The Associational Advisor

  Ogeechee River Baptist Association and Middle Baptist Association are hosting a Bi-Vocational Pastors & Wives Summit on March 15, 2025 at FBC Statesboro. Agenda includes Worship, speakers, lunch, door prizes, and breakouts...All chosen especially for the bi-vocational pastor and his wife. Opening Speaker: Thomas Hammond Keynote Speaker: Mark Clifton (Executive Director of Replanting and Rural Ministry, NAMB) Breakouts Sessions: *The Bi-vocational Pastor’s Wife *Avoid Burnout in Ministry *How to partner with deacons *Evangelism *Ministry Toolbox Register : https://form.jotform.com/60464014482147  

  Below is a listing of 2025 Spring Revivals and Homecomings in the Piedmont-Okefenokee Baptist Association. If your church's information is not listed, please contact the POBA office at (912) 285-8161 with details. You can also  submit this information online .  Revivals: Dates Church Speaker(s) March 9-12 Shady Grove Tim Hall, Wayne Woods, Ray McMillan, James Lightsey March 9-12 Lees Chapel Greg Carter, Bob Richardson, Brad Waters, Ben Smith Homecomings: Date Church Speaker July 6 Mt. Calvary James Connor

  Sweat Memorial will have a black light program on Sunday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. The community is invited. A nursery will be provided.  

  POBA RA Camporee March 7-8, 2025 Lake Wendi Starts at 5:00 PM. Events start at 8:00 AM.   ----- POBA RA Racer Derby February 8, 2025 Haywood Baptist Church Registration: 8:00 AM Race 9:00 AM

  Your POBA has a disaster relief trailer that will be ready to deploy beginning mid-January 2025. It is a tool to be used by POBA churches and our Baptist partners to engage communities in prayer, evangelism, and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. Onboard the disaster relief trailer: (4) chainsaws, (4) sets of chainsaw safety equipment, (1) backpack blower, (1) axe, (2) rakes, (1) broom, (1) 4800 watt, dual fuel generator, (1) 25’ extension cord, (1) multi-position ladder, first aid kit, work gloves, safety glasses. Fuel, oil, and additional supplies for the power equipment are also onboard. The disaster relief trailer can be checked out by POBA churches and our Baptist partners. There is a $50 restocking fee.

  When is your VBS? The POBA Office would love to help you get the word out about Vacation Bible School. Please let us know the dates and theme for your church's VBS  HERE .  VBS in the POBA This list will be updated as we receive information.  Dates Church Theme June 1-4 Mershon PRAISE! June 1-5 Pleasant Valley Wonder Junction June 8-11 Mt. Calvary Magnified June 8-12 First Waycross Wonder Junction June 8-12 Hoboken Wonder Junction June 8-12 Sweat Memorial Magnified June 8-12 Ten Mile Magnified June 22-26 Bridge Church True North June 22-26 Central Wonder Junction June 22-26 First Folkston Magnified June 22-26 Youmans Chapel Magnified ----- VBS Training was held in February POBA had VBS Training on Tuesday, February 18 , 6:00—7:45 PM at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church in Waycross.  There were two sessions led by Krista Staton, GBMB Kids Ministry Consultant: Content & Promotion, Evangelism & Follow-up.  ----- GBMB VBS+ Training Sherwood Baptist Chu...