed that there had been some encouraging blessings. Following a few questions prayer was led by Randy Shepherd for the work and ministry of Bro. Jorge. III. The Committee then had Bro. Juan Carlos to come in and share how the work in North Little Rock was going. He shared about their small groups and how the numbers were up and down due to many of the men gone due to work. He said that they were planning for an October launch of worship services. This date would depend upon some city codes being met but he was optimistic that that date would work. Some questions were asked concerning the work and the help of a former missionary from an independent work, but it was concluded that there was no cause for concern. Prayer for Bro. Juan and his ministry was led by Wade Allen. The Committee expressed their thanks to both men and gave them encouragement concerning their respective works before boarding the van to travel to Brookland to meet with Chad White. IV. After leaving El Faro the Missionary Advisory Committee then discussed the continued support of Brother’s Michael, Jorge, and Juan Carlos and their missions. There was a motion by Brother Randal Murphy to recommend the continued support Brother Jorge Vasquez as missionary to the El Faro Mission in the Little Rock Area. The motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen. Motion passed. V. Brother Randy Lingenfelter then made a motion to recommend the continued support of the El Faro Mission in the Little Rock Area. The motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy and the motion passed. VI. Brother Wade Allen made a motion to recommend Brother Juan Carlos Posadas as a bi-vocational missionary in North Little Rock. Brother Randy Shepherd seconded the motion and the motion passed. VII. Brother Juan Carlos shared with us that they hadn’t named the mission as of yet, but hoped to have a name chosen before the BMA of Arkansas Annual meeting in November of 2015. A motion was made by Wade Allen to recommend the continued support of this work in North Little Rock. The motion was seconded by Brother Randy Lingenfelter, and the motion passed.

59 VIII. Brother Mike McEuen read Brother Michael Hight’s report to the Advisory Committee. Brother Randall Murphy made a motion to recommend the continued support of Brother Michael Hight as Hispanic Coordinator for the BMA of Arkansas. The motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. IX. There was a motion by Brother Wade Allen to recommend the continued support of the Great Commission Hispanic Mission in Alexander. The motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed. X. The Committee met with Brother Chad White at the new building for the Connection Point Baptist Mission. Brother Chad gave the committee a tour of the building and then handed us a prepared written report on the work God had been doing in Brookland. On the van ride to Mountain Home the committee discussed recommendations for Connection Point. Brother Randy Lingenfelter made a motion to recommend Brother Chad White to continue serving as the missionary to Connection Point in Brookland, AR. The motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed. XI. Brother Randal Murphy made a motion to recommend the continued support of Connection Point Baptist Mission in Brookland, AR. The motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. XII. Also on the trip from Connection Point in Brookland to The Bridge Baptist Mission in Mountain Home; the committee discussed the following miscellaneous business: • Brother Wade Allen made a motion that the State Revolving Loan fund remain as it is. This motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed • Brother Allen Eakin made a motion that all guidelines concerning interim missionary remain the same…all policies remain the same… and the position of EOT trainer (Roman numeral VII) be removed. These were seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. • Brother Wade Allen made a motion to make no changes to the Bi- vocational guidelines, and that we remove the salary and office of “Associate Missionary”. This was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed. XIII. We arrived in Mountain Home and Brother Hershel Conley gave the committee a tour of The Bridge Baptist Mission. Brother Hershel shared what had been happening in the mission and that the soup kitchen continued to be a positive venue of sharing the Gospel. Following this meeting the committee went to the hotel and adjourned for the night. XIV. On the morning of August 11, the committee reconvened on the van ride to Alma and discussed recommendations for the Bridge Baptist Mission. Brother Randal Murphy made a motion to recommend Brother Hershel Conley continue serving as missionary in Mountain Home. The motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. XV. Brother Wade Allen then made a motion to recommend the continued support of The Bridge Baptist Mission in Mountain Home. The motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed. XVI. Also on Tuesday morning in route to Alma to visit with Brother Jim Tollison, the committee discussed the following miscellaneous business:

60 Brother Allen Eakin made a motion to continue to encourage the churches of the BMA of Arkansas continue supporting Special Emphasis, and that the months of June and July 2016 be dedicated as Special Emphasis with no set dollar amount, and July 31st be set aside for Special Emphasis offering for BMA of Arkansas State Missions. This motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. XVII. Brother Allen Eakin then made a motion that section VI “Further Recommendations” remain the same. The motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed. XVIII. Brother Allen Eakin made the motion to recommend all missionaries and the Executive Director receive a 1% pay increase, and that all other benefits remain the same. The motion was seconded by Brother Randy Shepherd, and the motion passed. XIX. We arrived in Alma and met with Brother Jim Tollison at Mustard Seed Baptist Mission. Brother Jim showed us around and shared what God had been doing in the mission. After leaving Alma in route to Mayflower, the committee discussed the recommendations for Mustard Seed Baptist Mission. Brother Randy Lingenfelter made a motion to recommend continued support of Brother Jim Tollison as Missionary to the Mustard Seed Baptist Mission in Alma. The motion was seconded by Brother Randy Shepherd, and the motion passed XX. Brother Randal Murphy made a motion to recommend the support of the Mustard Seed Baptist Mission in Alma. The motion was seconded by Brother Wade Allen, and the motion passed. XXI. Brother Randy Shepherd made a motion to recommend Brother Paul White stand as nominee for Executive Director of the BMA of Arkansas State Missions Department. The motion was seconded by Brother Randal Murphy, and the motion passed. XXII. Our last stop on the 2015 Fall Tour was at Grace Pointe Baptist Mission in Mayflower. We met with Brother BJ Wright and he showed usthe progress to the property in Mayflower and announced that he hoped to launch on September 20, 2015. Brother BJ gave us a tour of the building and shared his vision for the future work in Mayflower. XXIII. After leaving Mayflower in route to the Missions office the committee discussed recommendations for Grace Pointe Baptist Mission. Brother Randal Murphy made a motion to recommend Brother BJ Wright stand as missionary to the Mayflower area. The motion was seconded by Brother Randy Shepherd, and the motion passed. XXIV. Brother Randy Lingenfelter made a motion to recommend the continued support of the Grace Pointe Baptist Mission in Mayflower. The motion was seconded by Brother Randy Shepherd, and the motion passed. At the Missions office Brother Randy Lingenfelter made a motion to adjourn, Brother Randy Shepherd seconded it, and it was unanimous as everyone vacated the van and headed home. — Mike McEuen, chairman; Randy Shepherd, clerk; Randy Lingenfelter, assistant clerk

61 Recommendations of the Advisory Committee

I. CURRENT PROJECTS We recommend the continuation of the following mission projects of the BMA of Arkansas: 1. El Faro Hispanic Mission, Little Rock 2. The Bridge Baptist Mission, Mountain Home 3. Connection Point Baptist Mission, Brookland 4. Mustard Seed Baptist Mission, Alma 5. Mission in North Little Rock 6. Grace Pointe Baptist Missions, Mayflower 7. Great Commission Hispanic Mission, Alexander

II. MISSIONS PERSONNEL 1. We recommend Paul White as nominee for executive director of the BMA of Arkansas 2. We recommend Michael Hight as nominee for Hispanic Coordinator of Ar- kansas State Missions. 3. We recommend Hershel Conley as nominee for missionary working with The Bridge Baptist Mission in Mountain Home. 4. We recommend Jorge Vasquez as nominee for missionary working with El Faro Mission in the Little Rock area. 5. We recommend Chad White as nominee for missionary working with the Connection Point Baptist Mission in Brookland. 6. We recommend Jim Tollison as nominee for missionary working with Mustard Seed Baptist Mission in Alma. 7. We recommend Juan Carlos Posadas as nominee for bi-vocational missionary working in North Little Rock. 8. We recommend BJ Wright as nominee for missionary working with Grace Pointe Baptist Mission in Mayflower.

III. GUIDELINES FOR INTERIM MISSIONARY 1. Interim missionaries shall be secured as needed by the executive director and the Advisory Committee. 2. The interim missionary shall be under the supervision of the executive director. 3. The salary will be the same for interim missionaries as the salary for the Evan- gelism Outreach Trainer. This is a day wage of $200 per day and a maximum of two days a week without prior approval from the director. 4. The mission or mission church utilizing the interim missionary’s services shall pay his expenses while on the field. 5. We recommend that the mileage benefit to and from mission projects shall be consistent with the IRS. 6. The interim missionary shall not receive the fringe benefits provided for the full-time missionaries.

62 IV. SALARIES AND BENEFITS 1. We recommend the executive director’s base salary be increased by 1% and all other present benefits remain the same. 2. We recommend that our missionaries be given a 1% increase to their base salary and all other present benefits remain the same. 3. We recommend that we grant tenure to an incoming executive director or missionary at a rate of one year for each five years of pastoral experience. This tenure would apply toward the tenure policy adopted by the association in 1997. 4. We recommend the missions office provide dental coverage and pay 50% on each visit up to a limit of $1,500 per year. This coverage would be for the whole family and not $1,500 per member. It would only apply toward children living at home and not graduated from high school. The missions staff member would be reimbursed when the office receives a copy of the bill from the dentist office and a copy of the check used to pay the dentist. 5. We recommend that all salaries and benefits be effective at the beginning of the association year.

V. SPECIAL GUIDELINES FOR MISSIONS PROGRAMS A. Work Outside The State Of Arkansas 1. Missionaries of the BMA of Arkansas are allowed to work anywhere in the continental United States. In those states having an organized state missions program, no work shall be done except by consent of that state’s missions director. 2. Applications for new missions projects outside the state are to be considered at the annual meeting and that such application be submitted to allow adequate time for thorough investigation in advance of the meeting of the state association, and that such application be processed by the Advisory Committee, recommended by the Missionary Committee, and that they be elected by the association in annual session. 3. The Missionary Committee be authorized to fill out-of-state missionary positions that might become vacant during the associational year. 4. That salaries, housing allowance, and other fringe benefits which apply to missionaries working within the state be applicable to those working outside the state boundary. 5. That all regulations concerning missionaries in the state also be applicable to those working outside the state boundary. B. Missions Policies 1. To be considered current, all applications must be received since the last associational meeting. 2. Those persons who make application during the association year and desiring to serve as a missionary or the BMA of Arkansas shall submit an application form which the office will furnish, allowing adequate time for investigation before they are considered. All applicants for state missionary status must be a licensed and ordained minister that meets the qualifications of a minister as stated in II Timothy 3. Every missionary applicant shall supply a formal letter of endorsement from the church

63 where he holds membership before he goes on the field. 3. Missionaries shall be limited to four revival meetings per year and shall be permitted to retain the proceeds from these meetings. 4. All first monies paid the missionaries shall be designated as housing allowance not to exceed the scheduled allocation. 5. Upon investigation, if the executive director shall find any missionary’s work to be unsatisfactory, he and the Advisory Committee shall make further investigation, and at a called session of the Missionary Commit- tee a full report shall be made and a vote taken to retain or dismiss the missionary. 6. Moving expenses of the missionaries shall be paid while under actual employment of the BMA of Arkansas and shall be under the supervision of the executive director. For clarification, this is to help in self moving efforts as truck rental, etc. and does not refer to a professional moving line as such. 7. A moving loan up to $3,000 be made available to the executive director and missionaries when they move to a new field. This would be to help with down payments, deposits, incidental expenses, etc., that occur in a move. The interest free loan would be paid back at the rate of $50 per month to be held out of the housing allowance. After faithful payment, the final 20% of the loan would be forgiven. Should a missionary or executive director resign or be dismissed before the agreed payment, the remainder of the loan would be due immediately with any salary or housing allowance due being applied to the amount of the loan. 8. A start-up fund of $2,000 be provided to each new mission for the purpose of advertisement and promotion material (signs, newspapers, etc.) 9. All mission congregations shall assume a portion of the missionary pastor’s salary on a graduated basis with an increase of $20 per month. The payment will remain at $20 for the first six months with new missions, and they shall begin the graduated plan on the seventh month. If necessary, the mission congregation may suspend the increment increase for 60 days and if additional time is needed they shall counsel with the Executive Director and the Advisory Committee concerning their future plans. After seven years a mission/church congregation will assume all of the pastor’s salary and cost of benefits. 10. A mission congregation shall not organize into a church until such time as they are able to assume full financial responsibility for the RLF loan payment. Assuming full financial responsibility means paying the ap- propriate amount on their indebtedness to the RLF each year as described below, unless specially authorized by the RLF Committee, the Advisory Committee and the executive director. 11. Payment on a RLF loan will be repaid as follows beginning either when the building has been completed or two years, whichever comes first. Year 1 $1,500 per month Year 2 $2,000 per month Year 3-4 $2,500 per month Year 5-6-7 $3,000 per month

64 A mission project will be given a total of seven years (interest free) to repay their entire indebtedness to the RLF. If a balance remains on the loan at the end of the seven years, the mission/church will secure financing elsewhere to retire the RLF debt.

VI. FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS 1. We recommend the Missionary Committee be authorized to approve the relocation or replacement of missionaries whose mission church becomes self-supporting between sessions of the annual association. 2. We recommend giving our executive director and our missionaries a rising vote of appreciation for their work in missions. 3. We recommend and encourage the churches of the BMA of Arkansas to continue supporting Special Emphasis, and that the months of June-July 2016 be dedicated as Special Emphasis with no set dollar amount, and July 31 be set aside for Special Emphasis offering for BMA of Arkansas State Missions. 4. We recommend that the churches of the BMA of Arkansas pray for our state missions director, missionaries, the prospects of new missionaries and mission projects. 5. We recommend that should the director decide to resign or retire between sessions, that the director and Advisory Committee serve as a Search Committee for a replacement. Applications will be received and a nominee presented to a called Missionary Committee meeting for approval. If possible, the director will stay on to train the new director for no more than two months. Both men would receive the same salary and benefits for the transition period. 6. We recommend the continuation of the Silas Connection, which allows the Executive Director to work with each missionary to secure a bi-vocational assistant to the ministry with a stipend of $875 per month for a period not to exceed three years.

VII. POSITION OF EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH TRAINER (EOT) Number 1-3 Recommend removing the “Position of Evangelism and Outreach Trainer.”

VIII. GUIDELINES FOR BI-VOCATIONAL MISSIONARY 1. The compensation for a bi-vocational missionary shall be worked on an individual basis between the director, Advisory Committee and bi-vocational missionary. 2. The amount of compensation can be designated as housing, travel, insurance or retirement for the purpose of tax requirements as meets the guidelines of the federal government. 3. A bi-vocational missionary can be elevated to full time status as the need arises with the work. 4. A bi-vocational missionary that has moved to full time for the sake of building will have the option of going back to bi-vocational should this be deemed best. 5. A bi-vocational missionary shall receive a week of extensive training on the field of an existing missionary. This is the same as the training for a new full time missionary.

65 6. The bi-vocational missionary shall be compensated for his week of training. 7. The Missionary Trainer shall receive $250 extra for the training he gives that week.

XI. SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR ASSOCIATE MISSIONARIES Number 1-4 Recommend removing the Salary and Office of “Associate Missionary.”

ADDENDUM TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOOKLET The following is to give a record of the policies of the State Revolving Loan Fund. 1. In agreement with the Executive Director of Missions and the Revolving Loan Fund Committee, mission congregations will be given interest free loans for the period of seven years. 2. The seven year repayment of the loan shall begin two months after the final draw on a construction loan. Payments for an equipment loan provided for start-up will begin no later than two years. 3. If a balance remains on the loan at the end of the seven year repayment schedule, the mission/church will secure financing elsewhere to retire the RLF debt. 4. The missionary shall provide invoices for all monies spent to the Executive Director during the construction of their building. 5. A schedule of payments will be given to the mission congregation. 6. Should the mission not be able to make her full payment, she is to contact the Executive Director and work out an agreement with him. 7. Continuing problems, lasting more than 90 days, in making loan payments are to be brought before the Executive Director and Revolving Loan Fund Committee to establish the best way to help. 8. A deed and a signed loan agreement will be held by the BMA of Arkansas Loan Association for all loans granted.

Silas Connection This is a new part time position in State Missions voted in at a special called meeting of the Missionary Committee in July 2014. This individual is to be in cooperation with the individual missionary and mission. This person’s purpose would be to aid in outreach and development of basic programs as the missionary deems necessary. It would be good if the person was gifted in spiritual gifts and talents different from those of the missionary, thus allowing a missionary to secure a person to help in specific areas, such as music, education, or outreach. To increase the effectiveness and speed up the time required to organize. To broaden the missionary’s footprint. A stipend will be given directly to the mission/missionary allowing him to hire the person he feels would be best suited for his needs. This also gives the missionary the leverage he would need to create a job description and interact in areas of performance as needed. The missionary will be responsible for finding, hiring and directing this additional staff member. That this person be added only at the serving missionary’s request. This could be at the very beginning or might be several months after the start. All of this would be up to the missionary with approval from the Executive Director.

