Dear Beloved Members, Pastors, and Supporters,
What a year it has been! On January 4, I began my tenure as Director of the Corpus Christi Baptist Association (CCBA), and it took some time to fully grasp this new position. During the first few months, I focused on understanding the expectations, learning the history of the association, and building relationships with pastors. If I haven’t had the privilege of meeting you yet, please accept my apologies. I genuinely want to connect with you and explore how we can better support you and your church.
Early on, several pastors asked me to clarify who we are as an association and why we exist. To that end, the following statement embodies my response; The CCBA is a Network of Churches, United in the Mission of Reaching and Mobilizing the Body of Christ!
The CCBA is not the “Church.” The “Church” is tasked with the Great Commission—to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). No single church can fulfill this mission alone. Therefore, the association exists to unite churches in their efforts, energies, and resources, because we are stronger and more effective together. In essence, the association exists to help churches accomplish their Great Commission assignment.
This year’s Annual Meeting theme, “We Are One” (Ephesians 4:4-6), serves as a reminder that we are called to be united under the authority of God, working together in Corpus Christi and beyond, for His glory.
We are honored to have Dr. Craig Christina as our featured guest speaker for the evening. His heart for the church and his passion for the Gospel will surely inspire and challenge us all.
In addition to this, we are planning to feature a unified choir comprised of members from all CCBA churches. This choir will lift a single, powerful voice in worship, symbolizing the unity we have in Christ. It promises to be a magnificent experience that you won’t want to miss. Please plan to join us at 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Second Baptist Church.
By His Grace Alone!
Richard Taylor, Director; Corpus Christi Baptist Church Association
Rtaylor@ccbaptistassociation.org
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