June 2017 FOCUS
Bowie Baptist Association
Making Disciples (Part 5)
Your son takes Drivers Education at School. He memorizes the laws of the road, passes his tests, and logs in the required driving time. What comes next? He signs up for another class. Maybe he even retakes Drivers Education.
What’s wrong with this? Look, I believe in education. But there comes a time when one must do what he has learned to do, or else the education is in vain.
I’ve been sharing with you the essential elements to making disciples, the crucial components in scripture to the growth and development of Christian believers. To review…
· Disciple-making is intentional. You must have an intentional path for leading persons from new born faith to spiritual maturity.
· Disciple-making is biblically based. Books and resources are nice, but life-changing discipleship occurs when you lead people step by step through the teachings of scripture, considering in each text what God in His word is calling you to do or be.
· Disciple-making is relational. Honestly, it is less about the curriculum and more about the disciple-maker sharing life with the disciple.
· Disciple-making is experiential. People become disciples when they do more than store biblical truth in their heads. They must practice and do, at the encouragement of modeling leaders, what scripture says.
Which brings us to my fifth point. Effective discipleship produces observable outcomes. One would be crazy to take Drivers Ed and never get their license. Class after class with no action is a colossal waste. And yet, how many believers spend years in Sunday School with little maturity or ministry to show for it (I know. I’m in trouble now).
So, what are the outcomes? First is obviously a growing love for the Lord (Matt. 22:38). This fuels obedience to Biblical teaching (Matt. 28:20). And those who obey will pass along what they learn to others, so new disciple-makers emerge and new groups form (2 Tim. 2:2).
To honor God by following the Great Commission, we must lead toward these outcomes. The good news is that the Holy Spirit will do the work. But we must be His faithful instruments.
May your church be a place of effective disciple-making!
Bro. Jim
Administrative Team Meeting
The next Administrative Committee Meeting will be June 13th, 10:00 AM, at the BBA Office. Meetings are open to participation from interested persons within the association.
Runnin’ WJ Ranch Annual Barrel Race
*Volunteers Needed*
Runnin’ WJ will be having their annual barrel race June 8-11 at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center.
If you would be willing to help, please contact Sam Clem at sclem1513@aol.com, contact Patti at 903-244-2306 or psmomma@aol.com, or click here for more information.
2017 BBA Navajo Mission Trip
June 24-30, 2017
Window Rock, Arizona
Cost is $200, includes transportation, meals on site (except on free day), and supplies. Families are welcome, but children should be old enough to participate. Children 12 and under must be in the company of their parents. Youth are welcome with an accompanying sponsor.
Volunteers are needed for: Basic Construction, Foot Care, Bible Clubs, & Support Crew.
Itinerary:
· Saturday, 6/24, 5 AM - Depart
· Saturday, 6/24, 10 PM - Arrive at Gateway
· Sunday - Wednesday, 6/25-6/28 - Serve
· Thursday, 6/29 - Free Day
· Friday, 6/30, 5 AM - Depart for home
· Friday, 6/30, 11 PM - Arrive in Texarkana
Interested persons should contact Dr. Jim Turnbo by email at: jimturnbo@bowiebaptist.org
BBA Children's Camp
There is still room available!!
Camp 1: July 12-15
Camp 2: July 15-18
Camp 3: July 18-21
Cost: $140 (BBA & Lakeview Cooperating Churches)
$145 (All other congregations)
For more information or to receive a registration pack, please call Valerie at 903-831-0194 or visit the BBA webpage at www.bowiebaptist.org
D-Life
Looking for a tool for effective disciple-making? How about church revitalization. Consider D-Life. D-Life is a relational disciple making approach where groups of 3 to 8 men or women commit together to do several things:
· Read a chapter of the Bible daily
· Meet for an hour once weekly for fellowship, accountability, prayer, and Bible study
· Complete a ministry project at least once every two months
· Multiply / form a new group at least once every year
Several BBA congregations are launching D-Life. If you would like to explore how D-Life can bless your church, or if you are interested in joining a D-Life group, contact Bro. Jim.
Bi-State School of Ministry
Registration is open for the Fall Semester of the Bi-State School of Ministry, offering college level training for ministry. Fall courses include:
Ministry Foundations
Begins Monday, August 21, 6 pm
A study of the call to ministry and foundational abilities necessary for fruitful ministry, taught by Dr. Jim Turnbo. In Jim’s previous work as a missionary to Native Americans, a large part of his assignment was “raising leaders from the harvest.” Anyone exploring God’s call, either to vocational ministry or lay Christian service, would benefit from this class.
