The Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas 2014 Annual Session

2014 Minutes The Baptist Missionary Association Of Arkansas

2014 Annual Session BMA Of Arkansas

“For we are laborers together with God.” I Corinthians 3:9

BMA Headquarters Global Ministry Center Conway, Arkansas Held At Conway Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

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

Baptist

Missionary Association

of Arkansas

Held At

Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

November 6-7, 2014

The Next Annual Session Will Be At

Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

November 5-6, 2015

2015 Annual Message Dustin Wisely Alternate Speaker Gary O’Neal

1 Table of Contents

Brotherhood Report 43

Christian Education Committee Report 89

Churches Represented by Messenger and/or Letter 132

Clerks’ Report 131

Committees 4

Doctrinal Statement 21

Masters Builders 43

Meeting Places and Officers of Each Session 5

Missionary Committee Report 60

Officers and Departments 3

Proceedings of 2014 Session 11

Publications Committee Report 26

Resolution Report 131

Revolving Loan Fund Report 83

Salary Schedule 10

Statement of Principles of Cooperation 13

Women’s Missionary Auxiliary Report 44

Youth Department Report 58

2 Officers and Departments —2015— Associational Officers Mike McEuen President Ron Fields First Vice-President Wade Allen 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 Jim Tollison Michael Hight Alma Little Rock

Hershel Conley Chad White Mountain Home Brookland

Associate Missionary: Jorge Vasquez, Little Rock Associate Missionary: Carlos Lozano

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

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 • (501) 329-5153 [email protected]

3 Committees

Advisory Committee: A Sub-Committee Of The Missionary Committee 2015 2016 2017 Allan Eakin Randy Shepherd Wade Allen Mike McEuen Randal Murphy Randy Lingenfelter

Revolving Loan Fund Committee 2015 2016 2017 Jason Goodwin Jim Ward Pat Fulmer Gary Brewer J.W. Wright

Central Baptist College Trustees 2015 2016 2017 Sonny Foster Wayne Smith Jeremy Riddle Sandy Lambright Robin Cole Brandon Cox Marvin Delk Clif Johnson Mark Castle David Pickard** Mark Livingston** Dedria Givens-Carroll** 2018 2019 Shawn Johnston Jim Fink Zane Clark Kristy Roberts Dannen Hill Brad Crain Sam Hodges** Jeff Harper** **Outside Arkansas

Publications Committee 2015 2016 2017 Paul Bullock Allen Morton Mike Silvey Jared Eakin Jim Swinea Chuck Sullivan

Youth Department Committee 2015 2016 2017 Aaron Middleton Dustin Wisely Chad Stephenson Kelly Owens Colin Stanton Josh Bullock Jordan Bowen Jimmie Decker Chris Vines

Finance and Enrollment Committee 2015 2016 2017 Jim Oliver Daniel Williams Randy Stimach Jackie Manasco Dale Fish John Fulmer

Nominating Committee 2015 2016 2017 Allan Eakin Billy Huffmaster Cy Cheney Jeremy Young Tom Mitchell Tony Crocker Gary Gibson David Inzer Joe Owens

4 Credentials Committee 2015 2016 2017 Robert Gunnels Ed Stephenson Jerry Jolly James Ray Raines Paul Rice Gaylon King

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.

9 Salary Schedule Association-Elected Salaried Employees

Director Of Missions Paul White Salary — $2,722.29 per month Housing — $2,000 per month Retirement — $150.00 per month Family Hospitalization and Social Security Automobile Furnished Premium paid for $50,000 life insurance policy

President Of Central Baptist College Terry Kimbrow Salary — $7,675.00 per month Housing — $3,333.00 per month Retirement — $440.00 per month Social Security and Medicare – 1/2 paid Medical Insurance – 69% 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 6, 2014 The 65th annual BMA of Arkansas met Thursday and Friday, November 6-7, 2014 at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR. President Roger Pearce called the meeting to order and recognized Mike McEuen, First Vice President, to lead the opening prayer. Jim Turner then led the congregational hymn of “Love So Amazing.” President Pearce introduced CBC President Terry Kimbrow to welcome the BMA of AR on campus for the annual session. Jim Turner led the CBC Choir in a concert of worship. President Pearce welcomed Wade Allen to the stage to introduce Bro. Ron Fields to preach the annual message. The message entitled, “The Times We Live In” was taken from 1 Chronicles 12:32 with a challenge to raise up a generation that has an understanding of the times by teaching others the wonderful ways and works of God. Mike McEuen gave a hand of appreciation to Bro. Fields for the message. President Pearce then introduced the BMA of Arkansas officers and presented this year’s theme: “We are labourers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9).” President Pearce sounded the gavel to call the 65th annual session to order and led the body in prayer. Bro. Tom Mitchell was appointed Parliamentarian for the proceedings. Joe Owens presented the initial report of the Enrollment and Finance Committees: Messengers Enrolled — 119 Churches by messenger — 57 Churches by letter — 91 Visitors — 23 Petitionary Letters — 0 Minute Fund — $8,660.00 Motion, second, carried to seat the messengers. The following officers were elected for 2014-15: President Mike McEuen First Vice President Ron Fields Second Vice President Wade Allen Recording Secretary (2016) Michael Battenfield Motion, second, carried to accept the invitation from Central Baptist College for the 2015 annual meeting to be held on November 5-6, 2015. Motion, second, carried that the person receiving the second-most votes be the alternate speaker. Dustin Wisely was elected to preach the 2015 annual sermon and Gary O’Neal will be the alternate. President Pearce recognized Mike McEuen, First Vice President, to moderate. The Moderator called for the Publications Committee report and recognized the chairman, Roger Pearce, to introduce Diane Spriggs for her report. Jim Swinea, 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 Mike Silvey and Chuck Sullivan to serve on the Publications Committee with terms expiring 2017. Motion, second, carried to elect Alan Morton to replace Gene Fulcher with term expiring 2016. Dan Fagala led a prayer for Diane Spriggs and the ministry of the Baptist Trumpet.

11 President Pearce resumed role as Moderator and called for proposed Constitu- tional Amendments. One proposed amendment was submitted (see page 14) and there was a motion and second to present it to the body. The floor was opened for discussion. Clerk Wes Hulvey spoke to the proposed amendment to explain that this constitutional change would simplify the reporting process and would also line up with the national BMAA articles. The motion will lay over until the next session for a vote. President Pearce recognized the following representatives from BMAA departments to address the body: Steve Crawley, Lifeword; Dr. Charley Holmes, Seminary; Scott Atteberry, DiscipleGuide; Ron Chesser, Ministers Resource Services; Jerry Kidd, Missions. Motion, second, carried to adjourn until 9:00am Friday. Hispanic Missionary Coordinator Michael Hight shared Philippians 1:27 and led in dismissal prayer.

Friday, November 7, 2014 The session began with CBC student Devin Diguilio leading the hymn “In Christ Alone”, followed by an opening prayer. The congregation then sang “We Believe.” Bro. Hershel Conley, Missionary in Mt. Home, shared a devotional entitled “You Provoke Me” taken from Hebrews 10:24. The Enrollment Committee gave an updated report: Messengers — 136 Churches by messenger — 68 Churches by letter only — 76 Visitors — 25 Minute Fund — $8,880.00 President Pearce called for a vote on the proposed constitutional amendment. The amendment was approved. Bro. Eddie Sikes was recognized to give a report on the Master’s Builders. Mo- tion, second, carried to approve report. President Pearce called Second Vice President Ron Fields to moderate. Bro. Randy Ashcraft 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. Acting Moderator Fields called for the Youth Committee report and gave the body an opportunity to stand and stretch as they came forward. Bro. Ed Stephenson shared the Youth Committee report in the absence of his son, Chad, along with the resignation of Chad as the BMA AR Youth Director. Motion, second, carried to approve youth report. Bro. Jerry Jolly led in a special prayer for Harper Stephenson, daughter of Chad, for God’s grace and healing. Motion, second, carried to elect Nathan Brewer as Director of BMA AR Youth Department. The following were elected to serve on the youth committee: Jordan Bowen (to replace Nathan Brewer, 2015); Chad Stephenson, Randy Ashcraft, and Josh Bullock (2017); Chris Vines (replace Colin Stanton, 2017). Bro. Cy Cheney led in prayer for Bro. Nathan Brewer and the ministry of the Youth Department. Bro. Fields called for the report of BMA AR Missions. President Pearce resumed duties as Moderator. Bro. David Inzer, chairman of Missionary Committee, recognized Bro. Paul White, Director of Missions for his annual report. There were 5

12 missionaries who shared reports: Hershel Conley, Chad White, Jim Tollison, Michael Hight, and Juan Carlos. 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. Motion, second, carried to reelect Paul White as Executive Director of Missions. Bro. Marvin Loyd led in prayer for Bro. White and the BMA AR missionaries. CBC President and trustees were called to the stage for their report. Bro. Mike McEuen, First Vice President was called to moderate. Bro. Terry Kimbrow, CBC President, introduced a panel discussion with four members to address questions previously submitted: Dr. Joel Slayton, Emily Rice, Jackie Manasco, and Jordan Bowen. 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 2019: Jim Fink, Christy Roberts, Brad Crain, and Jeff Harper**. Bro. Pat Spriggs led in prayer for President Terry Kimbrow and the administration, faculty, students, and trustees of CBC. President Pearce resumed as Moderator and called for Resolutions Committee report by Bro. Marty Claiborne. Motion, second, carried to approve the report. The Moderator allowed the body to stand and called for a final report of the Enrollment and Finance Committee: Messengers — 138 Churches by messenger — 68 Churches by letter only — 79 Visitors — 25 Minute Fund — $8,915.00 Motion, second, carried to approve this final report. The following were elected serve on the Enrollment and Finance Committee: term expiring 2015: Jackie Manas- co; terms expiring 2017: Randy Stimach and John Fulmer. Bro. Wes Hulvey presented the clerk’s report for 2013-14. Motion, second, carried to approve that report. Motion, second, carried to print 850 minutes books and produce up to 100 CDs. The Nominating Committee presented a correction to the Youth Committee members. Motion, second, carried to rescind the earlier vote on the Youth Committee members and reinstate Colin Stanton (2016) and elect Chris Vines (2017). Motion, second, carried to pay the recording secretaries the same amount as last year ($1,000). Motion, second, carried to elect Pat Fulmer (2017) to Revolving Loan Fund Com- mittee. The Moderator opened the floor for nominees to the Nominating Committee. Mo- tion, second, carried to elect Cy Cheney, Tony Crocker, and Joe Owens with terms expiring 2017; Billy Huffmaster and Jerry Evans (to replace Tom Lewis) with terms expiring 2016; Alan Eakin with term expiring 2015. Motion, second, carried to elect Jerry Jolly and Gaylon King to the Credentials Committee with terms expiring in 2017.

**Outside Arkansas

13 President Pearce recognized Ms. Jessica Faulkner, Director of Special Events, for her hard work to facilitate the BMA of AR on the CBC campus. The body gave a rising vote of appreciation to CBC for hosting the BMA of AR. The presiding officers were also recognized for their efforts in leading this annual session. Motion, second, carried to adjourn. President Pearce recognized the incoming officers and passed the gavel to incoming President Mike McEuen. Bro. Mike McEuen shared Isaiah 40:31 and led in the closing prayer. — Wes Hulvey, Recording Secretary

Proposed Constitutional Amendment BMA Arkansas 2014 Delete Article XV and renumber the remaining Articles. The Finance Committee will be merged with the Enrollment Committee; the Resolutions Committee will be dissolved; and Article XI will read as follows (proposed changes are underlined).

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.

— Adopted 11/7/14

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 years. 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).

II. THE SCRIPTURES 21 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 persons (I Tim. 2:4-6). All sinners can be saved by this gracious provision (Heb. 2:9;

22 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 men of her choice to fill those offices under the leading of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:1-6;

23 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 bodies (I Cor. 15:51-58), will live in the presence of God forever (I Thess. 4:17) in 24 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

November 20, 2013 The 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 November 7 at Central Baptist College. Therefore, Committee Members Danny Bullock, Paul Bullock, Jared Eakin, Gene Fulcher, Roger Pearce and Jim Swinea were contacted by email betweenNovember 13 and November 20 to determine the slate of officers for the Publications Committee for the coming year. The following were elected by the committee members: Chairman Roger Pearce Vice Chairman Gene Fulcher Clerk Danny Bullock Assistant Clerk Jim Swinea — Roger Pearce, Chairman; Danny Bullock, clerk

October 9, 2014 The Publications Committee of the BMA of Arkansas met at the Baptist Trumpet/ Missions Department conference room at 9:45 a.m. on October 9. Present were committee members Roger Pearce, Jim Swinea, Paul Bullock and Danny Bullock along with Editor Diane Spriggs and Marene Waters. After Jim Swinea voice a prayer, Chairman Pearce recognized the editor for her report. After discussing the financial situation and presenting her ideas for future changes, she and Marene left while the committee members discussed those matters. After discussion on all the matters she had presented, motions were made and passed to present the following recommendations to the messengers of the churches in November at the annual BMA of Arkansas meeting: • Approve a 3% pay increase for the Assistant Editor Klint Silvey • Not publish a paper during the week of New Year’s • Authorize the editor to raise subscription rates $2 per year if and when she deems necessary • That advertising rates be the same for all entities who place ads in the paper • Approve a monthly four-page, full-color insert to feature news from BMA work in other states, to begin sometime in 2015 • Present the name of Diane Spriggs to stand as nominee for editor of the Baptist Trumpet in 2014-2015. — Roger Pearce, chairman; Danny Bullock, clerk

26 2014 Annual Report Baptist Trumpet Diane Spriggs, Editor & Business Manager

How many of you have ever taken one of those personality tests? You know, the one that tells you whether you are primarily (and keep in mind that these are “Diane definitions”): • Melancholic — which is basically a moody person who tends toward sadness and depression • Phlegmatic – very calm, laid back, unemotional, passive and tends toward being an introvert • Choleric – bossy, in control, in your face, take no prisoners • Sanguine — loves a party, loves people, usually upbeat Now keep in mind, that each personality type has good and bad points, but that’s the “gist” of it. Well, I’ve taken the test a couple of times and the results are always the same. (I thought about asking you to vote on which one I scored lowest and highest on, but I was chicken and was afraid of what you’d say!) My lowest score — as a matter of fact, on one test I got a one on it and it didn’t even register on the other test — was phlegmatic. There are times when I wish I were more laid back, but, to be honest, I’m just not. I figure there are two kinds of people in this world: the ones who let life happen to them and the ones who happen to life. So, with that in mind, you probably already know which one I, by far, scored highest on — sanguine! I love being with people, making them happy and telling them good news — which makes my personality type perfect for being the editor of the best newspaper in the BMA because I get to do that on a regular basis. But in the Oct. 15 Trumpet, I had to tell you some news that wasn’t so good: that we were in the red by over $33,000 and were facing two other financial setbacks in the coming months (one for sure and the other probable.) The reason for the loss was two-fold: although our Special Emphasis offerings have been very good each year, our overall offerings were down $28,761. The rest of the loss could be attributed to “on paper only” depreciation figures of $5,345. Those two things combined totaled more than our “in the red figure.” Although I’m not at liberty to say the “probable setback” we’re anticipating this year, I do want to tell you about the “for sure” setback.

Print Shop Ralph Ricciardi, co-owner and printer of Trumpet Printing, has retired. He has served long and hard and certainly deserves this time to enjoy his “senior adult” years. Joann Bailey, who has now become the sole owner of the print shop, has decided to move the operation to her home to save on expenses. That will result in a loss to the Trumpet of $500 per month in rent and an additional $100 in utilities. However, we hope that loss will be offset somewhat in that she has agreed to give the Trumpet 10% of the profits on any orders connected in any way with the Baptist Missionary Association. So please keep sending her your orders! All of the equipment and other items in the current print shop belong to Trumpet

27 Printing and should be cleared out by the end of the year. The shop currently owes $595 on these items, which they will pay as funds become available.

Solution #1 We are a non-profit organization, and our auditor fully expects us to be in the red each year. It is rare that we are not in the red, but the $33,000 figure, plus the print shop situation, plus another probable financial hit were more than we could absorb. So when the Publications Committee met Oct. 9, I outlined my suggestions for correcting the current financial situation, and the first one was to ask our people for their help. That was done in the next issue of the Trumpet, and I hope by the time I give my annual report at the state meeting, they have already risen to the occasion and no further action will be necessary.

Solution #2 I suggested that we not have an issue of the Trumpet the week of New Year’s. This is something I’ve been praying about for a long time for two reasons: Every year on this holiday, we have problems coordinating our schedule with that of the printer (Leader Publishing) and the mailer (America Direct). Eliminating this issue would also allow one time during the year when our employees could take more than one week of vacation at a time. An added benefit would be that we would save $3,000, which is what it costs each week to print and mail the Trumpet. When the Publications Committee asked me if we needed to cut more issues, I told them I’d “do what they and the association ask me to do — but please don’t ask me to do it.” The most any other newspaper publishes is twice a month, which is 22 issues less than we currently publish. That would result in $66,000 saved per year — but then we’d be no different than all the other papers. I want our readers to get the most information and get it first.

Solution #3 Finally, and if all else fails, we would need to raise subscription rates. The committee has authorized me to raise rates by $2 if and when it becomes necessary. But my main reason for not wanting to raise rates is that while it wouldn’t be a problem for a lot of our subscribers, it would for a lot of others, especially for some of our smaller churches that are doing what they should by having their members on the Church Plan. So I’d like to try everything else first. Increasing rates by $2 across the board would only generate about $19,000, which is far less than we need.

Solution #4 — I Saved the Best for Last I’ve saved the best solution for last — to ask you to pray with Marene, Klint, the Publications Committee and me and ask God to provide the funds we need. Our Father “owns the cattle on a thousand hills” and nothing is too hard for Him. There is one thing I know for sure — my God will supply all the Trumpet’s needs, “according to His riches in glory.” And I just can’t wait to see how He is going to do it!

28 A Bright Future By Protecting Our Past With all of that said, I am fully convinced that the future looks bright for the Baptist Trumpet! Our archives project is going well and we have almost five years ready to go onto the site soon (1961, 1962, 1963, the rest of 1966 and 1970), if they aren’t already on by the time you read this. My husband, Pat, has volunteered to scan in the back issues and that will allow Klint to concentrate on getting them ready for the site. It is certainly a costly and time-consuming project, but once it’s finished our history will be preserved. All we’ll have to do then is to add one issue a week to the site, making all issues of the Trumpet from three months back on available to anyone who wants to read them. Another bit of good news is that, so far, archival adoptions are covering the cost and the project is not part of the deficit. Donations to this project are included in the figure that was the biggest part of the deficit, so without those offerings, the deficit would have been even greater.

A Bright Future By Expanding Our Scope As I said earlier, I want Baptist Trumpet readers to be the best informed Beamers in our work. And to accomplish that, I hope to expand a column I started several years ago — From The States. I plan to start including more information in that column that pertains to BMA work in other states and regions, along with any articles from the other state papers that I feel would benefit theTrumpet readers. I contacted the other editors Oct. 14 just to confirm that this is okay, and have heard back from most of them. We are all of the same mind: we are all free to share any information from each other’s publications with our readers. (Of course, I will always give proper credit when running their articles.) Should funds become available, this could even result in a once-a-month insert in the Trumpet. You’ve heard me say this before, but I’ll say it again — we are all a part of the BMA family. I want Trumpet readers to know what the “rest of the family” is doing for two reasons: it will help them know how to pray for and support the various ministries, and it will encourage them to see how God is working in those areas. As I said in the Oct. 15 article, “The future is bright for the Baptist Trumpet… if we can just make it through the present.

Advertising Another recommendation from the Publications Committee was that “advertising rates be the same for all entities who place ads in the Trumpet.” Some have asked for discounts, and I (above all at this point!) certainly understand that their funds are often limited. But the committee and I are of the mindset that “what we do for one, we do for all.” I wish we didn’t have to charge for advertising at all. Like I’ve told you so many times, I wish I didn’t have to charge for the Trumpet at all and could send it free to everyone. But neither of those things is possible at this point. As I write this, we are taking a hard look at our advertising rates, and I hope to have a final rate sheet ready in time for this meeting.

29 Final Thoughts I will be leaving Monday to go to Ghana to speak at the BMA of Africa Women’s Conference, and I would surely appreciate your prayers. It is always a little “scary” to go to another country, and especially to West Africa right now. Ebola hasn’t been seen at this point in Ghana, but it has in neighboring countries and there is always the possibility. Plus, just a couple of weeks ago, two snakes were killed in the yard of missionaries Dale & Celia Broom, where I’ll be staying — a cobra and a black mamba. And I don’t DO snakes! But I figure if Satan doesn’t want me to go that much, I’m going for sure. So I have my ticket and “I’ll Fly Away O Glory!” I’ll be working on the next two Trumpet issues this weekend and Assistant Editor Klint Silvey will put the final touches on them and see that they go out to the world. I know he’d appreciate your prayers, too. Thank you so much for your support and your prayers. God bless you all!