66 That we make available a stipend up to, but not to exceed, $875.00 per month, to be reviewed every twelve months by the Advisory Committee and the Executive Director during their annual fall visit to each mission field. They shall determine from the missionary’s report that the position is helping in the expediting of a church plant. With this second person there should be evidence of increased effectiveness of said mission project. Support for this new position will not exceed a period of 36 months total or until such time the mission is able to assume their salary. In other words, if a missionary hires a person for 12 months and then replaces that person, their selected replacement, if any, would receive a stipend for the remaining 24 months. That a mission be encouraged to pay a portion of the additional salary if and when possible in order to be vested. If a mission has the means in which to secure and pay a second person (to be verified by their current financial situation) they are to do so without help from the State Mission office. The mission would need to provide documented proof that such a person was employed by the mission and the amount of salary being paid, such as, a copy of a cancelled check. This position is not intended to replace the work and effectiveness of the missionary. Two should be able to plow more than one. Of course this will depend a great deal with the individual’s level of spiritual growth and the position they fill. I would encourage you to choose wisely. The decision to hire a second person would be left up to the missionary. The missionary would be responsible for finding and hiring this person. Upon making a request he would need to give, in writing, what that person’s job description and salary would be to the State Mission’s office. Some missions may have talented people already involved who are willing to work on a volunteer basis. This position is not designed for the purpose of providing the missionary a hired buddy, although a friend would be an invaluable asset, but as a co-laborer to do ministry, with each serving as an accountability partner with the other. The basis for this position is derived from a study of scriptures where in Jesus sent them out by two and Ecclesiastes 4. “Eccl. 4:9 “Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10: For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him [that is] alone when he falleth; for [he hath] not another to help him up. 11: Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm [alone]? 12: And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (KJV) — In His Service, Paul White

Bi-Vocational Endeavors The Bi-vocational Pastor “Why he matters”. Is bi-vocational “The Future” of planting? Misconceptions Increasingly pastors find themselves having to work part-time in a secular pro- fession. Unfortunately these bi-vocational pastors are sometimes — but not always — considered as “secondary citizens” among “full time” pastors. The quality of bi-vocational pastors is thought to be lower than the average full time pastor, because otherwise they would have found a full time position.

67 Another reason bi-vocational pastors are not honored is that usually they do not hold a high position in a large church, or that they are the sole pastor of a small church. Those who “rank” pastors in this way will have to re-read Jesus’ teaching regarding greatness (e.g. Luke 9:46-48). Jesus value system is simply not the same as ours.

Advantages of being “bi-vocational” 1. The life of a bi-vocational pastor speaks louder than the best evangelistic sermon of a full time pastor. 2. Bi-vocational pastors serve the church without being dependent on them for income. 3. Bi-vocational pastors are often more connected to non-believers. 4. Bi-vocational pastors make starting more churches possible. 5. Bi-vocational pastors model good missiology. 6. Bi-vocational pastors must learn how to train workers and delegate ministry. 7. Bi-vocational leadership affirms vocation as ministry preventing a clergy/ laity divide. 8. Bi-vocational pastors likely better understand the struggles of laypersons. 9. Bi-vocational ministers can now get theological training without leaving their place of ministry. 10. Bi-vocational opportunities invites us to challenge all our church members to consider God’s calling. Notable quotes: The bi-vocational church model is the best way to make disciples in the 21st century. Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Frank Page. All bi-vocational pastors are full time ministers, said Ray Gilder, council chairperson and bi-vocational small church leadership network national coordinator. There are several people in our churches with good jobs and a calling to the ministry says J.D. Greear Lead pastor Summit Church Raleigh Durham, North Carolina. Some students entering our seminaries are doing so with the idea of intentionally becoming a bi-vocational church planter or pastor. Author: George Garner

Interesting Observation We all know that there is no such thing as a part time preacher unless he only preaches once every two or three weeks. He may get part time pay, but he is a full- time pastor. Also, we often talk about going full time. Well, all bi-vocational pastors are full time. It’s fully funded, that is a better term. “Bi-vocational, best described, it means a minister who has two vocations. He has a church and he has another job. By the way, that second job can be ministry” Ray Gilder said. “We have a misconception about what bi-vocational is. The bi-vocational pastor is an entity. There’s no such thing as a bi-vocational church. No church has two vocations. We often default to that (term), but what we’re identifying is a church whose pastor is bi-vocational. God desires to build a church and shape it for His purposes in order that Christ might have a body through whom he can make a difference in communities across our land. The saving presence of Christ will then be manifest through the church that is willing to be used of God. The key is Christ in us, for He will always fulfill the purposes of His Father. And the Father desires to touch the world and bring them into a relationship with Himself. Henry Blackaby

68 While declining or, at the best, static population exists in vast rural areas of North America, nevertheless, a general trend of growth is evident. Futurists are seeing this growth and are calling it a return to “Mayberry.” This is certainly Leonard Sweets take on the issue. Small towns in the US are growing at a rate of twice that of urban growth — 4.9 % per year. One out of four US Americans reside in a town of 2,500 people or less. In virtually every category — population, income, jobs, recreation, retirement base — small-town America is on the rise. The long slide of the ‘70’s and ‘80’s is over. People are migrating to small towns and rural areas, especially “recreational counties” with a recreation and retirement base. It is only when individual members of a church are seeking Christ’s transforma- tional work in their lives that they are willing to give their lives away to others. We must entrust all of God’s people with the work of the kingdom as the Holy Spirit empowers them to participate in transforming their communities with the gospel. Since the church is God’s missionary to the world, “God has chosen the church to make known His manifold wisdom in the world” (Eph.3:10), all of God’s people are challenged to be a missionary in ministry, evangelism, and also the planting of new churches. We must affirm that all Christians are called, gifted and sent to be “on-mission.” The real ministry is the ministry in the marketplace. The marketplace ministers are the people of God who go into the workplaces, the political places, the educational places, and the social places of life. Not every pastor can make it in the smaller settings. One of the reasons is accepting the myths of the contemporary culture that devaluates the rural and smaller settings. Klassen and Koessler list five of these myths. First is the “Numbers Myth” which says to be significant, a ministry has to be large. Second is the “Big Place Myth” that stresses that significance comes only if the ministry is in a big place. Third is the “Recognition Myth” that links significance to the public recognition that is received for a ministry. Fourth is the “Career Myth” that attributes significance to signs of advancement in one’s career. Fifth is the “Cure-for-Inferiority Myth” that says that inferior feelings will be removed if professional success is attained. C. Peter Wagner writes, “The single most effective evangelistic methodology under Heaven is planting new churches.” Faith is taking a step into the light not into the dark. Once God has made his will explicitly known, the step may not be easy, but that is what faith is all about — trusting God to come through on his promises and revealed direction. Recall the experiences in ministry that you have had when God “showed up” in response to your obedient actions done by faith. Writing of being such a risk-taking congregation Steve Sjogren states, most churches can’t handle that sort of thinking. Conventional thinking in virtually all congregations I’m familiar with is, “think long and hard, gather all the statistics and studies available, get some consultants involved, vote multiple times on the proposal, and then, if there is a windfall in the budget, consider stepping in — but never, ever actually jump.” Finally, after two to three years of talking and stammering about the issue, the church is ready to take a bit of action.

Conclusion The challenge in this contemporary age as churches seek to reach unbelievers mandates having the right biblical perspective (theologically), the right contextual

69 understanding (sociologically), the right identity (ecclesiologically), the right actions (methodologically), and the right relationship with God (spiritually). All of these aspects should be held in balance. However, if the church is living and demonstrating an example of authentic Christian community and is committed to spiritual prepared- ness, even when it lacks proficiency in techniques, method, and technology, God’s blessings will come.

Example A This is simply an example of what their set up would look like. Each would be considered individually as stated in section eight under number one of our recommendations booklet.

Stipend and work fund for bi-vocational missionary Year 1 300.00 per week Missionary x 52 = 15,600.00 Year 1 200.00 per week Silas Connection x 52 = 10,400.00 Year 1 800.00 per month Work Fund x 12 = 9,600.00

Year 2 300.00 per week Missionary x 52 = 15,600.00 Year 2 200.00 per week Silas Connection x 52 = 10,400.00 Year 2 800.00 per month Work Fund x 12= 9,600.00

Year 3 300.00 per week Missionary x 52 = 15,600.00 Year 3 200.00 per week Silas Connection x 52 = 10,400.00 Year 3 800.00 per month Work Fund x 12= 9,600.00

Year 4 200.00 per week Missionary x 52 = 10,400.00 Year 4 800.00 per month Work Fund x 12 = 9,600.00

Year 5 200.00 per week Missionary x 52 = 10,400.00 Total stipends for one five year plant 137,200.00

137,200.00 divided by 5 years = 27,440.00 average per year.

Pros With this plan we not only subsidize the missionary’s salary but we give him the much needed funds to operate. These funds will be placed into their work fund account and disbursed as they have need of them. These funds are reserved for operational cost such as rent, tables, chairs, advertisement, sound, and any of needed work related material or equipment.

2015 Annual Report State Missions Paul White, Executive Director Introduction Thank you for this time to share the greatest ministry on earth, missions. The old song goes something like this; rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful Jesus will save.

70 Isn’t that what it’s all about? God has chosen us, to be a part of His mission. Jesus said, “as the father has sent me, even so send I you.” John 10:21. The (you) of this verse is us, as individuals, churches and associations. Charles Spurgeon made the statement: Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor. Over the years, through being associational minded, your State Missions Depart- ment has been able to carry the great commission message to literally thousands of people all across our state resulting in the establishment of new churches. Anyone who has been in the ministry very long understands the times in which we minister. The hearts of people are waxing colder and the people are becoming more resistant to the things of God. It is factual that three out of four Arkansans have no relationship with God. That makes Arkansas a mission field white unto harvest and the work of planting churches even more urgent. Thankfulness I am thankful for several things. First and foremost, I am thankful for those who support our State Missions’ work. I have been greatly encouraged this year by several who have become directly involved in missions. This summer has been an exciting one! Bethlehem Missionary Baptist church of Greenbrier became the sponsoring church for Grace Pointe Baptist Mission in Mayflower. The Greenbrier Association has partnered 50/50 with the State Office in supporting the Mayflower work. Because of their partnership we were able to move Juan Carlos Posadas from a Silas Connection Partner to a bi-vocational missionary. Berean Missionary Baptist Church in North Little Rock has extended an arm to Juan Carlos and this new Hispanic work in North Little Rock (not yet named.) First Baptist in Magnolia has voted to become a Silas Connection Partner assuming his salary. We have seen several church groups volunteering to help in ministry projects, everything from VBS to painting and scrubbing floors. Just this last month, we had a team of six men from Central Baptist in Texarkana travel all the way to Brookland to help. This reminded me of the time when it was common place for churches to load up and go to a mission work to assist. Sadly, we have seen this encouraging and beneficial ministry become almost non-existent. So let me encourage your church to become more personally involved. Maybe it’s possible that your church could be a sponsoring church? Or perhaps your church or association could partner with the office to begin another new work or sponsor a Silas Connection Partner. We are grateful for our ‘Fishers of Men” ministry. The last of August we made a trip to Mayflower to help Grace Pointe, one of our newest works. The Fishers of Men’s purpose is to help a new missionary in getting the word out about their ministry. We visited well over a hundred households, made some promising contacts, and only scratched the surface. When you see our announcements for Fishers of Men, that means we are asking

71 you to help. Please accept this invitation to join us as we minister to our missionaries. If we would be truthful, brethren, instead of 10 there should be a 100 turn out to help. Please make it a priority to attend. I apologize to those who have served and given above board that I have failed to mention.

Staff The Bridge Baptist Mission in Mountain Home continues to be one of our most productive fields in the area of soul winning. This fall the Bridge is taking a huge step toward organizing by assuming all of Brother Hershel’s salary and a portion of his benefit package. Connection Point building project in Brookland has a projected completion date of November 1st. This will give them the much needed space to initiate new and expand existing ministries. With the completion of the building Chad will be able to take off the builder hat and be able to dedicate all his time to ministry. Brother Michael Hight continues to do a great job working with our Hispanic outreach as well as those of the National office. He currently is personally planting a Hispanic Church in the Alexander area south of Little Rock. Brother Jim Tollison is developing a great core group in the Alma area. He is experiencing growth and his long range goal is to organize within the next 18 months to two years. Brother Juan Carlos one of our newest missionaries in North Little Rock (men- tioned earlier) has already developed several worship opportunities for his core group. Brother Jorge Vasquez working through El Faro continues to be our base camp for training future Hispanic leaders. God continues to bless them with a good number in attendance. Daisy, his wife, is the director of the medical clinic at El Faro. Brother B. J. Wright is also one of our newest missionaries working in the May- flower area. Grace Pointe Baptist Mission is a joint partnership with the Greenbrier Association and State Missions. They set Sunday, September 20th for services to begin. God is already blessing this new work. Brother Charlie Wagner, a recent graduate of CBC, is serving as Grace Pointe’s Silas Connection Partner. He is assisting Brother B. J. in the areas of youth and outreach. This gives us a record eight men working presently on the field. This is the most missionaries we have had at any one time. Praise the Lord!

Financially Through the combined efforts and faithfulness of missions minded churches we have been blessed to continue to expand our mission field. Our long-range plans are on schedule as we continue to fulfill our commitment to you to invest every possible dollar given onto a field as soon as possible. We, like most of our churches, have experienced a decrease in regular and Special Emphasis offerings. We received $52,115.92 less this church year ending August 2015, than we did for the year ending August 2014 or $1,000.00 per week. That hurts. Also, not having reached our Special Emphasis goal for the past four years has created a continued decrease of projected funds. These short falls each year have resulted in the absence in 2012 of -$8,278.12, 2013 of -$9,957.23, 2014 of -$17,290.17 for a total of -$35,525.52 in projected working capital over this time period.

72 Coupled with the fact this year, it appears we will again fall short of our goal having received $27,405.87 from 42 churches out of more than 360 as of September 1, 2015. Even with this reduction of income, estimated and actual, we have been able to maintain a positive cash flow in our general account. But due to the facts above, it may be necessary for us to begin drawing temporarily from our reserve over the next several months. That is why I am asking your church to prayerfully consider including State Missions in your annual budget if you are not presently doing so. If you have not taken up an offering for Special Emphasis consider doing so. Even though that time is past the need is still here. It is consistent, and systematic offerings that make the whole thing work.

Closing In closing, we are blessed to have Sister Donna Webb serving as our Administra- tive Assistant. She is confident, efficient and personable. We continue to have a great working relationship with Sister Diane Spriggs and her staff at the Baptist Trumpet. It was my goal when I came into the office five years ago that we might have as many as 10 men on the field at one time. With your help my prayers can become a reality. Please help us to help others. Serving in the position of Director of Missions is a joy. Being able to share the vision of God’s men and seeing their sacrifice for the Lord, helps me to know that God has His hand upon the BMA of Arkansas. Together we can accomplish great things for Him. For the Sake of Souls, — Paul White, Executive Director

73 Brief Summary of Financial Report

Income August 31, 2014 August 31, 2015 Offerings received by Office & Director 449,377 445,079 Collected by Missionaries 33,100 36,780 Designated Various 137,521 94,153 Designated RLF 14,587 12,501 Trumpet Group Insurance - - Interest 53 231 Refunds/NSF 200 - Miscellaneous 6,000 -6,000 Total Revenue 640,838 582,743

Expenses Salaries - Director 40,388 34,224 Salaries - Missionaries 147,317 114,147 Salaries - Office 25,804 24,901 Housing - Missionaries 75,686 95,161 Housing - Director 17,000 24,000 Social Security & Payroll Taxes 33,312 31,163 Retirement - Missionaries 9,075 7,750 Retirement - Director 1,825 1,800 Retirement - Office 3,000 3,000 Insurance (Medical, Life, Dental) 123,603 104,322 Insurance - Office 3,986 12,782 Insurance - Workmans Comp 824 1,030 Insurance - Contractors Bond 100 100 Gifts (Partnerships) 1,695 99 Designated Receipts (RLF) 14,562 12,451 Designated Receipts (Various) 74,681 70,868 Travel Expenses - Director 8,944 8,319 Travel Expenses - Others 6,381 5,340 Depreciation Expense 5,702 5,702 Utilities 4,063 5,000 Office Expense 9,710 12,127 Office Supplies 4,371 1,956 Miscellaneous Expenses 1,326 4,139 Auto Expense 3,247 1,310 Missions Start Up 3,171 3,445 Professional Fees (audit, tech, website) 6,032 4,888 Moving Expense 3,000 3,000 Seminars/Conferences 2,740 3,815 Stipend - Vision Plan Timeline 6,000 0 Stipend - Silas Connection 2,187 13,125 Total Expense 639,732 609,963

Profit or (Loss) 1,106 (27,220)

74 Annual Statistical Report

Listed below are the churches and contributions from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2015. We have made every effort to properly credit each church. If you records do not correspond with this list, please let us know. REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 14-15 13-14 14-15

