Our Summer Camps are underway. We had our girls camp last week and our boys camp is going on as I write this. The girls had a great week, and the Lord moved in hearts and lives. I am anticipating the boys camp to go as well. Pray for our Day Camp as it begins next week. I really appreciate those who have been praying and for the churches who have been providing the meals. The cooperative effort from our churches is a blessing and we could not do the camps without you! I also appreciate several of the churches who have sent in additional money for our camp so we will have the funding that is needed to take care of the cost of the maintaining the campground.

I wanted to give a brief update on the actions taken at the Southern Baptist Convention. First, I believe that our convention is strong and is heading in the right direction. We elected a President (Willy Rice) who is a strong biblical conservative. The major action that was taken was a vote on an amendment from Dr. Al Mohler who is President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The amendment was to reinforce what is already in the Baptist Faith and Message in regard to the position of a Pastor.

The Baptist Faith and Message (BF&M) 2000 — adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention — states in Article VI: The Church that “Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture”.

The Mohler Amendment, formally called the Truth and Unity Amendment, was proposed to amend Article III, Paragraph 1 of the SBC Constitution. Its purpose is to make explicit that a cooperating Southern Baptist church “does not act to affirm, appoint, or endorse a woman serving in the office or function of a pastor/elder/overseer, specifically preaching to the assembled congregation”

The amendment strengthens the SBC Constitution by making explicit that a cooperating Southern Baptist church does not affirm, appoint, or endorse a woman serving in the office or function of pastor, elder, or overseer, including preaching to the assembled congregation in that role. This provides greater constitutional clarity as the Convention addresses questions regarding church cooperation.

In addition to this action, messengers adopted several resolutions that clearly expressed our biblical convictions on a number of important cultural issues. Along with the business sessions, we experienced meaningful worship and faithful, Christ-centered preaching throughout the Convention.

Thank you for allowing me to serve alongside you. I continue to pray for every pastor and every congregation in the South Central Baptist Network. It is truly a joy and privilege to serve you.

Pressing On Toward the Goal!

Bro. Gary

Bro. Gary is available for pulpit supply or to lead worship as needed. He’s also available to help churches with strategy planning. If you’d like to connect with him, please call 229-406-1445.

CAMP IS STILL GOING ON!!

DAY CAMP IS JULY 6 - 9, 2026

Links for Camp Applications

(applications are in pdf format - download and print)

We invite you to support the South Central Baptist Camp ministry in the following ways:

PRAY: Join us in seeking God's will and guidance for the mission

PARTICIPATE: Enroll your children in our summer camps for a life-changing camp experience

PROVIDE: Make a designated contribution to support the operation of the camp

Your involvement is essential to the success of the camp, and we thank you for your generosity!

WE ARE EXCITED TO HIGHLIGHT THE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS HAPPENING ACROSS OUR ASSOCIATION. CURRENTLY, THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES HAVE SHARED THEIR UPCOMING VBS:

IGLESIA BAUTISTA VIDA NUEVA - - - 7/07/2026 - 7/10/2026

PLEASANT GROVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7/13/2026 - 7/15/2026

PINECREST BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 7/13/2026 - 7/16/2026

PINEHURST BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - - 7/16/2026 - 7/19/2026

RIVERVIEW BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 7/24/2026 - 7/26/2026

SMYRNA BAPTIST - - - - - - - - - - 7/26/2026 - 7/29/2026

Hey South Central Baptist Network churches!

Is your church hosting a VBS that isn't on this list? We want to help spread the word! Please send your VBS flyer or event details to us, and we will gladly share it on our associational Facebook page to help you get the word out to the community.

Dear SCBN Churches: We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you who have given above and beyond to support your association and its ministries. Your generosity is a powerful expression of faith in action.

Because of your willingness to give sacrificially, lives are being touched, needs are being met, and ministry is continuing. We are deeply grateful for your partnership, and your commitment to the work God has placed before us.

Thank you for walking alongside us and for being such a blessing.

*The Snow Cone Machine is not available at this time.