Introduction to the Old Testament
Begins Tuesday, August 22, 6 pm
A survey course through the Old Testament scriptures taught by Dr. Bill Steeger. Dr. Steeger is an Old Testament specialist with a special gift for communicating the richness of Biblical narrative. Preachers, ministry leaders, and Bible study teachers would all benefit from this course.
If you are interested in either of these classes, contact the BBA office or Ministry Training Director, Paul Burkhalter, at 903-826-4489.
Churches Seeking Staff
Please continue to pray for the numerous churches in the Association that are seeking staff members.
Pastor:
- Malta
- Victory City
Worship Leader:
- Hooks FBC
Youth Leader:
- Highland Park (903-792-6996)
- Flower Acres (903-824-8412)
- Korean Mission
- Myrtle Springs
- New Boston FBC
- Midway FBC - Send resume to 1415 FM 2148, Texarkana, TX 75501, ATTN: Youth Minister Search Comm.
For more information, you may contact the respective congregations with the information provided, or contact the BBA Office.
2017 Summer Mission Trips
Please share your plans with the BBA Office if your group is planning on serving on a summer mission trip. We would love to pray for you and share with others how God is moving.
If you are seeking a place to serve, you may contact the Association about the following partnerships:
Navajo Nation
June 24 - 30 BBA Mission Trip
Window Rock, Arizona
July 4 - 10 Myrtle Springs,
Nahodishgish, New Mexico
Brazil
July 6 - 19 Liberty Eylau
Manaus, Brazil
2017 Region 10 RA Summer Camp
Lakeview Baptist Assembly
July 7-10, 2017
Cost $155.00
For boys who have completed grades 1-6
Camp Pastor: Peter Nestler, Tulsa, OK
Camp Music: Jason Chism, White Oak
Camp International Missionaries: Al Hoopes, Philippines
Camp Home Missionary: Texas Baptist Men Water Ministry
For more information contact Charlie Jones at 903-746-2048 or by email at
Registration Deadline: June 19, 2017
Evangelism Event Trailer
Several churches have already reserved the BBA Evangelistic Event Trailer for their events this year. It is an excellent tool to connect your church with unbelievers.
To secure the trailer for your event, please contact the BBA office. When scheduling the trailer, make sure you allow time for training.
Thank You from 1st Choice
1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center wants to thank the Bowie Baptist Association and all the churches and individuals who helped make our Walk/Run for Life a success. We truly appreciate your support!
JUNE 2017
5-9 NetXtreme 1
9-13 NetXtreme 2
13 Administrative Team Meeting
BBA Office, 10 AM
13-14 SBC Annual Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
18 Father’s Day
24-30 BBA Navajo Nation Mission Trip
Window Rock, Arizona
JULY 2017
4 Independence Day
BBA Office Closed
11 Administrative Team Meeting
BBA Office, 10 AM
12-15 BBA Ignite Camp 1
15-18 BBA Ignite Camp 2
18-21 BBA Ignite Camp 3
25 Executive Board Meeting
BBA Office, Noon
June Friendship Center
- Circle J Cowboy
- Buchanan FBC
- Cross Pointe
- Everett
- Gravel Hill
- Highland Park
- Moss Springs
- Plantation
These churches have been asked by the Friendship Center to get involved in the food drive for this month. The Center needs all kinds of canned goods, flour, corn meal, dried beans, macaroni and cheese, powdered milk, baby foods and formulas, and diapers. Any effort made for the Friendship Center will be appreciated. Some churches have chosen to include the Friendship Center in their annual budget and send a monthly check for support.
Runnin’ WJ Ranch needs financial support, volunteers, and supplies as well.
Associational Staff
Dr. Jim Turnbo
Associational Missionary
Valerie Mills
Ministry Assistant
Paul Burkhalter
Ministry Training Director
Fraternal Organizations
Sam Clem
Runnin’ WJ Ranch
Edna Walker
Hospitality Director
Cody Howard
Friendship Center Director
Bowie Baptist Association
Email: receptionist@bowiebaptist.org
Website: www.bowiebaptist.org
Location: PO Box 7740 Texarkana, TX 75505
Phone: 903-831-0194
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