Antioch, Conway 22,712.06 24,261.84 - - Antioch, Emmet 75.00 - - - Antioch, McGehee 1,112.72 1,376.50 397.44 491.65 Antioch, Nashville 1,440.00 1,740.00 180.00 180.00 Antioch East, Magnolia 3,600.00 3,300.00 - - Antioch West, Waldo 3,600.00 3,700.00 - - Bald Knob, Plumerville 1,950.00 1,350.00 - - Banks, Banks 120.00 120.00 - - Baptist Tabernacle, Searcy 379.92 204.72 - - Beacon, Blytheville 334.94 302.74 - - Beacon, Gravette 1,273.26 1,710.20 220.00 240.00 Beacon, Taylor 2,969.25 2,390.12 - - Beech Street, Crossett 912.95 1,272.10 - - Berean, North Little Rock 1,950.00 1,586.00 - - Bethany, Jonesboro 5,655.00 4,700.00 - - Bethel, Benton 1,000.00 1,000.00 - - Bethel, Bentonville 2,300.00 3,522.00 - - Bethel, Forrest City 713.09 920.81 - - Bethel #1, Rison 3,522.15 3,056.74 397.94 - Bethlehem, Gravette 185.00 180.00 55.00 60.00 Bethlehem, Greenbrier 2,849.60 3,060.46 935.84 1,128.19 Bethlehem, Magnolia 943.66 505.60 - - Big Creek Valley, Jonesboro 420.00 660.00 - - Blackwell, Atkins 98.00 170.00 - - Blanchard Springs, Junction City 239.00 952.00 - - Blooming Grove, Rector 400.00 - - - Bluff Springs, Rosston 240.00 240.00 - - Bodcaw #1, Emmet 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Bodcaw, Rosston 1,100.00 1,100.00 - - Bold Springs, Cave City 400.00 200.00 - - Bradford, Bradford 2,474.00 3,537.45 - - Brister, Emerson 1,800.00 1,800.00 - - Broadway Avenue, Bay 500.00 750.00 - - Calvary, Conway 1,250.00 1,100.00 - - Calvary, Fayetteville 1,578.00 1,437.00 - - Calvary, Heber Springs 1,432.51 1,686.52 - - Calvary, Manila 700.00 650.00 - - Calvary, Marvell 1,663.98 1,391.58 - - Calvary, McCrory 400.00 440.00 - - Calvary, Morrilton 3,051.35 6,186.63 - - Calvary, Ravenden Springs 878.06 - - - Calvary, Smackover 1,557.25 1,276.00 - -

75 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 14-15 13-14 14-15

Calvary, Stamps 146.34 502.32 120.00 120.00 Calvary, Warren 3,300.00 4,710.00 1,500.00 1,950.00 Canaan, Harrell 240.00 - - - Caney Valley, Plumerville 500.00 500.00 - - Cathedral, Jonesboro - 500.00 - - Center Grove, Cord 601.00 962.00 - - Center Hill, Jonesboro 2,316.52 2,461.33 - - Central, Ashdown 5,700.00 4,705.00 - - Central, Hughes 169.00 166.50 - - Central, Prescott 2,834.00 2,398.00 - - Central, Texarkana, Ark 362.30 516.26 - - Central, Trumann 770.83 705.54 - - Chapel Hill, New Edinburg 734.36 1,062.81 679.57 - Charity Heights, Hot Springs 165.00 - 15.00 - Cherrywood, Sherwood 1,073.00 1,080.00 578.00 840.00 Church at Willow Beach, North Little Rock 2,667.00 2,724.00 676.00 690.00 Cleveland, Cleveland 1,259.21 1,430.00 - - College Hill, McNeil 75.00 100.00 - - College View, Magnolia 2,114.14 3,845.76 - - Concord, Concord 426.12 490.47 - - Corinth, Magnolia 250.00 300.00 - - Cornerstone, Arkadelphia 1,163.85 438.60 - - Cornerstone, Bentonville 865.00 650.00 - - Corney Creek, Junction City 947.91 1,132.06 - - County Line, Marvell 761.32 823.89 - - County Line, Nashville 1,625.00 625.00 - - Crocketts Bluff, Crocketts Bluff 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - Cross Roads, Warren 1,528.63 1,791.56 - - Denver Street, Greenwood 1,938.00 1,711.00 - - East Kenwood, Siloam Springs 1,058.89 930.97 - - East Side, Monticello 583.66 593.24 - - Eastside, Conway 702.00 1,048.00 - - Eastside, Fayetteville 1,800.00 1,800.00 - - Eastside, Lonoke - 670.00 - - Calvary, White Hall 2,300.00 2,430.00 - - Elm Grove, Lake City 461.29 516.36 - - Emmaus, New Edinburg 900.00 900.00 - - Fairview, Blytheville 5,477.77 5,761.61 - - Fairview, Jonesboro 2,031.56 2,640.21 - - Faith, Mena 1,043.09 - 298.02 - Faith, Newport 479.08 - - - Fellowship, Bella Vista 3,202.11 2,893.00 - - Fellowship, Walnut Ridge 441.00 - - - First, Bald Knob 1,566.00 1,718.00 - - First, Caldwell 13,028.05 16,094.85 1,342.53 1,233.98 First, Cave Springs 1,604.12 1,625.00 - -

76 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 14-15 13-14 14-15

First, Damascus 2,968.15 3,805.00 1,968.15 2,400.00 First, Emerson 1,024.13 1,144.71 - - First, Gurdon 4,800.00 4,800.00 - - First, Magnolia 15,400.00 6,290.00 1,150.00 1,260.00 First, McNeil 1,600.00 1,500.00 - - First, North Lewisville 405.00 300.00 - - First, Newark 1,263.15 1,404.93 - - First, Rosston 574.23 573.14 - - First, St. Charles 1,741.81 2,366.00 - - First, Taylor 4,573.07 4,293.69 - - First, Waldo 1,485.00 1,487.00 - - First of Wallace, Foreman 270.00 266.00 - - Foster’s Chapel, Searcy 2,400.00 2,400.00 - - Fourth Street, West Helena 3,604.13 2,417.43 - - Friendship, DeQueen 1,693.42 2,124.58 - - Friendship, Greenbrier 760.00 896.69 330.00 310.84 Garner, Garner 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Garrett Memorial, Hope 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Grace, Bee Branch 3,740.48 3,993.18 - - Grace, Bingen 741.00 824.75 - - Grace, El Dorado 545.40 628.95 54.28 58.78 Grace, Russellville 900.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 Grace, Wynne 846.77 845.54 - - Grace Temple, Paragould 100.00 120.00 - - Greers Ferry, Greers Ferry 603.13 588.15 - - Gum Springs, Arkadelphia 455.00 823.25 - - Harmony, Jonesboro 189.84 206.97 - - Harmony, Stuttgart 495.86 117.75 - - Harmony, West Helena 504.28 484.19 465.48 444.16 Harrison Chapel, Beebe 1,296.00 1,238.00 - - Hattieville, Hattieville 550.00 600.00 100.00 - Haynes, Haynes 550.00 600.00 - - Highland Hills, Highland - 562.00 450.00 700.00 Hillcrest, Texarkana, TX - 220.00 - - Hopewell, El Dorado 847.33 1,373.10 - - Immanuel, Greenbrier 3,942.29 4,665.42 423.00 - Immanuel, Nashville 5,069.79 4,339.46 728.46 721.85 Immanuel, Sheridan 7,650.00 6,407.00 - - Kaley Hill, Quitman 3,037.15 3,256.02 - - Kellogg Valley, Sherwood 1,500.00 1,500.00 - - Kingsland, Kingsland 2,251.79 1,511.81 - - Knighton Chapel, Lewisville 120.00 120.00 - - Lakeside, Newport 1,251.37 1,932.97 - - Lakeview, Mayflower 50.00 - - - Landmark, Corning 1,222.55 1,494.73 - - Landmark, Elizabeth 668.68 567.82 - - Landmark, England 706.83 1,735.07 - - Landmark, Hermitage 240.00 240.00 - - Letona, Letona 744.86 590.97 - -

77 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 14-15 13-14 14-15

Liberty, Stamps 910.00 910.00 360.00 360.00 Little River, Manila 968.35 845.11 276.53 236.71 Locust Bayou, Hampton 1,200.00 - - - Lone Oak, Blytheville 106.00 - - - Lone Oak, Ravenden 300.00 300.00 - - Lorado, Jonesboro 853.00 659.00 - - North View, North Little Rock 4,542.36 4,588.13 - - Macedonia, Bearden 1,300.00 1,200.00 - - Macedonia, Jonesboro 800.00 600.00 - - Macedonia, Magnolia 1,691.31 1,669.76 - - Marcus Hill, Enola 91.27 212.80 - - Maul Community, Camden 150.00 120.00 - - Meadowview, Pine Bluff 5,557.75 299.73 - - Milligan Ridge, Manila 1,224.00 1,224.00 - - Missionary Grove, Prescott 200.00 200.00 - - Mt. Elba, Kingsland 300.00 300.00 - - Mt. Lebanon, New Edinburg 360.00 330.00 - - Mt. Nebo, Hope 925.00 985.00 355.00 295.00 Mt. Pleasant, Gravette 1,118.48 1,197.39 - - Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville 4,574.79 4,120.48 - - Mt. Union, El Dorado 2,338.00 2,004.00 - - Mountain View, Clinton 945.00 1,260.00 - - Murmil Heights, El Dorado 3,066.00 2,536.00 - - Needs Creek, Greenbrier 1,343.32 1,467.75 - - New Bethel, Monticello 35.00 - - - New Caney, Gurdon 100.00 - - - New Friendship, Kingsland 600.00 - - - New Home, Quitman 570.00 750.00 410.00 550.00 New Hope, Fouke 371.14 367.29 - - New Hope, Hope 1,691.86 2,435.10 - - New Hope, Wynne 1,915.00 2,048.00 - - New Liberty, Fort Smith 276.47 252.65 138.21 126.35 New Prospect, Garfield 2,439.00 2,174.00 - - New Shiloh, Mineral Springs 1,363.02 1,268.50 - - North Hills, Sherwood 6,914.44 6,927.73 - - Northside, Dumas 940.00 1,190.00 - - Oak Grove, Jonesboro 1,704.13 3,121.32 - - Oak Grove, North Little Rock 272.33 306.39 - - Oak Park, Little Rock - 2,544.46 - - Oakland Heights, Pine Bluff 2,436.25 1,065.28 - - Old Hickory, Hattieville 120.00 120.00 - - Old Liberty, Conway 480.00 540.00 - - Park Avenue, Searcy 5,402.70 5,179.50 600.30 575.50 Park Place, Bryant 1,111.92 - 125.86 - Park View, North Little Rock 850.00 927.00 - - Parkview, Trumann 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Perry Street, Little Rock 821.00 25.00 75.00 - Pilgrims Rest, Magnolia 329.00 465.45 - - Pilgrims Rest, Spearsville, LA 2,592.21 2,187.36 - -

78 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 14-15 13-14 14-15

Pine Crest, Fordyce 100.00 - - - Pleasant Grove, Carlisle 1,475.00 1,479.12 1,500.00 1,500.00 Pleasant Grove, El Dorado 1,435.00 1,192.00 - - Pleasant Grove, Imboden 5,691.00 4,800.00 - - Pleasant Hill, Waldo 400.00 500.00 - - Pleasant Springs, McCaskill 400.00 2,075.00 - - Pleasant Valley, Greenbrier 682.55 560.00 60.00 60.00 Pocahontas, Pocahontas 3,892.00 3,643.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 Prairie Oaks, Prairie Grove 1,359.68 1,592.10 - - Prospect, Jonesboro 3,157.52 3,248.50 - - Providence Memorial, Perrytown 200.00 - - - Providence, Hope - 2,159.74 - - Ramsey Heights, Batesville 900.00 900.00 - - Red Oak, Harrison 1,090.00 1,200.00 - - Richmond Road, Texarkana, TX 2,320.62 1,783.21 - - Ridgecrest, Jonesboro 1,370.00 1,119.00 - - Riverside, Fulton - 360.00 - - Rock Hill, Jonesboro 838.14 832.00 - - Rondo, Rondo-Lexa 1,109.00 960.00 - - Rowes Chapel, Humnoke 1,100.00 1,200.00 - - Russell, Bald Knob 1,480.00 1,851.00 492.00 448.00 Sand Springs, Damascus 459.67 618.47 - - Shady Grove, Piggott 450.00 - - - Shady Grove, Prescott 2,170.77 2,226.49 - - Shiloh, Waldo 900.00 825.00 - - Shover Springs, Hope 338.22 263.68 - - South Main, Malvern 2,545.00 2,857.51 - - Southside, Hope 2,193.09 1,541.37 - - Spring Branch, Taylor 780.00 720.00 - - Spring Creek, Springdale 824.20 863.60 60.00 60.00 Spring Lake, Texarkana, TX 3,506.00 2,400.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 Springdale, Springdale 1,650.14 1,906.68 138.81 160.71 Springhill, Greenbrier 11,009.00 11,755.00 - - Sulphur Springs, Fordyce 3,780.71 4,881.58 - - Sulphur Springs, Quitman 1,422.97 1,522.21 - - Summers, Summers 3,536.08 2,478.00 - - Sunnyside, DeWitt 2,541.64 2,029.32 - - Temperanceville, Nashville 1,500.00 1,100.00 - - Temple, Fordyce 4,119.00 4,054.00 - - Temple, Jonesboro 7,314.00 3,262.53 - - Temple, Little Rock 7,843.29 4,405.08 220.00 45.00 Temple, Murfreesboro - 369.99 - - Temple, Rogers 2,523.79 2,712.03 - - Tenth Street, Paragould 397.37 434.73 - - Trenton, Marvell 1,000.00 - - - Trinity, Lake City 600.00 600.00 - -

79 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 14-15 13-14 14-15

Trinity, Stamps 1,650.00 1,950.00 - - True Light, McDougal 102.50 66.50 - - Trumann, Trumann 617.64 487.76 - - Turner Street, Springdale 660.00 720.00 - - Twentieth Street, Batesville 138.00 - - - Twin Oaks, Clarksville 624.96 624.96 624.96 624.96 Union Valley, England 165.00 - - - Unity, Dardanelle 478.19 469.29 - - Unity, Hope 10,280.36 10,901.95 1,075.55 1,144.61 Unity, Jonesboro 1,601.73 1,742.65 - - Unity, Nashville 500.00 500.00 - - Victory, Gentry 120.00 120.00 - - Victory, Hampton 1,915.50 2,063.00 - - Victory, McNeil 1,451.97 1,262.40 - - Village Creek, Mabelvale 874.52 773.29 370.52 331.41 Walnut Grove, Lake City 497.40 369.05 - - Weddington, Fayetteville 1,097.00 300.00 - - West Race, Searcy 5,046.00 4,433.00 2,380.00 2,288.00 Western, Emerson 297.00 - - - Westside, Jacksonville 600.00 460.00 - - Westside, Mountain Home 453.00 253.20 - - Westside, Osceola 540.78 355.49 455.38 355.49 Woodberry, Hampton 671.73 797.13 - - Worden, Bald Knob 2,129.00 1,080.23 - - Wyatt, El Dorado 1,200.00 400.00 - - Zion, Fordyce 9,853.89 9,467.02 - - Charity, Ward 3,231.88 2,748.60 - - Mt. Vernon, Waldo 300.00 300.00 - - Old Baptist Mission, Westville, OK 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Oasis, Maumelle 700.00 - - - Celebration, Haskell 2,300.00 1,200.00 - - Calvary, Horn Lake, MS 2,500.00 2,500.00 - - La Gran Comision, Bryant 31.42 - - - Centergy, Morrilton 150.00 - - - First Bikers, Texarkana, TX 1,154.84 1,126.11 - - Connection Point, Brookland 1,524.41 908.00 - - New Hope, Clinton 732.27 106.72 - - Colcord, Colcord, OK 84.30 - - - Victory Lighthouse, Trumann 200.00 - - -

Others BMA of Central Arkansas 20,475.00 20,275.00 - - Harmony Association 7,200.00 4,000.00 - - Judson Association 26,530.00 26,580.00 - - Union Association, Hope 19,800.00 15,400.00 - - United Association 4,100.00 3,600.00 - - Greenbrier Association - 19,800.00 - - BMA of Ozarks 30,000.00 - - -

80 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 14-15 13-14 14-15

Southwest District WMA 739.88 - - - Arkansas State WMA 20.00 - - - Central Arkansas District WMA 200.00 200.00 - - Greenbrier District GMA - 281.00 - - Southwest District Brotherhood 117.00 - - - Mt. Pleasant WMA, Plumerville - 230.50 - - Union Lake, Commerce Township, MI 4,200.00 3,975.00 - - Garner, Garner WMA 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 First, Taylor WMA Dorcas Circle 10.00 - - - First, Magnolia WMA Circle One - 500.00 - - Individuals 12,925.00 4,500.00 - -

Totals 586,923.11 539,230.59 27,532.83 25,741.19

81 82 83 84 85 Revolving Loan Fund Committee Minutes

June 9, 2015 The Revolving Loan Fund officers met with Bro. Paul White at the Missions Office in Little Rock on June 9, 2015. Members present were Bro. J.W. Wright, Bro. Gary Brewer and Bro. Jim Ward. Since this was our first meeting for 2015, Bro. Gary Brewer was elected president. 1. Bro. White spoke of the need of increasing the loan to our mission, Connection Point Mission, by $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 because of the increase in building and materials and regulations by the city. There was a motion and second to increase the loan to Connection Point by $200,000.00 making the total loan to the church $600,000.00. After discussion, motion carried. 2. Bro White also spoke of the new mission work at Mayflower. The old church, Lakeview, had disbanded and deeded the property to State Missions. Motion and second to allow the new mission work, Grace Pointe, to lease/purchase the old Lakeview property in Mayflower for $100.00 per month for up to two years. If they want to purchase the property before or after the two years, the selling price would be $35,000.00. Money of the lease/purchase during the two years would be deducted from the $35,000.00. Motion carried. 3. Bro. White spoke of new property that could be purchased in the area owned by First Baptist Church. Motion and second to authorize Bro. White to negotiate with First Baptist for the purchase of this new property not to exceed $85,000.00. Motion carried. There was other discussion about the work of missions around the state. There was no other business. Motion to adjourn and Bro. Wright closed in prayer. — Jim Ward, clerk/secretary