30 Years 2014, 2013, 2012 In Comparison

Revenues 2014 2013 2012 Church Plan $151,421 $151,089 $147,936 Subscriptions 8,378 8,858 8,997 Advertising 12,698 16,168 23,309 Printing 0 0 30,336 Offerings 99,501 124,159 110,363 Computer Work 5,704 5,808 5,946 Interest Income 34 15 24 Miscellaneous Income 0 0 2,625 Sale of Assets 0 0 5,099 Rent & Lease 6,200 6,600 0 Total Revenues 283,936 312,697 334,635

Expenses Printing 56,308 58,010 57,743 Postage-Periodical Class 71,800 71,300 74,800 Paper-Typesetting 0 0 2,523 Salary-Editor 56,095 54,454 54,463 Salary-Shop 0 0 13,844 Salary-Office 46,636 40,693 47,534 102,731 95,147 115,841 Outside Work 300 200 12,221 Shop Supplies 0 0 230 Depreciation-Shop Equipment 842 1,077 1,820 Depreciation-Auto 4,503 4,503 4,503 Freight 20 20 575 Repair And Maintenance 2,868 4,883 4,703 Depreciation-Office Equipment 9,646 16,704 17,273 Depreciation-Conference Room 647 507 212 Depreciation-Improvements 153 152 134 Consulting 8,843 4,700 6,008 Summer Intern 0 0 0 Payment On Telephone, Utilities Janitor And Miscellaneous 3,714 3,518 3,994 Social Security Taxes 13,256 11,416 12,700 Automobile Expense 3,761 2,689 3,415 Travel Expense 1,206 1,634 3,010 Postage-Office 3,954 3,756 3,805 Postage-Standard Class 0 0 0 Group Insurance 4,501 1,921 2,458 Legal And Audit 3,525 3,400 3,600 Retirement-Editor 4,800 4,800 4,800 Retirement-Others 0 5,324 6,688 Office Supplies And Expense 16,686 18,077 19,807 Continuing Education 0 0 125 Insurance Expense 3,832 3,161 2,533 Total Expenses 317,896 316,899 365,521 Excess Of Revenues Over Expenses (Excess Of Expenses Over Revenues) $(33,960) $(4,202) $(30,886)

31 Baptist Trumpet Annual Receipts September 1, 2013 — August 31, 2014 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.

2013 2014 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total Antioch East, Magnolia 1,160.73 1,290.36 0 1,290.36 Antioch West, Magnolia 1,609.96 821.56 600.00 1,421.56 Antioch, Conway 14,823.77 4,111.44 11,356.30 15,467.74 Antioch, Emmet 152.88 180.00 100.00 280.00 Antioch, Nashville 962.80 621.00 500.00 1,121.00 Bald Knob, Plumerville 783.28 480.60 145.00 625.60 Banks, Banks 763.28 445.68 400.00 845.68 Baptist Tabernacle, Searcy 217.68 215.28 100.00 315.28 Barney, Enola 875.00 198.20 500.00 698.20 Beacon, Gravette 278.52 301.32 200.00 501.32 Beacon, Taylor 962.36 726.48 325.00 1,051.48 Beech Street, Crossett 836.88 878.76 0 878.76 Berean, North Little Rock 773.16 432.00 220.00 652.00 Bethany, Jonesboro 1,157.77 407.56 624.00 1,031.56 Bethel #1, Rison 663.24 778.32 1,000.00 1,778.32 Bethel, Benton 240.00 280.80 0 280.80 Bethel, Bentonville 1,555.85 680.76 950.00 1,630.76 Bethel, Forrest City 467.52 165.60 0 165.60 Bethlehem, Gravette 375.40 369.36 0 369.36 Bethlehem, Greenbrier 600.34 672.84 0 672.84 Bethlehem, Magnolia 100.00 -16.30 169.22 152.92 Big Creek Valley, Jonesboro 882.32 267.84 760.00 1,027.84 Blackwell, Blackwell 100.00 0 0 0 Blanchard Springs, Junction City 376.08 397.44 0 397.44 Blooming Grove, Rector 508.44 327.24 100.00 427.24 Bluff Springs, Rosston 399.00 420.12 0 420.12 Bodcaw #1, Emmet 941.80 857.46 0 857.46 Bodcaw #2, Rosston 860.60 699.84 250.00 949.84 Bold Springs, Strawberry 159.60 154.44 0 154.44 Bradford, Bradford 3,630.49 2,271.12 640.00 2,911.12 Broadway Avenue, Bay 598.24 559.44 200.00 759.44 Calvary, Conway 435.56 427.32 0 427.32 Calvary, Fayetteville 2,685.32 2,454.12 300.00 2,754.12 Calvary, Heber Springs 514.92 264.96 300.00 564.96 Calvary, Marvell 784.36 423.20 320.00 743.20 Calvary, McCrory 308.36 267.84 0 267.84 Calvary, Morrilton 1,858.44 1,272.86 500.00 1,772.86 Calvary, Ravenden Springs 430.56 277.20 0 277.20

32 2013 2014 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Calvary, Smackover 892.16 321.48 602.90 924.38 Calvary, Warren 1,152.82 1,169.38 0 1,169.38 Calvary, White Hall 1,247.15 450.80 777.50 1,228.30 Canaan, Harrell 291.20 201.60 0 201.60 Caney Valley, Plumerville 359.60 156.60 200.00 356.60 Celebration, Haskell 159.60 165.60 0 165.60 Center Grove, Cord 1,038.60 444.60 440.00 884.60 Center Hill, Jonesboro 704.16 392.40 0 392.40 Center Point, Nashville 725.00 421.20 553.80 975.00 Centergy, Morrilton 146.64 51.84 0 51.84 Central, Ashdown 1,017.12 960.48 100.00 1,060.48 Central, Hughes 383.04 353.88 0 353.88 Central, Prescott 2,539.82 631.84 0 631.84 Central, Texarkana 600.12 622.84 0 622.84 Chapel Hill, New Edinburg 295.64 315.72 0 315.72 Charity Heights, Hot Springs 402.08 248.40 155.00 403.40 Charity, Ward 3,911.56 1,361.88 2,231.88 3,593.76 Chenal Valley, Little Rock 654.36 672.84 0 672.84 Cherrywood, Sherwood 480.84 136.44 397.00 533.44 Chickalah Unity, Dardanelle 223.44 218.88 0 218.88 Church At Willow Beach, North Little Rock 1,781.11 983.04 918.00 1,901.04 Cleveland, Cleveland 572.16 606.28 0 606.28 Clinton, Clinton 35.66 209.64 0 209.64 College Hill, McNeil 50.00 0 100.00 100.00 College View, Magnolia 2,778.42 1,486.08 878.89 2,364.97 Concord, Concord 473.04 306.00 75.00 381.00 Corinth, Rosston 306.12 309.24 0 309.24 Cornerstone, Arkadelphia 0 82.00 150.00 232.00 Cornerstone, Bentonville 173.64 202.68 0 202.68 County Line, Marvell 1,456.90 703.80 752.71 1,456.51 County Line, Nashville 378.84 468.36 272.36 740.72 Crocketts Bluff, Crocketts Bluff 991.52 198.00 1,450.00 1,648.00 Cross Roads, Warren 643.92 343.14 300.00 643.14 Denver Street, Greenwood 684.52 415.44 217.00 632.44 Dickinson, Warren 143.64 140.76 0 140.76 East Kenwood, Siloam Springs 91.56 136.08 0 136.08 East Side, Conway 659.28 291.60 243.00 534.60 Eastside, Monticello 1,581.05 242.64 583.66 826.30 Eastside, Fayetteville 1,037.28 915.64 100.00 1,015.64 Eastside, Lonoke 452.32 259.56 520.00 779.56 Elm Grove, Lake City 79.08 298.92 0 298.92 Emmaus, New Edinburg 594.86 629.36 0 629.36 Eutopia, Cave City 16.56 90.00 0 90.00 Fairview, Blytheville 973.56 857.88 0 857.88 Fairview, Jonesboro 824.76 906.66 0 906.66 Fairview, Violet Hill 843.00 905.04 0 905.04 Faith, Mena 372.40 0 298.02 298.02 Faith, Newport 126.40 87.48 0 87.48

33 2013 2014 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Farmville, Warren 482.93 194.07 300.00 494.07 Faustina, Hampton 400.00 300.00 100.00 400.00 Fellowship, Bella Vista 200.00 0 200.00 200.00 Fellowship, Walnut Ridge 518.08 532.62 0 532.62 Fellowship, West Memphis 341.64 424.08 0 424.08 First Missionary, Howe, OK 317.64 272.52 0 272.52 First of Wallace, Foreman 0 204.78 0 204.78 First, Bald Knob 440.52 457.24 0 457.24 First, Buckner 429.96 406.80 0 406.80 First, Caldwell 2,650.44 1,448.96 1,528.65 2,977.61 First, Cave Springs 772.36 804.24 100.00 904.24 First, Damascus 5,242.04 1,310.40 2,905.24 4,215.64 First, Emerson 549.68 547.56 0 547.56 First, Gurdon 1,968.96 761.04 800.00 1,561.04 First, Magnolia 10,233.71 6,560.86 7,025.00 13,585.86 First, McNeil 3,700.75 1,017.62 2,400.00 3,417.62 First, New Edinburg 111.72 115.92 0 115.92 First, Newark 498.84 485.64 0 485.64 First, North Lewisville 730.04 297.00 492.00 789.00 First, St. Charles 615.16 281.52 300.00 581.52 First, Taylor 320.00 0 300.00 300.00 First, Waldo 769.12 789.12 0 789.12 Flat Rock, Enola 344.64 347.76 0 347.76 Forks LaGrue, DeWitt 0 93.60 181.60 275.20 Fosters Chapel, Searcy 1,272.83 1,322.60 0 1,322.60 Fourth Street, West Helena 1,145.76 877.68 280.00 1,157.68 Friendship, De Queen 232.01 0 211.69 211.69 Friendship, Greenbrier 691.48 622.80 100.00 722.80 Garner, Garner 654.36 679.68 0 679.68 Garrett Memorial, Hope 280.92 276.88 0 276.88 Grace Temple, Paragould 303.24 300.24 0 300.24 Grace, Bee Branch 1,073.66 150.00 561.06 711.06 Grace, El Dorado 368.16 149.04 92.94 241.98 Grace, Nashville 223.44 240.12 0 240.12 Grace, Russellville 1,956.44 1,211.04 600.00 1,811.04 Grace, Wynne 321.86 231.84 0 231.84 Greers Ferry, Greers Ferry 970.19 327.60 603.13 930.73 Gum Springs, Arkadelphia 1,728.68 132.48 213.00 345.48 Harmony, Jonesboro 100.00 40.40 0 40.40 Harmony, Stuttgart 54.72 0 0 0 Harmony, West Helena 537.76 177.48 310.35 487.83 Harrison Chapel, Beebe 663.20 719.28 0 719.28 Hattieville, Hattieville 918.31 645.84 165.00 810.84 Haynes, Haynes 267.48 281.52 0 281.52 Herman, Bono 1,238.24 861.48 0 861.48 Highland Hills, Highland 1,097.40 1,082.32 0 1,082.32 Highway, Judsonia 207.48 230.76 0 230.76 Hillcrest, Texarkana 441.48 425.16 0 425.16 Hopewell, El Dorado 450.12 549.36 0 549.36

34 2013 2014 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Immanuel, Camden 219.56 244.80 0 244.80 Immanuel, Greenbrier 2,995.69 1,704.74 967.34 2,672.08 Immanuel, Jonesboro 346.44 294.12 0 294.12 Immanuel, Nashville 4,841.74 2,029.52 778.46 2,807.98 Immanuel, Sheridan 2,917.68 885.14 3,916.71 4,801.85 Kaley Hill, Quitman 757.72 601.92 0 601.92 Kingsland, Kingsland 1,225.84 784.08 300.00 1,084.08 Knighton’s Chapel, Lewisville 427.68 99.36 190.64 290.00 Lakeside, Newport 186.76 182.16 0 182.16 Lakeview, Mayflower 165.00 60.00 0 60.00 Landmark, Corning 537.40 414.00 0 414.00 Landmark, England 1,462.45 586.75 436.71 1,023.46 Landmark, Hermitage 486.48 468.36 0 468.36 Laneburg, Laneburg 228.96 249.12 0 249.12 Lemonwood, Pine Bluff 230.68 162.00 0 162.00 Letona, Letona 0 75.60 0 75.60 Liberty, Stamps 1,374.98 798.56 450.00 1,248.56 Life Song, Greenbrier 304.92 378.00 0 378.00 Lifeline, Wynne 111.72 115.92 0 115.92 Little River, Manila 219.84 205.20 0 205.20 Locust Bayou, Hampton 192.16 199.08 0 199.08 Macedonia, Bearden 991.52 198.72 300.00 498.72 Macedonia, Jonesboro 430.92 352.44 200.00 552.44 Macedonia, Magnolia 1,153.44 868.32 200.00 1,068.32 Marcus Hill, Enola 409.52 331.64 0 331.64 Maul, Camden 208.64 147.24 130.00 277.24 Maysville, Maysville 195.64 224.28 0 224.28 Meadowview, Pine Bluff 556.38 475.29 81.33 556.62 Milligan Ridge, Manila 510.72 526.68 0 526.68 Milner Victory, McNeil 510.72 513.72 0 513.72 Missionary Grove, Prescott 562.08 120.96 250.00 370.96 Mountain View, Eureka Springs 200.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 Mt Nebo, Mount Vernon 0 200.00 0 200.00 Mt Pleasant, Gravette 293.19 264.96 224.00 488.96 Mt. Calvary, Sweet Home 205.20 0 0 0 Mt. Elba, Kingsland 159.60 165.60 0 165.60 Mt. Nebo, Hope 476.60 149.04 250.00 399.04 Mt. Olive, Guy 163.04 76.36 0 76.36 Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville 1,622.08 1,440.00 0 1,440.00 Mt. Union, El Dorado 1,386.79 1,446.18 500.00 1,946.18 Mt. Vernon, Waldo 499.80 547.92 0 547.92 Mt. View, Clinton 773.88 281.52 0 281.52 Mt. Zion, Sulphur Springs 152.16 185.04 0 185.04 Murmil, El Dorado 1,324.96 871.92 0 871.92 Needs Creek, Greenbrier 671.40 666.00 0 666.00 New Caney, Gurdon 325.00 302.76 52.24 355.00 New Friendship, Kingsland 829.44 209.94 48.00 257.94 New Home, Quitman 371.32 307.44 100.00 407.44 New Hope, Fouke 175.56 182.16 0 182.16

35 2013 2014 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

New Hope, Wynne 447.96 513.36 0 513.36 New Liberty, Emmet 298.80 342.36 0 342.36 New Liberty, Fort Smith 318.07 215.28 107.30 322.58 New Mt. Zion, Mineral Springs 143.64 149.04 0 149.04 New Prospect, Garfield 531.12 568.08 0 568.08 North Hills, Sherwood 2,028.70 2,052.40 0 2,052.40 North Side, Dumas 411.72 115.92 300.00 415.92 North View, North Little Rock 1,903.36 1,017.88 0 1,017.88 Oak Grove, Jonesboro 829.44 769.36 100.00 869.36 Oak Grove, North Little Rock 593.84 76.55 468.12 544.67 Oak Park, Little Rock 2,694.93 2,245.34 155.00 2,400.34 Oakland Heights First, Pine Bluff 1,000.00 954.72 500.00 1,454.72 Old Baptist Mission, Westville, OK 311.28 307.80 0 307.80 Old Hickory, Hattieville 621.08 443.16 150.00 593.16 Old Liberty, Conway 763.68 331.20 500.00 831.20 Old Time, De Queen 252.80 352.00 0 352.00 Park Avenue, Searcy 1,759.80 1,561.32 275.00 1,836.32 Park Place, Bryant 298.48 0 158.85 158.85 Park View, North Little Rock 180.62 264.80 0 264.80 Parkview, Trumann 214.68 199.08 0 199.08 Perry Street, Little Rock 330.64 255.60 0 255.60 Philadelphia, Dowdy 241.64 264.60 0 264.60 Pilgrim Rest, Spearsville 702.24 707.76 0 707.76 Pilgrims Rest, Magnolia 773.86 315.36 370.72 686.08 Pine Crest, Fordyce 159.60 165.60 0 165.60 Plainview, Jay 157.56 126.36 250.00 376.36 Pleasant Grove, Annieville 1,137.20 1,192.32 0 1,192.32 Pleasant Grove, Carlisle 1,096.96 533.52 600.00 1,133.52 Pleasant Grove, El Dorado 744.76 350.62 275.00 625.62 Pleasant Springs, McCaskill 446.28 488.16 25.00 513.16 Pleasant Valley, Greenbrier 527.55 468.08 40.00 508.08 Prospect, Jonesboro 1,508.77 330.53 871.89 1,202.42 Providence, Hope 255.36 200.52 0 200.52 Providence, Perrytown 91.52 132.48 0 132.48 Red Oak, Harrison 191.52 198.72 0 198.72 Ridgecrest, Jonesboro 492.48 435.96 0 435.96 Rock Hill, Jonesboro 531.72 115.92 34.00 149.92 Rondo, Lexa 424.00 0 360.00 360.00 Rowes Chapel, Humnoke 618.12 391.68 0 391.68 Russell, Russell 712.12 597.24 50.00 647.24 Sand Springs, Damascus 650.76 636.48 0 636.48 Shady Grove, Jersey 220.00 185.20 19.36 204.56 Shady Grove, Piggott 764.11 739.20 0 739.20 Shady Grove, Prescott 683.20 402.12 0 402.12 Sharon Rose, Malvern 368.32 235.20 400.00 635.20 Shiloh Lamertine, Waldo 975.44 608.04 120.10 728.14 Shiloh, McRae 223.44 207.72 0 207.72

36 2013 2014 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Shover Springs, Hope 168.56 37.08 0 37.08 Silver Lake, Palatka, FL 116.16 144.00 0 144.00 Sixth Avenue, Knoxville 273.60 308.16 0 308.16 South Main, Malvern 1,406.36 999.36 300.00 1,299.36 Southside, Batesville 98.30 109.48 0 109.48 Southside, England 276.96 293.04 0 293.04 Southside, Hope 191.52 198.72 0 198.72 Spring Branch, Taylor 410.40 162.00 260.00 422.00 Spring Creek, Springdale 312.16 364.32 0 364.32 Spring Lake, Texarkana 848.21 800.48 0 800.48 Springdale, Springdale 717.63 490.96 0 490.96 Springhill, Greenbrier 8,315.77 4,814.32 3,295.00 8,109.32 Sulphur Springs, Fordyce 372.52 0 0 0 Sulphur Springs, Quitman 539.00 347.76 0 347.76 Summers, Summers 478.80 496.80 0 496.80 Temperanceville, Nashville 784.12 305.64 600.00 905.64 Temple, Fordyce 1,635.16 1,146.24 500.00 1,646.24 Temple, Little Rock 9,117.93 1,472.78 7,745.44 9,218.22 Temple, Murfreesboro 100.52 136.08 0 136.08 Temple, Rogers 1,613.08 1,359.00 300.00 1,659.00 The Bridge, Mt. Home 792.80 673.92 0 673.92 Township, Fayetteville 232.56 270.72 0 270.72 Trenton, Marvell 775.60 846.72 0 846.72 Trinity, Lake City 756.00 264.96 0 264.96 Trinity, Magnolia 1,099.32 231.84 600.00 831.84 True Light, McDougal 63.84 66.24 0 66.24 Trumann, Trumann 423.44 478.80 0 478.80 Turner Street, Arkadelphia 0 39.86 110.00 149.86 Twin Oaks, Clarksville 346.96 228.96 0 228.96 Union Grove, Blevins 277.00 230.04 0 230.04 Union Grove, Jonesboro 292.80 179.20 0 179.20 Unity, Hope 6,606.03 3,887.28 1,199.41 5,086.69 Unity, Jonesboro 393.00 352.08 0 352.08 Victory, Gentry 1,126.32 793.44 275.00 1,068.44 Victory, Hampton 935.80 678.96 300.00 978.96 Village Creek, Mabelvale 857.00 606.60 267.00 873.60 Walnut Grove, Lake City 787.28 298.08 59.00 357.08 Weddington, Fayetteville 271.32 281.52 25.00 306.52 West Park, Ozark 1,436.56 751.32 0 751.32 West Race, Searcy 2,622.60 1,870.20 440.00 2,310.20 Western, Emerson 576.16 528.84 0 528.84 Westside, Jacksonville 223.44 262.08 0 262.08 White’s Chapel, Rosston 333.60 295.96 0 295.96 Woodberry, Hampton 385.96 383.76 0 383.76 Worden, Bald Knob 1,416.60 1,075.68 500.00 1,575.68 Wyatt, El Dorado 676.90 654.48 0 654.48 Zion, Fordyce 785.68 797.04 0 797.04

