Table of Contents Officers and Dates/Locations of Next Year`s

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Table of Contents
Statements of Faith
Church Covenant
Constitution
Bylaws
Rules of Decorum
Standing Rules
Resolutions
Association Past Meetings, Dates, Locations
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Officers and Dates/Locations of Next Year’s Meetings
Officers of Association
Officers of Ladies Aid Conference
Officers of Presbytery
Officers of Sunday School Convention
Officers of Women’s Ministries Convention
Committees and Boards (alphabetical order)
Campground Information
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Church Directory Information
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Church Yearly Reports
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Statistical Report 2013
Financial Report 2013
Ministers and Deacons
Ordained Ministers (alphabetical order)
Licensed Ministers (alphabetical order)
Ordained Deacons (alphabetical order by church)
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Proceedings of Association
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Reports (alphabetical order)
Association Treasurer Report
Audit Committee
Budget and Finance
Campground Facilitator
Children's Camp Board
Christian Training Institute
Council of Associations
Credentials Committee
Executive Committee
Field Worker Report
Home Mission Board Report
2. Mission Statement
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Christian Training Institute
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Executive Committee
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Field Worker Report
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Home Mission Board Report
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2. Mission Statement
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3. New Church Planters Agreement
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4. Financial Report
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Ladies Aid Conference
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Minister’s Retirement & Treasurer’s Report
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2. Study Guidelines
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Nominating Committee for C of A
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Oakland City University
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Obituary
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Property Planning Committee
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Resolution Committee
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State of Association
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Sunday School Convention
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2. Resolutions
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3. Bylaws
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4. Delegates, Superintendants & Secretaries
112 of past conven
5. Dates and locations of past conventions
5. Dates and locations
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6. Statistical & Financial Reports
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Trustee
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2. Financial Report
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Women’s Ministries Convention
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2. Resolutions
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3. Past Dates and Locations
Portland Association Presbytery
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Proceedings
Resolutions
Constitutions
Bylaws
Questions for Licensed or Ordained
Procedure for Disciplinary Action
Dues Paid
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Statements of Faith
I. GOD
We believe there is only one true. living, and eternal God and that the Godhead is
revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
II. THE BIBLE
We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the Old and New Testaments; the inspired
and infallible Word God and therein is found the only reliable guide of Christian
faith and conduct.
III. MAN
We believe that God created man in His own image to bring Him honor through
obedience, and that when man disobeyed; he became a fallen and sinful creature,
unable to save himself. We believe that infants are in the covenant of God’s
grace and that all persons become accountable to God when they reach a state
moral responsibility.
IV. SALVATION
We believe that salvation (regeneration, sanctification, justification, and
redemption) has been provided for all mankind through the redemptive work (life,
death, resurrection, ascension and intercession of Jesus Christ, and that this
salvation can be received only through repentance toward God and faith toward
our Lord Jesus Christ.
V. ASSURANCE AND ENDURANCE
We believe that those who abide in Christ have the assurance of salvation.
However, we believe that the Christian retains his freedom of choice; therefore, it
is possible for him to turn away from God and be finally lost.
VI. CHRISTIAN DUTIES
We believe that Christians should live faithfully by serving and through the local
church, praying diligently, witnessing earnestly, practicing tolerance, showing
loving kindness, giving as God prospers, and conducting themselves in such a
way as to bring glory to God.
VII. THE CHURCH
We believe that the Church Universal is the Body of Christ, the fellowship of all
believers, and that its members have been called out from the world to come under
the dominion and authority of Christ, its Head. We believe that a local church is a
fellowship of Christians, a part of the Body of Christ, voluntarily banded together
for worship, nurture and service.
VIII. ORDINANCES
We believe that baptism and the I,ord’s Supper are ordinances instituted by Christ
to be observed by Christians only. We also believe that the biblical mode of
Baptism is immersion and that participation in the Lord’s Supper should be open
to all Christians. (Note: Several associations and local churches recognize feet
washing as an ordinance. We believe that this should be left to the individual and
that neither the practice nor the non-practice of it should be any bar to fellowship,
either in the church, the local association, the Presbytery, or the General
Association.
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IX. THE LORD’S DAY
We believe in the sanctity of the Lord’s Day, the first day of the week, and that
this day ought to be observed by worshipping God, witnessing for Christ and
ministering to the needs of humanity. We believe that secular work on Sunday
should be limited to cases of necessity or mercy.
X. LAST THINGS
We believe in the personal return of Jesus Christ, and in the bodily resurrection of
the dead. We believe that God will judge all mankind by Jesus Christ; that He will
reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven and that He will banish the
unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell.
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Church Covenant
Having given ourselves to God, we now give ourselves to His Church
and covenant with it and with each other, as also with God.
1. That we will forsake all unrighteousness, even the appearance of
evil. We will abstain from all questionable pursuits and pleasures; we will
forego all hurtful habits; we will avoid all evil associations.
2. That we will follow earnestly after righteousness and true holiness
in the fear and love of God. We will seek first the Kingdom of God and His
righteousness, trusting that all needful and helpful things will be added to us; we
will seek entire consecration to God; we will live a life of prayer; we will seek
the constant abiding of the Divine Life within us; and we will be satisfied only
when we have evidence that we please God and are accepted of Him.
3. That we will faithfully improve all the means of grace. We will
attend and support the services of the church, the preaching, the social services,
the business meetings; we will contribute freely of our means for the
advancement of the gospel; and we will cooperate with our brethren in every
enterprise having for its end the glory of God and the salvation of men.
4. That we will be Christ like in all our deportment. We will be tender
and affectionate toward each other; we will be careful of each other’s reputation,
thinking no evil, and backbiting not with our tongues; we will return good for
evil; we will be just and honest, truthful, and honorable in all our dealings; we
will do unto others as we would be done by; we will be meek, loving and
forgiving as we desire and hope to be forgiven.
5. That we will be faithful Christian workers. We will do whatever
Christian work comes to hand, shunning no cross, shirking no duty; we will
even seek opportunities to do good, glorify God, and save souls; we will study to
win our associates, our neighbors, our families, all whom we may influence, to
become Christians; we will count it more than our meat and our drink, more
than all things else, to do the will of our Father in heaven, to lead souls from sin
and death and lead them to God and heaven.
6. That when we remove from this place, we will, as soon as possible,
unite with another church where we can continue to live by the spirit of this
covenant and the principles of the Bible.
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Constitution of the Association
1. This association shall be called the Portland Association of General Baptists
using as its bylaws the Rules of Decorum set forth by the General Association of
General Baptists and these rules shall be read at the opening of each annual
meeting.
2. This association, when properly organized, shall have a moderator and clerk,
who shall be chosen by the suffrage of the members present. The duty of the
moderator shall be to keep the association in order, state questions fairly, and take
their minds thereon; to have the liberty of speech as other members, provided his
seat is filled; to have no vote unless the association be equally divided, in which
case he shall have the deciding vote. The duty of the clerk shall be to keep a fair
record of all proceedings of the association.
3. The association shall be composed of such ministers, deacons and messengers
as shall be chosen by the different churches composing this association, thought
most fit for that purpose and sent with letters testifying to their appointment to
represent them in the association, who shall be entitled to seats.
4. In the letter received from the Portland Association churches shall be
expressed their respective number of members in fellowship and number
received, dismissed, excluded, or died during the calendar year (January 1
through December 31) preceeding the meeting of the association.
5. No query shall be received by this association from any church, unless it has
been acted on in said church and cannot be settled, in which case, the association
shall take up the same and act upon it.
6. Each church, however small, is entitled to two representatives, of fifty
members, three; and for each additional fifty members or fraction thereof, one
representative. All ordained ministers and deacons are delegates by virtue of their
office.
7. Every motion made and seconded shall be acted upon unless withdrawn by the
mover.
8. The Association shall not have the power to lord it over God’s heritage, so as to
infringe on any of the internal rights of the churches; nevertheless, we agree that
the churches composing this association shall stand in the same relation to each
other in the association that individuals do to each other in the churches, that is to
say, if a church trespass against a sister church, the church injured shall try to
reclaim them by gospel steps; if they cannot be reclaimed, they shall be dropped
from the union.
