NOVEMBER 2025

NEWSLETTER

Children’s Protection Policy Plan for Churches


Barna Research group reports that 60% of Christian families choose their church because of the children’s ministry.

*Key concerns for parents regarding children’s ministry:

Safety - Why it’s non-negotiable and how it builds trust with families.

Communication - How consistent, clear communication keeps parents and volunteers aligned.

Connection – Fostering meaningful relationships that help kids feel seen and known.

Welcoming Atmosphere – Creating a space where every child feels at home.

Gospel Foundation – Keeping Jesus at the center of every game, lesson, and moment.


“We’ve all heard the phrase ‘stranger danger’, but the sobering truth is that nearly 90% of child abuse cases involve someone the child already knows and trust. As ministry leaders, it’s our sacred responsibility to ensure that the church is a safe place for every child who walks through the doors.”       

*LIFEWAY Podcast – Kids Ministry Calling by Jana Magruder & Kris Buckman


Children’s Protection Policy Plan is very important for every church to have in place asap. Some insurance companies will require churches to have a CPP Plan in place in order to provide liability insurance. A CPPP serves to protect children in that it requires a limited background check for everyone who works with children or youth under 18. It also protects your volunteers and your church.


On November 17th LRBA will be hosting a “Safe Kids, Strong Ministry” seminar at Neill's Creek Baptist Church from 10am - 12pm for children’s ministry leaders, church leaders, pastors and staff. This will be led by Kendra Joyner, Children’s Ministry Strategist with NC Baptist. (PLEASE REGISTER HERE). 

Also see the following links for more information on this important topic.


 

A Word of Thanks and Appreciation for 2025 Annual Fall Missions Gathering.

Thank you very much to everyone who participated, exhibited in the Missions Fair, or attended our 150th Annual Fall Missions Gathering on Monday Oct 27th at Holly Springs Baptist.

Special Thanks to all who contributed $1800 to our NAMB Church Planting Missionaries Jesse & Carrie Danner who are serving in New Bedford, MA.

Please see THE DANNER FAMILY UPDATE for how you can be an ongoing support for the Danners as they pursue the purchase of a church building and plant a new church.



Keep praying for Revival and Spiritual Awakening in our locally and nationally. It’s happening!

~Marty Dupree

PASTORS' MONTHLY CONFERENCES

Upcoming Pastors' Monthly Conferences


  • January 13th - Financial Lunch & Learn with Davis Blount, Global Missions Coordinator, NC Baptists; Crossroads Church of Lillington @ 10am; please register at this LINK.


  • February 10th - Passing the Baton: Practical Guide to Pastoral Succession with Jeff Isenhour who pastored Arran Lake Baptist Church in Fayetteville for 35 years.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NC Baptist Annual Meeting 

Koury Convention Center, Greensboro

November 10th-11th
Annual Meeting Details


Join in celebrating the different ways God is using N.C. Baptists to draw people to Himself from every nation, tribe, people and tongue. Don’t miss times of worship, teaching, ministry reports, breakout sessions and more.

SHOEBOX DROP OFF LOCATIONS/TIMES

Baptist Grove Baptist Church

Mon., Nov. 17 1pm to 5pm 

Tues., Nov. 18 10am to 2pm  

Wed., Nov. 19 1pm to 5pm  

Thurs., Nov. 20 10am to 12pm  

Fri., Nov. 21 1pm to 5pm  

Sat., Nov. 22 10am to 12pm

Sun., Nov. 23 1pm to 5pm 

Mon., Nov. 24 10am to 2pm


Crossroads Church of Lillington

Mon.-Fri., Nov. 17-21 10-5:30 pm

Sat., Nov. 22 10am-5 pm

Sun., Nov. 23 1pm-5 pm 

Mon., Nov. 24 8am-11 am


Coats Baptist Church

Mon.-Wed., Nov17-19 10-12pm

Thur.-Fri., Nov 20-21  4pm-7pm

Sat., Nov 22  10am-1pm 

Sun., Nov 23  2pm-5pm

Mon., Nov 24  10am-12pm


2025 Annual Church Profile


  • The 2025 Annual Church Profile online form will be available Jan. 1, 2026 at ncbaptist.org/acp.


  • The 2025 ACP form will cover data from the calendar year of Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 - you may submit your church's calendar year as it may differ.


  • If you would like a printable form to use with SBC Workspace you may print this form or contact the LRBA Office to request a mailed copy.


  • If you need assistance with keying the 2025 in SBC Workspace (instead of the online form) info please return the form to the LRBA Office by 1/12/2026. 

WMU

November Mission Project

We are collecting $15 Walmart Gift Cards for Agape Pregnancy Support Services. Gift cards will be useful to Dawn Rogers (Helen's daughter) when purchasing various sizes of diapers as needed. Gift cards may be dropped at the LRBA Office by November 13th.

December Mission Project

The suggested date for the Week of Prayer for International Missions/Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is November 30-December 7, 2025. 

Week of Prayer videos can be found at the International Mission Board website: www.imb.org.

Continue to pray as God leads your church to set a God-sized goal for the LMCO.

Save the Date!

     Pastor’s Appreciation Banquet

February 17th, 6:30 pm

 Neill’s Creek Baptist Church

   Guest Speaker: Dr. Pat Kilby

CHURCH JOB OPENINGS

Associate Pastor, Hillmon Grove Baptist Church, Cameron, NC

Next Generation Pastor, Intentional Love Baptist Church, Fuquay-Varina, NC

Part Time Youth Minister, Antioch Baptist Church, Mamers, NC

Part Time Children’s Minister, Antioch Baptist Church, Mamers, NC

Minister of Music & Worship, Lillington Baptist, Lillington, NC

Worship Leader, Lifepoint Community Church, Willow Spring, NC

LRBA CALENDAR

November

10-11 NC Baptist Annual Meeting, Greensboro

13 Agape Pregnancy Center Walmart Gift Cards Due to LRBA Office

17 Pastors Conference - Safe Kids, Strong Ministry w/Kendra Joyner

17-24 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drop Off Week

27 Thanksgiving


December

4 Youth, Music & Associate Ministers Appreciation Lunch

25 Christmas Day

31 New Year's Eve

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