November 12, 2015 The Revolving Loan Fund officers met with Bro. Paul White at the missions office in Little Rock on November 12, 2015. Those in attendance were: Bro. J.W. Wright, Bro. Sonny Harvison, Bro. Roy Tilley and Jim Ward. Bro. Wright opened with a word of prayer. First order of business was the election of officers. They are as follows: Sonny Harvison, President Roy Tilley, Vice President Jim Ward, Secretary Motion made to send a corrected letter to the Secretary of State concerning the correct title for the Articles of Incorporation, which is: Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas Revolving Loan Fund, Inc. Motion carried. Also, a motion was made to extend to Connection Point Mission in Brookland $50,000 if needed to finish their project. Motion carried. There was no other business and Bro. Harvison adjourned the meeting. — Jim Ward, secretary

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Board Email Vote on Loan Refinance December 23, 2014 An e-mail vote on the “Recommendation from the President to Refinance Loans” (attached) on December 16, 2014. The vote resulted in 18 “Yes” votes and 2 “No response.” The following Board members approved the recommendation: Brad Crain, Bran- don Cox, Clif Johnson, Darren Hill, David Pickard, Dedria Givens-Carroll, Jeff D Harper, Jim Fink, Jeremy Riddle, Kristy Roberts, Mark Cassady, Marvin Delk, Mark Livingston, Robin Cole, Sandy Lambright, Winston Foster, Wayne Smith, and Zane Clark. No Response was received from Shawn Johnston and Sam Hodges. — Respectfully, Brad Crain, Secretary

February 28, 2015 Board Members Present: Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, Sandra Lambright, Robin Cole, Clif Johnson, Mark Cassady, Dedria Givens-Carroll, Zane Clark, Darren Hill, Shawn Johnston, Brad Crain, Jim Fink, Jeff Harper, Kristy Roberts. Board Members Absent: David Pickard, Mark Livingston, Wayne Smith, Brandon Cox, Jeremy Riddle, Sam Hodges. Chairman Winston Foster called the meeting to order. 1. Opening Prayer – Jeff Harper opened the meeting in prayer. 2. Devotional – The devotional was presented by Donny Parrish. 3. President’s Report A. Vice President for Finance Report – Donna Gray Donna reported that budget adjustments were being presented to reduce the deficit from $232,424 to $169,356. This was accomplished largely because of the debt negotiations which combined notes and reduced the interest rate. She also told of a recommendation to increase traditional tuition per credit hour by $20, PACE tuition by $45 per credit hour while eliminating the course fee, and an increase in accompanist fees for voice students. Donna also reported on property acquisition and property management. She talked about the recent audit, along with corrective action taken to address deficiencies. B. Vice President for Academic Affairs Report – Gary McAllister Gary updated the board on the Self Study Report. Strengths identified include the mission statement, diversity among students and faculty, institution involvement in the community, faculty stability and credentials, improvements in budgeting, an increase in net assets, an increase in enrollment, aggressive recruiting, Vision 20/20 Capital Campaign, campus technology, and facilities. Weaknesses include a one year enrollment decline, planning and assessment, and finances. Gary discussed areas identified as needing improvement, such as a need for consistent performance evaluations, a need to track the success of graduates, and freshman retention and graduations rates. C. Vice President for Advancement Report – Sancy Faulk Sancy told about CBC Day for Vision 20/20. The church campaign raised $162,020. She told of two new endowed scholarships that

91 have been established. Sancy talked about the “Blitz the Town Blue” homecoming theme among Conway businesses, in which twenty to twenty-five businesses participated by having their employees wear blue. She reported that the classes of 1963 -1965 were inducted into the Half Century Club. She also reported on the updated website, the Mustangs in the Making program, and the use of social media to make contact with and keep up with former students. D. Vice President for Enrollment Management Report – Ryan Johnson Ryan reported on enrollment and housing, and stated that the current enrollment is the third largest in school history. He told of the creation of The Mustang Club, which was created to provide additional revenue for school athletics. He talked of the role a strong athletic program often has in attracting new students. Ryan also discussed the introduction, implementation, and communication of the Mustang Advantage program. E. President’s Remarks – Terry Kimbrow Terry commended the school vice presidents and staff for the work they have done. He told of a two day strategic planning meeting held with representatives of faculty, students, the board, and the community. The meeting looked at the school’s beliefs and mission, including new strategies to meet the mission. Action teams were developed to work on these strategies. 4. Previous Minutes – Minutes of the September 27, 2014 board meeting were approved. 5. Old Business A. Terry discussed recommended changes to the Board Bylaws. Motion was made and seconded to approve the changes, and to assign to the Executive Committee the task of developing a process for evaluating the president’s job performance. Motion was approved. A copy of the changes is attached to these minutes. B. Proposed changes to the CBC Bylaws were reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve these changes. The motion was approved. A copy of these changes is attached to these minutes. C. Proposed changes to the CBC Constitution were reviewed. Motion was made and seconded to approve these changes. The motion was approved. A copy of these changes is attached to the minutes. 6. New Business A. Committee Reports and Recommendations 1. Academic Committee Clif Johnson and Dedria Givens-Carroll gave the report for the Academic Committee. Those minutes will be provided to CBC Administration. a. The committee recommended approval of new course proposals: Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Ethics, Community Corrections, Criminal law and legal Reasoning, Theories of Crime, Juvenile Crime and Justice, Criminal Evidence and Procedure, Forensic Science for police Administration. Motion to approve was

92 made, seconded, and approve b. The committee recommended approval of the new degree proposal: Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Management. Motion to approve was made, seconded, and approved. c. The committee recommended approval of the TEP Admission Requirements revision. Motion to approve was made, seconded, and approved. d. The committee recommended approval of the Core Curriculum and General Education Objectives. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. e. The committee recommended approval of the Program Review Policies and Procedures. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. 2. Finance Committee Brad Crain gave the report for the Finance Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of proposed budget adjustments for the current fiscal year, as presented. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. b. The committee recommended approval of tuition and fee revisions as presented. Motion was made, seconded and approved. 3. Advancement Committee Darren Hill gave the report for the Advancement Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The committee recommended the adoption of a revised Mission Statement, as follows: “Central Baptist College is committed to transforming lives through education that integrates Christian faith and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.” Motion was made, seconded, and approved. B. Faculty Compensation Study Group Terry presented a recommendation from a faculty compensation study group, that the school develop a compensation schedule that would consider variables that should help determine compensation. A motion was made and seconded that the Administrative Committee study this issue and present a report to recommend to the board. Motion passed. There being no more business, the Board was dismissed in prayer by Clif Johnson. The next committee meeting date is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2015, with the full board meeting to follow on Saturday, June 6, 2015. — Respectfully Submitted, Mark Cassady, Secretary

93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 June 6, 2015 Board Members Present: Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, Sandra Lambright, David Pickard, Robin Cole, Mark Cassady, Wayne Smith, Dedria Givens-Carroll, Jeremy Riddle, Zane Clark, Darren Hill, Sam Hodges, Shawn Johnston, Brad Crain, Jim Fink, Jeff Harper. Board Members Absent: Clif Johnson, Mark Livingston, Brandon Cox, Kristy Roberts. Chairman Winston Foster called the meeting to order. 1. Opening Prayer – Zane Clark opened the meeting in prayer. 2. Devotional – Kristen Riddle presented a devotional based on Joshua 1:9. 3. President’s Report A. Vice President for Finance Report – Paul Cherry Paul reported that he has spent time learning the accounting system, working on the budget, presenting to the Higher Learning Commission liaison, working with the Arkansas Baptist Foundation, and renewing employee benefits. He has projected a $61,000 surplus for the current fiscal year. Paul states that the proposed budget for the coming year projects an $870,000 increase in revenues, and a $1.1 million increase in expenses, for a projected deficit of $176,395. He reported the Vision 2020 balance is $934,900, with $70,000 to be used on the purchase of property. B. Vice President for Academic Affairs Report – Gary McAllister Gary updated the Board on the Higher Learning Commission visit, and discussed the report issued by the commission. He discussed the possibility of adding graduate degrees, with business and Bible being two areas for possible degree programs. Gary reported that Champion Christian College in Hot Springs is interested in allowing CBC to use their facilities as a new location for PACE. He told of two new faculty members recently hired – Heather Solano and Katherine Ligon. C. Vice President for Advancement Report – Sancy Faulk Sancy asked Terry to discuss Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities, and he reported they have hired Rex Horne as the new president. Sancy then discussed the renovation of Burgess Auditorium. The budget for renovation is $250,000, and the deadline for completion is July 31. She told of the Rufus and Mildred Crawford Endowed Scholarship, which will be awarded to licensed ministry students majoring in Bible or missions, whose goal is to serve on a foreign mission field. Sancy discussed awards given to CBC staff, and promotions for the PACE program. She reported that CBC is a presenting sponsor of the Casting Crowns concert, which will help give CBC additional exposure. The Mustang Classic golf tournament is scheduled for September 14. D. Vice President for Enrollment Management Report – Ryan Johnson Ryan reported on enrollment and housing numbers, and stated that the school has set a new record for the number of new students registered and the number of traditional students returning. Housing numbers are down because of the ability of students to live off campus. He reported there were one hundred twenty-six graduates this year. Ryan discussed the Mustang Advantage program and how it is being promoted. He

105 discussed the organization of the board of the Mustang Club, and stated the club has received $9,150 this year. Ryan discussed the student satisfaction survey, and the hopes that information from the survey will be used to increase enrollment through increased student satisfaction. E. President’s Remarks – Terry Kimbrow Terry commended the school vice presidents and staff for the work they have done, and deferred additional remarks to the end of the meeting. 4. Previous Minutes – Minutes of the February 28, 2015 Board meeting were approved. Old Business. There was no old business. 5. New Business A. Approval of Executive Committee Action/Minutes The Board approved the action of the Executive Committee to allocate $50,000 from the 2014/2015 budget for the purpose of preliminary planning for a new athletic facility, and for the administration of the college to work with Sowell Architects to concept a multi-phase project. B. Committee Reports and Recommendations 1.) Academic Committee Dedria Givens-Carroll gave the report for the Academic Com- mittee. Those minutes will be provided to CBC Administration. a. The committee recommended beginning the process of establishing two graduate degree programs: M.B.A. and an M.A. in Bible. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. b. The committee recommended that the institution begin the process of establishing an additional location in Hot Springs. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. c. The committee recommended the creation of four academic divisions: Humanities & Arts, Natural & Social Sciences, Professional Studies, and PACE. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. d. The committee recommended approval of the faculty evaluation proposal. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. e. The committee recommended approval of the Bible requirement revision proposal. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. f. The committee recommended the following: 1. Approval of the Behavioral Sciences Department’s proposals: degree revisions (BA & BS in Psychology & Counseling, BA & BS Psychology & Social Services, and a revision to the minor in Social Studies. 2. Approval of the Bible Department’s proposals: course deletions (BIB 4331 & 4332), degree revisions (BA Bible, BS Bible, and BS Missions, and a revision to the minor in Bible). 3. Approval of the Business Department’s proposals: new courses (Internship and Special Problems in Accounting) and degree revisions (AA Business and

106 BBA). 4. Approval of the Fine Arts Department’s proposals: degree revisions (BA Music, BS Worship Arts, and a revision to the minor in Worship Arts). 5. Approval of the General Education proposals: degree revisions (AA General Education, BA & BS General Studies, and BS Liberal Studies). Motion to accept these five recommendations was made, seconded, and approved. g. The committee recommended approval of the Literature & Language Arts Department’s proposals: course revision (English Literature I & II). Motion was made, seconded, and approved. h. The committee recommended approval of the PACE Department’s proposals: new courses (Object-Oriented Programming and Network Design and Communication), course revisions (Business Communications), and degree revisions (BS Psychology, BS Leadership, BS Criminology and Criminal Justice Management, BS Organizational Management, BS Leadership in Ministry, BBA, BS Management Information Systems, and BS Human Resource Management). Motions was made, seconded, and approved. i. The committee recommended approval of the Science and Mathematics Department’s proposals: degree revisions (BS Biology, BA Biology, BS Health Sciences, and BS Molecular Biosciences) and revision of prerequisites for Math courses. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. j. The committee recommends the school decline the offer of a Torah Scroll since CBC is not equipped at this time to preserve and protect the document. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. 2.) Finance Committee Brad Crain gave the report for the Finance Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The committee recommends to the full Board the approval of the proposed 2015-2016 Current Fund Budget. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. b. The committee informed the Board of the committee’s recommendation that CBC staff and administration manage budget variance control rather than Board approved budget revisions. No action was required by the full Board. 3.) Advancement Committee Darren Hill gave the report for the Advancement Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The committee recommended the approval of the Athletic Facility Recommendation to begin Phase I of Vision 2020 Project #4, athletic facilities. Motion was made, seconded, and approved.

107 b. The committee recommended approval of the 2015-2016 Traditional Student Handbook. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. c. The committee recommended approval of the 2015-2016 PACE and Online Studies Student Handbook. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. d. The committee recommended approval of the 2015-2016 Guidelines for Facilities Use. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. C. The outgoing Board members were appointed by Terry to serve as the Nominating Committee for 2016 officers. Those members are Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, Sandra Lambright, and David Pickard. 6. Other Business A. The committee secretaries were reminded to turn in Board Committee Minutes. The Board was dismissed in prayer by Jeremy Riddle. The next committee meeting date is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2015, with the full Board Meeting to follow on Saturday, September 26, 2015. — Respectfully Submitted, Mark Cassady, Secretary Email Vote to Ratify Administrative Committee Action September 4, 2015 Pursuant to Board Policy, President Kimbrow presented the following to the Board of Trustees via email and requested that they ratify the action taken on September 1, 2015 by the CBC Administrative Committee. The Administrative Committee of Central Baptist College met Tues- day, September 1, 2015 at 2:45 p.m. in a called meeting. In addition to CBC President Terry Kimbrow, Vice President for Academic Affairs Gary McAllister, Vice President for Advancement Sancy Faulk, Vice President for Finance Paul Cherry, and Vice President for Enrollment Management Ryan Johnson, the following individuals were also present: Peggy Pillow, Administrative Assistant to the President, Chair of the Bible Department Dr. Joel Slayton, and Professors in the Bible Department Dr. Virgil Porter and Dr. Martin Jameson. A Motion was made by Dr. Gary McAllister, and seconded by Sancy Faulk, to put on hold for an unspecified period of time the previous recommendation (which was approved by the Academic Committee of the Board on June 5, 2015 and subsequently approved unanimously by the full Board of Trustees on June 6, 2015), to begin the process of establishing a Master of Arts Degree in Bible. The motion passed by all voting members with no opposition. The following Board members approved the action: Mark Cassady, Zane Clark, Robin Cole, Brandon Cox, Brad Crain, Marvin Delk, Jim Fink, Winston Foster, De- dria Givens-Carroll, Jeff Harper, Darren Hill, Clif Johnson, Shawn Johnston, Mark Livingston, David Pickard, Jeremy Riddle, Kristy Roberts, and Wayne Smith. There was no response from Sandy Lambright and Sam Hodges. There were no opposing votes. Therefore the Board has ratified this action of the Administrative Committee. — Respectfully, Mark Cassady, Secretary

108 September 26, 2015 Board Members Present: Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, David Pickard, Clif Johnson, Mark Livingston, Mark Cassady, Brandon Cox, Jeremy Riddle, Darren Hill, Sam Hodges, Shawn Johnston, Brad Crain, Jim Fink, Jeff Harper, Kristy Roberts. Board Members Absent: Sandra Lambright, Robin Cole, Wayne Smith, Dedria Givens-Carroll, Zane Clark.