37 2013 2014 Church Church Total Plan Offering Total

Affinity4 22.01 0 22.14 22.14 Antioch, McGehee 300.00 0 0 0 Arkansas GMA 1,365.29 0 0 0 Arkansas Prairie Association 0 0 12.00 12.00 Bethel #1 JOY Class, Rison 500.00 0 500.00 500.00 Bethel #1 WMA, Rison 100.00 0 500.00 500.00 Blanchard Springs WMA 0 0 75.00 75.00 Central Baptist College Employees 210.00 0 0 0 Corinth, Magnolia 100.00 0 0 0 Cornerstone WMA, Arkadelphia 0 0 150.00 150.00 Crossroads, Ottawa, KS 300.00 0 0 0 Enterprise, Jacksonville, TX 0 0 150.00 150.00 First, Magnolia WMA 500.00 0 500.00 500.00 GoodSearch 30.52 0 18.33 18.33 Highland Hills WMA 0 0 200.00 200.00 North View, NLR WMA 100.00 0 0 0 Meadowview, Pine Bluff, WMA 150.00 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Individuals 17,489.50 0 9,337.90 9,337.90 Mt. Calvary District WMA 0 0 474.00 474.00 Mt. Lebanon, New Edinburg 500.00 0 0 0 Mt. Vernon Association 283.67 0 197.00 197.00 Mt. Vernon Brotherhood 362.00 0 0 0 Mt. Vernon Youth in Harvest 486.21 0 208.00 208.00 New Hope, Hope 300.00 0 275.00 275.00 New Shiloh, Mineral Springs 0 0 220.00 220.00 Park Avenue, Searcy WMA 25.00 0 25.00 25.00 Park Place, Bryant Soulwinners SS 30.00 0 0 0 Salem, Marvell 1,000.00 0 1,000.00 1,000.00 South Arkansas District WMA 150.00 0 0 0 South Main, Malvern WMA 100.00 0 0 0 United District WMA 437.85 0 0 0 Valley View, Jonesboro 0 0 109.00 109.00 WMA of Arkansas 3,905.95 0 200.00 200.00 WMA of Texas 0 0 300.00 300.00 Totals 275,247.43 151,421.03 99,500.89 250,921.92

38 39 40 41 42 The Master’s Builders 2014 Annual Report The Master’s Builders have completed our 23rd year “Raising Roof For Christ.” We are a retired group of men and women who donate our time and labor to assist in the building of churches and other ministry related needs. We are an organization of the Baptist Missionary Association of America. Since our group was formed we have worked on 133 projects in those 23 years. We have been very busy this year working on 8 projects. We have worked on Maul Community in Camden, AR; Summers in Summers, AR; West Park in Ozark, AR; Daniel Springs Camp in Gary, TX; Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, TX; Old Liberty in Conway, AR; South Forest in Hattisburg, MS; and Abundant Life in Christ in Charleston, MO. This year the LORD called home one of our men, Don Smith of DeQueen, AR. We are eager to help in any way we can and are ready to travel when called upon to build for our LORD. If you have any questions about joining our group or us coming to help with a building need, please contact John Mangum or Eddie Sikes for more information. We have a table set up in the exhibit area so come by for information. We have already received 3 inquiries for helping churches next year. — Respectfully submitted, Eddie Sikes

Arkansas Brotherhood Meeting The Arkansas Brotherhood met on Nov. 6, 2014 at Central Baptist College. Congregational singing was led by Samuel Schalchlin and the opening prayer was by Joseph Schalchlin. The welcome was given by President Randy Ashcraft, and the devotional, “Talking To Our Own Children (The Next Generation)” was given by Orval Munnerlyn. 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. An offering of $93 was collected at the meeting. The Galilean report was given by Galilean Promoter Kenneth Colvert and As- sistant Promoter Dan Williams. The main theme was “Memorizing Scripture, The Best Tool For A Galilean.” The 2014 Brotherhood project was 100% Galileans, and the same project was chosen for 2015. These 2014-15 Brotherhood officers were then elected: President Samuel Schal- chlin; Vice President Joseph Schalchlin; and the following officers were re-elected: Treasurer Kenneth Colvert; Recording Secretary Pat Spriggs Galilean Promoter Kenneth Colvert; Assistant Galilean Promoter Dan Williams. Marvin Loyd was elected to bring the 2015 annual Brotherhood message and Larry Haynes will be the alternate. This year’s annual message by Mac Kennedy and he encouraged us to “be of excellent spirit as was Daniel and after God’s own heart as was David; pray on your knees three times a day and know that God is always able to deliver us from Satan.” The hand of appreciation was given to Bro. Kennedy and Bro. Munnerlyn. Closing prayer was by Bro. Thornton. — Randy Ashcraft, president; Pat Spriggs, recording secretary

43 Arkansas WMA Report November 6, 2014 The 65th session of the Arkansas State WMA met at 10:00 am on Thursday, No- vember 6, 2014, in the Toland Worship Center at Central Baptist College. The theme for the meeting was “All Because of Jesus,” Hebrew 12:2. There were 41 messengers and 25 visitors registered. President Pat Duncan called the meeting to order and Val Blackmore led in opening prayer. Valarie Fish, with Linda Strickland at the piano, led in singing a medley of hymns. The welcome was given by Greenbrier District WMA President, Betty Thomas. Bon- nie Newton gave the response. Valarie led the group in quoting the WMA Motto and singing the WMA theme song. The following committees appointed by the President were already serving: Registration Committee — Greenbrier District WMA Finance & Petitionary Letter Committee — Ann Reynolds, Glendalee Pebler, Regina Goodman Resolutions Committee — Val Blackmore, Linda Norvell, Linda Cochran Special music, “Through It All,” was presented by the JOY Trio from Unity, Hope. Paula Bender, GMA counselor, introduced Haley Hughes, Arkansas and Na- tional Miss GMA, who gave an inspiring devotional which reminded us that we are missionaries everywhere we go. An offering was taken and a motion carried that it be given to the current State WMA Project, “Water for Christ,” a ministry providing water wells in third world countries. Sunbeam Promoter, Sherry Laminack, gave an encouraging report on the Sun- beams. The National Sunbeams have raised $2,904.05 for the Shepherd Bags Min- istry, their project. National WMA President, Carolyn Colvert, presented a video on the National WMA Project, Laos Medical Missions, a nutritional program. The Project for 2013-2014 was Water for Christ. Including the offering taken at the meeting, the State WMA has raised $6,549.00 for this project. Unity WMA, Hope, raised the most for the project — $1,250.00. Southwest Ark. District WMA was second with $690.00. Eddie Sikes, Field Coordinator for the Master’s Builders, gave a presentation asking that the Master’s Builders be selected as the State WMA Project. A motion carried that the project for 2014-2015 be The Master’s Builders to help with the purchase of a tool truck. The following resolutions were adopted: BE IT RESOLVED • That we, as Arkansas WMA’s, renew our knowledge of the BMA Doctrinal Statement and stay familiar with what we believe as BMAA Baptists and teach our ladies, young girls, and children through GMA, YLA, Sunbeams and WMA Bible Studies. • That we support all our BMA Missionaries in prayer and encouragement as well as financially. • That we continue to support the design of marriage that God ordained consist- ing of one man and one woman and to procreate, as children are a gift from Him. • That we continue to stand for the Sanctity of Human Life and against any entity that advocates abortion.

44 • That we endeavor to fight against all pornography and obscenity in any form. • That we stay aware that bullying is a real threat and a possible cause of depression and suicide among our children and students. • That each WMA support our projects on the Local, District, State and Na- tional levels and strive to reach the National Standard of Excellence. • That we, as God’s people, will pray and seek God’s direction as we go to the polls to vote, and that we cast our ballots for those who hold biblical principles in all levels of government. Also, that we pray for those leaders in government that they will seek God’s direction on matters concerning the United States of America. • That we pray and ask God’s protection for our men and women in the Armed Forces serving our country for our protection. • That the WMA give a rising vote appreciation to Central Baptist College for graciously hosting the State WMA Meeting. — Submitted by Resolutions Committee: Val Blackmore, Renna Hight, Linda Norvell

Glenda Tipton gave the Treasurer’s report. A motion carried that the First Vice President be part of the Project Promotion Committee. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President Valarie Fish First Vice President Becky Tollison Second Vice President Pat Duncan Recording Secretary Brenda Hornaday Asst. Recording Secretary Val Blackmore Corresponding Secretary Glenda Tipton Asst. Corresponding Secretary Ann Raines Historian Peggy Bland GMA Promoter Leslie Burrows Asst. GMA Promoter Laurie Hicks Sunbeam Promoter Sherry Laminack Editor Robbie Shepherd Asst. Editor Linda Thomas Song Leader Helen Loyd Project Promotion Committee Anna Halbrook (2015) Debbie Aldridge (2016) Becky Tollison Nominating Committee Helen Loyd (2015) Becky Tollison (2016) Betty Thomas (2017) Retreat Committee Valarie Fish (2015) Debbie Eldridge (2017) Anna Halbrook (2017) Pat Duncan (2107) Advisory Council Bro. Randy Shepherd (2015) Bro. Jim Tollison (2016) Kenneth Strickland (2017)

45 Carolyn Colvert installed the officers with a dedicatory prayer. Second Vice President Valarie Fish introduced the program “All Because of Jesus.” The JOY Trio sang “You Are Worthy” and “He Will Carry You.” Valarie presented the program inspiring us to remember that “All Because of Jesus” we are forgiven, we have purpose, and we have hope. The meeting ended with the JOY Trio leading in the singing of “There’s Just Something About That Name.” Valarie Fish led in closing prayer. — Brenda Hornaday, Arkansas State WMA Recording Secretary

Arkansas State WMA Annual Report Of The Corresponding Secretary November 1, 2013 — October 31, 2014

Balance Brought Forward November 1, 2013 $2,175.65 Total Received: (Project $5,685.10) $9,463.30 Balance $11,638.95

Designated Disbursements Water For Christ (2013-14 Project) $5,116.60 Water For Christ (2012-13 Project) 1,460.00 Lifeword 52.00 Total Designated Disbursements $6,628.60

General Fund Expenses Recording Secretary (Brenda Hornaday) $125.00 Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer (Glenda Tipton) 300.00 Carly Crisp — Love Offering 138.00 Bank Service Charges 29.07 Total General Fund Disbursements $592.07

Retreat Funds $2,299.82

Total Retreat Expense Disbursements 1,504.00

Total Yearly Disbursements (8,724.67)

Ending Balance October 31, 2014 $2,914.28

General Fund Balance $2,118.46 Retreat Fund Balance $795.82

— Arkansas State WMA, Glenda Tipton, Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer 407 West 51st, North Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 758-1969; [email protected]

46 2013-2014 Project Contributions Thru October 30, 2014 (Water For Christ In Third World Countries)

Unity, Hope $1,250.00 Southwest District WMA 690.00 Bethel, Rison 497.60 Spring Lake, Texarkana, TX 400.00 Park Place, Bryant 265.00 First, Magnolia, Circle I 225.00 Worden, Bald Knob 200.00 Landmark, England 190.00 BMA Ozarks District WMA 189.50 First, Magnolia, Circle IV 150.00 Meadowview, Pine Bluff 120.00 Temple, Little Rock 110.00 College View, Magnolia 100.00 First, McNeil 100.00 Knighton Chapel, Lewisville 100.00 North View, North Little Rock (Lynch View) 100.00 Russell, Russell 100.00 South Main, Malvern 100.00 Springhill, Greenbrier 100.00 Calvary, Warren 90.00 Old Liberty, Conway 80.00 Bethlehem, Greenbrier 75.00 First, Cave Springs 75.00 Highland Hills, Highland 75.00 Cornerstone, Arkadelphia 63.00 Berean, North Little Rock 50.00 Bradford, Bradford 50.00 Church @ Willow Beach, North Little Rock 50.00 Shover Springs, Hope 50.00 Eastside, Conway 40.00

Total $5,685.10

47 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 auxillary 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/treas 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), Carolyn Colvert (First Vice President), Valerie Fish (Second Vice Presi- dent) November 6, 2014

48 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;

49 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;

50 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;

51 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.

52 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;

53 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

54 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

55 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

56 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.

57 2014 Annual Report Department Of Youth Chad Stephenson, Director Over the last few years this department has brought me many blessings. I have so enjoyed traveling around the state and visiting our churches and spending time with our youth. To the churches who have supported us I say thank you. We have seen God grow and bless this department over the last few years and I know God has great plans for the future. I myself have come to a point to move the Director of State Youth Department on to someone else. As many of you know over the last few months my family has been on a journey that has been hard and humbling. My wife Jai and I have a 3 year old daughter Harper who was diagnosed with a rare tumor in her right lung back in February 2013. After many months of traveling and chemo our journey is still going and I just do not have the time to fulfill the position. God has taught me many things over the last few months but the biggest has been my faith has to be totally in Him. He is God, King, Lord… and so much more and in this time of struggle I have had to put everything in His hands. God also has blessed us with a daughter to come. Hadlee Kate should be arriving soon maybe even while this report is being read. Thank you again for your support and confidence in me over the last few years.

BMA Of Arkansas Youth Department 2013-2014

Berean Baptist Church First Baptist Church (9/30/13 $10.00 Check #13149) (9/30/13 $100.00 Check #667) (11/24/13 $10.00 Check #13193) (11/10/13 $100.00 Check #832) (2/24/14 $10.00 Check #13262) (1/30/14 $100.00 Check #1059) (3/31/14 $10.00 Check #13290) (2/29/14 $100.00 ) (4/28/14 $10.00 Check #13313) (3/30/14 $100.00 ) (5/27/14 $10.00 Check #13335) (4/30/14 $100.00 ) (6/30/14 $10.00 Check #13365) (5/28/14 $100.00 Check #1496) (8/31/14 $10.00 Check #13415) (6/25/14 $100.00 Check #1612) (9/30/14 $10.00 Check #13440) (7/31/14 $100.00 Check #1716) (8/27/14 $100.00 Check #1826) Calvary Baptist Church (9/30/14 $100.00 Check #1955) (10/10/13 $25.00 Check #220) (2/10/14 $25.00 Check #287) Friendship Baptist Church (3/10/14 $25.00 Check #305) (9/30/13 $22.85 Check #11357) (4/16/14 $25.00 Check #324) (11/25/13 $17.60 Check #11446) (5/14/14 $25.00 Check #349) (1/27/14 $17.73 Check #11538) (2/24/14 $16.88 Check #11582) (3/31/14 $21.01 3/31/14) (4/28/14 $16.84 Check #11675) (6/30/14 $20.91 Check #11780) (7/29/14 $19.99 Check #11826) (8/31/14 $20.51 Check #11880) (9/29/14 $17.39 Check #11926)

58 Hattieville Baptist Church Springhill Baptist Church (11/21/13 $15.00 Check #8481) (9/30/13 $273.00 Check #9145) (2/28/14 $15.00 Check #8564) (10/31/13 $220.00 Check #9234) (3/28/14 $15.00 Check #8594) (11/30/13 $226.00 Check #9295) (4/28/14 $15.00 Check #8625) (1/30/14 $307.00 Check #9475) (6/27/14 $15.00 Check #8684) (2/28/14 $245.00 Check #9528) (7/28/14 $15.00 Check #8716) (3/28/14 $300.00 Check #9611) (8/30/14 $15.00 Check #8755) (4/30/14 $218.00 Check #9688) (5/31/14 $214.00 Check #9766) Lakeview Baptist Church (6/30/14 $267.00 Check #9846) (10/15/13 $10.00 Check #2012) (8/31/14 $236.00 Check #9977) (11/12/13 $10.00 Check #2028) (8/23/14 $434.58 Check #2148) Temple Baptist Church (12/27/14 $59.40 Check #22019) McNeil Baptist Church (2/15/14 $43.15 Check #22046) (11/30/13 $200.00 Check #10700) (4/20/14 $40.99 Check #22155) (9/28/14 $240.00 Check #11140) (7/22/14 $64.16 Check #22278) (8/27/14 $22.63 Check #22318) Meadowview Baptist Church (9/30/13 $6.51 Check #21615) Village Creek Baptist Church (11/26/13 $4.39 Check #21658) (9/30/13 $26.40 Check #28935) (2/25/14 $3.95 Check #21729) (1/31/14 $19.22 Check #29079) (3/30/14 $5.33 Check #21754) (2/28/14 $18.87 Check #29108) (4/30/14 $4.42 Check #21777) (3/31/14 $22.28 Check #29164) (6/30/14 $6.28 Check #21827) (4/30/14 $17.50 Check #29204) (8/31/14 $6.81 Check #21876) (5/31/14 $13.15 Check #29240) (9/29/14 $3.93 Check #21897) (6/30/14 $23.16 Check #29271) (7/31/14 $16.83 Check #29301) Mountain View Baptist Church (8/31/14 $18.37 Check #29337) (4/27/14 $60.00 Check #4414) (9/30/14 $15.52 Check #290358) (8/1/14 $60.00 Check #4475) Directors Salary $6,000.00 Ole Hickory Baptist Church (8/22/14 $60.00 Check #4483) Balance As Of 9/22/14 $2,739.07

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59 Missionary Committee Minutes June 16, 2014 The Missionary Committee meet at Temple Church in little Rock on June 16, 2014 at 11:00 am. Bro David Inzer called the meeting to order and read Psalms 126 and made some comments. He then called on Bro. Bobby Tucker to open with prayer. Bro Paul White made comments on the Recommendations from the Advisory Committee. (See below) Questions were called for concerning the six recommendations. A motion and second were made to approve the recommendations. The motion carried. Bro. Randy lingenfelter, pastor of Pocahontas Baptist, was elected to finish the term of Tom Lewis on the Advisory Committee. Bro Lewis relocated to Kansas and his term expires November, 2014. Meeting was closed in prayer. — Randy Shepherd , clerk Recommendations of the Missions Advisory Committee 1. That we revert the missionary salary repayment plan to the former scale retro- active to missionary’s start date. 2. That the 2014 housing allowance be set at $2,000 per month for the Executive Director and $1,700 per month for the missionary. 3. That we accept the recommendation of Hispanic Coordinator Michael Hight to discontinue support of Javier Gonzalez effective July 31, 2014. 4. That we allow up to $1,000 per month stipend to Hispanic Missions contingent upon current support levels to Hispanic Missions. 5. That we establish the Silas Connection and authorize the Executive Director to work with each missionary, upon request, to secure a bi-vocational assistant with a stipend of $875 per month for a period not to exceed three years. 6. That we accept the resignation of Darrin Smith as missionary effective July 31, 2014 and that his salary be paid through his effective date of service.

Advisory Committee Minutes August 18-19, 2014 The BMA of Arkansas Missionary Advisory Committee met with Executive Director Paul White for the annual fall missionary tour. Following the tour, we en- tered into the business session of the meeting. Motion/Second/Carried to submit the following recommendations: I. Mustard Seed, Alma We recommend continuing the work in Alma with Bro. Jim Tollison serving as missionary church planter. II. The Bridge, Mountain Home We recommend continuing the work at Mountain Home, with Bro. Hershel Conley serving as missionary church planter. III. Connection Point, Brookland We recommend continuing the work in Brookland with Bro. Chad White serving as missionary church planter.

60 IV. El Faro, Little Rock We recommend continuing the work at El Faro with Bro. Jorge Vasquez as associate missionary. V. Hispanic Coordinator We recommend Bro. Michael Hight serve as Hispanic Coordinator of Arkan- sas State Missions. VI. Silas Connection 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. Special Emphasis We recommend that the 2015 Special Emphasis goal remain at $50,000 with the theme “Seeds for Souls.” VIII. Financial Compensation We recommend a 2% raise to the base salaries of each missionary and Execu- tive Director Paul White; a $250.00 bonus to each associate missionary. IX. BMA AR Missions We recommend Bro. Paul White as nominee for Executive Director. — Respectfully Submitted, Wesley Hulvey, asst. clerk; Mike McEuen, chairman 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 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. The committee also wholeheartedly affirms Michael’s vision for the future of the Hispanic ministry in Arkansas. 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 associate missionary serving in the BMA of Central Arkansas. 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.

