2015 Minutes The Baptist Missionary Association Of Arkansas 2015 Annual Session “For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were BMA Of Arkansas eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.” II Peter 1:16-18 Held At Conway Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas Trumpet Printing, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas SIXTY SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas Held At Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas November 5-6, 2015 The Next Annual Session Will Be At Central Baptist College Conway, Arkansas November 3-4, 2016 2016 Annual Message Jeff Russell Alternate Speaker Paul Vincent 1 Table of Contents Brotherhood Report 42 Christian Education Committee Report 91 Churches Represented by Messenger and/or Letter 132 Clerks’ Report 131 Committees 4 Doctrinal Statement 21 Master’s Builders 42 Meeting Places and Officers of Each Session 5 Missionary Committee Report 60 Officers and Departments 3 Proceedings of 2015 Session 11 Proposed Changes to Statement of Principles of Cooperation 14 Publications Committee Report 26 Revolving Loan Fund Report 86 Salary Schedule 10 Statement of Principles of Cooperation 15 Women’s Missionary Auxiliary Report 43 Youth Department Report 130 2 Officers and Departments —2016— Associational Officers Ron Fields President Wade Allen First Vice-President Tom Mitchell Second Vice-President Wes Hulvey Clerk Michael Battenfield Clerk State Missions Paul White, Executive Director P.O. Box 195514 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72219 • (501) 565-4601 Missionaries Hershel Conley, The Bridge, Mountain Home Michael Hight, Hispanic Outreach, Little Rock Juan Carlos Posadas, Mission, North Little Rock Jim Tollison, Mustard Seed, Alma Jorge Vasquez, El Faro, Little Rock Chad White, Connection Point, Brookland BJ Wright, Grace Pointe, Mayflower Christian Education Central Baptist College President: Terry Kimbrow 1501 College Ave. • Conway, Arkansas 72034 • (501) 329-6872 Publications Baptist Trumpet Mrs. Diane Spriggs, Editor/Business Manager P.O. Box 192208 • Little Rock, Arkansas 72219 • (501) 565-4601 Youth BMA Youth Department Nathan Brewer, Director 150 Amity Rd. • Conway, Arkansas 72032 • (405) 830-0586 3 Committees Advisory Committee: A Sub-Committee Of The Missionary Committee 2016 2017 2018 Randy Shepherd Wade Allen Tony Crocker Randal Murphy Randy Lingenfelter Jeff Russell Revolving Loan Fund Committee 2016 2017 2018 Jim Ward Pat Fulmer Roy Tilley J.W. Wright Sonny Harvison Central Baptist College Trustees 2016 2017 2018 Wayne Smith Jeremy Riddle Shawn Johnston Robin Cole Brandon Cox Zane Clark Clif Johnson Mark Castle Darren Hill Mark Livingston** Dedria Givens-Carroll** Sam Hodges** 2019 2020 Jim Fink Jake Cooper Kristy Roberts Melba Keith Brad Crain Kirk Shelton Jeff Harper** Jenny Lindsey Publications Committee 2016 2017 2018 Allen Morton Mike Silvey Phillip Dunn Jim Swinea Chuck Sullivan Robert Gunnels Youth Department Committee 2016 2017 2018 Dustin Wisely Josh Bullock Jacob Robinson Colin Stanton Chris Vines Micah Powell Jimmie Decker Kevin Hartman Jordan Bowen Finance and Enrollment Committee 2016 2017 2018 Daniel Williams Tim Reddin Bill Thornton Dale Fish John Fulmer Jeff Herring Nominating Committee 2016 2017 2018 Billy Huffmaster Cy Cheney Myron Millholland Tom Mitchell Tony Crocker Roger Pearce David Inzer Joe Owens Adam Thomas **Outside Arkansas 4 Credentials Committee 2016 2017 2018 Ed Stephenson Jerry Jolly Marvin Loyd Paul Rice Gaylon King George Reddin Meeting Places And Officers Of Each Session 1950 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Dr. J.E. Cobb, Dr. C.C. Winters and E.B. Jones; Clerks: J.G. Murry and C.C. Bishop. 1951 — Calvary, Warren; Moderators: Dr. J.E. Cobb, H.A. Purtle and E.B. Jones; Clerks: C.C. Bishop and J.G. Murry. 1952 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: H.A. Purtle, Jewell McCrackin and J.F. Anders; Clerks: J.G. Murry and C.C. Bishop. 1953 — Immanuel, Springdale; Moderators: Elder H.A. Purtle, M.E. Childers, and C.O. Strong; Clerks: Ralph Cottrell and Paul Cooksey. 1954 — Antioch, Conway: Moderators: J.L. McCrackin, Rufus Crawford, and C.O. Strong; Clerks: Jack Rainwater and Ralph Cottrell 1955 — Garrett Memorial, Hope: Moderators: J.L. McCrackin, Gordon Reddin, and Elbert O’Steen; Clerks: Jack Rainwater and Ralph Cottrell. 1956 — First, Magnolia; Moderators: Gordon Reddin, Elbert O’Steen and Rufus Crawford; Clerks: Wallace Glover and Edwin Peters. 1957 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Gordon Reddin, Rufus Crawford and L.B. Moseley; Clerks: Wallace Glover (through session), Glenn W. Fox and Noel Jackson. 1958 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Elbert O’Steen, Wallace Glover, Howard White; Clerks: G.W. Fox and Noel Jackson. 