9. We agree to do all business by a majority vote of the members present.
10. Any church may be admitted into this association by letter and delegate. If
upon proper examination it is found to be orthodox and orderly, such admission
shall be manifested by the moderator giving the right hand of fellowship to the
delegates thereof.
11. The association shall have power to sit as an advisory council to give to
churches all necessary advice in matters of difficulty, to inquire into the cause
why churches neglect to represent themselves in the association; to appoint any
member or members, by and with his or their consent, to transact any
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business they may deem necessary, to invite any brethren in the ministry to a seat
with the association; to adjourn the association to any time and place that may be
thought necessary; to exclude from his seat any member who shall not conform to
the Rules of Decorum and shall report his or their conduct to the church from
which he or they were delegates.
12. When by experience, any alteration or amendment may be found necessary in
this constitution, it shall be recommended especially to the churches by the
association, and if approved by three-fourths of the churches said alteration or
amendment shall become a part of this constitution.
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Bylaws of the Association
1. Anyone or corporation, etc., desiring to give funds or property to this
association, the board of trustees are to receive such gifts and hold them
for said association until such time the association may call for them to
be used in keeping with the donor as far as possible.
2. The incoming moderator must be a member of the association for one
year before he can serve.
3. Each church appoint a chairman of its delegates whose duty it shall
be to register said delegates of their church on arriving at the association.
Each year this association shall elect an associational registrar whose
duty shall be to register the delegates and visitors at the next
associational setting.
4. The appointment of committees be distributed among all the
churches as far as possible for good unity.
5. Be it resolved that all organizations that report in the minutes send
their reports to the associational clerk 2 months before the sitting of the
association.
6. Twenty delegates shall constitute a quorum provided not less than six
(6) churches or twenty-five percent (25%) are represented, but a smaller
number may adjourn from time to time.
7. This association shall appoint such committees, as it deems necessary
with the moderator stating the duties of each committee appointed.
8. That these bylaws “shall not” be changed without two-thirds (2/3)
majority of the voting delegates.
9. All board members be elected for a three-year term including trustees
and the reinstating of board members for three years.
10. The vice moderator shall be elected, following the election of the
moderator, at each annual session. The vice moderator shall assist and
serve with the moderator throughout his term of office. The vice
moderator shall become moderator at the end of the moderator’s term or
his resignation.
11. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Moderator,
Vice Moderator, and Presbytery Moderator, and such members at large
as the association deems necessary. The authority of the Executive
Committee shall be limited to matters concerning the protection of
property, doctrine and any other items assigned or authorized by the
association to be carried out between the settings of the association.
The Executive Committee shall be empowered to make
temporary appointments to fill vacancies on a board or committee until
the next session of the association.
The Executive Committee or such committee as the association
appoints shall be responsible as a trial committee in cases of church
disputes. The Scripture teaches us to refrain from going to civil courts
and to form councils to settle disputes and establish justice among
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brethren. (See Acts 15:1-32, Galatians 2:1ff, Corinthians 6:1ff).
(A) Investigation: When a church or congregation is engaged
in doctrinal, and/or property disputes, the Executive Committee shall
upon invitations from member(s) of said church, assemble themselves
upon the premises of their local church for the purpose of inquiry,
examination, or questioning that peace may be established in an orderly
and godly manner.
The Executive Committee shall also be empowered to
investigate said disputes at its own discretion when information becomes
common knowledge. The purpose of this shall be only for investigation
only to determine if there are sufficient grounds for further action or the
possible filing of charges.
(B) Charges:
(1) Charges must be filed with the Executive Committee in writing and
signed by member (s) of the church together with evidence to support the
charges.
(2) Charges must be examined by the Executive Committee to
determine if they are legitimate (pertaining to matters of doctrine, policy,
ethics or morality). Personal grievances disguised as charges are not
legitimate.
(3) Charges involving the minister should be turned over to the
Presbytery.
(4) If the Executive Committee determines that the charges are
legitimate, the accused is to have a fair and impartial hearing
(5) After the Executive Committee has met to investigate a church
because of factional disputes or doctrinal and disciplinary infractions
and given its decision and recommendations, the church group within
the church has the right to appeal to the annual association to determine
whether or not the investigation was carried out according to the polity
and doctrine of Portland Association of General Baptists. Otherwise the
decision of the Executive Committee is final.
(6) Member or members of a church who are called upon to assemble
themselves for the purpose of aforesaid investigation have a moral
responsibility to be cooperative.
(C) In cases whereby a church splits, the Executive
Committee is assigned the responsibility of determining and identifying
the group that is the true, original church, loyal to the polity and doctrine
of the Portland Association of General Baptists and General Baptists and
the intent and purposes of the organization of the church. In such cases,
the group determined to be the true church is entitled to all rights,
privileges, real property, assets and records of the church.
12. The Portland Association Presbytery and Association take
an open firm stand against homosexuality being accepted in our
churches, due to the fact that it is an abomination before God and a
disgrace to His Church. The Portland Presbytery will not, for any
reason, ordain any man to the office of minister or deacon that is a
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known homosexual. A minister shall not perform a same sex marriage.
Ministers or deacons will not allow same sex marriages to occur within
the church that they serve. Pastors, deacons, and churches shall not
extend church membership to or allow the ordinances of the church to be
administered to a known homosexual. We recommend to each church
that if any present member of any church, openly admits to being a
homosexual, that member should be dealt with immediately by the
church and if reconciliation cannot be made, as instructed by scripture,
that the member should be dealt with as an excluded member. Any
minister or deacon that knowingly violates this resolution shall have his
credentials of standing immediately revoked by this body.
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Rules of Decorum
1. The association, when convened, shall be opened and closed with
singing and prayer.
2. Only one person shall speak at a time, who shall rise to his feet
and address the moderator.
3. The person speaking shall adhere to the question and shall in
nowise cast personal reflections on any person who may have
spoken before him.
4. No person shall speak more than three times on the same subject
without leave of the moderator.
5. No query shall be received by this association from any church
unless it has been acted on in said church and cannot be settled, in
which case, the association shall take up the same and act upon it.
6. No member shall laugh or whisper in time of public speech.
7. The names of the members of this association shall be enrolled
and called over as often as the association may think necessary.
8. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgress the rules, the
moderator shall, or any member may, call order; in which case the
member called to order, shall sit down, unless permitted to explain
and the association if appealed to decide the case. If there be no
appeal, the decision of the moderator shall be submitted to. If the
decision of the moderator be in favor of the member called to order,
he shall be at liberty to proceed; if otherwise and the case requires it,
he shall be dealt with according to the judgment of the association.
9. In the election of officers for the association, a majority of the
votes cast shall be necessary to a choice. After the first ballot, the
hindmost name shall be dropped and so continued until a choice is
made. In fixing a place for the annual meeting, it shall be in order
for any person to propose a place; and when all are proposed, a
choice shall be made as in the election of officers. It shall be the
duty of all members to vote in all elections and upon all questions
that may arise.
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Standing Rules of the Portland Association
Rule #1 The church clerks be instructed to complete their church letters fully,
including the names of their deceased members, complete addresses, zip codes,
phone numbers and that the church letter be read and approved by the church
before it is sent to the association. The clerk of the association includes a
notation with the church letter encouraging each church to make a contribution
to the association, preferably a percentage of the church’s income. The
association clerk has the liberty to correct any mistakes that he/she finds in
the church letters before they are printed. The names, addresses and phone
numbers of the assistant treasurer and the assistant clerk of the association are
placed in the minutes each year. If any church fails to send in its annual report
to the Portland Association, they will be contacted by the credentials committee.
Rule # 2
Statement of Commitment
Service in the Portland Association is an important responsibility. Therefore: It
is the responsibility of those serving on boards and committees of the
association to be qualified and committed to the position for which they are
elected to serve.
Rules of Membership
1. Board and Committee nominations for members to serve on their respective
board or committee shall be given at the conclusion of their report to the setting
of the association. Prospective members should be contacted previous to their
nomination or appointment concerning their ability and willingness to serve and
should be present at the meeting of the association to be elected.
2. While committees and boards may present nominations for members to the
annual setting of the association for approval, it is the privilege of any delegate
to the association to nominate members to serve on a board or committee
providing the nominee has been contacted prior to the meeting and has agreed to
serve on the specific board or committee to which their name is placed in
nomination.
3. Boards and committees shall attempt to have a membership representative of
as many churches in the association as is possible.