61 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.

IV. SALARIES AND BENEFITS 1. We recommend the executive director’s base salary be increased by 2% and all other present benefits remain the same. 2. We recommend that our missionaries be given a 2% 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.

62 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 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

63 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 and salary payment schedule. Assuming full financial responsibility means paying the appropriate 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 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 participate in the State Missions Special Emphasis June-July 2015, that the goal remain at $50,000 with the theme “Seed For Souls” and that the funds be directed to the General Fund. 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) 1. Purpose a. To help in the training of people in the area of outreach.

64 2. Administration of the Program a. The EOT will work under the Executive Director of BMA AR Missions according to the guidelines established by the Executive Director and Mis- sionary Advisory Committee (copy on file at Missions Office; available upon request). 3. Availability a. To any BMA AR missionary, as needed. b. To any BMA AR church, upon request.

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. 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.

IX. SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR ASSOCIATE MISSIONARIES 1. We recommend giving a one-time bonus of $250 to the Associate Missionar- ies. 2. A housing allowance of $800 will be provided. 3. Health insurance will be provided. 4. Other allowances will be provided in the best way for the missionary (Funds for these associate missionaries are being contributed by the BMA of Central Arkansas and the Judson Association. The state provides the difference for their support.)

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.

65 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. 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

66 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. 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.

67 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 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

68 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 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 Funds 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 Funds x 12= 9,600.00

69 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 Funds x 12= 9,600.00 Year 4 200.00 per week Missionary x 52 = 10,400.00 Year 4 800.00 per month Work Funds 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. 2014 Annual Report State Missions Paul White, Executive Director Dear Brothers and Sisters, For the Sake of Souls Greetings from your missionaries, Sister Donna and myself. I am happy to report that our current mission works are growing and moving ever closer to the time they can organize. I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Executive Director of State Missions. God continues to bless and we are now in a position to begin new works in the very near future. As far as our finances, while our Special Emphasis has failed to reach our goal for the last few years we are happy to announce that God, through folks like you, has met our every need. We are excited about what God is going to do in the future. Our Fishers of Men (began in 2012) turned out in good numbers for our National meeting in April. If you have not joined this group, please do so. One day a year will change your life. It appears that we will be going fishing once or twice in the upcoming year. In a special called meeting this summer the Missionary Committee adopted a new ministry entitled “The Silas Connection”. In brief, this is a person that comes along side of a missionary to aid in the establishing of their church plant. This person only receives a small stipend per month and their time is limited to 36 months. This new position is based on the Biblical pattern of sending them out in two’s. “Ecc 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) Last, at this year’s annual meeting I will be presenting a new paradigm in the way we do missions in the future. I have been convicted for the last couple of years 70 about how we could accomplish more in the way of starting new church plants. After much prayer and research I am convinced that we, as an Association, can be more productive by switching from full time to bi-vocational missionaries. While there might be an exception in some instances, they would not be restricted to their local area, I feel by adding the Silas Connection partner to a bi-vocational missionary we can increase our numbers and speed up the time frame it takes a work to reach self- support status. For these reasons I would like to encourage our churches and local associations to help in planting new churches by recruiting qualified bi-vocational men and their families to go within a comfortable distance of their homes and work places where a church is needed. That you set these men aside and that your endorse those whom you feel God is working with in this area. That the mother church and perhaps sister churches in the area loan some of their members with stability for a period of time to help get a work started. This will make available men and women who can teach and serve where needed. A great problem in most all missions is having help that is grounded and stable to help lead a new flock to maturity. I believe by doing this we can become much more productive and involved in a far greater hands on way. After all, it has always been churches planting churches. Please contact me if you would like to know more about this concept. We continue to enjoy a good working relationship with Sister Diane and all the Baptist Trumpet staff as well as Ralph and Joann of Trumpet Printing. What a blessing it is to have the privilege to work in such a wonderful Christian environment. Sister Donna Webb continues to do our office a wonderful job in the accounting area. Keeping me in line is a hard job. Seriously, I am thankful to have a good Christian co-worker. A special thanks to the love of my life Vicki my wife and her constant support and encouragement to my ministry. She gives true meaning to the term better half. Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve you as Executive Director and the privilege to work with these, your dedicated missionary families. May God continue to bless our associated efforts as we strive to plant new churches across our state. Brief Summary of Financial Report

Income August 31, 2013 August 31, 2014 Offerings received by Office & Director 466,468 449,377 Collected by Missionaries 29,070 33,100 Designated Various 146,637 137,521 Designated RLF 14,656 14,587 Trumpet Group Insurance - - Interest 10 53 Refunds/NSF - 200 Miscellaneous 7 6,000 Total Revenue 656,848 640,838

Expenses Salaries - Director 41,374 40,388 Salaries - Missionaries 171,226 147,317 Salaries - Office 25,204 25,804 Housing - Missionaries 74,095 75,686 Housing - Director 15,600 17,000

71 Expenses August 31, 2013 August 31, 2014 Social Security & Payroll Taxes 36,137 33,312 Retirement - Missionaries 8,874 9,075 Retirement - Director 1,800 1,825 Retirement - Office 6,625 3,000 Insurance (Medical, Life, Dental) 132,608 123,603 Insurance - Office 2,985 3,986 Insurance - Workmans Comp 1,196 824 Insurance - Contractors Bond 100 100 Gifts (Partnerships) 2,779 1,695 Designated Receipts (RLF) 14,656 14,562 Designated Receipts (Various) 94,546 74,681 Travel Expenses - Director 7,505 8,944 Travel Expenses - Others 4,297 6,381 Depreciation Expense 6,105 5,702 Utilities 3,960 4,063 Office expense 14,373 9,710 Office supplies 2,687 4,371 Miscellaneous Expenses 4,454 1,326 Auto Expense 3,325 3,247 Missions Start Up 253 3,171 Professional fees (audit, tech, website) 5,820 6,032 Moving Expense - 3,000 Seminars/Conferences 1,023 2,740 Stipend - Vision Plan Timeline - 6,000 Stipend - Silas Connection - 2,187 Total Expenses 683,607 639,732 Profit or (Loss) (26,759) 1,106 Annual Statistical Report

Listed below are the churches and contributions from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014. We have made every effort to properly credit each church. If your records do not correspond with this list, please let us know. REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 12-13 13-14 12-13

Antioch, Conway 22,712.06 21,591.15 - - Antioch, Emmet 75.00 110.00 - - Antioch, McGehee 1,112.72 1,659.01 397.44 592.64 Antioch, Nashville 1,440.00 2,240.00 180.00 180.00 Antioch East, Magnolia 3,600.00 3,600.00 - - Antioch West, Magnolia 3,600.00 3,600.00 - - Bald Knob, Plumerville 1,950.00 2,110.00 - - Banks, Banks 120.00 90.00 - - Baptist Tabernacle, Searcy 379.92 359.75 - - Barney, Conway - 938.00 - - Beacon, Blytheville 334.94 435.62 - - Beacon, Gravette 1,273.26 1,559.65 220.00 240.00 Beacon, Taylor 2,969.25 3,021.95 - - Beech Street, Crossett 912.95 777.17 - -

72 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 12-13 13-14 12-13

Berean, North Little Rock 1,950.00 2,223.00 - - Bethany, Dierks - 368.58 - - Bethany, Jonesboro 5,655.00 5,826.00 - - Bethel, Benton 1,000.00 1,200.00 - - Bethel, Bentonville 2,300.00 3,669.19 - - Bethel, Forrest City 713.09 644.92 - - Bethel #1, Rison 3,522.15 3,607.22 397.94 685.55 Bethlehem, Gravette 185.00 180.00 55.00 60.00 Bethlehem, Greenbrier 2,849.60 2,078.12 935.84 711.24 Bethlehem, Magnolia 943.66 588.75 - - Big Creek Valley, Jonesboro 420.00 690.00 - - Blackwell, Atkins 98.00 82.00 - - Blanchard Springs, Junction City 239.00 318.00 - - Blooming Grove, Rector 400.00 400.00 - - Bluff Springs, Rosston 240.00 420.66 - - Bodcaw #1, Emmet 1,200.00 1,309.00 - - Bodcaw, Rosston 1,100.00 1,353.00 - - Bold Springs, Cave City 400.00 535.00 - - Bradford, Bradford 2,474.00 3,620.00 - - Brister, Emerson 1,800.00 1,800.00 - - Broadway Avenue, Bay 500.00 600.00 - - Calvary, Conway 1,250.00 1,200.00 - - Calvary, Fayetteville 1,578.00 1,800.00 - - Calvary, Heber Springs 1,432.51 1,416.82 - - Calvary, Manila 700.00 500.00 - - Calvary, Marvell 1,663.98 1,439.84 - - Calvary, McCrory 400.00 480.00 - - Calvary, Morrilton 3,051.35 3,435.10 - - Calvary, Ravenden Springs 878.06 1,516.08 - - Calvary, Smackover 1,557.25 1,374.50 - - Calvary, Stamps 146.34 - 120.00 - Calvary, Warren 3,300.00 3,500.00 1,500.00 1,650.00 Canaan, Harrell 240.00 - - - Caney Valley, Plumerville 500.00 300.00 - - Cathedral, Jonesboro - 450.00 - - Center Grove, Cord 601.00 732.30 - - Center Hill, Jonesboro 2,316.52 1,976.16 - - Central, Ashdown 5,700.00 6,010.00 - - Central, Hughes 169.00 159.50 - - Central, Prescott 2,834.00 2,616.00 - - Central, Texarkana 362.30 367.73 - - Central, Trumann 770.83 734.64 - - Chapel Hill, New Edinburg 734.36 764.12 679.57 764.12 Charity Heights, Hot Springs 165.00 1,390.00 15.00 79.00 Cherrywood, Sherwood 1,073.00 1,001.00 578.00 357.00 Church at Willow Beach, North Little Rock 2,667.00 2,528.00 676.00 659.00 Cleveland, Cleveland 1,259.21 1,169.47 - - College Hill, McNeil 75.00 100.00 - -

73 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 12-13 13-14 12-13

College View, Magnolia 2,114.14 3,515.27 - - Concord, Concord 426.12 690.23 - - Corinth, Magnolia 250.00 570.00 - - Cornerstone, Arkadelphia 1,163.85 709.39 - - Cornerstone, Bentonville 865.00 1,500.00 - - Corney Creek, Junction City 947.91 1,000.80 - - County Line, Marvell 761.32 1,165.13 - - County Line, Nashville 1,625.00 1,000.00 - - Crocketts Bluff, Crocketts Bluff 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - Cross Roads, Warren 1,528.63 1,247.01 - - Denver Street, Greenwood 1,938.00 2,681.00 - - East Kenwood, Siloam Springs 1,058.89 190.05 - - East Side, Monticello 583.66 1,267.93 - - Eastside, Conway 702.00 806.00 - - Eastside, Fayetteville 1,800.00 1,691.50 - - Eastside, Lonoke - 100.00 - - Calvary, White Hall 2,300.00 2,283.00 - - Elm Grove, Lake City 461.29 453.39 - - Emmaus, New Edinburg 900.00 900.00 - - Fairview, Blytheville 5,477.77 5,435.89 - - Fairview, Jonesboro 2,031.56 2,399.68 - - Faith, Mena 1,043.09 1,358.31 298.02 341.93 Faith, Newport 479.08 457.45 - - Fellowship, Bella Vista 3,202.11 3,464.98 - - Fellowship, Walnut Ridge 441.00 711.00 - - First, Bald Knob 1,566.00 2,432.00 - - First, Buckner - 355.00 - - First, Caldwell 13,028.05 7,531.09 1,342.53 1,238.43 First, Cave Springs 1,604.12 2,526.52 - - First, Damascus 2,968.15 16,839.36 1,968.15 2,753.81 First, Emerson 1,024.13 1,177.43 - - First, Gurdon 4,800.00 5,952.00 - - First, Magnolia 15,400.00 9,004.00 1,150.00 1,250.00 First, McNeil 1,600.00 1,510.00 - - First, N. Lewisville 405.00 460.00 - - First, Newark 1,263.15 1,545.08 - - First, Rosston 574.23 635.21 - - First, St. Charles 1,741.81 1,914.25 - - First, Taylor 4,573.07 4,583.04 - - First, Waldo 1,485.00 1,025.00 - - First of Wallace, Foreman 270.00 392.00 - - Fosters Chapel, Searcy 2,400.00 2,400.00 - - Fourth Street, West Helena 3,604.13 3,781.25 - - Friendship, DeQueen 1,693.42 1,856.06 - - Friendship, Greenbrier 760.00 1,020.00 330.00 330.00 Garner, Garner 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Garrett Memorial, Hope 1,200.00 1,200.00 - -

74 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 12-13 13-14 12-13

Grace, Bee Branch 3,740.48 5,174.44 - - Grace, Bingen 741.00 927.50 - - Grace, El Dorado 545.40 964.61 54.28 98.29 Grace, Russellville 900.00 900.00 600.00 600.00 Grace, Wynne 846.77 957.66 - - Grace Temple, Paragould 100.00 110.00 - - Greers Ferry, Greers Ferry 603.13 653.95 - - Gum Springs, Arkadelphia 455.00 121.00 - - Harmony, Jonesboro 189.84 168.96 - - Harmony, Stuttgart 495.86 660.96 - - Harmony, West Helena 504.28 462.74 465.48 427.12 Harrison Chapel, Beebe 1,296.00 1,355.34 - - Hattieville, Hattieville 550.00 600.00 100.00 300.00 Haynes, Haynes 550.00 600.00 - - Highland Hills, Highland - 497.00 450.00 600.00 Hopewell, El Dorado 847.33 1,282.42 - - Immanuel, Greenbrier 3,942.29 3,150.81 423.00 2,247.81 Immanuel, Nashville 5,069.79 10,537.73 728.46 1,450.16 Immanuel, Sheridan 7,650.00 6,710.61 - - Kaley Hill, Quitman 3,037.15 2,934.49 - - Kellogg Valley, Sherwood 1,500.00 1,500.00 - - Kingsland, Kingsland 2,251.79 1,507.44 - - Knighton’s Chapel, Lewisville 120.00 120.00 - - Lakeside, Newport 1,251.37 1,220.14 - - Lakeview, Mayflower 50.00 60.00 - - Landmark, Corrning 1,222.55 1,609.47 - - Landmark, Elizabeth 668.68 661.92 - - Landmark, England - WMA 706.83 2,107.32 - - Landmark, Hermitage 240.00 240.00 - - Letona, Letona 744.86 681.26 - - Liberty, Stamps 910.00 1,097.50 360.00 360.00 Little River, Manila 968.35 909.13 276.53 259.77 Locust Bayou, Hampton 1,200.00 - - - Lone Oak, Blytheville 106.00 - - - Lone Oak, Ravenden 300.00 300.00 - - Lorado, Jonesboro 853.00 653.90 - - North View, North Little Rock 4,542.36 4,810.99 - - Macedonia, Bearden 1,300.00 1,720.00 - - Macedonia, Jonesboro 800.00 600.00 - - Macedonia, Magnolia 1,691.31 1,740.73 - - Marcus Hill, Enola 91.27 340.85 - - Maul Community, Camden 150.00 90.00 - - Meadowview, Pine Bluff 5,557.75 332.62 - - Milligan Ridge, Manila 1,224.00 1,224.00 - - Missionary Grove, Prescott 200.00 200.00 - - Mt. Elba, Kingsland 300.00 350.00 - - Mt. Lebanon, New Edinburg 360.00 360.00 - - Mt. Nebo, Hope 925.00 1,060.00 355.00 350.00 Mt. Pleasant, Gravette 1,118.48 906.08 - -

75 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 12-13 13-14 12-13

Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville 4,574.79 4,121.85 - - Mt. Union, El Dorado 2,338.00 2,004.00 - 300.00 Mountain View, Clinton 945.00 1,460.00 - - Murmil Heights, El Dorado 3,066.00 3,332.00 - - Needs Creek, Greenbrier 1,343.32 1,075.84 - - New Bethel, Monticello 35.00 - - - New Caney, Gurdon 100.00 - - - New Friendship, Kingsland 600.00 1,000.00 - - New Home, Quitman 570.00 460.00 410.00 360.00 New Hope, Fouke 371.14 386.92 - - New Hope, Hope 1,691.86 1,794.33 - - New Hope, Junction City - 150.00 - - New Hope, Wynne 1,915.00 1,808.00 - - New Liberty, Fort Smith 276.47 294.06 138.21 147.02 New Prospect, Garfield 2,439.00 3,194.00 - - New Shiloh, Mineral Springs 1,363.02 1,766.46 - - North Hills, Sherwood 6,914.44 6,714.66 - - Northside, Dumas 940.00 1,400.00 - - Oak Grove, Jonesboro 1,704.13 2,485.93 - - Oak Grove, North Little Rock 272.33 296.93 - - Oak Park, Little Rock - 775.00 - - Oakland Heights, Pine Bluff 2,436.25 390.61 - - Old Hickory, Hattieville 120.00 120.00 - - Old Liberty, Conway 480.00 480.00 - - Park Avenue, Searcy 5,402.70 5,459.40 600.30 606.60 Park Place, Bryant 1,111.92 2,223.98 125.86 207.40 Park View, North Little Rock 850.00 600.00 - - Parkview, Trumann 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Perry Street, Little Rock 821.00 250.00 75.00 100.00 Pilgrims Rest, Magnolia 329.00 298.50 - - Pilgrims Rest, Spearsville, LA 2,592.21 2,835.18 - - Pine Crest, Fordyce 100.00 200.00 - - Pleasant Grove, Carlisle 1,475.00 1,200.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Pleasant Grove, El Dorado 1,435.00 960.00 - - Pleasant Grove, Imboden 5,691.00 3,803.00 - - Pleasant Hill, Waldo 400.00 600.00 - - Pleasant Springs, McCaskill 400.00 300.00 - - Pleasant Valley, Greenbrier 682.55 520.00 60.00 60.00 Pocahontas, Pocahontas 3,892.00 3,790.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 Prairie, Lake City - 1,092.38 - - Prairie Oaks, Prairie Grove 1,359.68 4,136.01 - - Prospect, Jonesboro 3,157.52 150.00 - - Providence Memorial, Perrytown 200.00 - - - Ramsey Heights, Batesville 900.00 900.00 - - Red Oak, Harrison 1,090.00 1,080.00 - - Richmond Road, Texarkana 2,320.62 2,122.93 - - Ridgecrest, Jonesboro 1,370.00 1,181.00 - - Riverside, Fulton - 180.00 - - Rock Hill, Jonesboro 838.14 300.00 - -

76 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 12-13 13-14 12-13

Rondo, Rondo-Lexa 1,109.00 880.00 - - Rowes Chapel, Humnoke 1,100.00 1,200.00 - - Russell, Bald Knob 1,480.00 1,995.00 492.00 552.00 Sand Springs, Damascus 459.67 480.24 - - Shady Grove, Piggott 450.00 303.00 - - Shady Grove, Prescott 2,170.77 2,563.03 - - Shiloh, Waldo 900.00 1,200.00 - - Shover Springs, Hope 338.22 390.33 - - South Main, Malvern 2,545.00 3,060.00 - - Southside, Hope 2,193.09 2,037.25 - - Spring Branch, Taylor 780.00 660.00 - - Spring Creek, Springdale 824.20 825.00 60.00 60.00 Spring Lake, Texarkana 3,506.00 2,350.00 1,800.00 1,650.00 Springdale, Springdale 1,650.14 1,681.68 138.81 159.03 Springhill, Greenbrier 11,009.00 23,775.00 - - Sulphur Springs, Fordyce 3,780.71 4,366.49 - - Sulphur Springs, Quitman 1,422.97 1,440.02 - - Summers, Summers 3,536.08 3,104.26 - - Sunnyside, DeWitt 2,541.64 1,901.73 - - Temperanceville, Nashville 1,500.00 900.00 - - Temple, Fordyce 4,119.00 2,390.00 - - Temple, Jonesboro 7,314.00 6,759.00 - - Temple, Little Rock 7,843.29 4,741.32 220.00 220.00 Temple, Murfreesboro - 91.49 - - Temple, Rogers 2,523.79 2,494.70 - - Tenth Street, Paragould 397.37 488.81 - - Trenton, Marvell 1,000.00 - - - Trinity, Lake City 600.00 510.00 - - Trinity, Stamps 1,650.00 1,800.00 - - True Light, McDougal 102.50 208.88 - - Trumann, Trumann 617.64 463.25 - - Turner Street, Springdale 660.00 480.00 - - Twentieth Street, Batesville 138.00 - - - Twin Oaks, Clarksville 624.96 624.96 624.96 624.96 Union Valley, England 165.00 255.00 - - Unity, Dardanelle 478.19 517.52 - - Unity, Hope 10,280.36 10,044.92 1,075.55 1,082.70 Unity, Jonesboro 1,601.73 1,512.51 - - Unity, Nashville 500.00 500.00 - - Valley View, Jonesboro - 372.00 - - Victory, Gentry 120.00 420.00 - - Victory, Hampton 1,915.50 1,629.00 - - Victory, McNeil 1,451.97 1,608.92 - - Village Creek, Mabelvale 874.52 1,407.71 370.52 399.74 Walnut Grove, Lake City 497.40 906.27 - - Weddington, Fayetteville 1,097.00 905.00 - - West Race, Searcy 5,046.00 4,616.00 2,380.00 2,200.00 Western, Emerson 297.00 462.00 - - Westside, Jacksonville 600.00 600.00 - -

