We had a wonderful gathering at the 2024 Nashville Baptist Association Annual meeting. The energy and enthusiasm in the room for our cooperative mission was evident. As we begin our ministry and financial year we are looking forward to continued connection with churches, partnership in ministry and mission and most importantly, Gospel Advance.
We heard a challenging message from Dr. Jeff Iorg, President of the SBC Executive Committee, recognized several special guests and celebrated the corporate giving of our Association Churches to the Golden Offering of the Tennessee Baptist Convention.
I shared with those gathered there that we will continue to emphasize Gospel Advance through our key priority areas: Church Renewal, Church Planting, Leader Vitality and Missional Engagement.
We are launching a Zone Initiative, emphasizing Pastor Cohorts and strengthening our supporting ministries for Pastors, Staff and Lay Leaders.
I’m grateful for you and your church and want you to know that you are part of a network of 150 plus churches, advancing the Gospel here in greater Nashville, Middle Tennessee and the World.
Partners together,
Bob Bickford
Executive Director
Nashville Baptist Association