4. All board and committee members shall serve three year rotating terms with
at least one member going off the board or committee each year. No member
shall serve more than two consecutive terms on a board or committee, but may
be elected to serve again after an absence of at least one year.
5. No individual shall serve on more than two boards or committees, unless
serving by virtue of office or as a representative from another board or
committee.
6. Each board and committee shall give a report to the annual meeting of the
association. This report shall include the number of meetings held and, if
applicable, a financial report and the treasurer's name, address and phone
number for printing in the annual report of the association.
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7. If an emergency should arise, a board or committee has the authority to
substitute members if needed to serve until the next meeting of the annual
association.
8. No ex-officio member of a board or committee shall have voting privileges
on the board or committee in which they serve in that capacity.
9. No person can serve on a board or committee for which their position in the
association requires them to report to that board or committee.
10. Anyone who receives funds from a board or committee is ineligible to serve
as a voting member on that board or committee.
11. All boards and committees are to have at least one meeting annually and
that meeting should be at least sixty days prior to the association's annual
meeting.
Specific Board or Committee Rules
1. The Resolutions, Audit, Credentials, Nominating and Budget and Finance
Committees are standing committees of the association, and all rules of
membership apply to these committees. The members of these committees are
appointed by the moderator. They serve three year terms, with one new member
being appointed to the committees annually. The member of longevity shall
serve as the chairman of the committee unless the committee by vote selects
another chairman.
a. The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of the Association shall serve as exofficio members of the Budget and Finance committee.
b. The Budget and Finance Committee shall meet prior to the annual setting
of the association to review association funds.
c. Any board or committee wishing to receive funds from the associational
treasury are to present a copy of their financial statement, along with a statement
of intended use of allocated associational monies and the request for funding to
the Budget and Finance Committee at least ten days prior to the meeting date of
the annual association.
3. The Nominating Committee, made up of former members of the Council of
Associations of the General Association, functions to seek out nominees to serve
on the C of A either as a delegate or alternate delegate to that body. Members of
this committee serve under the same rules of membership as all other
committees.
4. The Property Planning Committee shall be made up of one member from
each of the following boards or committees, Trustee Board, Children's Camp
Board, Executive Committee and three at large members who serve three year
rotating terms with one going off the committee each year. Members of this
committee shall adhere to the rules of membership. The Camp facilitator and
the associational clerk/treasurer shall serve as ex-officio members of the
Property Planning Committee.
Rule #3 The members of the Portland Association of General Baptists feel the
name “General Baptist” is synonymous with particular points of doctrine that
are necessary to salvation and the Christian life and further believe that the loss
of the identity of eliminating the name “General Baptist” from our identification
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would be of no advantage, but rather detrimental.
Rule #4
Any church wishing to join the Portland Association make a request
in writing to the clerk at least thirty (30) days prior to the seating of the
association and then meet with the Credentials committee for examination. If the
credentials committee approves the request and the association votes for
approval, the applying church will be placed under the watch-care of the
Portland Association for one year (with the exception of a sponsored mission
churches under the care of the Portland Home Mission Board). Prior to being
granted full pledge membership, the church must present its constitution, bylaws, or governing rules of the church to the credentials committee for
examination. Following the one-year watch-care, the credentials committee will
then make the recommendation to the association for the granting or denial of
full pledge membership.
Rule #5 The Association’s regular meeting to be Friday and Saturday of the
fourth weekend in June, with the organizational reporting due 2 months before
the sitting of the Association.
Rule #6 To be the representative for a committee on another board or
committee, the represented committee or board is to appoint the member.
Rule #7 The C of A members be reimbursed for their Hotel Room and also
fuel expenses and that the members carpool when at all possible to help on fuel
costs.
Rule #8 To help the Trustee Board offset the costs of usage at the
campgrounds, any Portland Association Church using the campgrounds give a
set donation to the Trustee Board as follows:Single Day Usage $50.00 per day,
overnight usage $100.00 per night and any Non-Association Church, Single day
usage $75.00 per day and overnight usage $150.00 per night. However, when
the requested donation will create a hardship on a Portland Association Church
financially, this donation may be waived by the Trustee Board.
Rule #9 We highly recommend that any individual or family using the grounds
give a donation to the Trustee Board.
Rule #10 Be it the annual responsibility of the Associational Clerk to secure
someone to do the video recording of the Associational Meetings, using the Host
Church if possible.
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Resolutions of the Portland Association
1. Be it resolved that this body express its gratitude to the Host Church by a
rising vote of thanks for its hospitality and good food and to the presiding
officers and delegates for their cooperation. Also, that the clerk express by letter
our appreciation to the host church for hosting our annual sitting.
2. Be it resolved that each church send its young people to the associational
youth camp each year as a part of its support and ministry to its youth. Also, if
at all possible, each church pays the cost of camp for its ‘youth.
3. Be it resolved that each church be urged to correspond with the association
both by letter and delegation. Each church is also encouraged to cooperate in
the communication efforts of the field worker, the council of associations and
other committees on an as-needed basis. The Portland Association will continue
to correspond by letter and fraternal delegates with the Long Creek and Mt.
Union Associations and any other association that may solicit the same.
4. Be it resolved that due to the annual administrative costs of the Portland
Association being approximately $200.00 per year per church and also
membership dues of .75 cents per member; we ask that each church recommit to
supporting the Associational Budget in an amount to at least offset these costs.
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Association Past Meetings, Dates & Locations
1922 Salmons
1923 Hollis Ch.
1924 Fairview
1925 Halltown
1926 Buntin Ch.
1927 Shiloh
1928 Martha’s C
1929 Mitchellville
1930 Leath C.
1931 State Line
1932 Mt. Pleasant
1933 Fairview
1934 Byram’s Ch.
1935 Cool Sp.
1936 With Mt. Un
1937 Halltown
1938 Buntin Chap
1939 Mitchellville
1940 Shiloh
1941 Hollis Chap
1942 Mt. Pleasant
1943 Byram’s Ch
1944 Buntin Cha
1945 Salmons
1946 Halltown
1947 Macedonia
1948 Mt. Moriah
1949 Fairview
1950 Union Chap
1951 Mt. Pleasant
1952 B. Green 1st
1953 State Line
1954 Mitchellville
1955 Brownsville
1956 Halltown
1957 Byram’s Ch
1958 Portland
1959 Hollis Chap
1960 Shiloh
1961 Salmons
1962 Macedonia
1963 Martha’s Ch
1964 Union Chap
1965 B. Green 1st
1966 Madison Av
1967 Madison,TN
1968 Fairview
1969 Mt. Pleasant
1970 Mitchellville
1971 Halltown
1972 Salmons
1973 Brownsville
1974 Gallatin 1st
1975 Hollis Chap
1976 Portland
1977 Macedonia
1978 Union Chap
1979 Mt. Pleasant
1980 B. Green 1st
1981 Halltown
1982 Salmons
1983 Centerpoint
1984 Shiloh
1985 Asso. Camp
1986 Fairview
1987 Mitchellville
1988 Madison Av
1989 Gallatin 1st
1990 Portland
1991 United
1992 Salmons
1993 Macedonia
1994 Union Chap
1995 Mt. Pleasant
1996 Halltown
1997 Hollis Chap
1998 Portland
1999 Salmons
2000 Mt. Pleasant
2001 Beech Grove
2002 Cornerstone
2003 Salmons
2004 Halltown
2005 White House
2006 Macedonia
2007 Hollis Chap
2008 Salmons
2009 Cornerstone
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2010 Mitchellville
2011 Halltown
2012 Mt. Pleasant
2013 White House
2014 Providence
Association Officer Information
Portland Association of General Baptists
120 Dink Rut Road
P.O. Box 158
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-9160 office
portlandassociation.com
[email protected]
2014 Moderator: Ken Miller, 900 Kenton St., Bowling Green, KY
42101 (270) 842-1143, [email protected]
2015 Moderator: Bryan Borth, 897 Pleasant Grove Church Road,
Scottsville, KY 42164, (270) 622-6525, [email protected]
2015 Vice Moderator: Danny Everette, 260 Portland Lake Road,
Portland, TN 37148, (615) 456-2079, [email protected]
Clerk/Treasurer: Patricia Creasy, P.O. Box 158, Portland, TN 37148,
(615) 308-6688 cell Office (615) 323-9160, [email protected]
Assistant Clerk/Treasurer: Andy Mathias, 609 Hwy 259, Portland,
TN 37148 (615) 478-1973, [email protected]
Registrar: Norma Faye Gregory, 836 Clearview Rd., Cottontown, TN
37048 (615) 325-1525, [email protected]
Field Worker: Clayton Hall, 3420 Hwy 259, Portland, TN 37148
(615) 888-2239, [email protected]
Next year’s setting information:
Date: June 26-28, 2015
Times: Friday Night 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Ordination: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Mitchellville G.B. Church
601 Hwy259
Portland, TN 37148
Host Pastor: Andy Mathias
(615) 478-1973
[email protected]
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Ladies Aid Conference Officers
President: Kathy White - Hollis Chapel - 130 White Lane Portland
TN. 37148,
Secretary: Cindy Briley - Mt. Pleasant - 566 New Deal Potts Rd.
Cottontown, TN 37048,
Treasurer: Amy Rogers – Halltown, 107 New Deals Potts Road,
Cottontown, TN 37048, (615) 325-4803
Next Year’s Location:
Hollis Chapel G.B.Church
1344 Brandy Hollow Road
Portland, TN 37148
May 2-2015
9:00 a.m
Presbytery Officers
Moderator: Tim Williams, 295 Nubia Rd.Westmoreland, TN 37186,
(615) 888-2916
Vice Moderator: Victor Creasy, 142 Ragland Road, Cottontown, TN
37048, (615) 308-5917, [email protected]
Clerk/Treasurer: Steve Moore, 491 Clark St., Woodburn, KY 42170,
(270) 529-5751, [email protected]
Vice Clerk/Treasurer: Mike Brady, 365 Brizendine Rd., Franklin,
KY 42134, (615) 478-4453, [email protected]
Next Year’s Location:
CenterPoint G.B. Church
1002 CenterPoint Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Friday, June 19, 2015-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2015- 9:30 a.m.
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Sunday School Convention Officers
President: David Webster, 2575 Salmon-Blackjack Rd., Franklin, KY
42134 (270) 586-8326
Vice President: Kenny Greer, 757 N. Russell St. Portland, TN. 37148
(615) 325-6108
Secretary/Treasurer: Rebecca Poag, 105 McDowell St., Portland, TN
37148 (615) 325-6147
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: Nelda Towe, (270) 586-6460
Next year’s Location:
Cornerstone G.B. Church
1415 E Broadway
Gallatin, TN 37066
April 11, 2015
9:00 a.m.
Women’s Ministries Convention Officers
President – Faye Poole, 324 Jim Courtney Rd, Portland, TN 37148,
(615) 325-4569, [email protected], Mitchellville President
President Elect – Beth Pippin, 295 Brandy Hollow Road, Portland,
TN 37148, (615) 969-1907, [email protected] Hollis
Chapel Sec/Treasurer – Kristi Irish, 2914 Hwy 109 N, Portland, TN
37148,(615) 325-0932, [email protected] , Union Chapel
Asst. Sec/Treasurer – Ashley Berry, 113 Kayla Circle, Portland, TN
37148, (615) 473-8984, [email protected] , Mitchellville
Portland Home Mission Board representative –Carol Davis, Hollis
Chapel
Next year’s location:
Mitchellville G.B. Church
601 Hwy 259
Portland, TN 37148
April 25, 2015
9:00 am
Video Information:
For a copy of the Association DVD, please contact Patricia Creasy,
clerk at the office (615) 323-9160
Note of interest:
All history items are now kept at the Association office located at 120
Dink Rut Road, Portland, TN 37148. To see items or submit items for
keeping, please contact clerk, Patricia Creasy (615) 323-9160
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Committees and Boards
Note: All committees and board positions run from Association setting in
June until the following years setting in June. Treasurers of each
committee is high-lighted, please send all donations for each committee to
the appointed treasurer.
Audit Committee
Glenn Jenkins (270) 796-6668
Gerald McCormick (615) 859-7985
Lowell Renick (270) 678-4462
2015
2016
2017
Budget and Finance Committee
Patricia Creasy (615) 308-6688 ex-officio (treasurer)
Andy Mathias (615) 478-1973 ex-officio (asst. treasurer)
Linda Pearson (615) 325-2630
2015
Tim Williams (615) 888-2916
2016
Steve Sinclair (270) 782-7562
2017
Brent Long (615) 406-2810
Sheila Kelly (615) 452-7772, treasurer
631 Hillcrest, Gallatin, TN 37066
B.J. Barnes (615) 767-2580
David Weatherford (615) 209-8447
Ryan Whiticker (615) 766-4125
Kathy Jo Russell
Chris Roberts (615) 451-3037
Andy Mathias (615) 478-1973
Betty Jo Kepley (615) 364-5667
Linda Jenkins (270) 796-6668
Larry Treadway (615) 672-9661
Robert Gilman (615) 969-7544
Alternates:
Mike Brady (615) 478-4453
Kathy Trotter (615) 812-6897
Danny Brown (615) 339-0032
Mike Brady (615) 478-4453
Don Key (615) 644-1282
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
2017
2015
2015
2016
2016
2016
2017
2015
2016
2017
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Executive Committee
Moderator: Bryan Borth (270) 622-6525
Vice Moderator: Danny Everette (615) 456-2079
Presbytery Moderator: Tim Williams (615) 888-2916
Larry Hinton (at large) (615) 325-7258
Troy Costellow (at large) (270) 725-7386
David Youngblood (at large) (270) 542-7993
Lowell Renick (at large) (270) 678-4462
Home Mission Board
Carol Davis (WMS Rep.)
Larry Treadway (615) 672-9661, President
Kenny Greer (615) 325-6108
Larry Hinton, (VP) (615) 325-7258
Alan Motley (270) 784-0330
Jimmy Daughtry (615) 325-9353
Juan Tenorio (615) 397-2973
Steve Sinclair (270) 782-7563
Phyllis Lame (615) 325-9732
Minister's Retirement Board
Robert Gilman (615) 325-0361 President
Steve Moore (270) 529-5751
Danny Brown (615) 339-0032
Andy Mathias (615) 478-1973, treasurer
P.O. Box 158, Portland, TN 37148
Chris Roberts (615) 451-3037
Jimmy Daughtry (615) 325-9353
Joe Pearson (615) 325-2360
Tim Williams (615) 888-2916
Patricia Creasy (615) 308-6688 ex-officio
2015
2016
2015
2015
2016
2017
2017
2015
2015
2015
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
2015
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
Nominating Committee
Steve Moore (270) 529-5751
Mike Trotter (615) 812-6897
Clayton Hall (615) 888-2239
2015
2016
2017
Tracey Hinton (615) 654-2622
Brent Long (615) 406-2810 (Children’s Camp Board)
Bryan Borth (270) 622-6525 (Executive Board)
Ray Dean Eidson (615) 325-2975 (Trustee Board)
Charles Pitt, Jr. (615) 325-3896
2015
2015
2015
2016
2016
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Randy Hodges (615) 476-3208
2017
Randy Baker (615) 323-0424 (camp facilitator) ex-officio
Patricia Creasy (615) 202-5986 (clerk) ex-officio
Resolution Committee
John Wesley Kirby (270) 622-1536
David Hobdy (615) 325-4391
Chris Towe (256) 702-3305
2015
2016
2017
Trustees
Randy Givens (615) 325-0305
2015
Kenny Greer (615) 325-6108
2015
Ray Dean Eidson (615) 325-2975
2016
Tim Brown (615) 587-5011, Treasurer
2016
P.O. Box 158, Portland, TN 37148
Jake Suttle (615) 337-9455
2017
Randy Baker (615) 202-5986 ex-officio (Camp Facilitator)
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Campground Information and Guidelines
Physical Address
Portland Association Campground/Camp Forshee
6206 Stringer Road
Portland, TN 37148
Randy Baker
(615) 202-5986
Campground Activities Coordinator/Reservations
Patricia Creasy
P.O. Box 158
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-9160 office
(615) 308-6688 cell
[email protected]
Campground Rental Guidelines
Portland Association Churches or Individuals
1. The Portland Association Children’s Camp Board has first choice of
camp reservations. This board is to plan their yearly Calendar and must
make their reservations by January 31st of each year to allow for our
Association Churches to plan their camps.
2. Any Portland Association Church using the campgrounds, give a set
donation to the Trustee Board as follows: Single Day Usage $50.00,
Overnight Usage $100.00 per night. However when the requested
donation will create a hardship on a Portland Association Church
3. We highly recommend that any member of the Portland Association
who individually or as a family uses the grounds, give a donation to the
Trustee Board.
4. Any Portland Association Church wanting to reserve the
Campgrounds must reserve by March 1st. After that time, the
reservations will be opened to Non-Association Churches.
5. Any Portland Association member, individually or as a family,
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wishing to reserve the campgrounds, cannot reserve until 6 weeks prior
to the date needed. This allows for churches to book for CAMPS,
which is the primary purpose of the Campgrounds.
Non Association Church, Individual or Non-Profit Organization
1. Any Non-Association Church using the campgrounds give a set
Overnight Usage $150.00 per night.
2. The Non-Association church must have a Portland Association
member to represent them as a responsible party. This responsible
person must sign the Hold Harmless Agreement along with the NonAssociation representative. Reservations can be made after March 1st.
3. Any Non Association individual, family or Non-Profit using the
campgrounds will fall under the same rules as stated above for the NonAssociation church. The Non-Profit organization must also agree to
have a devotional time while at the grounds. The Non-profit or the
Non-Association individual cannot reserve the campgrounds until 2
weeks prior to the date needed. This allows for churches to book for
CAMPS, which is the primary purpose of the Campgrounds
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Pastor
Gary Pardue
2855 Whitney Rd.
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270) 622-6224
311 West 10th St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Bowling Green 1st
Church
Randall Hendrick
195 Bratcher Road
(270) 777-3793
Pastor
Terry Wilson
3177 Boiling Springs Rd
9561 Kentucky Hwy 185
Bowling Green, KY 42101 Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-9202
Boiling Springs
1500 Trammel Rd.
(270) 622-6224
Beech Grove
Joe Boyd
1121 Barber Way
424 Shannon Ct.
270-780-4801
[email protected]
Barber Way
Church
Associate Pastor
Associate Pastor
Debbie Hendrick
610 Richardsville Road
270-392-8655
[email protected]
Clerk
Nelda Wilson
2200 Chalybeate School Rd.
270-597-3485 Home
[email protected]
Jim Strain
91 Allen Dr.
(270) 237-4301
[email protected]
Paula Boyd
424 Shannon Court
(270) 784-5200
[email protected]
Clerk
Church Directory 2014
Preferred mailing in bold
Youth Director/Pastor
Johnny Creasy
1498 Osborne Rd.
Adolphus, KY 42120
(270) 622-4439
[email protected]
Connie Paschal
1492 South Goshen Church Rd.
270-779-2651
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Clifton
1800 Clifton Church Rd.
Church
1002 Center Point Road
(615) 822-4450
mycpchurch.com
[email protected]
Centerpoint
1441 Cave Mill Rd.
(270) 842-1143
[email protected]
Cave Mill
311 West 10th St.
Bowling Green 1st
Church
Lonnie Douglas
150 Mona Cherry Rd.
(270) 618-1113
[email protected]
Pastor
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Phila Hinton
210 South 4th St.
(270) 237-5009
(270) 622-9257
Clerk
Karen Brown
P.O. Box 1705
(615) 338-0038
[email protected]
Mike Trotter
2121 Golden Oak Lane
615-812-6897
[email protected]
Debbie Hendrick
610 Richardsville Road
270-392-8655
[email protected]
Clerk
Ann Costellow
130 Barren Bailey Rd.
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 542-6421
[email protected]
Ryan Whiticker
1100 Keen Hollow Rd.
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 766-4125
Associate Pastor
Nelda Wilson
2200 Chalybeate School Rd.
270-597-3485 Home
[email protected]
Kenneth Miller
900 Kenton St.
(270) 820-7452
[email protected]
Randall Hendrick
195 Bratcher Road
(270) 777-3793
Pastor
Terry Wilson
3177 Boiling Springs Rd
9561 Kentucky Hwy 185
(270) 777-9202
Boiling Springs
Shannon Jones
140 Dogwood Drive
(270) 239-7265
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ryan Whiticker
(615) 766-4125
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Centerpoint
2100 Scott Ave.
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 228-1754
East Nashville
1415 E. Broadway
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-3173
[email protected]
Cornerstone
1800 Clifton Church Rd.
Clifton
Church
1002 Center Point Road
(615) 822-4450
mycpchurch.com
[email protected]
Roy L. Copeland, Sr.
2821 Barclay Dr.
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 227-5549
(615) 775-1712
Woody Alderson
150 Follis Road
(615) 670-4121 cell
[email protected]
Lonnie Douglas
150 Mona Cherry Rd.
(270) 618-1113
[email protected]
Pastor
Mike Trotter
2121 Golden Oak Lane
615-812-6897
[email protected]
Danny Everette
260 Portland Lake Rd.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 456-2079
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Ryan Whiticker
(615) 766-4125
Judy Wauford
2606 Neldia Court
Nashville, TN 37206
615-587-1267
Deanna Belote
324 Tyree Access Rd.
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 972-2304
Phila Hinton
210 South 4th St.
(270) 237-5009
(270) 622-9257
Clerk
Karen Brown
P.O. Box 1705
(615) 338-0038
[email protected]
Mary Ann McKnight
2101 Jones Circle
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 228-5012
Lance Carter
250 Morton Ave.
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 480-9786
Shannon Jones
140 Dogwood Drive
(270) 239-7265
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ryan Whiticker
(615) 766-4125
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439 West Cedar St.
Franklin, KY 42134
Liberty
Church
2331 Murfreesboro Rd.
Nashville TN 37217
Jesus Good Shepherd
1344 Brandy Hollow Rd.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4294
Hollis Chapel
120 Dink Rut Rd.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-3768 (Phone)
[email protected]
Halltown
Church
Frank Hayes
1440 Greenbrier Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 842-2460
Pastor
Juan M. Tenorio
1115 Christopher
LaVergne, TN 37086
(615) 397-2973
[email protected]
Chris Towe
219 Woods Road
Portland, TN 37148
256-702-3305
[email protected]
Mike Brady
365 Brizendine Rd.
Franklin, KY 42134
615-478-4453
[email protected]
Pastor
Clerk
Hollis Pruitt
1442 Macedonia Rd.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3364
Associate Pastor
Martha Moore
717 Sherwood Dr.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8454
Clerk
Andy Perez
(615) 554-0375
Judy Bradley
271 South Hillier Lane
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4243
[email protected]
Victor Creasy
Clerk: Leisa Black
142 Ragland Road
Secretary: Linda Hunter
120 Dink Rut Rd.
Cottontown, TN 37048
(615) 308-5917
Portland, TN 37148
[email protected]
Associate Pastor
Samuel Montoya
(615) 861-0372
halltown.org
Youth Council
120 Dink Rut Road
Portland, TN 37148
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Jesus Good Shepherd
Martha's Chapel
Church
1617 Madison Ave.
Madison Ave.
940 Macedonia Road
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7010
Macedonia
439 West Cedar St.
Franklin, KY 42134
Liberty
Church
2331 Murfreesboro Rd.
Nashville TN 37217
Leroy Henson
12234 Woodburn Allen Sp. Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 842-0111
Pastor
David Hobdy
748 College St.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4391 Home
(615) 708-0909 Cell
Frank Hayes
1440 Greenbrier Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 842-2460
Pastor
Juan M. Tenorio
1115 Christopher
LaVergne, TN 37086
(615) 397-2973
[email protected]
[email protected]
Associate Pastor
Hollis Pruitt
1442 Macedonia Rd.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3364
Associate Pastor
Linda Rippy
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 202-3380 cell
[email protected]
Clerk
Nancy Scoggins
1222 Hayner Road
270-791-6496
[email protected]
Rick Patty
P.O. Box 591
Franklin, KY 42134
Martha Moore
717 Sherwood Dr.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-8454
Clerk
Andy Perez
(615) 554-0375
[email protected]
Judy Hobdy
748 College St.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4391
Steve Sinclair
12424 Woodburn Allen Springs Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
Samuel Montoya
(615) 861-0372
-30Betty Hodges
P.O. Box 880
Portland, TN 37148
615-325-4958
Shane Lame
305 Wilson Road
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 478-5193
Mt. Moriah
132 Mt. Moriah Rd
P.O. Box 880
Portland, TN 37148
Linda Rippy
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 202-3380 cell
[email protected]
[email protected]
Clerk
Freida Jones
1127 Hwy 259
Portland, TN 37148
615-310-1518
[email protected]
Associate Pastor
Nancy Scoggins
1222 Hayner Road
270-791-6496
[email protected]
Andy Mathias
609 Hwy 259
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 478-1973
[email protected]
Leroy Henson
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 842-0111
Pastor
David Hobdy
748 College St.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4391 Home
(615) 708-0909 Cell
601 Hwy 259
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-5865
mitchellvillegeneralbaptist.com
Mitchellville
Martha's Chapel
Church
1617 Madison Ave.
Madison Ave.
Taylor Landers
468 Stovall Road
270-622-3924
Judy Hobdy
748 College St.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4391
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107 W. Market St.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4833
Portland
Church
4610 Hwy 431 North
Springfield, TN 37172
New Life
4030 Cedar Circle
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-8608
Nashville 1st
1085 New Deal Potts Rd.
(615) 325-3861
Mt. Pleasant
Church
Robert Gilman
102 Golfers Circle
Portland, TN 37148
615-969-7544
[email protected]
Pastor
James Allen
330 Pitts Ave.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-3623
(615) 582-1748
Chris Roberts
1031 Roger Reese Rd.
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-3037
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Leroy Canfield
1738 Errel Dowler Rd.
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 612-8128
Chad Zimmerle
1415 Craggie Hope Road
Kingston Springs, TN 37083
(615) 934-4915
Jon Wesley Kirby
3865 Pope Road
270-622-1536
Associate/Youth Pastor
Connie Austin
6925 Highland Rd.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 654-2584 home
[email protected]
Clerk
Dora Dickson
6194 Ebenezer Road
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 643-7321
(615) 289-0058 cell
Youth Director
Jane Lamberth
901 Clearview Rd.
(615) 325-3317
Dustin Rush
732B Butler Road
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 513-9842
[email protected]
Dora Dickson
6194 Ebenezer Road
(615) 643-7321
(615) 289-0058 cell
Linda Pryor
107 Gatire Dr.
(615) 403-9569
[email protected]
Linda Pearson
157 Jake Link Rd.
(615) 325-2630
Clerk
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325 W. Maple St.
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-4764
[email protected]
Servant Church
Church
4139 Bowling Green Rd.
P.O. Box 1004
Franklin, KY 42135
Salmons
P.O. Box 993
(615) 888-2877
Providence
107 W. Market St.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4833
Portland
Church
4610 Hwy 431 North
Springfield, TN 37172
New Life
Steve Brigance
Pastor
Danny Brown
195 Ranch Road
Portland, TN 37148
615-339-0032
[email protected]
Tim Williams
295 Nubia Road
(615) 888-2916
(615) 388-5144
[email protected]
Robert Gilman
102 Golfers Circle
Portland, TN 37148
615-969-7544
[email protected]
Pastor
(615) 582-1748
Associate Pastor
Philip Brown
827 College Street
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 388-9157
[email protected]
Associate Pastor
Leroy Canfield
1738 Errel Dowler Rd.
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 612-8128
Tammy Barnes
Clerk
Bennie Gregory
P.O. Box 1004
Franklin, KY 42135
270-586-4861
270-776-5777 cell
Betty Jo Kepley
P.O. Box 7613
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 364-5667
[email protected]
Connie Austin
6925 Highland Rd.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 654-2584 home
[email protected]
Clerk
Dora Dickson
6194 Ebenezer Road
(615) 643-7321
(615) 289-0058 cell
Kyle Fann
Brad Ogles
1737 Ben Fugate Rd.
(270) 647-1147
[email protected]
Toby Richardson
253 Marty Robbins Road
(615) 888-3526
(615) 480-4172
[email protected]
Dustin Rush
732B Butler Road
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 513-9842
[email protected]
Dora Dickson
6194 Ebenezer Road
(615) 643-7321
(615) 289-0058 cell
[email protected]
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1740 Rapids Road
Portland, TN 37148
State Line
Shiloh Church Road
Smith's Grove, KY 42171
Shiloh
325 W. Maple St.
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-4764
[email protected]
Servant Church
Church
4139 Bowling Green Rd.
P.O. Box 1004
Franklin, KY 42135
Salmons
Bryan Borth
897 Pleasant Grove Church Rd.
270-622-6525
[email protected]
Steve Brigance
Pastor
Danny Brown
195 Ranch Road
Portland, TN 37148
615-339-0032
[email protected]
[email protected]
Associate Pastor
Debbie Greer
1924 Hwy 259
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-9532
Michael Renick
114 Steam Mill Road
Smith’s Grove, KY 42171
(270) 670-4320
Tammy Barnes
Clerk
Bennie Gregory
P.O. Box 1004
Franklin, KY 42135
270-586-4861
270-776-5777 cell
Kyle Fann
Brad Ogles
1737 Ben Fugate Rd.
(270) 647-1147
[email protected]
[email protected]
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4012 Hwy 31W
P.O. Box 1485
White House, TN 37188
(615) 672-3530
website: whgbc.org
White House
1540 Parkhurst Dr.
Unity
1125 College Street
Portland, TN 37148
unionchapelchurch.org
Union Chapel
Church
Larry Treadway
4006 Hwy 31W
(615) 672-9661 (home)
(615) 210-5735 (cell)
[email protected]
Tony Green
220 Carter Ridge Rd.
615-644-4892
Mark Scott
1127 Pruitt Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 513-7454
[email protected]
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Linda Pearson
219 W. Biggs Rd.
(615) 672-3431
[email protected]
Carol Dunn
8255 Barren River Rd.
(270) 843-6265
Julie Hicks
332 spring Valley Dr.
(615)218-8895
Clerk
Joshua Legg
2106 Stevens Drive
(615) 644-1241
(615) 557-3841
[email protected]
James Covey
139 Irish Oaks Drive
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 804-8316
Notes:
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DisMissed
0
4
0
Members
Received
0
12
5
Church
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Pleasant
Nashville 1st
DisMissed
2
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
32
7
12
0
0
0
1
1
Members
Church
Received
Barber Way
0
Beech Grove
12
Boiling Springs
5
Bowling G.1st
7
Cave Mill
0
Centerpoint
13
Clifton
2
Cornerstone
6
East Nashville
13
Halltown
3
Hollis Chapel
10
Jesus Good Shep.
6
Liberty
5
Macedonia
4
Madison Ave.
4
Martha's Chapel
2
Mitchellville
3
Statistical Report 2013
Members
Total
Total
Total
Deceased Members Converts Baptisms
0
54
0
0
1
383
2
4
0
25
0
5
Members
Total
Total
Total
1
60
3
0
3
323
4
3
1
29
1
1
0
59
0
0
1
44
0
0
6
257
13
13
1
232
3
2
2
81
1
3
1
168
0
6
1
549
8
10
1
440
4
8
0
111
18
7
1
97
0
0
4
310
5
5
2
124
6
7
0
159
0
0
1
306
2
0
Avg.
Worship
45
154
20
Avg.
Worship
33
121
30
35
30
189
40
68
72
248
90
103
46
90
54
30
132
Avg.
S. School
31
73
7
Avg.
S. School
20
79
30
17
15
109
32
42
44
167
59
103
30
60
22
25
110
Reporting runs from January to December
Avg.
Youth
Work
0
15
0
6
2
38
15
5
0
37
12
40
1
8
10
0
7
Avg.
Youth
Work
0
10
2
Avg.
Children
Work
0
10
0
0
2
45
0
10
0
39
13
14
0
8
0
0
7
Avg.
Children
Work
0
10
9
Avg.
VBS
0
100
0
Avg.
VBS
0
102
0
20
0
100
50
50
78
105
0
0
45
125
48
0
90
Avg.
Men's
Work
0
0
0
0
0
25
0
10
3
8
12
35
12
8
0
0
7
Avg.
Men's
Work
0
0
0
Avg.
Women's
Work
0
11
0
0
6
35
0
10
19
21
12
23
18
10
0
0
15
Avg.