1959 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Elbert O’Steen, Wallace Glover, and Wassell Burgess; Clerks: B.G. Batson, Jack Rainwater. 1960 — Bethany, Jonesboro; Moderators: Wassell L. Burgess, Ralph Cotttrell, C.C. Bishop; Clerks: Jack Rainwater, B.G. Batson. 1961 — Grace, El Dorado; Moderators: Wassell L. Burgess, C.C. Bishop, Bill Hobson; Clerks: Jack Rainwater, B.G. Batson 1962 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: Charles Walker, Richard Walters, James Ray Raines; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott. 5 1963 — First, Magnolia: Moderators: Charles Walker, Richard Walters, James Ray Raines; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott. 1964 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: James Ray Raines, Harry Attebery, B.G. Batson; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott. 1965 — Central, Conway; Moderators: James Ray Raines, Harry Attebery, B.G. Batson; Clerks: R.B. Hoshaw, G.W. Endicott. 1966 — Temple, Little Rock; Moderators: C.O. Strong, G.W. Endicott, Jurl Mitchell; Clerks: Rodger Hooker, Jesse Thomas. 1967 — Park View, North Little Rock; Moderators: C.O. Strong, G.W. Endicott, Jurl Mitchell; Clerks: Rodger Hooker, Jesse Thomas. 1968 — College Auditorium, Texarkana, Texas; Moderators: James Hoover, Jr., Gordon Renshaw, Jack Bloxom; Clerks: Jesse Thomas, David Tidwell. 1969 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: James Hoover, Jr., Gordon Renshaw, Jack Bloxom; Clerks: David Tidwell, Mike Harmon. 1970 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Jack Bloxom, Harold Coo- per, R.B. Hoshaw; Clerks: David Tidwell, Mike Harmon. 1971 — First, Magnolia; Moderators: Jack Bloxom, Harold Cooper, R.B. Hoshaw; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines. 1972 — Temple, Little Rock: Moderators: Harry Attebery, Curtis Coleman, Kenneth Bobo; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines. 1973 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Kenneth Bobo, R.B. Hoshaw, Lynn Green; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines. 1974 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Kenneth Bobo, R.B. Hoshaw, Lynn Green; Clerks: Leon Carmical, James Ray Raines. 1975 — First , Magnolia; Moderators: Kenneth Bobo, Lynn Green, R.B. Hoshaw; Clerks: Doyne Sandefur, Paul Rice. 1976 — Springdale Community Center, Springdale; Moderators: Lynn Green, Richard Wiles, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Paul Rice, Doyne Sandefur. 1977 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderators: Lynn Green, Richard Wiles, James Ray Raines; Clerks: Elton McCann, Gary Stewart. 1978 — Tucker Coliseum, Russellville: Moderator: Richard Wiles; Vice-Modera- tors: Jim Sayers, Gary Stewart; Clerks: Glenn Green, Elton McCann. 6 1979 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Richard Wiles; Vice-Mod- erators: Gary Stewart, Jim Sayers; Clerks: Glen Green, Rickey Parker 1980 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jim Sayers; Vice-Modera- tors: Otto Hillis, Gene Elrod; Clerks: Rickey Parker, David Harris. 1981 — Fairgrounds, Jonesboro; Moderator: Jim Sayers: Vice-Moderators: Gene Elrod, Hollis Purtle; Clerks: David Harris, James Ray Raines. 1982 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Richard Walters; Vice- Moderators: Hollis Purtle, Rocky Maddox; Clerks: James Ray Raines, Virgil Porter. 1983 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Richard Walters; Vice- Moderators: Hollis Purtle, Jurl Mitchell; Clerks: Virgil Porter, David Inzer. 1984 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jurl Mitchell; Vice-Moder- ators: Arlis East, Dan Fagala; Clerks: David Inzer, Paul Rice. 1985 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jurl Mitchell; Vice-Moder- ators: Arlis East, Dan Fagala; Clerks: Paul Rice, Virgil Porter. 1986 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jesse Thomas Vice-Moder- ators: Jerry Jolly, Phillip Misenheimer; Clerks: Virgil Porter, Zane Clark. 1987 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Jesse Thomas; Vice-Moder- ators: Phillip Misenheimer, Jerry Jolly; Clerks: Zane Clark, Gene Elrod. 1988 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: Philip Misenheimer; Vice- Moderators: Virgil Porter, David Watkins; Clerks: Gene Elrod, Emmett McCrackin. 1989 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: David Watkins; Vice-Moder- ators: I.V. Hight, Virgil Porter; Clerks: Emmett McCrackin, Charles Ray. 1990 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: David Watkins; Vice-Mod- erators: Zane Clark, I.V. Hight; Clerks: Charles Ray, Gary Thomas. 1991 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: I.V. Hight; Vice-Modera- tors: Martin Jameson, Ron White; Clerks: Gary Thomas, Larry Markum. 1992 — Central Baptist College, Conway; Moderator: I.V. Hight; Vice-Modera- tors: Martin Jameson, Ron White; Clerks: