At our recent Association Executive Committee meeting, the committee unanimously voted to sell the Association's office property. This is a significant step toward ensuring the financial health of our association. I’m excited about how this decision will allow us to direct more resources toward association evangelistic and mission efforts as well as helping churches reach people with the gospel and supporting them financially in their community efforts. Please join us in prayer as we prepare to place the property on the market, asking God to bring the right buyer at the right time. Once the sale is complete, our administrative functions will shift to a home-based setup, and we will conduct our committee meetings via different churches. I am confident that this decision will secure our financial stability and ensure we have the necessary funding to fulfill our mission into the future. If you have any questions about this decision, please feel free to contact me.

Our camp season is just a few months away, and we are seeking individuals from our churches to serve as camp missionaries. If you are interested in serving, please let me know. I view our camp ministry as a vital local mission and a wonderful opportunity for both individuals and churches to share the gospel with children. With a team of outstanding Camp Directors this year, I eagerly anticipate the work God will do in our camps this summer.

Mark your calendars for March 27th, when we will host our second Annual Equip Leadership Conference at Penia Baptist Church. This year’s conference isn’t just for ministry leaders—there will be breakout sessions available for anyone seeking to grow and be equipped as a follower of Christ. We will kick off the evening at 6:00 pm with a light meal, followed by breakout sessions starting at 6:45. For more details, please refer to the information in this newsletter.

It is a joy to serve alongside our pastors and churches, encouraging them as they make disciples and impacting their communities for the Kingdom. I am always available to provide resources, training, and support. One area where I’ve been able to assist churches is in strategy planning—helping them evaluate their current status and explore ways to grow stronger and healthier. I also offer personalized Sunday School training. If I can serve your congregation in any way, please let me know.

Finally, I encourage all of our churches to pray for one another and work together to reach those who are lost. Let’s keep the main thing the main thing—remaining focused on the mission God has given us!

Bro. Gary

SCBN SUMMER CAMPS 2025

Girls Camp: June 16 - June 19

Boys Camp: June 23 - June 26

Day Camp: July 7 - July 10

VBS TRAINING FOR CHURCHES USING LIFEWAY MATERIAL

Choose a date that works for you, and register today! Upcoming dates and locations:

March 1 - Ivy Creek Baptist Church, Buford

March 8 - First Baptist Church of Kennesaw (Hispanic Training), Kennesaw

March 15 - First Baptist Church Powder Springs, Powder Springs

March 22 - Sherwood Baptist, Albany

April 12 - Bethel Baptist Church of Omega (Hispanic Training), Omega

The VBS Training Events are a great opportunity for your entire VBS team to come be motivated to have the most successful VBS to reach your community.