77 REVOLVING MISSIONS LOAN FUND CHURCH 13-14 12-13 13-14 12-13

Westside, Mountain Home 453.00 847.00 - - Westside, Osceola 540.78 607.64 455.38 607.62 Woodberry, Hampton 671.73 735.48 - - Worden, Bald Knob 2,129.00 1,236.00 - - Wyatt, El Dorado 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Zion, Fordyce 9,853.89 13,490.51 - - Charity, Ward 3,231.88 3,494.68 - - Mt. Vernon, Waldo 300.00 300.00 - - Old Baptist Mission, Westville, OK 1,200.00 1,200.00 - - Oasis, Maumelle 700.00 1,400.00 - - El Sembrador Mission, Warren - 200.00 - - Celebration, Haskell 2,300.00 1,200.00 - - Calvary, Horn Lake 2,500.00 2,500.04 - - La Gran Comision, Bryant 31.42 - - - Centergy, Morrilton 150.00 300.00 - - El Faro, Little Rock - 814.37 - - First Bikers, Texarkana 1,154.84 2,502.05 - - Connection Point, Brookland 1,524.41 1,546.70 - - Clinton, Clinton 732.27 336.56 - - Colcord, Colcord, OK 84.30 470.81 - - Victory Lighthouse, Trumann 200.00 - - -

OTHERS BMA of Central Arkansas 20,475.00 18,450.00 - - Harmony Baptist Association 7,200.00 400.00 - 400.00 Judson Association 26,530.00 25,980.00 - - Mt. Calvary Association - - - 9,600.00 Union Baptist Association 19,800.00 19,800.00 - - United Association 4,100.00 3,400.00 - - Greenbrier Association - 1,952.35 - 3,310.72 BMA of Ozarks 30,000.00 30,000.00 - - North Arkansas Baptist Assn. - 3,200.00 - - Southwest District WMA 739.88 - - - Arkansas State WMA 20.00 3,705.95 - - Central Arkansas WMA 200.00 1,017.00 - - Greenbrier District GMA - 320.00 - - United District WMA - 522.00 - - Southwest District Brotherhood 117.00 362.00 - - Mt. Vernon Brotherhood - 330.00 - - Greenbrier District WMA - 80.50 - - Union Lake, Commerce Twnsp, MI 4,200.00 4,200.00 - - Garner, Garner WMA 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 First, Taylor WMA Dorcas Circle 10.00 10.00 - - WMA Circle One, First, Magnolia - 500.00 - -

Individuals 12,925.00 9,850.00 - - Totals $586,923.11 $613,104.77 $27,532.83 $44,083.66

78 79 80 81 82 Revolving Loan Fund Committee Minutes Minutes of E-mail Meeting April 1, 2014

From: Paul White (Director) To: Jason Goodwin (President), Jim Ward (Secretary), Gary Brewer, Gaylon King, J.W. Wright. Earlier we had set aside $400,000.00 so Connection Point Mission could purchase property and have plans drawn and construct their first building. If the committee is agreeable, the first two affirmative votes will serve as the one who makes the motion and the second as the one who seconds the motion.

Item to vote on: To purchase 3.4 acres in Brookland located on School Street for a sum of $64,500.00. That we also give Chad the freedom to attempt acquiring .6 acres which joins the property that belongs to another entity, at an additional cost of no more than $12,000.00. That the Missions Director release funds for construction as needed. In the event the total cost should exceed the approved $400,000.00 that a meeting of the RLF be called to consider any request at that time.

Committee Response: 1 – J. W. Wright: “Yes vote” 2 – Gaylon King: “I’m in favor of the purchase of the property located on School Street.” 3 – Gary Brewer: “Yes vote to purchase property as described.” “Discussion: I am voting in favor of making this purchase following the guidelines of the Revolving Loan Fund and Committee. Having driven in the Brookland area before a few times, very pleasing is obtaining ‘high and dry’ land. Also, congratulations and appreciation to Bro. Chad White and Mission, in searching for this property and demonstrating wisdom with diligence, frugality and patience while awaiting Holy Spirit guidance and approval.” 4 – Jason Goodwin: “I vote Yes, that we purchase the 3.4 acres in Brookland located on School Street for the sum of $64,500.00. That we also give Chad the freedom to attempt acquiring .6 acres which joins the property that belongs to another entity, at an additional cost of no more than $12,000.00. That the Missions Director release funds for construction as needed. In the event the total cost should exceed the approved $400,000.00 that a meeting of the RLF be called to consider any request at that time.” Note: Those E-mails are on file in PDF format titled: RLF-Email-4-1-14

83 Revolving Loan Fund

Summary of Activity Fiscal Year 2013-2014

Checking account Balance on 9/1/2013 $103,472.00

Income: Donations $25,583.00 Bank Interest Earned 180.00 Loan Payments Received 207,939.00 Subtotal $337,174.00

Expenses: Audit Bank Fee $2,150.00 Bank Fee 5.00 Loan (Connection Point, Brookland) 86.037.00

Net Checking account Balance on 8/31/2014 $ 248,982.00

RLF Loan Balances on 9/1/13 $1,004,862.00 Payments Received 207.939.00 Subtotal $796,923.00

New Loan 86,037.00 Loan Balances 8/31/14 $ 882,960.00

Balance of Investments 8/31/14 $761,574.00

Overall Balance of Revolving Loan Fund For Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2014 $1,010,556.00

84 85 86 87 88 CBC Board of Trustees Minutes

February 22, 2014 Board Members Present: Melba Keith, Carrie Milholland, Michael Mobly, Don Seat, Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, Sandra Lambright, David Pickard, Robin Cole, Wayne Smith, Mark Cassady, Brandon Cox, Dedria Givens-Carroll, Zane Clark, Darren Hill, Sam Hodges, Shawn Johnston Board Members Absent: Clif Johnson, Mark Livingston, Jeremy Riddle Chairman Robin Cole called the meeting to order. 1. Opening Prayer – Sam Hodges opened the meeting in prayer. 2. Devotional – In lieu of a traditional devotional, Bro. Don Seat told of his recent medical problems, and how the prayers of many people helped with his recovery. 3. President’s Report A. Vice President for Finance Report – Donna Gray Donna updated the board on the status of Vision 2020 funds, the new residence hall funding, and property acquisition. She also discussed endowment, plant, and general funds. She reported that the budget deficit is larger than projected, and stated that President Kimbrow has imposed a hiring and spending freeze. She assured the board that steps are being taken to correct the deficit. B. Vice President for Academic Affairs Report – Gary McAllister Gary updated the board on the work related to accreditation. He reported that the Arkansas Department of Education has approved most of the curriculum for the teacher education program. He discussed technology for online and distance learning programs, and showed videos to the board which demonstrate how these technologies will be used. He also discussed the new library and the ways it will assist student learning. C. Vice President for Advancement Report – Sancy Faulk Sancy reported on various projects in progress in the public relations area and how they are using social media, newsletters, etc. to communicate the values of CBC. She then talked about the development area and how the campus is used to help develop relationships with different groups. She also updated the board on the status of fundrais- ing campaigns and told of the Conway Development Corporation’s plans to partner with CBC to promote the PACE program. D. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Report – Ryan Johnson Ryan updated the board on student recruitment and retention efforts, as well as efforts to increase the graduation rate. He also reported on changes to the registration and enrollment process which are intended to increase efficiency and encourage those who apply to complete the process all the way through to enrollment. E. President’s Remarks – Terry Kimbrow Terry referred the board to his written report. 4. Minutes from Previous Meeting – MSP to approve minutes from the meeting on September 28, 2013.

89 5. Old Business – There was no old business. 6. New Business A. Committee Reports and Recommendations i. Academic Committee – Dedria Givens-Carroll gave the report for the Academic Committee. Those minutes will be provided to CBC Administration. a. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of new course proposals as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. b. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of new degree programs as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. c. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of revised degree programs as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. d. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the revised Teacher Education Program Admission Requirements as presented. MSP by the bull board to approve this recommendation. ii. Finance Committee – Don Seat 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 as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. b. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of proposed tuition and fee revisions as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. iii. Advancement Committee – Carrie Milholland gave the report for the advancement Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the following transfers of Vision 2020 funds: $300,000 from property acquisition to general fund, and an additional $700,000 to general fund support. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. b. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of a recommendation to renew the contract for Brenda Mauldin as a grant writer. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. There being no more business, the Board was dismissed in prayer by Brandon Cox. The next committee meeting date is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2014, with the full board meeting to follow on Saturday, June 7, 2014. — Respectfully Submitted, Mark Cassady, secretary

90 June 7, 2014 Board Members Present: Melba Keith, Michael Mobly, Don Seat, Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, Robin Cole, Clif Johnson, Mark Cassady, Jeremy Riddle, Zane Clark, Darren Hill, Sam Hodges, Shawn Johnston Board Members Absent: Carrie Milholland, Sandra Lambright, David Pickard, Mark Livingston, Wayne Smith, Brandon Cox, Dedria Givens-Carroll Chairman Robin Cole called the meeting to order. 1. Opening Prayer – Sam Hodges opened the meeting in prayer. 2. Devotional – Terry Kimbrow presented a devotional based on Ephesians 6, and related it to battles still being waged in society today. 3. President’s Report A. Vice President for Finance Report – Donna Gray Donna updated the board on her areas of focus since the last board meeting, and about measures that have been implemented since then. She reported the spending freeze approved in the last meeting has been implemented, and the budget proposal for the new year has been developed. The proposed budget is just over $8.8 million, with a proposed deficit of $387,649. Vision 2020 funds continue to be large enough to cover that deficit. Some needs have been deferred until September in order to get actual enrollment figures. Donna updated the board on the new residence hall note and available funds. She also discussed the contributions to and the administration of the employees’ retirement accounts. B. Vice President for Academic Affairs Report – Gary McAllister Gary referred the board to his written report, and updated the board on the CAEP accreditation and a faculty position that needs to be filled according to CAEP standards. He updated the board on the status of the Higher Learning accreditation, discussing the positive areas and the areas still needing improvement. He stated that the progress has been very good overall, and he is pleased with the work that has been done. C. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Report – Ryan Johnson Ryan explained “The Admissions Journey” - the process recruiting a new student from the time of initial contact through the enrollment process. The process involves off-campus recruiting in churches, high schools, and military expos. Campus visits, open houses, and inviting special groups to the campus are used to showcase the campus. Student commitments are then secured by using phone calls, email, and social media. D. Vice President for Advancement Report – Sancy Faulk Sancy discussed the need to retain students as well as recruit new students. She told how the departments in the Advance- ment area support other departments of the school. Public Rela- tions has developed a style guide to bring consistency to the “brand,” and has developed materials for PACE and online studies. She reported that Michael Mayo is scheduling visits to

91 solicit annual fund donations and solicit donor club members. She asked the board members to help encourage the churches to observe CBC Day for Vision 2020 on September 7. And she discussed naming opportunities for the new residence hall. E. President’s Remarks – Terry Kimbrow Terry referred the board to his written report. He reported that the new residence hall will be named Dickson Hall, in honor of David and Shelley Dickson. The six churches that have given the largest amounts to CBC since its founding will also be honored by having rooms in the hall named after them. 4. Minutes from Previous Meeting – MSP to approve minutes from the meeting on February 22, 2014. 5. Old Business – There was no old business. 6. New Business A. Committee Reports and Recommendations i. Academic Committee Clif Johnson gave the report for the Academic Committee. Those minutes will be provided to CBC administration. a. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the Advanced Managerial Accounting course as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. b. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the Syllabus Guidelines Policy proposal as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. c. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the Teacher Education Program policy proposal concerning online/distance courses, TB skin tests, and college sponsored activities policy as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. d. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the creation of the Kinesiology Department as presented. MSP by the bull board to approve this recommendation. ii. Finance Committee Shawn Johnston gave the report for the Finance Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to CBC administration. a. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the Retirement Plan 403 (b) Adoption Agreement as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. b. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of proposed continuation of the 3% contribution by CBC to the retirement accounts of eligible employees as presented. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. c. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the proposed selection of Data Path to be the Retirement

92 Plan 3(38) fiduciary. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. d. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the proposal to retain Connor and Sartain as the independent auditors for the coming year. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. iii. Advancement Committee Darren Hill gave the report for the Advancement Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to CBC administration. a. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of bids for the demolition of Williams Hall totaling $94,850. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. b. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the 2014-2015 Traditional Student Handbook. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. c. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the 2014-2015 PACE/Online Student Handbook. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. d. The committee recommends to the full board the approval of the 2014-2015 Guidelines for Facilities Use. MSP by the full board to approve this recommendation. B. The four outgoing board members were approved as the Nominating Committee to nominate the 2015 board officers. They are Melba Keith, Carrie Milholland, Michael Mobly, and Don Seat. 7. There being no other business, the Board was dismissed in prayer. The next committee meeting date is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2014, with the full board meeting to follow on Saturday, September 27, 2014. — Respectfully Submitted, Mark Cassady, secretary

Email Vote on Appointment of Administrator July 22, 2014 Pursuant to Board Policy, President Kimbrow presented the following recommendation to the Board of Trustees via email and requested approval by August 1, 2014. Recommendation: The promotion of Ryan Johnson to the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management. Compensation will be determined using the same formula for the “Administrative Compensa- tion Plan” developed by the ad-hoc Administrative Compensation Com- mittee and approved by the Board of Trustees on June 1, 2013 (using the designation from both CUPA-HR and Yaffe & Co. compensation surveys for the heading “Vice President for Enrollment Management”). Rationale: Ryan began his career at CBC on August 26, 2009 as PACE Coordinator of Marketing and Recruitment. On June 2011, Ryan’s title was changed to Director of Recruitment, upon the merger of PACE and traditional student recruitment offices. On June 1, 2013, Ryan was promoted to a new position entitled As- sociate Vice President for Enrollment Management. In his job as an

93 Associate Vice President, Ryan assumed supervision of Financial Aid, Student Services, Student Recruitment (all formerly supervised by Sancy Faulk, VP for Advancement), and Athletics (formerly under the supervision of the President), but he retained the classification and pay scale of “Administrative Staff,” a classification that is normally reserved for department directors. He reported to Vice President Faulk, but also attended weekly meetings with the President. He has also been tasked with written reports to the board, and attendance and oral reports at the past two board meetings. Over the course of the past year, Ryan has proven to be a valuable asset to the College, and an integral member of the overall leadership team. He is highly respected by the directors who report to him. He has added an element of professionalism to every department he oversees. Reorganization: I am in the process of making several organizational changes at CBC. In particular, as it relates to Ryan and this promotion, I have moved the supervision of the Department of Registrar from Dr. Gary McAllister, VP for Academics, to Ryan Johnson. Though a public announcement is forthcoming, I completed the internal meetings with the employees involved today. There are two primary reasons for this change: 1) The retirement of Registrar Phylis Hoffmann earlier this year, and subsequent promotion of Stacy Jordan to the position of Registrar, has caused some internal problems that have just recently come to my attention (I have personally addressed these issues and we have already made great progress). The change in supervision affords a fresh look at all Registrar functions. I surveyed over 600 private-college presidents via an e-mail list-serve, and though the return rate was low, it was enough to tell me that it is a common practice for the Registrar’s office to be included in the Department of Enrollment Management. It makes sense, since most Registrar functions go hand-in-hand with recruitment. However, it wouldn’t have been feasible ten years ago because we did not have a formal Enrollment Management department; and 2) In the 10 years I have been President, the academic offerings, and related part and full-time faculty, have more than doubled under the leadership of Dr. McAllister. In addition, Gary is the leader of the institution’s preparations for the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) accreditation visit scheduled for March 9-11, 2015. He also led the successful 2004 effort which resulted in CBC receiving the 10-year extension, the maximum granted by HLC. In other words, he is our accreditation expert. He initiated the preparations for the 2015 visit over a year ago. As time draws nearer, he is holding regular meetings with all criterion committees (composed of CBC employees), and most significantly, he will be writing of the 100-page self-study report due by January 2015 (yes, that is only six months away). The following Board members approved the Recommendation: Mark Cassady, Zane Clark, Robin Cole, Brandon Cox, Marvin Delk, Winston Foster, Dedria Givens- Carroll, Darren Hill, Clif Johnson, Shawn Johnston, Melba Keith, Sandra Lambright, Mark Livingston, Carrie Milholland, Michael Mobly, David Pickard, Jeremy Riddle,

94 Don Seat, and Wayne Smith. No response was received from Sam Hodges. There were no apposing votes. Therefore the Board has approved this Recommendation. — Respectfully, Mark Cassady, secretary

September 27, 2014 Board Members Present: Melba Keith, Carrie Milholland, Mike Mobly, Don Seat, Winston Foster, Sandra Lambright, David Pickard, Robin Cole, Clif Johnson, Mark Livingston, Mark Cassady, Brandon Cox, Dedria Givens-Carroll, Jeremy Riddle, Zane Clark, Shawn Johnston, and Darren Hill. Board Members Absent: Marvin Delk, Wayne Smith, and Sam Hodges. Chairman Robin Cole called the meeting to order. 1. Opening Prayer – Clif Johnson opened the meeting in prayer. 2. Devotional – A devotional was presented by Brandon Cox. 3. President’s Report A. Vice President for Finance Report – Donna Gray Donna reported that we closed the fiscal year with a surplus, due to two donations totaling $800,000, and last year’s expense and hiring freeze. Budget adjustments will reduce the current year’s projected deficit. Last year’s surplus allowed over $70,000 of plant maintenance and needs to be completed. The two large donations were used on the demolition of Williams Hall and the purchase of two buses. Donna also informed us that Dickson Hall was completed on time and within budget. She said the annual audit is underway and should be completed by the end of October. She also reported that the employees were given a cost of living increase this year, and medical insurance premiums were reduced this year, resulting in a savings of $155,216. B. Vice President for Academic Affairs Report – Gary McAllister Gary updated the Board on the progress of the Higher Education certification self-study groups. The study will be sent to the Higher Learning Commission in January, and the evaluation visit will take place on March 9-11. He reported that summer school enrollment is trending downward, due largely to the availability of on-line courses. Trinity Christian School in Texarkana is now the fourth concurrent high school. Gary reported that student learning assessment is now being conducted in every area of academics. C. Vice President for Advancement Report – Sancy Faulk Sancy told of the activities and events conducted by the advancement area during the month of September in order to give the Board an idea of the different activities and projects done by the department. She talked about CBC Day in the churches and the importance of getting our churches informed about CBC. She reported that the Conway Development Corporation is providing a $25,000 grant to help promote PACE as an economic development tool for the city of Conway. D. Vice President for Enrollment Management Report – Ryan Johnson Ryan told the Board of personnel changes, and reported that enrollment matched the all-time record of 858. He said the addition of Dickson Hall increased on-campus housing by 20.28%. And there was a 14%

95 increase in student athletes. He discussed areas where enrollment was up or down, and said the CBC enrollment increase of 3.7% is above the state average for both independent and public colleges. Ryan also discussed recruitment plans for the 2015-2016 cycle, and plans for student retention. E. President’s Remarks – Terry Kimbrow Terry referred the Board to his written report. He told of a strategic planning meeting held recently which reviewed and worked on the mission statement, strategies, action plans, and the master facilities plan. 4. Minutes from Previous Meeting – Motion, second, and passed to approve minutes from the meeting on June 7, 2014. 5. Old Business – There was no old business. 6. New Business A. Committee Reports and Recommendations 1) Academic Committee – Dedria Givens-Carroll gave the report for the Academic Committee. Those minutes will be provided to CBC Administration. a. The Academic Committee recommended approval of the following course proposals: Advanced Grammar and Composition, Topics in Spanish Culture and Civilization, Latino Literature in Translation, Fundamentals of Multimedia Journalism, Media and the Church, Mental Health & Addictions: Dual Dependence, and Film Appreciation. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. b. The Academic Committee recommended approval of the following course revisions: Convergence Reporting, Publications Design, Photojournalism I, Integrated Media, Digital Media and Design, Media Internship, and Reading Comprehension. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. c. The Academic Committee recommended approval of the BA in Multimedia Communication. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. d. The Academic Committee recommended approval of the minors: Spanish and Multimedia Communication. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. e. The Academic Committee recommended approval of the degree revisions: BA in Journalism and BS in Journalism. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. f. The Academic Committee recommended approval of the minor revision: Journalism. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation.