Women's
Work
0
8
0
-37-
Servant Church
Shiloh
State Line
Union Chapel
Unity
White House
Totals
Average
Church
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Pleasant
Nashville 1st
New Life
Portland
Providence
Salmons
East Nashville
Halltown
Hollis Chapel
Jesus Good Shep.
Liberty
Macedonia
Madison Ave.
Martha's Chapel
Mitchellville
0
0
0
0
0
10
92
DisMissed
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
Members
Received
0
12
5
3
2
9
3
0
0
8
4
0
4
145
6
32
7
12
0
0
0
1
1
13
3
10
6
5
4
4
2
3
168
549
440
111
97
310
124
159
306
0
8
4
18
0
5
6
0
2
6
10
8
7
0
5
7
0
0
0
1
2
4
0
0
43
40
233
41
210
35
291
5667
0
1
2
3
0
10
97
2
1
0
4
0
9
99
Members
Total
Total
Total
0
54
0
0
1
383
2
4
0
25
0
5
1
55
0
0
1
237
2
2
2
444
7
6
5
270
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
4
2
0
1
70
102
34
85
30
124
2409
80
Avg.
Worship
45
154
20
45
76
113
100
72
248
90
103
46
90
54
30
132
39
78
22
65
20
81
1592
53
Avg.
S. School
31
73
7
30
45
67
70
44
167
59
103
30
60
22
25
110
25
0
6
15
0
18
304
10
0
37
12
40
1
8
10
0
7
Avg.
Youth
Work
0
10
2
0
10
10
12
24
0
6
25
0
8
268
9
0
39
13
14
0
8
0
0
7
Avg.
Children
Work
0
10
9
0
9
15
14
0
111
25
35
0
0
1212
40
Avg.
VBS
0
100
0
0
0
60
68
78
105
0
0
45
125
48
0
90
0
0
0
10
0
10
140
5
3
8
12
35
12
8
0
0
7
Avg.
Men's
Work
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
14
241
8
19
21
12
23
18
10
0
0
15
Avg.
Women's
Work
0
8
0
0
11
0
13
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Church
Barber Way
Beech Grove
Boiling Springs
Bowling G.1st
Cave Mill
Centerpoint
Clifton
Cornerstone
East Nashville
Halltown
Hollis Chapel
Jesus Good
Liberty
Macedonia
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ 4,420.00
$ 30,786.73
$ 3,900.00
$ 2,800.00
$ 15,600.00
$ 154,605.71
$
$
$ 2,120.00
$ 4,200.00
Other
Salaries
Pastor
Salary
Other
Salaries
4,800.00
38,876.00
7,918.75
7,950.00
40,560.00
61,747.00
15,600.00
8,510.00
19,900.00
43,615.32
29,400.00
17,000.00
48,186.00
Pastor
Salary
Building
Grounds
$
$ 20,681.65
$ 3,842.84
$
$ 20,395.39
$ 111,882.67
$ 4,818.00
$ 92,785.20
$
$ 36,772.99
$ 2,741.92
$ 31,427.07
$ 3,704.31
$ 15,000.00
Building
Grounds
4,569.37
1,743.13
874.71
470.03
13,376.77
1,596.00
186.19
1,765.10
18,700.18
8,607.96
3,862.66
2,899.80
3,500.00
Christ.
Education
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Christ.
Education
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Church
Aux.
607.00
349.50
1,449.62
2,400.97
16,298.76
2,500.00
Church
Aux.
Unified
Giving
Out
Evang.
Mission
Giving
Assoc.
Giving
Unified
Giving
Out
Evang.
Mission
Giving
$
$
$
$
$ 1,850.00 $ 300.00 $
720.00 $ 100.00
$
25.00 $
$
$ 400.00
$
150.00 $
$ 3,290.78 $
$
425.00 $
$
$ 3,010.00
$
570.75 $ 2,000.00 $ 14,850.51 $ 2,114.00
$
674.00 $
$ 1,100.00 $
$
57.75 $
$
$ 3,374.11
$
833.60 $ 833.60 $
40.00 $ 1,960.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 2,775.00 $ 3,336.78 $ 6,000.00
$ 2,680.73 $ 539.88 $ 1,314.25 $ 3,421.19
$
400.00 $
$ 4,787.91 $
$
273.50 $
$ 1,200.00 $ 500.00
$
900.00 $
$ 6,050.00 $ 4,400.00
Assoc.
Giving
Financial Report 2013
Reporting Runs from January to December
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Other
Expenses
2,207.95
14,839.31
1,159.68
4,770.38
10,227.99
2,993.00
3,228.40
27,614.93
47,603.89
38,741.00
7,843.62
9,750.72
10,563.00
Other
Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total
Expenses
7,007.95
82,543.33
15,089.40
12,265.49
74,400.30
249,006.04
30,681.00
110,941.65
68,547.23
282,195.52
117,961.01
77,721.26
37,448.33
95,299.00
Total
Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total
Income
5,281.85
87,256.10
15,837.50
22,382.00
79,245.63
254,994.50
32,455.00
107,632.02
72,615.38
274,199.63
119,604.49
67,890.31
47,811.32
94,036.58
Total
Income
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Dues
Paid
45.00
242.25
21.75
44.25
33.00
192.75
63.75
126.00
411.75
330.00
83.25
72.75
200.00
Dues
Paid
-39-
$ 23,200.00
$ 51,506.60
$ 44,886.59
$ 27,450.00
$ 11,600.00
$ 21,900.00
$ 7,600.00
$ 24,000.00
$ 684,023.30
Providence
Salmons
Servant
Shiloh
State Line
Union Chapel
Unity
White House
Totals
$ 19,808.19
$ 33,902.74
$ 39,846.53
$ 3,000.00
$ 3,540.00
$ 7,764.35
$ 2,300.00
$ 14,800.00
$ 363,759.25
Other
Salaries
2,120.00
4,200.00
No financial report given
$ 7,439.00 $
910.00
$ 44,200.00 $ 10,680.00
$ 19,914.04 $ 2,100.00
$ 56,264.00 $ 6,675.00
$
$
$
$
Church
Madison Ave.
Martha's Chapel
Mitchellville
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Pleasant
Pastor
Salary
43,615.32
29,400.00
17,000.00
48,186.00
$
$
$
$
Hollis Chapel
Jesus Good
Liberty
Macedonia
Christ.
Education
$ 32,781.64
$ 42,021.92
$ 16,801.22
$ 6,900.00
$ 7,592.72
$ 5,744.31
$ 2,441.25
$ 74,800.00
$ 583,114.23
$ 3,932.82
$ 5,877.33
$ 2,180.58
$ 2,924.00
$ 1,519.16
$ 4,278.62
$
410.45
$ 3,000.00
$103,613.52
$
$
$ 2,000.00 $
$ 16,182.68 $ 5,639.25
$ 7,468.51 $ 1,575.18
$ 24,327.94 $ 10,124.23
Building
Grounds
$ 2,741.92 $ 8,607.96
$ 31,427.07 $ 3,862.66
$ 3,704.31 $ 2,899.80
$ 15,000.00 $ 3,500.00
$ 10,053.64
$ 5,674.64
$
$
$
$
$
$ 2,200.00
$ 59,599.45
$
$
225.00
$ 11,567.63
$
$ 6,272.69
Church
Aux.
Assoc.
Giving
2,680.73
400.00
273.50
900.00
$
$
$
$
Unified
Giving
539.88
-
$
$
$
$
Out
Evang.