Chairman Winston Foster called the meeting to order. 1. Opening Prayer – Clif Johnson opened the meeting in prayer. 2. Devotional – Stephen Castleberry presented a devotional on the topic “What’s Next for CBC?” based on Philippians 3. 3. President’s Report. A. Vice President for Finance Report – Paul Cherry Paul reviewed the Statement of Financial Condition, and pointed out changes from the previous year to the current year. He also reviewed the Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets. Paul reported on changes being made to the accounting systems which will allow improved reporting to the administration and board. He also discussed the comparison of current budget figures to year-to-date figures. Motion to accept the report was made, seconded and approved. B. Vice President for Academic Affairs Report – Gary McAllister Gary talked about “where we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going.” He discussed the types of classes currently offered, and changes being made. He told of the move to provide more non- traditional classes and toward “blended” classes, which provide a variety of ways for students to receive information or attend class. Motion to accept the report was made, seconded, and approved. C. Vice President for Advancement Report – Sancy Faulk Sancy reported that the campus bookstore has been renamed Mustang Outfitters since it no longer sells books. She told about the Casting Crowns concert, which CBC sponsored and used to promote CBC. She talked about and showed pictures of the Burgess Auditorium renovation. She told how CBC is using speaking engagements, Television news segments, and news articles to promote the school. She also talked about CBC Day for Vision 2020, and how social media is being used to promote the school. Motion to accept the report was made, seconded, and approved. D. Vice President for Enrollment Management Report – Ryan Johnson Ryan reported on fall enrollment and housing numbers. CBC has a record enrollment of 881 students. He talked about the Mustang Advantage program and reported favorable results from both the parent and student surveys used to evaluate opinions about the program. He also discussed the Mustang Club which supports CBC sports programs, and the new online student referral form. Motion to accept the report was made, seconded, and approved. E. President’s Remarks – Terry Kimbrow Terry asked what information and updates the board would like to receive from him. He stated that he would like to keep the board

109 updated between meetings, and leave the board meetings open mostly for vice president and committee reports. In response to questions, he expressed his burdens for CBC and the students, and discussed the things that get him excited about CBC. 4. Minutes of the June 6, 2015 board meeting were approved. 5. There was no old business. 6. New Business. A. Committee Reports and Recommendations 1.) Academic Committee Clif Johnson gave the report for the Academic Committee. Those minutes will be provided to CBC Administration. a. The committee recommended the approval of the Teacher Education Program Background Check Policy. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. b. The committee recommended approval of the Faculty Qualifications and Hiring Process Policy. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. c. The committee recommended approval of the Copyright Policy. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. d. The committee recommended approval of the Record Retention and Management Policy. Motion was made, seconded, and approved. 2.) Finance Committee Brad Crain gave the report for the Finance Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The committee reviewed the audit report presented by Bo Conner of Conner and Sartain, CPAs. Brad requested that the whole board begin reviewing the report. There was consensus among the board to accept this request. He reported that the tuition discount rate is currently 41.8%. b. The committee recommended approval of the 2016 Minister’s Housing Allowance as follows: Terry Kimbrow - $40,000; Joel Slayton - $30,000; Virgil Porter - $25,000. Motion to accept was made, seconded, and approved. 3.) Advancement Committee Darren Hill gave the report for the Advancement Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The committee asked Terry Kimbrow to discuss Phase 2 of Vision 2020. He recommended that we proceed with Phase 2 of Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making. He further recommended that we retain the services of Rik Sowell Architects, Inc., and that we authorize their representative to work with Clark Contractors as a team to design and build a Mustang Athletic Complex on the block south of the campus bordered by Robins and Center Streets, and South and Conway Boulevards. Construction of the first step of phase 1 of the project will commence when the president and his representatives have secured contributions and/

110 or pledges equaling 80% of the total projected cost. This recommendation will be subject to review at all regularly scheduled, or special called, meetings of the board. Motion to accept the recommendation was made, seconded, and approved. b. The committee recommended approval of the 2016-2017 Off Campus Housing Request. Motion to accept was made, seconded, and approved. c. The committee recommended approval of the 2016-2017 Housing Application and Contract. Motions to accept was made, seconded, and approved. B. The Nominating Committee presented the following nominees: a. Chairman: Jeremy Riddle. Motion to accept made, seconded, approved. b. Vice Chairman: Brad Crain. Motion to accept made, seconded, approved. c. Secretary: Mark Cassady. Motion to accept made, seconded, approved. d. Asst. Secretary: Shawn Johnston. Motion to accept made, seconded, approved. C. Motion was made, seconded, and approved to elect Terry Kimbrow for another term as President. 7. Other Business. A. The committee secretaries were reminded to turn in Board Committee Minutes. B. Retiring board members were recognized and thanked for their service on the board. They include Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, David Pickard, and Sandra Lambright. The Board was dismissed in prayer by Sam Hodges. The next committee meeting date is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2016, with the full board meeting to follow on Saturday, February 27, 2016. — Respectfully Submitted, Mark Cassady, Secretary 2015 Annual Report Central Baptist College Terry Kimbrow, President “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us” Ephesians 3:20 ESV. This verse continues to serve as the theme as we consider what God has in store for the future of Central Baptist College. I praise God for all He has allowed us to accomplish in 2015. Yet, as I have said many times, “I know from the simple truth of this passage that God is able to do so much more.” Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making: The first phase of our capital fundraising campaign closed with the completion of three major projects: The 38,000 sq. ft. David T. Watkins Academic Building completed in August 2012; the two-level Story Library completed in January 2014; and the 150 bed, three story Dickson Hall completed and occupied in August 2014.

111 We are working with the architects to determine a project scope and cost of the fourth major project which will begin phase two of Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making capital campaign. What will likely be the largest project in the history of the institution, it will center on facilities to accommodate Mustang athletic programs. Annual Fund: We completed the first full year of operation of the Annual Fund, a program that allows friends of CBC to partner with us in changing lives. In- volvement in the annual fund may start with as little as $10 per month with the funds applied to a number of ever-growing “needs list” items. Mustang Club: The Mustang Club is up and going, operating as a booster club for all ten Mustang athletic programs. The general operating budget alone is not sufficient to meet the need of our ever-growing intercollegiate athletic program. Our move into the American Midwest Conference (AMC), while considered a huge step forward for all our programs, raises the level of excellence required of each team. The Mustang Club supplements all team budgets while also raising the level of awareness of Mustang Athletics. CBC Again Named Military Friendly: For the sixth year in a row, Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, named Central Baptist College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools List. The Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. Successful Accreditation Visit: A majority of CBC employees were involved in one of five criterion group committees gathering data and preparing outlines in preparation for the submission of the accreditation self-study report. Dr. Gary McAllister led the charge and successfully submitted the report by the required deadline. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools made their comprehensive campus visit March 9-11, 2015. We received the final team report on April 20, 2015 informing us that our next comprehensive reaffirmation is scheduled for the years 2024/2025. In addition, we will submit a monitoring report, due July 1, 2017, that documents (a) the progress regarding academic program outcomes assessment and (b) how the general education assessment has been implemented. New Enrollment Record Set: Thanks to aggressive recruiting and continued in- novations in our Department of Admissions, our overall fall enrollment was up 2.3%, setting an all-time high enrollment of 881 students. Strategic & Master Plans: The “Strategic Plan” calls for new and creative initiates for all aspects of the College, from academic offerings and campus life to effective long-term budgeting and the hiring of qualified faculty and staff members. The projects called for in the “Campus Facilities Master Plan” form a component of the Strategic Plan, as do strategies for securing the funds needed to build and sustain those projects. Both plans are undergoing an update. Academic Excellence: We are blessed with qualified faculty and administrative

112 leadership. The growth in academic offerings has led to the creation of four academic divisions: Humanities & Arts, Natural & Social Sciences, Professional Studies, and PACE. Each division chair will report directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. These academic divisions, alone with all academic department chairs, will continue to research the need for additional degree programs while maintaining excellence in current degree offerings. We are also studying the need for the addition of graduate degree programs in areas of greatest demand. I again ask that you pray with us for guidance of the Holy Spirit as we strive to effect “life change” in the hearts minds of our students; and actively support us as we look to be the best we can be for the cause of Christ. Annual Statistical Report Contributions From Churches And Individual Contributions Credited To Churches September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015

Annual Vision Fund 2020 Amity, Doniphan, MO $420.00 $0.00 Antioch East, Magnolia, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Antioch West, Magnolia, AR $3,600.00 $500.00 Antioch, Conway, AR $196,778.95 $18,525.12 Antioch, McGehee, AR $1,895.06 $0.00 Antioch, Nashville, AR $1,380.00 $0.00 Ash Street, Muskogee, OK $700.00 $0.00 Bald Knob, Plumerville, AR $300.00 $0.00 Banks, Banks, AR $120.00 $0.00 Barney, Enola, AR $300.00 $0.00 Beacon, Gravette, AR $1,972.17 $0.00 Beech Street, Crossett, AR $866.38 $0.00 Berean, NLR, AR $1,107.00 $100.00 Bethany, Jonesboro, AR $3,795.35 $0.00 Bethel, Bentonville, AR $900.00 $0.00 Bethel, Forrest City, AR $465.67 $0.00 Bethel, Fulton, MS $2,413.00 $0.00 Bethel, Lonedell, MO $1,805.00 $0.00 Bethlehem, Greenbrier, AR $11,986.94 $600.00 Bethlehem, Magnolia, AR $505.60 $0.00 Big Creek Valley, Jonesboro, AR $420.00 $5,000.00 Blackwell, Atkins, AR $191.00 $0.00 Blanchard Spgs, Junction City, AR $516.50 $0.00 Bluff Springs, Rosston, AR $240.00 $0.00 Bodcaw #2, Rosston, AR $300.00 $0.00 Bradford, Bradford, AR $2,682.71 $0.00 Brister, Emerson, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Calvary, Conway, AR $0.00 $300.00 Calvary, Fayetteville, AR $3,640.00 $0.00 Calvary, Heber Springs, AR $1,683.59 $0.00

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Calvary, Manila, AR $600.00 $0.00 Calvary, Marvell, AR $1,391.58 $2,066.00 Calvary, Morrilton, AR $4,527.25 $0.00 Calvary, Smackover, AR $1,356.90 $0.00 Calvary, Stamps, AR $420.00 $0.00 Calvary, Vidalia, LA $1,066.46 $0.00 Calvary, Warren, AR $300.00 $0.00 Calvary, White Hall, AR $2,531.00 $0.00 Center Grove, Cord, AR $715.00 $0.00 Center Hill, Jonesboro, AR $1,575.66 $0.00 Central, Ashdown, AR $2,615.00 $0.00 Central, Conway, AR $44,378.57 $1,178.44 Central, Hughes, AR $333.00 $0.00 Central, Prescott, AR $1,200.00 $5,000.00 Central, Texarkana, AR $692.46 $0.00 Central, Trumann, AR $705.54 $0.00 Charity, Ward, AR $2,748.60 $0.00 Cherrywood, Sherwood, AR $1,020.00 $0.00 Church at Willow Beach, NLR, AR $1,724.00 $0.00 College View, Magnolia, AR $2,086.38 $0.00 County Line, Marvell, AR $830.46 $0.00 Cross Roads, Warren, AR $2,189.70 $0.00 Denver St., Greenwood, AR $1,235.00 $0.00 Eastside, Conway, AR $1,091.00 $0.00 Eastside, Lonoke, AR $600.00 $0.00 Emmaus, New Edinburg, AR $360.00 $0.00 Fairview, Blytheville, AR $8,212.63 $0.00 Fairview, Jonesboro, AR $1,001.75 $1,000.00 First of N. Lewisville, AR $300.00 $0.00 First of Wallace, Foreman, AR $266.00 $0.00 First Regular, Galena, KS $640.00 $0.00 First, Bald Knob, AR $346.00 $0.00 First, Caldwell, AR $15,735.89 $11,800.00 First, Cave Springs, AR $900.00 $0.00 First, Damascus, AR $3,750.00 $7,000.00 First, Gurdon, AR $3,900.00 $0.00 First, Magnolia, AR $11,550.00 $1,006,000.00 First, Matthews, MO $50.00 $0.00 First, Newark, AR $1,883.12 $0.00 First, Springhill, LA $4,800.00 $397.00 First, Taylor, AR $2,146.80 $0.00 First, Waldo, AR $679.00 $0.00 Fourth Street, West Helena, AR $175.00 $0.00 Friendship, DeQueen, AR $538.99 $0.00 Friendship, Greenbrier, AR $2,786.74 $7,082.00 Garner, Garner, AR $1,050.00 $0.00 Garrett Memorial, Hope, AR $1,200.00 $600.00 Grace Temple, Paragould, AR $220.00 $0.00 Grace, Bee Branch, AR $1,173.05 $0.00 Grace, El Dorado, AR $635.42 $0.00

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Grace, Russellville, AR $3,545.00 $837.00 Grace, Wynne, AR $833.74 $0.00 Greers Ferry, Greers Ferry, AR $588.15 $0.00 Gum Springs, Arkadelphia, AR $1,600.00 $193.00 Harmony, Jonesboro, AR $425.90 $0.00 Harmony, W. Helena, AR $377.62 $0.00 Harrison Chapel, Beebe, AR $1,239.00 $0.00 Hattieville, Hattieville, AR $195.00 $0.00 Herman, Bono, AR $400.00 $0.00 Hillcrest, Texarkana, TX $122.00 $0.00 Hillcrest, Wynnewood, OK $799.00 $0.00 Hopewell, El Dorado, AR $900.00 $0.00 Immanuel, Camden, AR $240.00 $0.00 Immanuel, Greenbrier, AR $2,156.06 $0.00 Immanuel, Nashville, AR $2,892.98 $0.00 Immanuel, Sheridan, AR $8,100.04 $3,000.00 Kaley Hill, Quitman, AR $2,965.14 $35,073.88 Kellogg Valley, NLR, AR $600.00 $0.00 Landmark, England, AR $2,920.25 $0.00 Landmark, Hermitage, AR $300.00 $0.00 Letona, Letona, AR $1,012.39 $0.00 Liberty, Stamps, AR $480.00 $0.00 Little River, Manila, AR $1,091.51 $0.00 Macedonia, Bearden, AR $375.00 $0.00 Macedonia, Jonesboro, AR $600.00 $0.00 Macedonia, Magnolia, AR $2,839.50 $0.00 Magnolia, Hattiesburg, MS $2,110.00 $5,669.00 Marcus Hill, Enola, AR $212.80 $0.00 Maul Community, Camden, AR $30.00 $0.00 Meadowview, Pine Bluff, AR $291.26 $0.00 Milligan Ridge, Manila, AR $2,184.00 $0.00 Mount Nebo, Hope, AR $240.00 $1,000.00 Mount Olive, Guy, AR $2,800.22 $0.00 Mt. Elba, Kingsland, AR $275.00 $0.00 Mt. Lebanon, New Edinburg, AR $180.00 $0.00 Mt. Pleasant, Gravette, AR $411.48 $0.00 Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville, AR $5,933.50 $10,000.00 Mt. Vernon Community, Waldo, AR $300.00 $0.00 Mtn. View, Clinton, AR $60.00 $0.00 Needs Creek, Greenbrier, AR $2,039.78 $0.00 New Home, Quitman, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 New Hope, Hope, AR $1,944.23 $0.00 New Liberty, Emmet, AR $180.00 $0.00 New Liberty, Ft. Smith, AR $381.16 $0.00 New Prospect, Garfield, AR $1,290.00 $0.00 North Hills, Sherwood, AR $3,456.76 $0.00 North View, NLR, AR $8,210.34 $6,000.00 Oak Grove, Jonesboro, AR $1,725.32 $0.00 Oak Grove, NLR, AR $550.00 $0.00 Oak Park, Little Rock, AR $2,269.46 $0.00

115 Annual Fund Vision

Oakland Hts., Pine Bluff, AR $532.63 $0.00 Oasis, Maumelle, AR $0.00 $240.00 Old Hickory, Hattieville, AR $200.00 $0.00 Park Avenue, Searcy, AR $9,245.00 $0.00 Perry St., Little Rock, AR $75.00 $0.00 Pilgrims Rest, Magnolia, AR $465.45 $0.00 Pleasant Grove, Carlisle, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Pleasant Grove, El Dorado, AR $1,192.00 $0.00 Pleasant Grove, Imboden, AR $600.00 $0.00 Pleasant Valley, Greenbrier, AR $1,300.00 $2,025.00 Pocahontas, Pocahontas, AR $480.00 $0.00 Prospect, Jonesboro, AR $2,436.35 $0.00 Providence, Hope, AR $764.88 $0.00 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX $438.27 $0.00 Ridgecrest, Jonesboro, AR $650.00 $0.00 Rock Hill, Jonesboro, AR $727.00 $0.00 Rondo, Lexa, AR $600.00 $0.00 Round Mountain, Fayetteville, AR $120.00 $0.00 Russell, Russell, AR $1,477.00 $0.00 Sand Springs, Damascus, AR $508.12 $3,249.96 Shady Grove, Piggott, AR $300.00 $0.00 Shady Grove, Prescott, AR $1,211.83 $0.00 Shiloh, Steens, MS $0.00 $17,480.00 Shiloh Lamartine, Waldo, AR $825.00 $0.00 Shover Springs, Hope, AR $527.37 $0.00 Silver Lake, Palatka, FL $428.48 $0.00 South Main, Malvern, AR $600.00 $0.00 Southgate, Moore, OK $750.00 $0.00 Spring Branch, Taylor, AR $720.00 $0.00 Spring Creek, Springdale, AR $1,151.35 $0.00 Spring Lake, Texarkana, TX $1,200.00 $0.00 Springdale, Springdale, AR $1,584.01 $0.00 Springhill, Greenbrier, AR $22,878.00 $1,250.00 Sulphur Springs, Quitman, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Summers, Summers, AR $3,296.00 $0.00 Sunny Side, DeWitt, AR $1,127.50 $0.00 Temple, Fordyce, AR $2,400.00 $300.00 Temple, Jonesboro, AR $1,679.13 $0.00 Temple, Little Rock, AR $3,551.06 $214,049.32 Temple, Murfreesboro, AR $95.64 $0.00 Temple, Rogers, AR $3,829.96 $0.00 Trinity, Lake City, AR $180.00 $0.00 Trinity, Magnolia, AR $1,252.00 $0.00 Turner Street, Springdale, AR $720.00 $300.00 Unity, Dardanelle, AR $469.29 $0.00 Unity, Hope, AR $11,695.32 $300.00 Unity, Nashville, AR $500.00 $0.00 Victory, Hampton, AR $2,063.00 $0.00 Victory, Magnolia, AR $1,009.90 $0.00 Village Creek, Mabelvale, AR $1,519.30 $0.00

116 Annual Fund Vision Walnut Grove, Lake City, AR $634.47 $0.00 Walnut Road, Springhill, LA $1,701.15 $9,000.00 West Race, Searcy, AR $4,738.00 $0.00 Westside, Mountain Home, AR $200.00 $0.00 Westside, Osceola, AR $710.96 $0.00 Woodberry, Hampton, AR $797.17 $0.00 Worden, Bald Knob, AR $9,943.38 $7,100.00 Wyatt, El Dorado, AR $1,700.00 $200.00 Zion, Fordyce, AR $4,733.54 $0.00 Totals $578,426.97 $1,384,415.72

117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 2015 Annual Report Department Of Youth Nathan Brewer, Director I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Youth Director for the churches in the BMA of Arkansas. By no means have I figured out what all this position entails and there are some obscurities that remain in the swift transition between the former director and myself. 2014 was a whirlwind but I will share a few things that stuck out this year. I had the opportunity to connect with several youth workers in our work in Arkansas and met several that I had not yet had a chance to meet. This position served me well in that area as I am passionate about connecting with others who are involved in the work of serving students in the BMA. This leads me to share a goal that we as a department will strive to meet in the coming year. Our association has many youth pastors who are bi-vocational and volunteer. Those bi-vocational and volunteer youth directors put much time and energy into the investment of not only their students, volunteers and churches, but also into their family. My primary vision is to see us as the department minister to those youth leaders. Without them, our students are without leaders who God is using to change lives. I desire to see this happen but not to the neglect of our purpose of serving students in the BMA of Arkansas. In partnership with Central Baptist College, we hosted one state youth event in 2014. Students had an opportunity to tour campus and then CBC treated us to an afternoon full of games and even lunch! Our CBC Preview Day this past Summer was a success and we are grateful to them for hosting nearly a dozen high school students. This is an event I hope to see repeated and grown over the years to come. We have taken advantage of social media in connecting with youth workers in our association and we plan to continue to do so in the coming year. I am also grateful for the faithfulness of our many churches and individuals who faithfully contribute to this work. At the beginning of the year, all of our existing funds were transferred to Simmons First National Bank located here in Conway.

Contributions Berean Baptist Church $90.00 First Baptist Church, Magnolia $1,100.00 Friendship Baptist Church $237.65 Hattieville Baptist Church $135.00 Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church $150.00 Meadowview Baptist Church $39.79 Mountain View Baptist Church $180.00 Oak Park Baptist Church $776.13 Old Hickory Baptist Church $60.00 Park Avenue Baptist Church $375.00 Springhill Baptist Church $3,061.00 Temple Baptist Church, Rogers $254.44 Village Creek Baptist Church $213.36 Total Contributions $6,672.37

Account Balance as of 10/18/2015 $7,224.90

130 BMA of Arkansas 2014-2015 Clerk’s Report

Balance Forward (9/1/14) $1,797.94

Deposits from 2014 meeting $10,820.00

Expenditures: Clerk Hire 2014-15 $2,000.00 Wesley Hulvey $1,000.00 Michael Battenfield $1,000.00 Trumpet Printing (2014 minute books) $7,267.78 800 printed books; 50 CDs

Balance Ending (8/31/15) $3,350.16

— Wesley Hulvey, Recording Clerk

131 2015 Churches Represented By Letter or Messenger Note: churches are arranged alphabetically by city. The information requested from each church includes: church name, physical address, mailing address, how represented by, pastor’s name, address, and phone number, church clerk’s name, address, and phone number, and local association (if provided). The following are the churches represented at the 2015 Session of the BMA of Arkansas:

(P) Petitionary Letter (L) Represented by Letter Only (M) Represented by Messenger

ASHDOWN Central Baptist Church (M) 261 W. Commerce St. Ashdown, AR 71822 CentralBaptistAshdown.com PO BOX 706 Ashdown, AR 71822 Don Embry 311 West Dougherty Ashdown, AR 71822 [email protected] Sandra Wray 870-898-2616 Harmony

BANKS Banks Missionary Baptist (L) Grand Avenue Banks, AR 71635 PO BOX 35 Banks, AR 71635 Jerry Burress 6973 West US Hwy 278 Hampton, AR 71744 870-608-9106 Lanellia Peek 599 Bradley 7 South Warren, AR71671 870-866-8463 Judson

BEE BRANCH Grace Missionary Baptist Church (M) 4463 Highway 92 W. Bee Branch, AR 72031 c/o 118 S. Broadway Damascus, AR 72039 David Johnson 14 Huntington Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058 [email protected] 501-679-4143 Lois Lunsford 118 S. Broadway Damascus, AR 72039 501-335-7821 United

BEEBE Bible Church of Beebe (M) 701 Winwood Dr. Beebe, AR 72012 Brian Rickett No Clerk Listed Greenbrier

132 BELLA VISTA Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (M) 501 W. Lancashire Blvd. Bella Vista, AR 72715 Dan Fagala Sr. 14 Hillswick Dr. Bella Vista, AR 72715 cdanandjoyce@cox 479-644-7770 Kathy Lovvorn 501 W. Lancashire Blvd Bella Vista, AR 72715 479-855-9761 Ozarks

BENTONVILLE Bethel Baptist Church (M) 2907 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 None Gina Tynes 2907 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 479-273-2759 Ozarks

BLYTHEVILLE Fairview Baptist Church (L) 1100 N. Franklin Blytheville, AR 72315 PO Box 1198 Blytheville, AR 72315 870-763-5824 [email protected] Coy Camp 815 Delmar Blytheville, AR 72315 870-838-4209 Marilyn Roberts 450 Crestmont Circle Gosnell, AR 72319 870-532-5388 Jonesboro

BODCAW Bodcaw Baptist Church (L) Highway 53 Bodcaw, AR 71853 2469 Highway 53 Rosston, AR 71858 870-703-5679 Tim Vines 233 Nevada 5 Emmett, AR 71835 870-703-5679 Clifton O. Butler 2535 Highway 53 Rosston, AR 71858 870-899-2473 Union

BUCKNER Liberty Baptist Church (L) 53 Lafayette 257 Buckner, AR 71827 700 Lafayette 21 Stamps, AR 71860 Adam Rogers 180 Lafayette 34 Stamps, AR 71860 870-703-3504 Nancy Grimmett 700 Lafayette 21 Stamps, AR 71860 870-533-2671 Columbia

CALDWELL First Baptist Church (M) 5298 Highway 1 N. Caldwell, AR 72322 PO BOX 56 Caldwell, AR 72322 870-633-4919 Sam Higgs PO BOX 56 Caldwell, AR 72322 [email protected] 870-633-1392 Janet Duffel PO BOX 268 Caldwell, AR 72322 870-633-1119 Mt. Vernon

133 CARLISLE Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church (L) 827 Daniel Rd. Carlisle, AR 72024-9381 649 Raborn Rd. Carlisle, AR 72024-9381 None Phyllis Munnerlyn 8074 Highway 381 Carlisle, AR 72024-9381 501-412-8417 Central Arkansas

CAVE SPRINGS First Baptist Church (M) PO BOX 175 Cave Springs, AR 72718 479-248-7398 [email protected] Gary Brewer 717 Pennington St. Cave Springs, AR 72718 [email protected] 479-856-3901 Karen Loyd PO BOX 267 Lowell, AR 72745 479-856-3901 Ozarks

CENTERTON Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church (L) PO BOX 291 Centerton, AR 72719 Marvin Lloyd 12541 Haden Rd. Bentonville, AR 72712 Lavon Torix 14950 W. Hwy 102 Decatur, AR 72722 479-903-2987 Ozarks

CLINTON New Hope Baptist Church (M) 4198 Highway 65 N. Clinton, AR 72031 PO Box 787 Clinton, AR 72031 501-757-2332 NewHopeClinton.com Michael Battenfield163 Maxwell St. Clinton, AR 72031 [email protected] 870-253-5830 Diana Battenfield 163 Maxwell St. Clinton, AR72031 501-412-8629 Greenbrier

CONWAY Antioch Baptist Church (M) 150 Amity Rd. Conway, AR 72032 501-329-5153 antiochconway.com Jason Altman 600 Briostol Conway, AR 72034 Alan Luck 150 Amity Rd. Conway, AR 72032 501-329-5153 Greenbrier

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (M) 4755 Prince St. Conway, AR 72032 Roy Hill 89 Hill Farm Rd. Conway, AR 72032 Martha White 431 Sandy Ford Rd. Beebe, AR 72012 501-472-7537 Greenbrier

134 Eastside Baptist Church (M) 1738 East Oak St. Conway, AR 72034 PO BOX 2728 Conway, AR 72034 Thom South 3614 Irby Dr. Conway, AR 72034 501-607-1234 [email protected] Larry Jones 870 Brownstone Conway, AR 72034 Greenbrier

Old Liberty Baptist Church (M) 51 Fern Ln. Conway, AR 72032 oldlibertybaptistchurch.com None Jean Wright 58 Kathy Circle Conway, AR 72032 [email protected] Greenbrier

CORD Center Grove Baptist Church (L) 8070 White Dr. Cord, AR 72524 Charles Bullington 240 Shamrock Ln. Sulpher Rock, AR 72579 870-799-8558 Marie Priest 70 Luster St. Batesville, AR72501 870-793-7491 North Arkansas

CORNING Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (M) 31 CR 147 Corning, AR 72422 1109 CR 176 Success, AR 72470 Robert Moore 3755 Highway 67 Corning, AR 72422 870-857-5820 Carol Jordan 1109 CR 176 Success, AR 72470 870-450-2701 Jonesboro

DAMASCUS First Baptist Church Damascus (M) 43 Oak Tree Rd. Damascus, AR 72039 PO BOX 338 Damascus, AR 72039 Daniel Williams 51 Oak Tree Rd. Damascus, AR 72039 [email protected] 501-358-1553 Allison Williams 43 Oak Tree Rd. Damascus, AR 72039 Greenbrier

Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church (M) 5189 Highway 124 Damascus, AR 72039 PO BOX 557 Damascus, AR 72039 Dwayne Thomas 2556 Highway 124 Damascus, AR 72039 318-919-9993 Glenda McGinty 193 Jackson Rd. N. Damascus, AR 72039 Greenbrier

135 DARDANELLE Unity Missionary Baptist Church (L) 23582 N. Highway 27 Dardanelle, AR 72834 13206 Harkey Valley Rd. Dardanelle, AR 72834 Michael Owens 1306 Ridgewood Dr. Russellville, AR 72801 [email protected] 479-280-0642 Glinda Carroll 14164 Harkey Valley Rd. Dardanelle, AR 72834 479-747-3218 United

DEQUEEN Friendship Baptist Church (L) 1121 N. 9th St. DeQueen, AR 71832 PO BOX 1049 DeQueen, AR 71832 870-642-5055 friendshipbaptistchurchdequeen.com George Franchiseur 897 Franchiseur Rd. Grannis, AR 71944 870-584-2890 Cassie Hale 198 Red Bud Rd. DeQueen, AR 71832 870-784-1435 Howard County

Old Time Missionary Baptist Church (L) 1421 W. 7th St. DeQueen, AR 71832 PO BOX 495 DeQueen, AR 71832 Joe Carlton 163 Marcone DeQueen, AR 71832 [email protected] 870-584-2251 Deborah Bauley 189 Johnson Bridge Rd. DeQueen, AR71832 870-584-4924 Howard County

DEWITT Forks of LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church (L) 3 Forks LaGrue Rd. N. DeWitt, AR 72042 180 Allen Watkins Ln. DeWitt, AR 72042 Ron Eickmeyer 136 Paul Addition Rd. Searcy, AR 72143 501-827-8807 Teresa Coley 180 Allen Watkins Ln. DeWitt, AR 72042 870-946-5401 Arkansas Prairie

Sunnyside Missionary Baptist Church (L) 161 Sunnyside Rd. DeWitt, AR 72042 c/o 41 Crescent Park DeWitt, AR 72042 Harvey Brock 5813 Sorrells Rd. Pine Bluff, AR 71603 252-955-4852 Gladys Hearn 41 Crescent Park DeWitt, AR 72042 870-946-4156 Arkansas Prairie

EL DORADO Grace Baptist Church (L) 803 East Main El Dorado, AR 71730 None Peggy Plummer 804 Parkers Ridge Rd. El Dorado, AR 71730 870-862-2396 South Arkansas

136 Murmill Heights Baptist Church (L) 203 Beacon Dr. El Dorado, AR 71730 Billy Smith 205 Deacon Dr. El Dorado, AR 71730 870-863-3282 Venita Smith 203 Beacon Dr. El Dorado, AR 71730 South Arkansas

Wyatt Baptist Church (M) 4621 W. Hillsboro St. ElDorado, AR 71739 wyattchurch.com Adam Thomas 4621 W. Hillsboro St. El Dorado, AR 71730 [email protected] 870-862-2619 Donny Hymer 4621 W. Hillsboro St. El Dorado, AR 71730 870-862-2619 South Arkansas

ELIZABETH Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (L) PO BOX 55 Elizabeth, AR 72531 Mac Kennedy 39 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Quitman, AR 72131 501-589-7719 Shirley Nettlerville 815 Norfork Lake Dr. Henderson, AR 72544 870-321-7388 North Arkansas

EMMET Antioch Baptist Church (L) 172 Nevada 31 Emmett, AR 71835 Kenneth Grant 2106 Wilkins Hope, AR 71801 870-292-0022 Nell Campbell 172 Nevada 31 Emmett, AR 71835 Union

Bodcaw #1 Baptist Church (L) 751 Nevada 13 Emmet, AR 71835 Lane Garner 202 Church Dr. Hope, AR 71801 870-722-1972 Lauren Tucker 752 Nevada 49 Buckner, AR 71827 870-331-2766 Union

Forrest Hill Baptist Church (L) Nevada CR 271 Emmett, AR 71835 5479 Highway 73 Emmet, AR 71835 870-703-7854 Rodney Langston 5479 Highway 73 Emmet, AR 71835 870-703-7854 Rebecca Langston 5479 Highway 73 Emmet, AR 71835 870-703-7854 Union

New Liberty Baptist Church (L) 1198 Nevada 287 Emmet, AR 71835 916 Highway 299 E.Emmet, AR 71835 James Cox 1198 Nevada 287 Rosston, AR 71858 870-899-2316 Lora Snell 916 Highway 299 E. Emmet, AR 71835 870-887-3001 Union

137 ENGLAND Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (M) 501 Stuttgart Highway England, AR 72046 501-842-2391 PO BOX 177 England, AR 72046 None Pat Stewart 1005 E. Homan England, AR 72046 501-680-4526 Central

FAYETTEVILLE Calvary Baptist Church (M) 1410 Porter Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-442-4634 calvaryfayetteville.com Kirk Shelton 436 Twin Falls Dr. Farmington, AR 72730 [email protected] 972-935-6898 Shirley Wilson 1936 W. Lawson St. Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-443-2052 Ozarks

Eastside Missionary Baptist Church (L) 323 S. Crossover Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Larry Hendren (Interim) PO Box 536 Gentry, AR 72734 479-238-4511 Judy Faulkner 18 Ruth St. Farmington, AR 72730 Ozarks

Round Mountain Baptist Church (L) 18730 Lake Sequoah Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72701 18901 Two Wells Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-443-1768 roundmountainbaptist.org David Evans 8762 Wagon Wheel Rd. Springdale, AR 72762 [email protected] 479-601-3617 Butch Pond 189901 Two Wells Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-879-5594 Ozarks

Township Baptist Church (L) 2400 Township St. Fayetteville, AR 72703 PO BOX 199 Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-442-2345 Rustin Cuningham 500 Fairway Circle Springdale, AR 72764 479-790-2720 Carol Cuningham 500 Fairway Circle Springdale, AR 72764 479-790-2721 Ozarks

Weddington Missionary Baptist Church (M) 19445 Weddington Church Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 c/o 682 N. Elkins Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 Doug Brown 2304W. Granite Siloam Springs, AR 72751 [email protected] 479-790-8186 Tamara Ellenbecker 682 N. Elkins Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 479-524-3078 Ozarks

138 FORDYCE Temple Baptist Church (L) 200 Graham Fordyce, AR 71742 templefordyce.com Jeremy Horton 702 Carter Fordyce, AR 71742 [email protected] 870-678-3637 Suellen Nichols 210 S. Moseley Rd. Fordyce, AR 71742 870-250-2565 Judson

Zion Missionary Baptist Church (L) 989 Highway 229 Fordyce, AR 71742 Nick Flowers 987 Highway 229 Fordyce, AR 71742 870-703-2908 Stacie Adair 59 Dallas 120 Fordyce, AR 71742 870-352-7559 Judson

FULTON Riverside Baptist Church (L) 105 Brooks St. Fulton, AR 71838 PO BOX 179 Fulton, AR 71838 Larry Byers 3918 Highway 295 Hope, AR 71801 870-777-2698 Jane Struckman 4529 Highway 67 West Fulton, AR 71838 870-896-2698 Union

GARFIELD New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church (L) 19200 Gann Ridge Rd. Garfield, AR 72732 17891 Sugar Creek Rd.Garfield, AR 72732 479-359-3014 Ronald Shults 2010 Webb St. Pea Ridge, AR 72751 [email protected] 479-451-1057 Michelle Dye 17891 Sugar Creek Rd. Garfield, AR72732 479-451-1057 Ozarks

GARNER Garner Baptist Church (L) 114 North Main St. Garner, AR 72052 PO BOX 86 Garner, AR 72052 Glen Shults PO BOX 12 Garner, AR 72052 [email protected] 870-722-8944 Pearlene Arthur 326 Highway 11 South Higginson, AR 72068 501-742-1047 Mt. Calvary

GENTRY Victory Missionary Baptist Church (M) 1120 E. Main Gentry, AR 72734 PO BOX 206 Gentry, AR 72734 victorymb.com Dennis Taylor 13990 Cincinnati Creek Rd. Summers, AR 72769 [email protected] 479-223-4249 Shirley Shook PO BOX 564 Gentry, AR 72734 Ozarks

139 GRANNIS Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church (L) 950 Frachiseur Rd. Grannis, AR 71944 hollygrovegrannis.com John Gilbert 628 Mt. Carmel Rd. Dierks, AR 71833 [email protected] 870-557-7137 Roberta Youngblood 452 Brushy Ridge Rd. Watson, OK 74936 580-244-7475 Harmony