96 g. The Academic Committee recommended approval of the policy: Guidelines for External Requests to Conduct Research at Central Baptist College. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. 2) Finance Committee – Don Seat gave the report for the Finance Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The Finance Committee recommended the approval of proposed budget adjustments for the current fiscal year. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. b. The Finance Committee recommended the approval of 2015 Housing Allowances as follows: Terry Kimbrow $40,000; Joel Slayton $30,000; Virgil Porter $25,000; Jesse Thomas $12,000. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. 3) Advancement Committee – Jeremy Riddle gave the report for the Advancement Committee. Minutes of the meeting will be provided to administration. a. The Advancement Committee recommended the approval of the 2015-2016 Housing Application and Contract. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. b. The Advancement Committee recommended the approval of the LRAP (Loan Repayment Assistance Program) recruitment strategy. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. c. The Advancement Committee recommended the approval of the Firearm Possession Policy Amendment. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. d. The Advancement Committee recommended the approval of the Safety and Security Policy Amendment. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this recommendation. B. Election of 2015 Trustee Officers The Nominating Committee presented the following as nominees for 2015 Board of Trustee Officers: Winston Foster, Chairman; Clif Johnson, Vice Chairman; Mark Cassady, Secretary; Shawn Johnston, Assistant Secretary. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to elect these nominees. C. Election of President Terry Kimbrow was nominated to continue serving as President of CBC. Motion, second, and passed by the Board to reelect Terry. D. Changes to President’s Job Description Terry Kimbrow presented proposed changes to the President’s job description. The revised job description is attached to these minutes.

97 Motion, second, and passed by the Board to approve this updated job description. E. Proposed Changes to Board Bylaws Terry Kimbrow presented proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Board of Trustees. These changes will be voted on in the next meeting. 7. Other Business A. Retiring Board members were recognized. They are Mike Mobley, Don Seat, Carrie Milholland, and Melba Keith. B. The resignation of Donna Gray, Vice President for Finance, was announced. There being no more business, the Board was dismissed in prayer. The next committee meeting date is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015, with the Board meeting to follow on Saturday, February 28, 2015. — Respectfully Submitted, Mark Cassady, secretary

JOB DESCRIPTION President The position of President is considered full-time and is directly responsible to the Board of Trustees. General Responsibilities The President shall: 1. Supervise the entire program of the College. 2. Direct the development and annual revision of the five-year strategic plan for the growth and development of the College. 3. Give direction to his/her administrators in implementing the policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Trustees. 4. Represent the College to the community, the churches, and other constituencies. 5. Consider himself/herself the chief fundraiser of the institution. 6. Request approval from the Board of Trustees for any outside employment. Specific Responsibilities Board of Trustees The President shall: 1. Provide a suitable meeting place for the Board of Trustees and/or any committees of the Board. 2. Notify members of the Board of regularly scheduled and specifically called meetings at least one week before the meeting is to be held. 3. Prepare general and/or comprehensive reports of the College’s activities for the Board for all regularly scheduled meetings and for all called meetings as the need dictates. 4. Submit proposals and programs for the promotion and operation of the College to the Board for their consideration, contribution and approval. 5. Submit to the Board all nominations for administrative positions before the spring meeting each year. Nominations for positions which become vacant during the year should be submitted to the Board at

98 the earliest possible date. 6. Communicate to the administrators, faculty and staff highlights of the decisions and directives of the Board as soon as possible following the action of the Board. Personnel The President shall: 1. Receive all applications for administrative positions and make nominations to the Board of Trustees for the positions. 2. Review and approve all applications for faculty and staff positions before the positions are filled.

2014 Annual Report Central Baptist College Terry Kimbrow, President The Vision Continues “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) 2014 has been an amazing year for Central Baptist College. Yet, I know from the simple truth of this passage that God is able to do so much more. Praise Him with me as I review some of the highlights of this past year. Story Library: The 16,094 sq. ft. Story Library opened to students at the beginning of the spring semester. On Saturday, February 1, the Story Library was dedicated during Homecoming 2014 activities with more than 500 in attendance. The just under $4 million Story Library completed the second project in Phase I of the Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making campaign. The first major project in Phase I, the 38,000 sq. ft., $8.6 million David T. Watkins Academic Building, opened in 2012. The Story Library also houses Café 52, a full service coffee shop. Dickson Hall: Less than 10 months after the completion of the Story Library, students arrived for the fall semester to occupy Dickson Hall, a 150 bed residence which houses two students per room, each with a private bathroom. Rooms in Dickson Hall are fully furnished with two sets of the following furniture: loftable bed, twin mattress, desk, chair, wardrobe, and nightstand/ small chest of drawers. Students enter the building to a common lounge and game area. Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making: Commitments and contributions to the capital campaign exceeded the set goal of $12,000,000. The Board of Trustees approved the raising of the overall goal to $21,000,000. Annual Fund: The Annual Fund is a “project based” program that allows friends of CBC to partner with us in changing lives. Involvement 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. Property Acquisition: The College continued in the acquisition of property south of the existing campus in a target area identified by the CBC Board of Trustees. In all, CBC has secured nearly 50 houses and/or lots for future expansion of the physical campus.

99 Academics: Three new bachelor degree programs and associated new courses along with several degree revisions were approved during the year. Central Baptist College now offers over forty programs leading to a bachelor’s degree: Nine bachelor of arts, twelve bachelor of science, nine bachelor of business administration, six bachelor of science in education, ten delivered in a non-traditional format (PACE) along with two fully online degrees. Twenty-four minors are also available. CBC Again Named Military Friendly: For the fifth 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. Preparation for Accreditation Visit: A majority of CBC employees are 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 is leading the charge and is set to complete the draft of the self-study by the end of the year. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools is scheduled to make a comprehensive campus visit in March 2015. New Scholarship: The Wassell L. and Jean Burgess Endowed Scholarship was established by Springhill Baptist Church of Greenbrier. Bible majors who plan to enter the preaching ministry will be given priority for this scholarship. Enrollment and Recruiting: Over 600 personalized tours were conducted by the Office of Admissions, not including the many group tours who visited the campus. Fall enrollment was up 4%, and tied the record set in 2011 at 858 students. Campus housing saw an increase of over 20%. Employees Honored: Head Softball Coach Crystal Robinson was named Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) Coach of the Year; Dr. Joel Slayton received the 2014 Kellar Award from the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary; Terri Waites was honored as the 2014 Employee of the Year; and Shanda New and Lori Cole were each honored with the Outstanding Faculty Awards. The Mustang Advantage: In October, the College announced a Loan Repayment Assistance Program for all fall 2015 freshman and transfer students. In simple terms, after a student graduates from CBC, the loans incurred are paid until he/ she reaches a certain threshold of annual income. Student loans have become a reality for most students and parents. The Mustang Advantage is designed to relieve the worry about incurring student debt and allow students to follow their dreams and fulfill God’s calling. 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

100 of the Strategic Plan, as do strategies for securing the funds needed to build and sustain those projects. Finances: I’m pleased to report that for the eleventh year in a row, we ended the fiscal year (June 30, 2014) in the black. I apologize that the audit was not complete at the time of this printing. Upon the approval of the Board of Trustees, we made a change to a new auditor late in the year. Therefore, the official audit is still in progress. While God has tremendously blessed Central Baptist College, I believe our best days are ahead. I ask that you pray for us as we work to complete both of these plans; 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 “plan for a breakthrough” for the cause of Christ. Annual Statistical Report Contributions From Churches And Individual Contributions Credited To Churches September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014

Annual Fund Vision Amity, Doniphan, MO $455.00 $0.00 Antioch East, Magnolia, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Antioch West, Magnolia, AR $3,600.00 $0.00 Antioch, Conway, AR $184,974.85 $22,183.66 Antioch, Emmet, AR $185.00 $0.00 Antioch, McGehee, AR $1,673.94 $0.00 Antioch, Nashville, AR $1,380.00 $0.00 Ash Street, Muskogee, OK $600.00 $0.00 Bald Knob, Plumerville, AR $300.00 $0.00 Banks, Banks, AR $120.00 $0.00 Barney, Enola, AR $900.00 $0.00 Beacon, Gravette, AR $1,674.40 $0.00 Beech Street, Crossett, AR $752.48 $0.00 Berean, NLR, AR $1,404.00 $200.00 Bethany, Jonesboro, AR $3,816.00 $0.00 Bethel, Bentonville, AR $1,150.00 $0.00 Bethel, Forrest City, AR $902.16 $0.00 Bethel, Fulton, MS $2,269.00 $0.00 Bethel, Lonedell, MO $1,300.00 $0.00 Bethlehem, Greenbrier, AR $10,443.27 $2,395.00 Bethlehem, Magnolia, AR $943.66 $0.00 Big Creek Valley, Jonesboro, AR $420.00 $0.00 Blackwell, Atkins, AR $147.40 $0.00 Blanchard Spgs, Junction City, AR $171.00 $0.00 Bluff Springs, Rosston, AR $240.00 $0.00 Bodcaw #2, Rosston, AR $550.00 $0.00 Bradford, Bradford, AR $2,379.00 $0.00 Brister, Emerson, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Calvary, Conway, AR $0.00 $300.00

101 Annual Fund Vision

Calvary, Fayetteville, AR $2,407.00 $0.00 Calvary, Heber Springs, AR $1,571.79 $0.00 Calvary, Manila, AR $750.00 $0.00 Calvary, Marvell, AR $1,510.98 $37.00 Calvary, Morrilton, AR $3,544.02 $0.00 Calvary, Smackover, AR $1,983.00 $0.00 Calvary, Stamps, AR $420.00 $0.00 Calvary, Vidalia, LA $1,050.22 $0.00 Calvary, Warren, AR $300.00 $0.00 Calvary, White Hall, AR $2,902.00 $445.00 Center Grove, Cord, AR $660.00 $176.00 Center Hill, Jonesboro, AR $2,902.19 $0.00 Center Point, Nashville, AR $1,997.00 $40.00 Central, Ashdown, AR $3,730.00 $0.00 Central, Conway, AR $41,053.90 $2,155.44 Central, Hughes, AR $338.00 $0.00 Central, Prescott, AR $1,300.00 $8,975.00 Central, Texarkana, AR $459.02 $0.00 Central, Trumann, AR $770.83 $0.00 Charity, Ward, AR $2,231.88 $0.00 Cherrywood, Sherwood, AR $1,156.00 $0.00 Church at Willow Beach, NLR, AR $1,667.00 $0.00 College View, Magnolia, AR $2,437.41 $0.00 Cornerstone, Bentonville, AR $30.00 $0.00 County Line, Marvell, AR $839.16 $0.00 Cross Roads, Warren, AR $1,868.34 $0.00 Denver St., Greenwood, AR $1,399.00 $410.00 Eastside, Conway, AR $1,290.00 $0.00 Eastside, Lonoke, AR $300.00 $0.00 Emmaus, New Edinburg, AR $360.00 $0.00 Fairview, Blytheville, AR $7,121.68 $0.00 Fairview, Jonesboro, AR $1,141.21 $0.00 Faith, Independence, MO $50.00 $0.00 Faith, Mena, AR $745.10 $0.00 Faith, Newport, AR $721.85 $0.00 Fellowship, Bella Vista, AR $100.00 $1,050.00 First of N. Lewisville, AR $300.00 $0.00 First of Wallace, Foreman, AR $336.00 $0.00 First Regular, Galena, KS $660.00 $0.00 First, Bald Knob, AR $387.00 $0.00 First, Caldwell, AR $18,406.82 $3,000.00 First, Cave Springs, AR $925.00 $2,000.00 First, Damascus, AR $14,040.98 $0.00 First, Gurdon, AR $3,796.00 $0.00 First, Magnolia, AR $11,350.00 $2,018,880.00 First, McNeil, AR $1,375.00 $0.00 First, Newark, AR $1,842.18 $0.00 First, Springhill, LA $9,700.00 $1,266.00 First, Taylor, AR $2,306.51 $0.00 First, Waldo, AR $840.00 $0.00

102 Annual Fund Vision

Fourth Street, West Helena, AR $300.00 $0.00 Friendship, DeQueen, AR $512.65 $0.00 Friendship, Greenbrier, AR $3,000.00 $11,946.00 Garner, Garner, AR $950.00 $100.00 Garrett Memorial, Hope, AR $1,133.32 $400.00 Grace Temple, Paragould, AR $260.00 $0.00 Grace, Bee Branch, AR $1,386.72 $100.00 Grace, Bryant, AR $200.00 $0.00 Grace, El Dorado, AR $599.68 $0.00 Grace, Russellville, AR $3,170.00 $1,851.00 Grace, Wynne, AR $759.17 $0.00 Greers Ferry, Greers Ferry, AR $603.13 $0.00 Gum Springs, Arkadelphia, AR $100.00 $1,213.00 Harmony, Jonesboro, AR $359.58 $0.00 Harmony, W. Helena, AR $423.86 $0.00 Harrison Chapel, Beebe, AR $1,296.00 $0.00 Hattieville, Hattieville, AR $165.00 $0.00 Herman, Bono, AR $400.00 $0.00 Hillcrest, Wynnewood, OK $677.87 $0.00 Hopewell, El Dorado, AR $825.00 $0.00 Immanuel, Camden, AR $240.00 $0.00 Immanuel, Greenbrier, AR $2,571.81 $0.00 Immanuel, Nashville, AR $2,919.55 $25.00 Immanuel, Sheridan, AR $8,666.71 $4,800.00 Kaley Hill, Quitman, AR $3,328.03 $0.00 Kellogg Valley, NLR, AR $600.00 $0.00 Kingsland, Kingsland, AR $147.97 $0.00 Lakeview, Mayflower, AR $50.00 $0.00 Landmark, England, AR $2,690.77 $265.00 Landmark, Hermitage, AR $300.00 $0.00 Letona, Letona, AR $1,460.22 $0.00 Liberty, Stamps, AR $480.00 $88.00 Little River, Manila, AR $1,172.98 $0.00 Lynch View, NLR, AR $7,186.42 $6,000.00 Macedonia, Bearden, AR $300.00 $0.00 Macedonia, Jonesboro, AR $600.00 $0.00 Macedonia, Magnolia, AR $3,382.60 $0.00 Magnolia, Hattiesburg, MS $2,306.00 $1,750.00 Marcus Hill, Enola, AR $91.27 $0.00 Maul Community, Camden, AR $150.00 $0.00 Meadowview, Pine Bluff, AR $470.19 $0.00 Milligan Ridge, Manila, AR $2,184.00 $0.00 Mount Nebo, Hope, AR $240.00 $0.00 Mount Olive, Guy, AR $3,806.15 $0.00 Mt. Elba, Kingsland, AR $275.00 $0.00 Mt. Lebanon, New Edinburg, AR $180.00 $0.00 Mt. Pleasant, Gravette, AR $274.09 $0.00 Mt. Pleasant, Plumerville, AR $10,873.90 $20,000.00 Mt. Vernon Community, Waldo, AR $300.00 $0.00 Mt. Zion, Poplar Bluff, MO $250.00 $0.00

103 Annual Fund Vision

Mtn. View, Clinton, AR $45.00 $0.00 Needs Creek, Greenbrier, AR $1,876.60 $0.00 New Friendship, Kingsland, AR $300.00 $0.00 New Home, Quitman, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 New Hope, Hope, AR $1,521.43 $0.00 New Hope, Junction City, AR $25.00 $0.00 New Liberty, Emmet, AR $180.00 $0.00 New Liberty, Ft. Smith, AR $442.84 $0.00 New Prospect, Garfield, AR $1,464.00 $0.00 North Hills, Sherwood, AR $4,220.58 $0.00 Oak Grove, Jonesboro, AR $1,704.13 $0.00 Oak Grove, NLR, AR $650.00 $0.00 Oakland Hts., Pine Bluff, AR $1,017.88 $0.00 Oasis, Maumelle, AR $0.00 $240.00 Old Hickory, Hattieville, AR $200.00 $0.00 Park Avenue, Searcy, AR $9,001.00 $0.00 Park Place, Little Rock, AR $794.22 $0.00 Park View, NLR, AR $25.00 $1,500.00 Parkview, Rolla, MO $100.00 $0.00 Perry St., Little Rock, AR $150.00 $100.00 Pilgrims Rest, Magnolia, AR $357.00 $0.00 Pleasant Grove, Carlisle, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Pleasant Grove, El Dorado, AR $1,035.00 $0.00 Pleasant Grove, Imboden, AR $600.00 $0.00 Pleasant Springs, McCaskill $0.00 $100.00 Pleasant Valley, Greenbrier, AR $1,200.00 $525.00 Pocahontas, Pocahontas, AR $480.00 $0.00 Prospect, Jonesboro, AR $3,899.51 $0.00 Red Oak, Harrison, AR $275.00 $0.00 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX $734.30 $0.00 Ridgecrest, Jonesboro, AR $1,864.00 $0.00 Rock Hill, Jonesboro, AR $239.00 $0.00 Rondo, Lexa, AR $650.00 $138.00 Round Mountain, Fayetteville, AR $120.00 $0.00 Russell, Russell, AR $1,480.00 $0.00 Sand Springs, Damascus, AR $600.24 $3,249.96 Shady Grove, Piggott, AR $300.00 $0.00 Shady Grove, Prescott, AR $1,085.39 $0.00 Sharon Rose, Malvern, AR $1,349.43 $0.00 Shiloh Lamartine, Waldo, AR $900.00 $0.00 Shover Springs, Hope, AR $676.44 $0.00 Silver Lake, Palatka, FL $545.77 $0.00 South Main, Malvern, AR $450.00 $0.00 Southgate, Moore, OK $1,200.00 $0.00 Spring Branch, Taylor, AR $780.00 $0.00 Spring Creek, Springdale, AR $1,380.30 $0.00 Spring Lake, Texarkana, TX $1,200.00 $0.00 Springdale, Fenton, MO $300.00 $0.00 Springdale, Springdale, AR $1,528.53 $0.00 Springhill, Greenbrier, AR $26,063.00 $1,350.00

104 Annual Fund Vision Sulphur Springs, Quitman, AR $1,200.00 $0.00 Summers, Summers, AR $3,536.08 $0.00 Sunny Side, DeWitt, AR $445.00 $0.00 Temple, Fordyce, AR $2,400.00 $0.00 Temple, Jonesboro, AR $3,656.00 $0.00 Temple, Little Rock, AR $104,080.63 $75,000.00 Temple, Rogers, AR $4,000.93 $0.00 Trinity, Lake City, AR $195.00 $0.00 Trinity, Magnolia, AR $1,225.00 $0.00 Turner Street, Springdale, AR $720.00 $0.00 Unity, Dardanelle, AR $478.19 $0.00 Unity, Hope, AR $11,864.90 $300.00 Unity, Jonesboro, AR $246.90 $0.00 Unity, Nashville, AR $500.00 $0.00 Victory, Hampton, AR $1,915.50 $0.00 Victory, Magnolia, AR $1,161.58 $0.00 Village Creek, Mabelvale, AR $1,990.30 $1,000.00 Walnut Grove, Lake City, AR $600.08 $0.00 Walnut Road, Springhill, LA $1,799.88 $13,000.00 West Race, Searcy, AR $5,705.00 $0.00 Westside, Mountain Home, AR $200.00 $0.00 Westside, Osceola, AR $910.78 $0.00 Woodberry, Hampton, AR $1,221.83 $0.00 Worden, Bald Knob, AR $10,794.00 $6,000.00 Wyatt, El Dorado, AR $4,200.00 $500.00 Zion, Fordyce, AR $4,926.96 $0.00

105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 Resolutions Report

1. We stand firm to encourage our churches to preach salvation through Jesus. 2. We stand firm that marriage is between one man and one woman. 3. We stand firm to encourage our churches to be the light in a dark world. 4. We stand firm against the sale of alcohol and encourage our members to vote against expanding sales. 5. We stand and thank CBC for hosting the association here.

BMA of Arkansas 2013-2014 Clerk’s Report

Balance Forward (8/30/13) $1,635.62

Corrected balance (error on reported balance) $1,865.62

Deposits from 2013 meeting $9,967.38

Balance (1/10/14; transferred to new Clerk) $11,350.72

Clerk Hire 2014 $2,000.00 Wes Hulvey $1,000.00 Michael Battenfield $1,000.00

Trumpet Printing (2013 minute books) $7,707.78

Balance on hand (8/30/14) $1,797.94

— Wesley Hulvey, Recording Clerk

131 2014 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 2014 Session of the BMA of Arkansas:

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

ASHDOWN Central Baptist Church (M) 261 West Commerce, Ashdown, AR 71822/PO Box 706, Ashdown, AR 71822 Don Embry 311 West Dougherty, Ashdown, AR 71822 (270-313-4308) Sandy Wray 1545 Peacock Circle, Ashdown, AR 71822 (870-898-2616) United

BALD KNOB Russell Missionary Baptist Church (L) 309 E. Main St.., Russell, AR 72139/690 N. Taylor Rd., Russell, AR 72139 JW. Wright Box 54, Russell, AR 72139 (870-397-4016) Lottie James 214 Hillcrest, Bradford, AR 72020 (501-258-1640) Mt. Calvary

Worden Baptist Church (M) Highway 64 E. Worden, AR 72010/PO Box 811, Bald Knob, AR 72010 Paul Bearfield768 Highway 258, Bald Knob, AR 72010 (479-531-7835) Gale Bell 1643 Highway 64 E., Bald Knob, AR 72010 (501-724-6356) Mt. Calvary

BANKS Banks Missionary Baptist Church (L) Grand Ave., Banks, AR 71631/PO Box 35 Banks, AR 71631 Tony Rinehart Rt. 2 Box 141C, Hampton, AR 71744 Lanellia Peek 599 Bradley 7 South, Warren, AR 71671 (870-866-8463) Judson

BAY Broadway Avenue Baptist (L) 201 Broadway Ave., Bay, AR 72411/PO Box 10, Bay, AR 72411 Richard Jensen 4722 Lonoke Ln., Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-268-0943) Diana Rawls PO Box 804, Bay, AR 72411 (870-781-3289) Jonesboro

132 BEAVER Mt. View Baptist Church (L) AR Highway 187 N., Beaver, AR 72613/P.O. Box 401, Beaver, AR 72613 Billy Brace 10498 W. High Meadow Dr., Rogers, AR 72756 (479-381-6608) Steve Hamblin 783 Butler Blvd., Eureka Springs, AR 72631 (479-253-8530) Ozarks

BEE BRANCH Grace Missionary Baptist Church (M) 4463 Highway 92, Bee Branch, AR 72039/118 S. Broadway St., Damascus, AR 72039 David Johnson 14 Huntington Dr., Greenbrier, A 72058 (501-679-4143) Louis Lunsford 118 S. Broadway, Damascus, AR 72039 (501-335-7821) United

BEEBE Bible Church of Beebe (M) 101 Winwood Dr., Suite 5, Beebe, AR 72012/PO Box 749, Beebe, AR 72012 Brian Rickett 21 Bryson Dr. Ward, AR 72176 (501-259-6959) Allen Kelley 321 Vernon Harvey Rd,. Beebe, AR 72012 (870-917-7285)

BELLA VISTA Fellowship Baptist Church (M) 502 W. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715 Dan Fagala Sr. 14 Hillswick Dr., Bella Vista, AR 72715 (479-268-4102) 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 Mike McEuen 3217 Cardinal Creek Cir., Bentonville, AR 72712 (479-295-1054) Gina Tynes 2907 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 (479-273-2759) Ozarks

BLEVINS Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church (L) 2322 County Rd. 16, Blevins, AR 71825/PO Box 141, Blevins, AR 71825 James Honeycutt 4108 Patmos Rd., Hope, AR 71801 (870-874-8907) Sidney Zimmer 267 Hempstead 17, Prescott, AR 71857 (870-887-2254) Jonesboro

133 BLYTHEVILLE Fairview Baptist Church (L) 1100 N. Franklin, Blytheville, AR 72315/PO Box 1198, Blytheville, AR 72315 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 (M) Highway 53, Bodcaw, AR 71858/2469 Highway 53, Rosston, AR 71858 Jerry Evans PO Box 1733, Hope, AR 71801 (870-818-5373) Clifton O. Butler 2535 Highway 53, Rosston, AR 71858 (870-899-2473) Union

BONO Herman Missionary Baptist Church (L) 79 CR 111, Bono, AR 72416 Shawn Brandon 149 CR 436, Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-219-6218) Janet Watkins 1412 CR 118, Bono, AR 72416 (870-935-8163) Jonesboro

BRADFORD Bradford Missionary Baptist Church (M) 403 W. Main St., Bradford, AR 72020/PO Box 216 Bradford, AR 72020 No Pastor Listed Karen Reed 3638 Jackson 5, Bradford, AR 72020 (501-344-2325) Mt. Calvary

BUCKNER First Baptist Church (L) 636 S. Bay, Buckner, AR 71827/PO Box 88, Buckner, AR 71827 Andy Hawkins 636 S. Bay, Buckner, AR 71827 (870-533-1088) Sandy Sands 671 Highway 344, Waldo, AR 71770 (870-693-5770) Columbia

Liberty Baptist Church (L) 53 LaFayette 257, Buckner, AR 71827/700 Lafayette 21, Stamps, AR 71860 Ernie Sorrells 1537 Hempstead 7, Hope, AR 71801 (870-777-2891) 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) Jerry Jolly 2901 Woodsprings Rd., Jonesboro AR 72404 (870-930-4309) Janet Duffel PO Box 268, Caldwell, AR 72322 (870-261-8484) Mt. Vernon

134 CARLISLE Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (M) Daniels Rd., Carlisle, AR 72024/649 Raborn Rd., Carlisle, AR 72024 Larry Haynes PO Box 1401, Cabot, AR 72023 (501-941-0923) Phyllis Munnerlyn 8074 Highway 381, Carlisle, AR 72024 (501-412-8417) Central Arkansas

CAVE SPRINGS First Baptist Church (L) 322 Main St., Cave Springs, AR 72718/PO Box 175, Cave Springs, AR 72718 Gary Brewer 717 Pennington, Lowell, AR 72745 (479-856-3901) Karen Loyd 12453 Haden Rd., Bentonville, AR 72712 (479-248-1902) Ozarks

CENTERTON Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church (L) PO Box 291, Centerton, AR 72719 (501-669-2958) Marvin Lloyd 12541 Haden Rd., Bentonville, AR 72712 (479-248-2701) Lavon Forix 15115 W. Highway 102, Decatur, AR 72722 (479-903-29870 Ozarks

CLEVELAND Cleveland Missionary Baptist Church (M) 48 Church Rd., Cleveland, AR 72030/PO Box 16, Cleveland, AR 72030 (501-669-2958) Gib Cole 49 Church Rd., Cleveland, AR 72030 (501-669-2958) Jennifer Jones 62 Lentz Rd., Cleveland, AR 72030 United

CLINTON New Hope Baptist Church *Formerly Clinton Missionary Baptist Church (M) 4198 Highway 65 N./PO Box 787, Clinton, AR 72031 (501-757-2332) Michael Battenfield 163 Maxwell St., Clinton, AR 72031 (501-354-5830) Christa Griffith 387 Steep Rd. Clinton, AR 72031 Greenbrier

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

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (M) 4755 Prince St., Conway, AR 72034 Ray Hill 89 Hill Farm Rd., Conway, AR 72032 (501-327-3652) Martha White 432 Sandy Ford Rd., Beebe, AR 72012 (501-472-7537) Greenbrier

135 Eastside Baptist Church (M) 1735 E. Oak St., Conway, AR 72032/PO Box 2728, Conway, AR 72033 Dr. Thom South 3614 Irby Dr., Conway, AR 72032 (501-764-1133) Larry Jones PO Box 2728, Conway, AR 72034 (501-205-0241) Greenbrier

CORD Center Grove Baptist Church (M) 8070 White Dr., Cord, AR 72524 Charles Bullington 240 Shamrock Ln., Sulphur Rock, AR 72579 (870-799-8558) Marie Priest 70 Luster St., Batesville, AR 72501 (870-793-7492) North Arkansas

CORNING Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (L) 31 CR 147, Corning, AR 72422/1109 CR 176, Success, AR 72470 Robert Moore 1865 CR 134, Success, AR 72470 (870-276-5820) Carol Jordan 1109 CR 176, Success, AR 72470 (870-450-2701) Jonesboro

DAMASCUS First Baptist Church (M) PO Box 338, Damascus, AR 72039 Daniel Williams 41 Oak Tree Ln., Damascus, AR 72039 (501-358-1553) Sherri Stewart 183 Old Highway 65, Damascus, AR 72039 (501-335-7842) Greenbrier

Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church (M) 5189 Highway 124/PO Box 557, Damascus, AR 72039 Dwayne Thomas 8 Valley View, Greenbrier, AR 72058 (318-719-9993) Glenda McGinty PO Box 557, Damascus, AR 72039 Greenbrier

DARDANELLE Unity Missionary Baptist Church (L) 23582 N. Highway 27/13206 Harkey Valley Rd., Dardanelle, AR 72834 Michael Owens 1507 S. Cleveland Ave., Russellville, AR 72801 (479-280-0642) No Clerk Listed United

DEWITT Forks of LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church (L) 3 Forks LaGrue Rd. N./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

136 Sunny Side Baptist Church (L) Sunny Side Rd., DeWitt, AR 72042/41 Crescent Park, DeWitt, AR 72042 Harvey Brock Pine Bluff, AR Gladys Hearn 41 Crescent Park, DeWitt, AR 72042 (870-946-4156) Arkansas Prairie

DIERKS Bethany Missionary Baptist Church (L) Possum Hollow Rd., Dierks, AR 71833/199 Wynn Rd., Dierks, AR 71833 Larry Eason PO Box 244, Lockesburg, AR 71846 Lana Holley 199 Wynn Rd., Dierks, AR 71833 (870-557-1026) Howard County

EL DORADO Grace Baptist Church (L) 803 East Main, El Dorado, AR 71730 Terrel Langley 301 Sims Langley Tr., Junction City, AR 71749 (870-862-6498) Peggy Plummer 804 Parkers Ridge Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730 (870-862-2396) South Arkansas

Mt. Union Baptist Church (M) 653 Mt. Union Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730 John Ayres 653 Mt. Union Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730 (870-639-1662) John A. Owens 449 Union Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730 (870-862-5910) South Arkansas

Murmill Heights Baptist Church (L) 203 Beacon Hill Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730 Billy Smith 205 Beacon Hill Dr., El Dorado, AR 71730 (870-863-3282) Venita Smith 203 Beacon Hill Dr., El Dorado, AR 7173 (870-864-8831) Judson

Wyatt Baptist Church (M) 4621 Hillsboro St., El Dorado, AR 71730 Adam Thomas/Josh Bullock 4621 W. Hillsboro St., El Dorado AR 71730 (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 No Pastor Listed Tricia Guffey 6113 Highway 223 S., Viola, AR 72583 (870-405-7768) North Arkansas

137 EMERSON Brister Baptist Church (L) 3711 Highway 79 S., Emerson, AR 71740 Eric Goble 3711 Highway 79 S., Emerson, AR 71740 (870-547-2411) Becky Fitzpatrick 4481 Columbia 7, Emerson, AR 71740 (870-547-3462) Columbia

First Baptist Church (M) 304 West Main St., Emerson, AR 71740/PO Box 66, Emerson, AR 71740 Dale Fish PO Box 66, Emerson, AR 71740 (870-547-2998) Sue Robison PO Box 116, Emerson, AR 71740 (870-547-2495) Columbia

EMMET Bodcaw #1 Baptist Church (L) 751 Nevada 13, Emmet, AR 71835 Lane Garner 202 Church St., Hope, AR 71801 (870-722-1972) Marilyn Carlton 1934 Highway 32, Emmet, AR 71835 (870-899-2403) Union

Forest Hill Baptist Church (L) Nevada CR 271, Emmet, AR 71835/5479 Highway 73, Emmet, AR 71835 Rodney Langston 5479 Highway 73, Emmet, AR 71835 (870-887-6440) Rebecca Langston 5479 Highway 73, Emmet, AR 71835 (870-887-6440) Union

New Liberty Baptist Church (L) 1198 Nevada 287, Emmet, AR 71835 / 2695 Nevada 14, Emmet, AR 71835 James Cox 1198 Nevada 287, Rosston, AR 71858 (870-899-2316) Barbara Peck 2695 Nevada 14, Emmet, AR 71835 (870-703-2212) Union

ENGLAND Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (M) 501 Stuttgart Highway, England, AR 72046 / PO Box 177, England, AR 72046 Reagan Shearer 108 Catalpa, England, AR 72046 (501-207-2852) Pat Stewart 1005 E. Homan St., England, AR 72046 (501-680-4526) Central Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE Calvary Baptist Church (L) 1410 Porter Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72703 Kirk Shelton 1410 Porter Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72703 (972-935-6898) Shirley Wilson 1936 W. Lawson St., Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479-443-2052) Ozarks

138 Eastside Missionary Baptist Church (L) 325 S. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701 Larry Hendren, Interim PO Box 1536, Gentry, AR 72734 (479-238-4510) Judy Faulkner 198 Ruth St., Farmington, AR 72730 (479-267-8807) Ozarks

Township Baptist Church (L) 2400 E. Township Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72702 Rustin Cunningham 500 A Fairway Circle, Springdale, AR 72764 (479-790-2720) Carol Cunningham 500 A Fairway Circle, Springdale, AR 72764 (479-790-2721) Ozarks

Weddington Missionary Baptist Church (M) 19445 Weddington Church Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72704/682 N. Elkins Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704 Doug Brown 2304 W. Granite, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (479-790-8186) Tamara Ellenbecker 682 N. Elkins Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72704 (479-524-3098) Ozarks

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

GARNER Garner Baptist Church (L) PO Box 86, Garner, AR 72052 Bob Arthur PO Box 127, Garner AR 72052 (501-230-8733) Pearlene Arthur PO Box 127, Garner, AR 72052 (501-230-0212) Mt. Calvary

GENTRY Victory Missionary Baptist Church (M) 1120 E. Main St./PO Box 206, Gentry, AR 72734 Dennis L. Taylor 13990 Cincinnati Creek Rd., Summers, AR 72769 (479-228-4249) Shirley Shook PO Box 564, Gentry, AR 72734 (479-736-4620) Ozarks

GRANNIS Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church (L) 950 Frachiseur Rd, Grannis, AR 71944 John Gilbert 628 Mt. Carmel Rd., Dierks, AR 71833 (870-286-9151) Roberta Youngblood 544 Bonito Tr., Watson, OK 74963 (580-244-7475) Harmony

139 GRAVETTE Beacon Missionary Baptist Church (L) 805 1st Ave. SW, Gravette, AR 72736 Ron Theis 106 Huntington Rd., Gravette, AR 72736 (501-499-2645) Debra Russow 12289 Shady Grove Rd., Gravette, AR 72736 (479-787-0419) Ozarks

GREENBRIER Bethlehem Baptist Church (M) 505 Highway 225 W., Greenbrier, AR 72058 Martin Jameson 27 Valmont Dr., Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-581-9856) Patricia Daniels 19 Valley Meadows Dr., Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-679-3069) Greenbrier

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (L) 170 Cash Springs Rd., Greenbrier, AR 72058 John Burleson PO Box 741, Greenbrier, AR 72058 (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/PO Box 221, Greenbrier, AR 72058 Anthony Crocker PO Box 221, Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-679-2612) Lisa Rust PO Box 221, Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-679-2612) Greenbrier

Needs Creek Missionary Baptist Church (M) 237 Highway 287, Greenbrier, AR 72058/PO Box 8, Greenbrier, AR 72058-0008 Myron Milholland 22 Smallwood Dr., Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-679-5519) Jim Atkinson 11 Sarah Ct., 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 (501-314-9911) Brenda Southerland 3 Pleasant Valley Rd. E, Greenbrier, AR 72058 Greenbrier

Springhill Baptist Church (M) 25 Highway 287, Greenbrier, AR 72058 Ed Stephenson 14 Annabelle Ln., Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-679-5848) Brenda Mahan 53 Highway 287, Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-679-3415) Greenbrier

140 GREENWOOD Denver Street Baptist Church (M) 1413 W. Denver St., Greenwood, AR 72936/PO Box 1669, Greenwood, AR 72939 George Reddin PO Box 1669, Greenwood, AR 72936 (501-472-0516) Sherry Laminack 1047 Maple Ridge Dr., Greenwood, AR 72936 (479-252-6671) United

GUM SPRINGS Gum Springs Missionary Baptist Church (L) 235 E Gum, Gum Springs, AR 71923 Kenneth Anderson PO Box 74, Gurdon, AR 71743 (870-353-2970) Mildred Roberson 1347 Lee St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870-246-7470) Clark

HAMBURG North Main Baptist Church (L) 1105 North Main St., Hamburg, AR 71646 James Thompson 289 Ashley 471 Rd., Hamburg, AR 71646 (870-853-9102) Patsy Tomerlin 218 Ashley 72 Rd., Hamburg, AR 71646 (870-853-8529) South Arkansas

HASKELL Celebration Baptist Church (M) 4601 Highway 229, Haskell, AR 72015 Allan Eakin 2415 Spring Creek, Benton, AR 72015 (501-416-5539) No Clerk Listed Central Arkansas

HATTIEVILLE Hattieville Baptist Church (M) 30 Russell Rd., Hattieville, AR 72063/PO Box 240, Hattieville, AR 72063 Kenneth Strickland 30 Russell Rd., Hattieville, AR 72063 (501-354-6453) Anna Halbrook 41 Halbrook Ln., Morrilton, AR 72110 (501-354-4639) United

Old Hickory Baptist Church (M) PO Box 88, Hattieville, AR 72063 Johnnie Hoffman 3 Mitchell Circle, Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-733-2565) Annette Williams 1558 Highway 213, Hattieville, AR 72063 (501-669-2932) United

HAYNES Haynes Baptist Church (L) 101 Main St./PO Box 551 Haynes, AR 72063 David Yates 906 Block St., Wynne, AR 72396 (870-208-6946) Carolyn Henard 2324 Lee 303 Rd., Marianna, AR 72360 (870-816-8134) Mt. Vernon

141 HIGHLAND Highland Hills Baptist Church (M) 2021 Highway 62/412, Highland, AR 72452 Paul Vincent 36 Winnebago Dr., Cherokee Village, AR 72529 (870-955-3839) Melinda Vincent 36 Winnebago Dr., Cherokee Village, AR 72529 (870-955-3839) Jonesboro

HOPE Garrett Memorial Baptist Church (M) #2 Genesis St., Hope, AR 71801/PO Box 223, Hope, AR 71802 Clif Johnson PO Box 223, Hope, AR 71802 (870-277-3256) Jessica Trauger PO Box 224, Hope, AR 71802 (870-777-3256) Union

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

New Hope Baptist Church (L) 3725 Hwy 278 W., Hope, AR 71801/3719 Hwy. 278 W, Hope, AR 71801 Neal Ridling 3719 Hwy. 278 W., Hope, AR 71801 (870-887-0244) Opal Hatfield 140 Hatfield Hollow, Washington, AR 71862 (870-983-2551) Union

Providence Missionary Baptist Church (M) 5770 Highway 29S, Hope, AR 71801/108 Hempstead 161 W., Hope, AR 71801 Glen Shults 5378 Hempstead 3, Hope, AR 71801 (870-722-5640) Angel Otis 5196 Highway 29 S., Hope AR 71801 (870-331-0306) Union

Southside Baptist Church (L) 2805 Highway 29 S., Hope, AR 71801 Mark Faulkner 206 North Front St., Hope, AR 71801 (870-829-3862) Diane Hunt 5228 Hempstead 3, Hope, AR 71801 (870-777-3862) Union

Unity Baptist Church (L) 402 Hervey St., Hope, AR 71801 Glen E. Tropp 715 E 28th St., Hope, AR 71801 (870-703-9044) Quetta Smith 1713 E 7th St., Hope, AR 71801 (870-777-6009) Union

142 HOT SPRINGS Charity Heights Baptist Church (M) 1315 Leonard St., Hot Springs, AR 71913 Jim Oliver 1405 Emory St., Hot Springs, AR 71913 No Clerk Listed Central Arkansas

HUMNOKE Rowes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (M) Highway 13 S., Humnoke, AR/380 Center St. Humnoke, AR 72072 Patrick Fulmer 380 Center St., Humnoke, AR 72072 (870-703-1499) Patricia Alberson 14235 Highway 13S, England, AR 72046 (501-275-3437) Central Arkansas

JACINTO COMMUNITY Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (M) Highway 9, Jacinto Community/PO Box 5, Kingsland, AR 71652 Paul Martin Rt. 1 Box 269, New Edinburg, AR 71660 (870-352-2446) Delores Granderson PO Box 5, Kingsland, AR 71652 (870-348-5310) Judson

