The Associational Advisor

   The Cost of Conviction: A Pastoral Reflection on Charlie Kirk (By: Tom Kennedy, POBA Moral & Civic Concerns Leader) “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” – Nahum 1:7. “Day of trouble.” Not a poetic phrase, but a piercing reality. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, just 31 years old, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. For some, he was a hero, for others a lightning rod. He stirred culture, moved minds, and provoked thought and reaction. Love him or hate him, we can be certain that his life left a mark, and his death has jolted a nation. And now, as Pastors, as Christians, as the Church, we must ask some questions. How do we respond? What should God’s people say? What does this moment demand of us?  There is one word that rises above the rest: clarity. The world does not need more noise. It needs the clear, convictional sound of Truth. The Weight of a Life Charlie Kirk co-fo...

  October 19-26 is the Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations. Will you pray for the Associational Leaders and Pastors of the Piedmont Okefenokee Baptist Association?  You can find a prayer guide at:  https://bit.ly/2025AMEPrayerGuide

Piedmont-Okefenokee Baptist Association's EQUIP conference will be held on October 23 , 2025 at First Baptist Waycross . FBC Waycross is located at 702 Elizabeth Street in Waycross.  Schedule:  6:00 PM light meal 6:30 PM Breakout 1 7:25 PM Break 7:35 PM Breakout 2 8:30 PM Dismiss There are four breakout sessions to choose from: Evangelism: "Reaching the lost in a small town" led by Marty Youngblood Disciple-Making: "Transformational teaching for experienced group leaders" led by Ray Sullivan Missions: "Strategic planning for missional engagement" led by Sam Ayala Ministry Wives: "The minister's wife" led by Jennifer Williams There is NO COST for this conference, but please register by calling the POBA Office at (912) 285-8161 or online HERE .