GREENBRIER Bethlehem Baptist Church (M) 505 Highway 225 W. Greenbrier, AR 72058 Martin Jameson 505 Highway 225 W. Greenbrier, AR 72058 [email protected] 501-581-9856 Patricia Daniels 19 Valley Meadows Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-679-3069 Greenbrier

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (M) 170 Cash Springs Rd. Greenbrier, AR 72058 John Burleson 43 Acklin Gap Rd. Conway, AR 72032 [email protected] 501-581-8580 Kathy Mallett 610 W. Republican Rd. Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-679-5959 Greenbrier

Immanuel Baptist Church (M) 61 Green Valley Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058 immanuelgreenbrier.com PO BOX 221 Greenbrier, AR 72058 Anthony Crocker PO BOX 221 Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-499-0309 [email protected] Lisa Rust PO BOX 221 Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-679-2612 Greenbrier

Needs Creek Missionary Baptist Church (L) 237 Highway 287 E. Greenbrier, AR 72058 PO BOX 8 Greenbrier, AR 72058 Myron Milholland 22 Smallwood Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-679-5519 Jim Atkinson 11 Sarah Court Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-581-7607 Greenbrier

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church (M) 3 Pleasant Valley Rd. E Greenbrier, AR 72058 Virgil Porter PO BOX 2584 Conway, AR 72033 [email protected] 501-314-9911 Brenda Southerland 3 Pleasant Valley Rd. E. Greenbrier, AR72058 Greenbrier

140 Springhill Baptist Church (M) 25 Highway 287 Greenbrier, AR 72058 springhillbaptistchurch.info Ed Stephenson 14 Annabelle Ln. Greenbrier, AR 72058 Greenbrier

GREENWOOD Denver Street Baptist Church (M) 1413 West Denver St. Greenwood, AR 72936 PO BOX 1669 Greenwood, AR 72936 479-996-7544 [email protected] George Reddin 718 Encina Ln. Greenwood, AR 72936 [email protected] 501-472-0516 Sherry Laminack 1047 Maple Ridge Dr. Greenwood, AR 72936 479-252-6671 United

GURDON First Baptist Church (M) 209 Pine St. Gurdon, AR 71743 Randal Murphy 1004 E. Walnut Gurdon, AR 71743 [email protected] 870-724-7022 Mary Ricketts 503 Sticky Rd. Gurdon, AR 71743 870-353-7038 Clark

GUY Mt. Olive Baptist Church (L) 448 Highway 25 N. Guy, AR 72061 PO BOX 128 Guy, AR 72061 501-679-2872 [email protected] Tim Brewer 11 Lilly Cove Greenbrier, AR 72058 [email protected] 501-581-3670 Sue Clark 18 Hilltop Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-581-5287 Greenbrier

HAMBURG North Main Baptist Church (L) 1105 North Main St. Hamburg, AR 71646 No Pastor Patsy Tomerlin 218 Ashley 72 Rd. Hamburg, AR 71646 870-853-8529 South Arkansas

HATTIEVILLE Hattieville Missionary Baptist Church (M) 30 Russell Rd. Hattieville, AR 72063 PO BOX 204 Hattieville, AR 72063 501-354-6453 Kenneth Strickland 30 Russell Rd. Hattieville, AR 72063 501-354-6453 Anna Halbrook 41 Halbrook Ln. Morrilton, AR 72110 501-354-4639 United

141 Old Hickory Baptist Church (M) 728 Old Hickory Rd. Hattieville, AR 72063 PO BOX 88 Hattieville, AR 72063 501-733-2565 Johnnie Hoffmann 1612 Highway 124 Hattieville, AR 72063 501-733-2565 [email protected] Annette Williams 1558 Highway 213 Hattieville, AR 72063 501-592-1380 United

HEBER SPRINGS Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (L) 301 Atoka Heber Springs, AR 72543 PO BOX 782 Heber Springs, AR 72543 501-362-5046 Homer Branscum PO BOX 782 Heber Springs, AR 72543 501-362-5046 Lesa Jernigan PO BOX 782 Heber Springs, AR 72543 501-362-5046 Greenbrier

HIGHLAND Highland Hills Baptist Church (M) 2021 Highway 62/412 Highland, AR 72542 highlandhillsbaptistchurch.com Paul Vincent 14 Tishimingo Dr. Cherokee Village, AR 72529 [email protected] 870-243-9280 Ann Reynolds 870-856-4060 Jonesboro

HOPE Garrett Memorial Baptist Church (M) #1 Genesis Drive Hope, AR 71802 PO BOX 223 Hope, AR 71802 Clif Johnson PO BOX 223 Hope, AR 71802 [email protected] Jessica Trauger PO BOX 223 Hope, AR 71802 Union

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (L) 1197 Hempstead 57 Hope, AR 71801 911 Par Circle Hope, AR 71801 Bruce Porter 911 Par Circle Hope, AR 71801 [email protected] 870-777-3858 Teresa Porter 911 Par Circle Hope, AR 71801 870-777-3858 Union

New Hope Baptist Church (L) 3719 Highway 278 W. Hope, AR 71801 3719 Highway 178 W. Hope, AR 71801 870-777-3090 Neal Ridling 3719 Highway 278 W. Hope, AR 71801 870-887-0244 Opal Hatfield 140 Hatfield Hollow Washington, AR71862 870-983-2551 Union

142 Providence Missionary Baptist (M) 108 Hempstead 161 W. Hope, AR 71801 Kenneth Bobo 876 Hempstead 5 Hope, AR 71801 870-777-2973 Angel Otis 5196 Highway 29 S. Hope, AR 71801 870-826-3969 Union

Shover Springs Baptist Church (L) 104 Hemptstead 54 Hope, AR 71801 Eric Barbarie 110 County Rd. 54 Hope, AR 71801 870-777-2919 Laura England 2410 East Plainview Rd. Hope, AR 71801 870-777-6866 Union

Southside Baptist Church (L) 2805 Highway 29 South Hope, AR 71801 Ernie Sorrells 1537 Hempstead 7 Hope, AR 71801 [email protected] 870-777-2891 Diane Hunt 5228 Hempstead 3 Hope, AR 71801 870-777-3862 Union

Unity Baptist Church (L) 401 S. Hervey St. Hope, AR 71801 870-777-4078 Glen Tropp 715 E. 28th St. Hope, AR 71801 [email protected] 870-777-4078 Quetta Smith 1713 E. 7th Hope, AR 71801 870-777-6009 Union

HOT SPRINGS Charity Heights Baptist Church (M) 1315 Leonard St. Hot Springs, AR 71913 Jim Oliver 1405 Emory Hot Springs, AR 71913 [email protected] 501-538-5960 Linda Black 2060 Mountain Pine Rd. Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-693-6732 Central

JERSEY Shady Grove Baptist Church Jersey, AR PO Box 212 Hermitage, AR 71647 Everett Smith PO BOX 46 Hampton, AR 71744 Judson

JONESBORO Bethany Missionary Baptist Church (M) 4701 E. Johnson Jonesboro, AR 72403 PO BOX 17034 Jonesboro, AR 72403 Jim Swinea 5917 Megan Jonesboro, AR 72401 [email protected] 870-375-1282 Barbara Harrell 1916 Sandbrook Dr. Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-935-3651 Jonesboro

143 Big Creek Valley Missionary Baptist (M) 1023 Country Rd. 204 Jonesboro, AR 72404 2805 Neely Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72404 Gary D. Gipson 2492 Highway 349 Jonesboro, AR 72404 [email protected] 870-931-7333 Carolyn Thompson 2805 Neely Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-935-2326 Jonesboro

Fairview Baptist Church (L) 3203 Race St. Jonesboro, AR 72401 870-935-0266 [email protected] Jerry Jolly 2901 Woodsprings Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72404 [email protected] 870-930-4309 Flossie Baggett 1800 Bernard Jonesboro, AR72404 870-275-3904 Jonesboro

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church (L) 2014 N. Church St. Jonesboro, AR 72403 PO BOX 355 Jonesboro, AR 72403 Marvin J. Tate 105 Walnut St. Brookland, AR 72417 [email protected] 870-243-3171 Jonesboro

Lorado Missionary Baptist (L) Highway 168 Jonesboro, AR 72401 3765 Highway 141 N.Jonesboro, AR 72401 Bryan Exum 7301 Tory Ln. Paragould, AR 72450 [email protected] 870-476-0348 Doris Burdyshaw 3765 Highway 141 N. Jonesboro, AR 72401 870-935-4049 Jonesboro

Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church (M) 2187 Highway 349 Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-935-9877 oakgrovembc.com Wynndel King 109 CR 418 Jonesboro, AR 72404 [email protected] 870-926-4635 Donna Gallion 1312 CR 104 Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-275-8096 Jonesboro

Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church (L) 141 CR 777 Jonesboro, AR 72401 246 CR 777 Jonesboro, AR 72401 Ray Broadaway 5006 Woodsprings Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-932-6483 Lesia Brown 1000 S. Patrick Jonesboro, AR 72401 870-931-1723 Jonesboro

144 Unity Missionary Baptist (L) 3078 Highway 91 West Jonesboro, AR 72404 c/o Danny 77 CR 131Jonesboro, AR 72404 Danny Elrod 77 CR 131 Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-253-4526 Alta Roberts 2049 Highway 91 West Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-932-0158 Jonesboro

JUNCTION CITY Blanchard Springs Baptist Church (L) 2393 E. Stateline Rd. Junction City, AR 71799 PO BOX 717 Junction City, AR 71799 Tim Hogue 1283 Tucker Store Rd. Spearsville, LA 71277 [email protected] 318-986-5299 Angela Reynolds 930 Welch Loop Junction City, AR 71749 870-924-4879 South Arkansas

New Hope Baptist Church (L) 825 Salem Rd. Junction City, AR 71749 954 Salem Rd.Junction City, AR 71749 Johnny Johnstone 105 Ozark El Dorado, AR 71730 870-862-4314 Tereasa Lewis PO BOX 207 Junction City, AR 71749 870-312-3038 South Arkansas

KINGSLAND New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (L) 1630 Hampton Garner Rd. Kingsland, AR 71652 Justin Wagnon 15600 Highway 189 New Edinburg, AR 71660 870-820-5480 Brittany Hobson 75 Rhodes Ln. Carthage, AR 71725 Judson

LANEBURG Laneburg Baptist Church (L) 2775 Highway 371 S. Laneburg, AR 71857 153 Nevada 00 Prescott, AR 71857 870-899-2360 David Hampton 2530 Highway 355 Rosston, AR 71858 870-899-2360 Nelwyn Almand 153 Nevada 00 Prescott, AR 71857 870-887-3854 Union

LETONA Letona Missionary Baptist Church (M) 105 South West St. Letona, AR 72085 PO BOX 38 Letona, AR 72085 letonambc.com Randy Baker 105 South West St. Letona, AR 72085 [email protected] 870-995-8579 Vicki Tarpley PO BOX 81 Letona, AR 72085 870-728-4186 Mt. Calvary

145 LEWSISVILLE Knighton’s Chapel Baptist Church (L) Highway 29 N. Lewisville, AR 71845 255 Lafayette 40 Lewisville, AR 71845 Bill Dulaney 136 Hempstead 52 Hope, AR 71801 870-777-5808 Mae Dulaney 136 Hempstead 52 Hope, AR 71801 870-777-5808 Union

LEXA Rondo Baptist Church (L) 201 Estes St. Lexa, AR 72355 Jimmie Casey PO Box 2511 Forrest City, AR 72339 870-638-1284 Joanie Boals 11614 Highway 121 S. Lexa, AR 72355 870-295-3718 Mt. Vernon

LITTLE ROCK Chenal Valley Baptist Church (M) 1800 Rahling Rd. Little Rock, AR 72223 PO BOX 241550 Little Rock, AR 72223 Tom Mitchell 107 Cherrybark Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211 501-228-4091 Tanya Hicks 1619 Calgary Trail Little Rock, AR 72211 Central

Oak Park Baptist Church (M) 8200 Flintridge Rd. Little Rock, AR 72210 insideoakpark.com Gary O’Neil [email protected] Peggy Harris Central

Temple Baptist Church (M) 10710 I-30 Little Rock, AR 72209 tbclr.org Jerry Kidd 3102 Travis Pkwy Bryant, AR 72022 [email protected] 501-766-3630 Irene Baxley 2304 Bridgewater Rd. Bryant, AR 72022 870-847-2123 Central

MAGNOLIA Antioch East Baptist Church (L) 370 Columbia Rd. 25 Magnolia, AR 71753 Ron Owen 364 Columbia Rd. 25 Magnolia, AR 71753 870-234-2186 Genia Harrell 1560 Columbia Rd. 44 Magnolia, AR 71740 870-547-2076 Columbia

Antioch West Baptist Church (L) 1857 Columbia Rd. 27 S Magnolia, AR 71753 Chris Lucy 1857 Columbia Rd. 27 S Magnolia, AR 71753 870-234-4208 Becky Palmer 1805 Hillcrest Magnolia, AR 71753 870-234-7356 Columbia

146 College View Baptist Church (M) 2121 N. Washington St. Magnolia, AR 71753 870-234-2658 collegeviewbaptist.org Mike Silvey 2 Broadmoor Dr. Magnolia, AR 71753 [email protected] 870-949-2757 Peggy Lee 1051 Columbia 36 Magnolia, AR71753 870-234-6185 Columbia

First Baptist Church (M) 318 E. Main St. Magnolia, AR 71754 PO BOX 456 Magnolia, AR 71754 Brent Summerhill Bill Fulenwider 523 E. Union, Magnolia, AR 71754 870-234-2266 Columbia

Macedonia Baptist Church (M) 760 Highway 160 Magnolia, AR 71753 870-696-3781 Joe Owens 762 Highway 160 Magnolia, AR 71753 [email protected] 870-914-9256 Kerry Franks CR 79 Magnolia, AR 71753 870-696-3853 Columbia

Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church (L) 1320 Columbia 15 Magnolia, AR 71753 215 Columbia 200 Magnolia, AR 71753 870-904-0814 Kevin Edwards 6631 Highway 19 S. Magnolia, AR 71753 [email protected] 870-904-1750 Polly Gatlin 213 Columbia 200 Magnolia, AR 71753 870-904-7549 Columbia

MALVERN Sharon Rose Missionary Baptist Church (L) 920 Cherry Ln. Malvern, AR 71913 405 Grand Staff Dr. Hot Springs, AR 71913 Derwin Harris 5018 Highway 298 Benton, AR 72019 Debbie Carson 405 Grandstaff Dr. Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-463-9424 Clark

MANILA Little River Missionary Baptist Church (L) 1204 North 309 Manila, AR 72442 870-564-2524 Jeff Cravens 1204 N. 309 Manila, AR 72442 501-940-1469 Thelma Veach 2129 W. CRD 442 Manila, AR 72442 870-564-2528 Jonesboro

147 Milligan Ridge Baptist Church (L) 751 NCR 49 Manila, AR 72442 798 NCR 49 Manila, AR 72442 870-561-3501 None Donna Jackson Manila, AR 72442 870-561-3501 Jonesboro

MARVELL Calvary Baptist Church (M) 304 Carruth St. Marvell, AR 72366 PO Box 220 Marvell, AR 72366 J. E. Hughes PO BOX 90 Caldwell, AR 72322 [email protected] 870-633-1306 Christine Bartlett 2677 Highway 243 N. Marvell, AR 72366 870-829-2718 Mt. Vernon

County Line Baptist Church (L) 116 Lee 189 Rd. Marvell, AR 72366 870-829-3260 PO BOX 1206 Marvell, AR 72366 Joey McIntosh PO BOX 1206 Marvell, AR 72366 [email protected] 870-829-3260 Connie Cavette PO BOX 1171 Marvell, AR 72366 870-829-3097 Mt. Vernon

MCCASKILL Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist Church (L) Highway 371 McCaskill, AR 71847 2965 Highway 195N. McCaskill, AR 71847 Jarod Hendry 149 Pleasant Hill Rd. Nashville, AR 71852 [email protected] 870-845-8731 Linda Walters 2965 Highway 195 N. McCaskill, AR 71847 870-874-2893

MCGEHEE Antioch Baptist Church (L) 200 N. Jefferson McGehee, AR 71654 PO BOX 807 McGehee, AR 71654 Nick Bumgardner PO Box 807 McGehee, AR 71654 71654 [email protected] 870-690-7060 Aundi Shopher PO Box 372 McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-7648 Judson

MCNEIL College Hill Baptist Church (L) 2000 Columbia Rd. 45 McNeil, AR 72752 PO Box 1737 Magnolia, AR 71754 none Perry Calhoun 1121 Columbia Rd. 64 McNeil, AR 71752 870-695-3301 Columbia

148 First Baptist Church (L) PO BOX 400 McNeil, AR 71752-0400 David Watkins (Interim) Jacky Gunter 1061 County Rd. 45 McNeil, AR 71752 870-904-2127 Columbia

MINERAL SPRINGS New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (L) PO BOX 62 Mineral Springs, AR 71851 David Raulerson 360 Hempstead 35 N. Fulton, AR 71838 870-388-9504 Marnell Pierce PO Box 62 Mineral Springs, AR 71851 870-287-5252 Howard County

MONTICELLO New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (L) 1718 Florence Rd. Monticello, AR 71655 Charles Hoover 927 Garnett Monticello, AR 71655 870-918-6155 Saundra Edwards 2888 Florence Rd. Monticello, AR 71655 870-367-1793 Judson

MORRILTON Calvary Baptist Church (L) 101 E. Clifton St. Morrilton, AR 72110 501-354-2117 cbcmorrilton.com Sonny Harvison 185 Chapel Creek Dr. Conway, AR 72034 [email protected] Sheila Andrews 1210 Branch St. Morrilton, AR 72110 501-354-0512 United

MURFREESBORO Temple Baptist Church (L) 600 N. School St. Murfreesboro, AR 71958 None Peggy Pennington 16 Caddo Dr. Murfreesboro, AR 71958 870-285-3303 Howard County

NASHVILLE County Line Missionary Baptist Church (L) 2235 Highway 371 Nashville, AR 71852 Charles Jones PO BOX 28 Hope, AR 71802 [email protected] 870-703-3996 Lane Roberts 982 Highway 355 N. Nashville, AR 71852 870-845-8807 Howard County

Grace Missionary Baptist Church (L) 380 Hempstead 27 N. Nashville, AR 71852 391 Hempstead 27 N. Nashville, AR 71852 870-845-5948 Ronald Gilbert 679 Green Plains Rd. Dierks, AR 71833 479-215-6730 Kim Gilbert 679 Green Plains Rd. Dierks, AR 71833 870-200-1324 Howard County

149 Immanuel Baptist Church (M) 315 Immanuel St. Nashville, AR 71852 myimmanuel.com Paul Bullock 148 Pleasant Hill Rd. Nashville, AR 71852 [email protected] 870-234-1174 Carol Mitchell 206 S. 10th St. Nashville, AR 71852 870-557-3475 Howard County

Temperanceville Baptist Church (L) Nashville, AR 71852 c/o 482 Yorks Chapel Rd. Nashville, AR 71852 Calvin Parker 618 Mt. Carmel Rd. Dierks, AR 71833 870-286-3180 Brenda White 482 Yorks Chapel Rd. Nashville, AR 71852 870-845-2198 Howard County

Unity Baptist Church (L) 381 Buck Range Rd. Nashville, AR 71852 1986 CR 342 Nashville, AR 71852 David Cassady 679 Highway 355 N. Nashville, AR 71852 870-845-4378 Lisa Young Nashville, AR71852 870-845-4896 Howard County

NEW EDENBURG Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church (L) 12520 Highway 189 New Edenburg, AR 71660 Dwayne Ashcraft 590 Briant Rd. New Edenburg, AR 71660 Martha Heflin 190 Shady Grove Rd. New Edenburg, AR 71660 870-226-7352 Judson

NEWARK First Baptist Church (L) 524 West 7th St. Newark, AR 72562 PO BOX 205 Newark, AR 72562 870-799-3498 Bill Goodwin 8 Royal Circle Batesville, AR 72501 [email protected] 870-793-3035 Debbie Brooks 1455 Shug Rd. Newark, AR 72562 501-920-7428 Mt. Calvary

NORTH LITTLE ROCK Berean Baptist Church (M) 5512 Pike Ave. North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-753-3166 David Webb 5512 Pike Ave. North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-753-3166 Glenda Tipton 407 West 51st North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-758-1969 Central

150 Church At Willow Beach (M) 11200 Highway 165 North Little Rock, AR 72117 churchatwillowbeach.com Roy Tilley 3124 Fern Cove St. North Little Rock, AR 72117 [email protected] 501-425-9685 Jan Lambert 212 Prairie View Dr. North Little Rock, AR 72117 501-945-9469 Central

Kellogg Valley Baptist Church (L) 9516 Bamboo Ln. North Little Rock, AR 72120 Paul Rice 5705 North Hills Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72116 [email protected] 501-413-9846 Lora Rice 5705 North Hills Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72116 501-413-1600 Central

North View Missionary Baptist Church (M) 6801 John F. Kennedy Rd. North Little Rock, AR 72117 PO BOX 17836 North Little Rock, AR 72117 Mike Cantrell No Clerk Listed Central

Park View Baptist Church (M) 900 Donovan Briley Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72118 parkviewonline.org Brian Sheppard 1919 Arrowhead Rd. North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-803-8508 Brenda Tapley 3807 Maple St. North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-753-0163 Central

OSCEOLA Westside Missionary Baptist Church 1399 W. Semmes Osceola, AR 72370 PO BOX 852 Osceola, AR 72370 870-563-6348 wbcosceola.org Bryant Arriaza 601 W. Hale Osceola, AR 72370 [email protected] 901-568-2622 Jan Jacks 126 Mockingbird Osceola, AR 72370 870-563-2899 Jonesboro

PARAGOULD Grace Temple Baptist Church (L) 2990 Highway S. Paragould, AR 72450 7110 Highway 135 Lake City, AR 72437 Gary Henderson PO BOX 19066 Jonesboro, AR 72403 870-974-1996 Shirley McNatt 7110 Highway 135 Lake City, AR 72437 870-335-6749 Jonesboro

Tenth Street Missionary Baptist Church (L) 304 S. 10th St. Paragould, AR 72450 Bryan Wright 2353 Greene 516 Rd. Lafe, AR 72435 No Clerk Listed Jonesboro

151 PINE BLUFF Liberty Baptist Church (M) (P) 8454 Highway 79S. Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Shawn Cuthbertson Central Arkansas

PLUMERVILLE Caney Valley Baptist Church (M) 80 Garrett Ln. Plumerville, AR 72127 Cecil Burgess 181 Highway 282 Greenbrier, AR 72058 Carma Garrett 80 Garrett Ln. Plumerville, AR 72127 United

Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church (M) 896 Highway 92 Plummerville, AR 72127 501-354-6365 mpbchillcreek.org Jeff Russell 94 Johnny Walker Rd. Plummerville, AR 72127 [email protected] 501-652-0441 Stacey Bell 28 York Dr. Morrilton, AR72110 501-289-0750 Greenbrier

POCAHONTAS Pocahontas Missionary Baptist Church (M) 2719 Thomasville St. Pocahontas, AR 72455 Randy Lingenfelter 11223 Highway 62 W. Imboden, AR 72434 [email protected] 870-378-5482 Fay Edwards 2719 Thomasville St. Pocahontas, AR72455 Jonesboro

PRESCOTT Central Baptist Church (L) 615 East 2nd Prescott, AR 71857 870-887-5031 Perry Johnson 623 East 3rd. St. Prescott, AR 71857 [email protected] 870-887-3599 Sherry Williams 615 East 2nd St. South Prescott, AR 71857 870-887-5031 Union

Missionary Grove Baptist Church (L) 960 Nevada 37 Prescott, AR 71857 643 Nevada 66E Prescott, AR 71857 None Jo Ridling 643 Nevada 66E Prescott, AR 71857 870-887-3209 Union

Shady Grove Baptist Church (L) 502 Nevada 246 Prescott, AR 71857 Mike Puckett 502 Nevada 246 Prescott, AR 71857 Fran Swift 749 Nevada 249 Prescott, AR 71857 Union

152 QUITMAN New Home Missionary Baptist Church (M) 129 New Home Quitman, AR 72131 #73 Buck Branch Quitman, AR 72131 Don Betts 83 Graystone Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058 [email protected] 501-679-3706 Paula Herring #73 Buck Branch Quitman, AR72131 501-691-6113 Greenbrier

Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church 1091 Highway 107 S. Quitman, AR 72131 501-679-5428 Todd Wilson 40 Huntington Dr. Greenbrier, AR 72058 501-679-5428 Marilyn Brock 69 Herring Rd. Quitman, AR72131 501-250-3537 Greenbrier

RISON Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church (L) 2330 Highway 35N Rison, AR 71665 PO BOX 370 Rison, AR 71665 John Fulmer 2330 Highway 35N Rison, AR 71665 870-339-7876 Sharon Gray 50 White Oak Bluff Rd. Rison, AR 71665 870-325-6567 Judson

ROGERS Temple Baptist Church (M) 1812 S. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72758 templerogers.org Wade Allen 1705 Berkley Rogers, AR 72758 [email protected] 479-903-2794 Elaine Simpson 2603 Graham Dr. Rogers, AR 72758 479-631-1124 Ozarks

ROSSTON Bluff Springs Missionary Baptist (L) 559 Nevada 289 Rosston, AR 71858 694 Nevada 289 Rosston, AR 71858 Donnie Dillard 4172 Highway 278 E. Emmett, AR 71835 Alexis Rothenberger 518 East 3rd. South Prescott, AR 71857 870-703-5812 Union

Corinth Baptist Church (L) Highway 32 Rosston, AR 71858 None Ernestine McCord 980 Nevada 7 Buckner, AR 71827-9322 870-397-3262 Union

153 First Baptist Church (L) 4474 US Highway 371 Rosston, AR 71858 PO BOX 36 Rosston, AR 71858 Claude W. Wells 440 N. Main Buckner, AR 71827 870-904-9420 Kathy Johnson 2950 US Highway 371 Prescott, AR 71857 870-703-6676 Union

Union Baptist Church (L) 1925 Highway 53 Rosston, AR 71858 103 Nevada 9 Rosston, AR 71858 870-899-2760 Joe Brown 103 Nevada 9 Rosston, AR 71858 870-2760 Mary Jones 167 Nevada 9 Emmet AR 71835 870-899-2962 Union

White Chapel Baptist Church (M) 654 Nevada 120 Rosston, AR 71858 Daniel Heekman 2317 Highway 67 N. Prescott, AR 71857 870-887-0393 Joyce Mason 2749 Highway 53 Rosston, AR71858 870-899-2366 Union

RUSSELLVILLE Grace Baptist Church (M) 1800 S. Knoxville Russellville, AR 72802 gracebaptist.tv Roger Pearce 1800 S. Knoxville Russellville, AR 72802 [email protected] 479-264-5423 Carol South 121 Cain Ave. Russellville, AR 72802 479-967-3913 United

SARATOGA Okay Community Church (L) 301 Okay Rd./PO Box 74, Saratoga, AR 71859 Chance King PO Box 74, Saratoga, AR 71859 Terri Gray 1747 Highway 355 S., Saratoga, AR 71859 870-388-9284 Howard County

SEARCY Foster’s Chapel Baptist Church (L) 2188 Highway 16 Searcy, AR 72145 PO BOX 1254 Searcy, AR 72145 Jamie Barber 30 Maple Springs Rd. Rosie, AR 72571 [email protected] 870-805-9039 Kena Taylor 114 Smyrna Rd. Searcy, AR 72143 501-230-0012 Mt. Calvary

154 Park Avenue Baptist Church (L) 211 E. Park Ave. Searcy, AR72143 parkavenuebaptistchurch.com Keith Lunceford 44 Indian Tr. Searcy, AR 72143 [email protected] 501-268-8251 Madelyn Hopper PO Box 138 Kensett, AR 72082 501-593-9262 Mt. Calvary

West Race Baptist Church (M) 1009 West Race Av. Searcy, AR 72143 westracebaptist.org Jackie Manasco 108 N. Ella Searcy, AR 72143 [email protected] 501-268-2998 Linda Branden 105 N. College Searcy, AR 72143 501-268-2348 Mt. Calvary

SHERIDAN Immanuel Baptist Church (L) 206 E. Holly St. Sheridan, AR 72150 870-942-4891 [email protected] Gary Copeland 888 Tram Cut-off Malvern, AR 72150 [email protected] 501-337-4139 Gail Earnhart 5055 Highway 167 N. Sheridan, AR 72150 870-337-4139 Mt. Calvary

SPRINGDALE Springdale Missionary Baptist Church (M) 2844 McRay Ave. Springdale, AR 72762 smbch.com Wes Hulvey 904 S. 13th St. Rogers, AR 72758 [email protected] 479-419-0122 Jean Ann Pinkston 3750 Colburn Ln. Springdale, AR 72762 479-466-3493 Ozarks

Turner Street Baptist Church (M) 4305 S. Turner St. Springdale, AR 72764 Tim Reddin 2901 E. Sterling Court Fayetteville, AR 72703 [email protected] 479-200-3492 Karen Ward 8326 Carrie Smith Rd. Springdale, AR72762 479-248-1552 Ozarks

STUTTGART Harmony Baptist Church (M) 910 E. 19th Stuttgart, AR 72160 harmonybaptiststuttgart.com David Inzer 1816 Strait Place Stuttgart, AR 72160 [email protected] 870-672-1797 Wanda Tiner 910 E. 19th Stuttgart, AR 72160 870-659-0991 Mt. Vernon

155 TAYLOR First Baptist Church (M) 410 Long St. Taylor, AR 71861 PO BOX 60 Taylor, AR 71861 870-694-4271 Randy Wilson 6153 Col. #1 Taylor, AR 71861 870-904-3093 Peggy Bland 501 N. Hays St. Taylor, AR 71861 870-299-0617 Columbia

TEXARKANA Central Baptist Church 2117 East 35th St. Texarkana, AR 71854 870-773-1947 Phillip Dunn 2117 East 35th St. Texarkana, AR 71854 [email protected] Janet Green 870-773-1947 Harmony

Hillcrest Baptist Church (M) No letter submitted

Richmond Road Baptist Church (M) 5805 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, AR 75503 Josh McDonald 9010 Holmes Ln. Unit #14 Texarkana, TX 75503 817-233-4049 Beth Fischer 317 Edgewood Ln. Wake Village, TX 75501 Harmony

Spring Lake Baptist Church (M) 4601 Texas Blvd. Texarkana, AR 75503 Randy Shepherd 5501 Cliffwood Texarkana, AR 71854 [email protected] 903-277-7350 Kim Lamb 103 Lydia Jane Ln. Maud, TX 75567 903-280-0412 Harmony

TRUMANN Parkview Missionary Baptist Church (L) 104 North Parkview Dr. Trumann, AR 72472 PO BOX 1042 Trumann, AR 72472 Robert “Bubba” Reese 117 North Parkview Dr. Trumann, AR 72472 [email protected] 870-284-0063 Carolyn Fletcher 413 Blanton Dr. Trumann, AR 72472 870-483-2516 Jonesboro

Trumann Missionary Baptist Church (L) 1817 W. Main St. Trumann, AR 72472 PO Box 454 Trumann, AR 72472 Myles Evans 121 CR 660 Lake City, AR 72434 870-284-0810 Reba Ussery PO BOX 417 Trumann, AR 72472 901-687-4700 North Arkansas

156 WALDO Shiloh Lamartine Baptist Church (L) 430 Columbia 60 E. Waldo, AR 71770 242 Nevada 49 Rosston, AR 71858 870-693-2726 Kenneth Ward Jr. 242 Nevada 49 Rosston, AR 71858 [email protected] 870-693-2726 Mark Hilliard 261 Columbia 60 E. Waldo AR71770 870-693-5164 Columbia

WARD Charity Baptist Church (M) 250 Balding St. Ward, AR 72176 PO BOX 286 Ward, AR 72176 charitybaptistward.org Keith Lewis 130 Underhill Rd. Beebe, AR 72012 501-230-2900 Lynn Taylor 114 E. Florida St. Beebe, AR 72012 501-281-4049 Mt. Calvary

WARREN Calvary Baptist Church (L) 605 Sturgis St. Warren, AR71671 870-226-5422 calvarybaptistwarren.com None Aimee Morgan 605 Sturgis St. Warren, AR71671 Judson

Crossroads Baptist Church (L) 1337 Highway 278 W. Warren, AR 71671 169 Bradley 232 Warren, AR 71671 Sidney McGraw 109 Scotta St. Warren, AR 71671 [email protected] 870-315-0646 Steven Dawkins 608 Highway 278 W Warren, AR 71671 870-952-9102 Judson

WEST HELENA Fourth Street Baptist Church (L) 1226 N. Fourth St. West Helena, AR 72390 870-572-1155 Lance Madden PO Box 2245 West Helena, AR 72390 [email protected] 870-995-5017 Paula Walker P.O. Box 5 Aubrey, AR 72311 870-295-0806 Mt. Vernon

WHITE HALL Calvary Baptist Church (L) 1214 Robin Rd. White Hall, AR 71602 Rodney Castleberry 2202 Richmond Pine Bluff, AR 71603 501-977-4772 Thelma Dunlap PO Box 4 Jefferson, AR 72079 501-200-2075 Central

157 158 Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas Association Letter

The Baptist Church (Name of Church) located at (Physical Address) (Mailing Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

to the messenger meeting of the churches composing the (Year)

BMA of Arkansas when convened at: (Place)

, send Christian Greetings: (City) Our Messengers (If no messengers are sent, please write LETTER Churches who have not been repre- in one of the spaces below.) sented before this association and which desire to petition for fellowship in this association, please fill out the following information.

We have adopted the Statement of Principles and the Doctrinal Statement Alternates Are: of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas and we herewith petition for fellowship in this body.

Signed: ✄ Church-elected Missionary Committeeman

(Pastor)

Name

(Clerk)

Address

(Date) City State Zip

We are affiliated with the (Local Association) 159 Funds Sent With Letter:

Minute Fund & Clerk Hire $

Other (Specify) $

Total Funds Sent $

Pastor’s Name

Address

City State Zip

Pastor’s Phone Mobile

Pastor's Email Address

Church Website

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Address

City State Zip

Church Email (if different from above)

Approved in church conference on the day of ,

Please detach this form, complete and mail to the BMA of Arkansas recording clerk, to arrive prior to meeting date. Wes Hulvey 904 S. 13th St. Rogers, AR 72758

160 2015 Minutes The Baptist Missionary Association Of Arkansas

2015 Annual Session

Held At Conway Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

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