JONESBORO Bethany Missionary Baptist Church (M) 4701 E. Johnson/PO Box 17034, Jonesboro, AR 72403 Jim Swinea 5917 Megan, Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870-395-1282) Barbara Harrell 1916 Sandbrook Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-935-3651) Jonesboro

Big Creek Valley Missionary Baptist Church (M) 1023 County Rd. 204/2805 Neely Rd., Jonesboro, AR 72404 Gary Gipson 2492 Hwy 349, Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-931-7333) Carolyn Thompson 2805 Neely Rd., Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-935-2326) Jonesboro

Fairview Missionary Baptist Church (L) 3203 Race St., Jonesboro, AR 72401 Don Seat 112 Grayson, Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-933-7250) Flossie Baggett 1800 Bernard, Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870-932-9456) Jonesboro

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church (L) 2014 N. Church St., Jonesboro, AR 72401 Marvin Tate 105 Walnut St., Brookland, AR 72417 (870-243-3171) Laura Ward 613 Billy Ln., Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870-253-2217) Jonesboro

143 Lorado Missionary Baptist Church (L) Highway 168, 1 mile West Hwy. 141/3765 Highway 141 N., Jonesboro, AR 72401 Bryan Exum 7301 Tory Ln., Paragould, AR 72450 (870-239-0349) Doris Burdyshaw 3765 Hwy. 141 N., Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870-935-4049) Jonesboro

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (L) 1058 CR 712/1942 CR 712, Jonesboro, AR 72401 Joel McMasters 1901 Paula Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870-972-9190) Bert Cole 1940 CR 712, Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870-935-2985) Jonesboro

Oak Grove Baptist Church (L) 2187 Highway 349, Jonesboro, AR 72404 Wynndel King 109 CR 418, Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-926-4635) Ivaline Moody 329 CR 106, Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-935-4266) Jonesboro

Prospect Baptist Church (M) 4200 E. Johnson, Jonesboro, AR 72401 Michael Book 146 Cr. 964, Brookland, AR 72417 (870-598-7232) Norma Meridith 901 Freeman St., Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870-275-7667) Jonesboro

Unity Missionary Baptist Church (L) 3078 Highway 91 W., Jonesboro, AR 72404/ ℅ Danny Elrod Danny Elrod 77 CR 131, Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-253-4526) Alta Roberts 2049 Highway 91 W., Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870-732-0158) Jonesboro

JUNCTION CITY Blanchard Springs Baptist Church (L) 2313 East State Line Rd./PO Box 717, Junction City, AR 71749 No Pastor Angela Reynolds 930 Welch Loop., Junction City, AR 71749 (870-924-4879) South Arkansas

Corney Creek Baptist Church (L) 10129 Haynesville Hwy., Junction City, AR 71749 Ernest McAdams 1420 Oakland Bridge Rd., Spearsville, LA 71277 (318-778-0957) Melissa Moss 229 Moss Rd., Junction City, AR 71749 (870-599-4330) South Arkansas

144 KINGSLAND Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church (M) PO Box 31, Kingsland, AR 71652 Rick Bolin PO Box 283, Kingsland, AR 71652 (870-348-5609) Delain Steelman 300 Steelman Ln., Kingsland, AR 71652 (870-818-0408) Judson

LANEBURG Laneburg Baptist Church (L) 2775 Highway 271 S., Laneburg, AR/153 Nevada 00, Prescott, AR 71857 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 West St./PO Box 36, Letona, AR 72085 B. J. Wright 105 West St./PO Box 38, Letona, AR 72085 (501-728-4953) Vicki Tarpley PO Box 81., Letona, AR 72085 Mt. Calvary

LEWISVILLE Knighton Chapel Baptist Church (L) Highway 29 N./ 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

LITTLE ROCK Chenal Valley Baptist Church (M) 1800 Rahling Rd./PO Box 241550,Little Rock, AR 72211 Tom Mitchell 107 Cherrybark Dr., Little Rock, AR 72211 (501-228-4091) Tanya Hicks Calgary Trail, Little Rock, AR 72211 (501-607-3120) Central Arkansas

Oak Park Baptist Church (M) 8200 Flintridge Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210 Dr. Gary O’Neil 5445 William Lane, Bryant, AR 72022 (662-322-5846) Peggy Harris 12733 Rivercrest Dr. Little Rock, AR 72212 (501-224-9135) Central Arkansas

Temple Baptist Church (M) 10710 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72209 Jerry D. Kidd 3102 Travis Parkway, Bryant, AR 72022 (501-847-6852) Irene Baxley 2304 Bridgewater, Bryant, AR 72022 (501-847-2123) Central Arkansas

145 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, Emerson, AR 71740 (870-547-2076) Columbia

Antioch West Baptist Church (L) 1857 Columbia 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

Bethlehem Baptist Church (L) 920 Columbia Rd. 40, Magnolia, AR 71753 Jeff Mock 5521 Red Oak Dr., El Dorado, AR 71730 (870-312-0299) Shirey Roberson 920 Columbia Rd. 40, Magnolia AR 71753 (870-596-2960) Columbia

College View Baptist Church (M) 2121 North Washington St./PO Box 743, Magnolia, AR 71754 Mike Silvey 2 Broadmore, Magnolia, AR 71753 (870-949-2757) Peggy Lee 1051 Columbia 36, Magnolia, AR 71753 (870-234-6185) Columbia

First Baptist Church (M) 318 E. Main/PO Box 456, Magnolia, AR 71754 Brent Summerhill P. O. Box 456 Magnolia, AR 71754 (870-234-3595) Bill Fullenwider 523 E. Union, Magnolia, AR 71753 (870-234-2266) Columbia

Macedonia Baptist Church (M) 760 Highway 160, Magnolia, AR 71753 Joe Owens 762 Hwy 160, Magnolia, AR 71753 (870-696-3781) Kerry Franks Columbia 79 E, Magnolia, AR 71753 (870-696-3853) Columbia

MALVERN Sharon Rose Baptist Church (L) 920 Cherry Lane Rd., Malvern, AR 72104/405 Grand Staff Dr., Hot Springs, AR 71913 Derwin Harris 920 Cherry Lane Rd., Malvern, AR 72104 Debbie Carson 405 Grand Staff Dr., Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501-463-9424) Clark

146 MARVELL Calvary Baptist Church (M) 304 Carruth St./PO Box 220, Marvell, AR 72366 Dr. J. E. Hughes PO Box 90, Caldwell, AR 72322 (870-270-6414) Christine Bartlett 2677 Hwy 243 N., Marvell, AR 72366 (870-829-2718) Mt. Vernon

County Line Baptist Church (L) 116 Lee 189 Rd./PO Box 1206, Marvell, AR 72366 Lawrence “Larry” Rice Connie Cavette PO Box 1171, Marvell, AR 72366 (870-829-3097) Mt. Vernon

MCCASKILL Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist Church (L) Highway 371/2965 Highway 195 N., McCaskill, AR 71847 Jarod Hendry 149 Pleasant Hill Rd., Nashville, AR 71852 (870-845-3766) Linda Walters 2965 Highway 195 N., McCaskill, AR 71847 (870-874-2893) Howard County

MCNEIL College Hill Baptist Church (L) 2000 Columbia Rd. 45, McNeil, AR 71752/PO Box 1737, Magnolia, AR 71754 Adam Rogers 180 Lafayette 34, Stamps, AR 71860 (870-703-3504) Penny Calhoun 1121 Columbia Rd. 64, McNeil, AR 71752 (870-965-3301) Columbia

MCRAE Shiloh Baptist Church (L) 460 Shiloh, McRae, AR 72102 Bill Watson 701 West Center Av., Searcy, AR 72143 (501-230-1285) Omiejean Carey 435 Tweedy Rd., McRae, AR 72102 (501-882-6895) Mt. Calvary

MENA Faith Missionary Baptist Church (M) 2407 Sutherland, Mena, AR 71953 Tim Harper 3914 Highway 88 E, Mena, AR 71953 (870-703-4711) Kathy Smallwood 310 Red Oak Ln., Mena, AR 71953 (479-243-8811) Harmony

MORRILTON Calvary Baptist Church (M) 101 E. Clifton St., Morrilton, AR 72110 Sonny Harvison 101 E. Clifton St., Morrilton, AR 72110 Delores Stobaugh 22 Sardis Rd., Morrilton, AR 72110 (501-354-3670) United

147 MURFREESBORO Temple Baptist Church (L) 600 School St., Murfreesboro, AR 71958 No Pastor listed Peggy Pennington 16 Caddo Dr., Murfreesboro, AR 71958 (870-285-3303) Howard County

NASHVILLE Grace Missionary Baptist Church (L) 380 Hempstead 27N./391 Hempstead 348, Nashville, AR 71852 Ronald Gilbert 679 Green Plains Rd., Dierks, AR 71833 (870-286-3169) Cynthia Bailey 114 Hempstead 348, Nashville, AR 71852 (870-845-1143) Union

Immanuel Baptist Church (M) 315 W. Immanuel/PO Box 212, Nashville, AR 71852 Paul Bullock 148 Pleasant Hill Rd., Nashville, AR 71852 (870-234-1174) Deb Kinkade 257 Aylett Rd., Nashville, AR 71852 (870-845-2261) Howard County

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

NEW EDINBURG Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church (L) 12520 Highway 189/590 Briant Rd., New Edinburg, AR 71660 Dwayne Ashcraft 590 Briant Rd., New Edinburg, AR 71660 (870-226-3046) Martha Heflin 190 Shady Grove Rd., New Edinburg, AR 71660 (870-226-7352) Judson

Emmaus Baptist Church (L) 16130 Highway 189, New Edinburg, AR 71660 (870-226-5340) Timmy Williams 142 Bradley 360, Wilmar, AR 71675 (870-226-2312) Freddy Gullett 240 Gullett Ln., New Edinburg, AR 71660 (870-226-7572) Judson

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

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

Church At Willow Beach (L) 11200 Highway 165, North Little Rock, AR 72117 Roy Tilley 1 Oak Forest Cove, Maumelle, AR 72113 (501-425-9685) Jan Lambert 212 Prairie View, North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501-945-9469) Central Arkansas

Kellogg Valley Baptist Church (L) 9516 Bamboo Ln., North Little Rock, AR 72120 Paul Rice 5705 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501-835-7221) Beth Riddling 36 Sheila Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72120 (501-835-1026) Central Arkansas

North View Missionary Baptist Church (M) 309 Keihl Ave/800 Page Mill Rd., PO Box 17836, North Little Rock, AR 72117 James Ray Raines PO Box 17836, North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501-758-4093) Anita Coffey 13007 Willow Beach Rd., North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501-945-2365) Central Arkansas

OSCEOLA Westside Baptist Church (L) 1399 West Semmes/PO Box 852, Osceola, AR 72370 John Adams Lewis 1399 West Semmes, Osceola, AR 72370 (901-701-2659) Jan Jacks 126 Mockingbird, Osceola, AR 72370 (870-563-2899) Jonesboro

PARAGOULD Grace Temple Missionary Baptist (M) 2990 Highway 135 S. Paragould, AR 72450/710 Highway 135, Lake City, AR 72437 Eddie Hawkins PO Box 614, Manila, AR 72442 (870-838-3993) Shirley McNatt 7110 Highway 135, Lake City, AR 72437 (870-239-5432) Jonesboro

Tenth Street Missionary Baptist Church (L) 304 South 10th St., Paragould, AR 72450 Boyce Cate 1018 Greene 707 Rd., Paragould, AR 72450 (870-476-3220) Emma Cate 1018 Greene 707 Rd., Paragould, AR 72450 (870-476-3220) Jonesboro

149 PLUMERVILLE Caney Valley Baptist Church (M) Mt. Olive Rd./80 Garrett Ln., Plumerville, AR 72127 Cecil Burgess 181 Highway 285, Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-679-3472) Carma Garrett 80 Garrett Ln., Plumerville, AR 72127 (501-354-5789) United

POCAHONTAS Pocahontas Missionary Baptist Church (M) 2719 Thomasville, Pocahontas, AR 72455 Randy Lingenfelter 11223 Highway 62 W., Imboden, AR 72434 (870-378-5482) Michele Sullivan 2719 Thomasville, Pocahontas, AR 72455 (870-892-8631) Jonesboro

PRESCOTT Missionary Grove Baptist Church (L) 960 Nevada 37/643 Nevada 66E, Prescott, AR 71857 No Pastor listed Jo Ridling 643 Nevada 66E, Prescott, AR 71857 Union

Shady Grove Baptist Church (L) 501 Nevada 246, Prescott, AR 71857 Mike Puckett 502 Nevada 246, Prescott, AR 71857 Frances Swift 683 Nevada 249, Prescott, AR 71857 (870-887-3713) Union

QUITMAN New Home Missionary Baptist Church (L) 129 New Home Rd., Quitman, AR 72131/℅ Paula Herring #73 Buck Branch, Quitman, AR 72131 Don Betts 83 Graystone Dr., Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501-472-1388) Paula Herring #73 Buck Branch, Quitman, AR 72131 (501-691-6113) Greenbrier

RECTOR Blooming Grove Baptist Church (L) 207 N. Fairview, Rector, AR 72461 Owen Little 102 N. Lincoln Ave., Corning, AR 72422 (870-857-3239) Martha Thompson 207 N. Fairview St., Rector, AR 72461 (870-595-3805) Jonesboro

RISON Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church (L) 2239 Highway 35N, Rison/PO Box 370, Rison, AR 71665 John Fulmer 2239 Highway 35N, Rison, AR 71665 (870-325-7484) Sharon K Gray 50 Whiteoak Bluff Rd., Rison, AR 71665 (870-325-6567) Judson

150 ROGERS Temple Baptist Church (M) 1812 S. Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72758 Wade Allen 1812 Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72758 (479-903-2792) Elaine Simpson 2603 Graham Dr., Rogers, AR 72758 (479-631-1124) Ozarks

RONDO Rondo Baptist Church (L) 201 Estes St., Rondo, AR 72355 Jimmie Casey PO Box 2511, Forrest City, AR 72336 (870-630-1284) Jeanie Boals, 11614 Hwy. 121 S., Lexa, AR 72355 (870-295-3718) Mt. Vernon

ROSSTON Bluff Springs Baptist Church (L) 559 Nevada 131, Rosston, AR 71858/694 Nevada 289, Rosston, AR 71878 Donnie Dillard 4772 Highway 278 E., Emmet, AR 71835 Alexis Rothenberger 518 E. 3rd South, Prescott, AR 71857 (870-703-5817) Jonesboro

First Baptist Church (L) 4474 US Highway 371/PO Box 26, Rosston, AR 71858 Claude “Bubba” Wells 440 N. Main, Buckner, AR 71827 (870-904-9420) Kathy Johnson 2950 US Highway 371, Prescott, AR 71857 (870-887-2107) Union

RUSSELL Russell Missionary Baptist Church (L) 309 E. Main St., Russell, AR 72139/690 N. Taylor Rd., Russell, AR 72139 JW Wright Box 54, Russell, AR 72139 (870-397-4016) Lottie James 214 Hillcrest, Bradford, AR 72020 (501-258-1640) Mt. Calvary

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

SEARCY Park Avenue Baptist Church (L) 211 E. Park Ave., Searcy, AR 72143 Keith Lunceford 44 Indian Tr., Searcy, AR 72143 (501-268-2009) Madelyn Hopper PO Box 138, Kensett, AR 72082 (501-593-9262) Mt. Calvary

151 West Race Baptist Church (M) 1009 West Race St., Searcy, AR 72143 Jackie Manasco 108 N. Ella, Searcy, AR 72143 (501-268-2998) Linda Brandon 105 N. College, Searcy, AR 72143 (501-268-2348) Mt. Calvary

SHERIDAN Immanuel Baptist Church (L) 206 E. Holly, Sheridan, AR 72150 Gary Copeland 888 Tram Cut-off, Malvern, AR 72104 (870-942-4891) Gail Earnhart 5055 Highway 167 N., Sheridan, AR 72150 (870-942-4891) Central Arkansas

SPRINGDALE Springdale Missionary Baptist Church (M) 2844 McRay Ave., Springdale, AR 72762 (479-756-3631) Wes Hulvey 904 S. 13th St., Rogers, AR 72758 (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 Timothy Reddin 2901 E. Sterling Ct., Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479-200-3492) Karen Ward 8326 Carrie Smith Rd., Springdale, AR 72762 (479-248-1552) Ozarks

STAMPS Calvary Baptist Church (L) 701 Opera//PO Box 155, Stamps, AR 71860 Roy W. Johnson 1222 Ridge Rd., Stamps, AR 71860 (870-826-3169) Amy Riley PO Box 155, Stamps, AR 71860 (870-571-5510) Columbia

STUTTGART Harmony Baptist Church (M) 910 E. 19th St. Stuttgart, AR 72160 David Inzer 1816 Strait Place, Stuttgart, AR 72160 (870-672-1797) Wanda Tiner 1406 S. Leslie, Stuttgart, AR 72160 (870-673-1221) Mt. Vernon

TAYLOR First Baptist (L) 410 Long Ave./PO Box 60, Taylor, AR 71861 (870-694-4271) Randy Wilson 6153 Columbia 1, Taylor, AR 71861 (870-696-3996) Peggy Bland 502 N. Hays, Taylor, AR 71861 (870-299-0617) Columbia

152 TEXARKANA Central Baptist Church (M) 2117 East 35th St., Texarkana, TX 71854 Phillip Dunn 2117 East 35th St., Texarkana, TX 71854 (870-773-1947) Harmony

Hillcrest Baptist Church (M) 5501 West 7th St., Texarkana, TX 75501 Marty Claiborne 5501 West 7th St., Texarkana, TX 75501 (903-838-0414) Sheila Mahar 2302 C Ave. B, Hooks, TX 75561 (903-701-1009) Harmony

Spring Lake Baptist Church (M) 4601 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, TX 75503 Randy Shepherd 5501 Cliffwood, Texarkana, AR 71854 (870-772-2444) Christie Pennell 1219 Trinity, Texarkana, TX 75503 (903-280-8365) Harmony

TRUMANN Central Missionary Baptist Church (L) 610 West Speedway, Trumann, AR 72472 No Pastor Listed Georgia H. Bailey 625 Honeysuckle Ln., Trumann, AR 72472 (870-483-5549) Jonesboro

Parkview Missionary Baptist Church (L) 104 North Parkview Dr., Trumann, AR 72472 Robert Reese 117 North Parkview Dr., Trumann, AR 72472 (870-483-7660) Carolyn Fletcher 413 Blanton Dr., Trumann, AR 72472 (870-483-2516) Jonesboro

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

WALDO First Baptist Church (L) 201 S. Olive/PO Box 385, Waldo, AR 71753 Shane Crank, Interim Magnolia, AR, 71753 (870-904-5192) Jerry Hicks 511 Warnock Springs, Magnolia, AR 71753 (870-234-4009) Columbia

153 WARD Charity Baptist Church (M) 250 Balding St./PO Box 286, Ward, AR 72176 Keith Lewis 139 Underhill Rd., Beebe, AR 72012 (501-230-2900) Lynn Taylor 114 E. Florida St., Beebe, AR 72012 (501-281-3049) Mt. Calvary

WARREN Calvary Baptist Church (M) 605 Sturgis St., Warren, AR 71671 Randal Murphy 519 Sturgis St., Warren, AR 71671 (870-226-5422) Paulette Calloway 605 Sturgis St., Warren, AR 71671 (870-226-3903) Judson

Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church (L) 1337 Highway 278 W./169 Bradley 232, Warren, AR 71671 Sidney McGraw 109 Scotta St., Warren, AR 71671 (870-315-0646) Steven Dawkins 608 Highway 278 W., Warren, AR 71671 (870-226-6969) Judson

WEST HELENA Fourth Street Baptist (L) 1226 N. Fourth St., West Helena, AR 72390 (870-572-1155) Rodger Hooker #11 Terrace, Helena, AR 72342 (870-817-0088) Paula Walker PO Box 5, Aubrey, AR 72311 (870-295-0806) Mt. Vernon

Harmony Missionary Baptist Church (L) 801 Airport Rd., West Helena, AR 72390 Fred Garrison 56 Phillips 314, Lexa, AR 72355 (870-572-3598) Mary Frances Batchelor 43 Phillips 323, West Helena, AR 72390 (870-572-3580) Mt. Vernon

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

Total: 157

154 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) 155 Funds Sent With Letter:

Minute Fund & Clerk Hire $

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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 156 2014 Minutes The Baptist Missionary Association Of Arkansas

2014 Annual Session BMA Of Arkansas

“For we are laborers together with God.” I Corinthians 3:9

BMA Headquarters Global Ministry Center Conway, Arkansas Held At Conway Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas

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