1,314.25
4,787.91
1,200.00
6,050.00
$ 2,227.75
$ 4,359.16
$
$ 4,000.00
$
200.50
$ 4,973.59
$
$ 1,200.00
$ 53,983.07
$
$ 2,906.12
$ 973.78
$ 788.00
$
$ 1,657.88
$
$ 600.00
$ 16,857.62
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,205.83
1,125.63
3,863.09
3,268.00
1,263.46
5,515.87
5,900.00
87,702.52
$
$
$
$
$
$
600.00
$ 10,381.02 $ 3,483.36 $ 16,105.95
$ 1,697.40 $
$ 7,345.46
$ 6,103.32 $
$ 2,819.00
$ 16,298.76 $
$
$
$
$
$ 2,500.00 $
Other
Expenses
$ 350.00
$ 5,198.00
$ 7,944.16
$ 3,686.00
$ 200.00
$ 5,213.09
$
$ 4,000.00
$ 64,330.30
$ 17,973.49
$ 21,657.58
$ 17,258.83
$ 15,138.00
$
$ 27,539.56
$ 4,019.64
$ 1,000.00
$ 363,092.36
$
$
$
$
415.31
$ 2,220.00 $ 41,259.00
$ 1,750.00 $ 5,068.05
$ 8,489.75 $ 30,219.03
Mission
Giving
$ 3,421.19 $ 38,741.00
$
$ 7,843.62
$ 500.00 $ 9,750.72
$ 4,400.00 $ 10,563.00
Total
Income
$ 113,533.36
$ 174,229.72
$ 133,754.78
$ 67,154.00
$ 25,915.84
$ 84,587.27
$ 16,771.34
$ 131,500.00
$ 2,380,075.62
$ 97,035.87
$ 163,410.33
$ 135,836.76
$ 78,114.50
$ 38,567.42
$ 85,818.33
$ 17,655.50
$ 131,500.00
$2,504,487.17
$
$
$ 11,589.31 $ 16,656.75
$ 161,718.89 $ 189,840.99
$ 46,918.64 $ 45,745.61
$ 151,294.96 223.062.80
Total
Expenses
93.00
120.00
229.50
40.50
287.25
Dues
Paid
330.00
83.25
72.75
200.00
$
333.00
$
202.50
$
$
174.75
$
30.75
$
157.50
$
26.25
$
218.25
$ 3,779.75
$
$
$
$
$
$ 117,961.01 $ 119,604.49 $
$ 77,721.26 $ 67,890.31 $
$ 37,448.33 $ 47,811.32 $
$ 95,299.00 $ 94,036.58 $
Ordained Ministers
Alderson, Woody-150 Follis Road, Westmoreland, TN 37186, (615)
644-2832,Church: Cornerstone (Attended)
Anderson, Jimmy –546 W. Garretts Creek Rd., Westmoreland, TN
37186, (615) 644-6005, Church: Mt. Moriah (Attended)
Andrews, Randy—1625 Luby Brown Rd., Westmoreland, TN 37186,
(615) 888-2320,Church: Providence (Absent)
Booker, William-130 Megan Drive., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 3253768, Church: Halltown (Absent)
Borth, Bryan-897 Pleasant Grove Church Rd., Scottsville, KY 42164,
(270) 622-6525,Church: Macedonia (Absent)
Bowers, Keith—348 Penny Morris Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615)
496-5538; Church: Center Point (Absent)
Bowers, Billy—348 Penny Morris Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 3231465, Church: White House (Attended)
Boyd, Joe—424 Shannon Ct., Bowling Green, KY 42101, (270) 7804801,Church: BarberWay (Attended)
Brady, Mike—365 Brizendine Rd., Franklin, KY 42134, (615) 4784453,Church: Halltown (Attended)
Brigance, Steven L.—1117 Earls St., Gallatin, TN 37066, (615) 4521216, Church: Servants Church (Absent)
Brown, Danny—195 Ranch Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 339-0032,
Church: Salmons (Attended)
Brown, Philip—827 College St., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 388-9157,
Church: Providence (Absent)
Canfield, Leroy-1738 Errel Dowler Rd., Pleasnt View, TN (615) 6128128,Church: New Life (Attended)
Carter, Lance—250 Morton Ave., Gallatin, TN 37066, (615) 4809786,Church: Cornerstone (Attended)
Carter, Russell—4031 Brown St., Westmoreland, TN 37186, (615)
644-2877,Church: Providence (Attended)
Copeland, Roy L.—2821 Barclay Dr., Nashville, TN 37206, (615)
227-5549, Church: East Nashville (Absent)
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Covey, James—139 Irish Oaks Drive, Portland, TN 37148, (615) 8048316,Church: Union Chapel (Attended)
Creasy, Victor—142 Ragland Rd., Cottontown, TN 37048, (615) 3085917, Church: Halltown (Attended)
Douglas, Lonnie—150 Mona Cherry Rd., Scottsville, KY 42164,
(270) 622-6707, Church: Clifton (Absent)
Duffer, Ricky—1000 Shimmering Way, Gallatin, TN 37066, (615)
206-0510, Church: Providence (Absent)
Everette, Danny—260 Portland Lake Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615)
456-2079, Church: East Nashville (Absent)
Gilman, Robert—102 Golfers Circle, Portland, TN 37148, (615) 9697544, Church: Portland (Absent)
Greer, Jonathan-536-Rockfield Church Rd., Rockfield, KY 42274,
(270) 792-9650,Church: Madison Avenue (Absent)
Gregory, Kenneth-520 N. Happy Hollow Rd., Portland, TN 37148,
(615) 325-9694,Church: Mt. Pleasant (Attended)
Hall, Clayton—3720 Hwy.259, Portland, TN 37148, (615) 8882239,Church: Mt. Pleasant (Attended)
Harper, David E. — 219 Drakewood Dr., Portland, TN 37148, (615)
325-4706, Church: New Life (Attended)
Hayes, Frank—1440 Greenbriar Rd., Alvaton, KY 42122, (270) 8422460, Church: Martha’s Chapel (Attended)
Hendrick, William Randall—195 Bratcher Rd., Bowling Green, KY
42101, (270) 777-3793, Church: Bowling Green First (Absent)
Herlein, Santiago—312 Lawn Dale Dr., Nashville, TN 37217, (615)
399-8339,Church: Jesus the Good Shepherd (Attended)
Hobdy, Harold David—748 College St., Portland, TN 37148, (615)
325-4391,Church: Madison Ave.(Attended)
Hodges, James M.—328 Jackson Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 3254958, Church: Mt.Moriah (Attended)
Holmes, Mark—206 Lyon Drive, Portland, TN 37148, (615) 3251522,Church: Center Point (Attended)
Huff, Gus—1181 Detour Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101, (270) 8431065, Church: Liberty (Absent)
-41-
Jaggers, Corlett—175 Chippendale Dr., Hendersonville, TN 37075,
(615) 822-4710, Church: Center Point (Absent)
Jaggers, H. Dean—12836 Grand Traverse Dr., Dade City, FL 33525,
(358) 668-4505, Church: Center Point (Absent)
Jenkins, Glenn—3340 Innsbrooke Ave., Bowling Green KY 42104,
(270) 796-6668,Church: Cave Mill (Attended)
Johnson, Allen—727 College St., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 5195615, Church: Halltown (Absent)
Johnson, Hank-3951 Browning Rd., Rockfield, KY 42274, (270) 9044506,Church: Madison Ave. (Absent)
Key, Donald-6635 Old Hwy 52E,Westmoreland TN 37186, (615) 6708443,Church: Halltown (Attended)
Kirby, Jon Wesley—3865 Pope Road, Scottsville, KY 42164, (270)
622-1536,Church: Mt. Pleasant (Attended)
Lame, Shane-305 Wilson Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 478-5193,
Church Mt. Moriah (Attended)
Landers, Taylor—468 Stovall Road, Scottsville, KY 42164, (270)
622-3924,Church: Mitchellville (Attended)
Lawrence, Donnie—5016 Cemetery Rd., Scottsville, KY 42164, (270)
622-7809,Church: Clifton (Absent)
Lee, John-Church: 1921 Scott Parker Rd., Gallatin, TN 37066,
Nashville First (Attended) (615) 415-8141
Martindale, Larry-307 Nikita Dr., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 8782457,Church: White House (Attended)
Mathias, Andy—609 Hwy. 259, Portland, TN 37148, (615) 478-1973,
Church: Mitchellville (Attended)
Miller, Kenneth-900 Kenton St., Bowling Green, KY 42101, (270)
820-7052,Church: Cave Mill (Attended)
Moore, Steve—491 Clark St., Woodburn, KY 42170 (270) 529-5751,
Church: Shiloh (Attended)
Motley, Alan-1080 Three Forks Rd., Smiths Grove, KY 42171, (270)
784-0330,Church: Shiloh (Attended)
Neagle, Ernest—1811 New Deal Potts Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615)
325-4030, Church: Mitchellville (Absent-Health reasons)
-42-
Pardue, Gary—2855 Whitney Rd., Scottsville, KY 42164, (270) 6226224, Church: Beech Grove (Attended)
Percle, Tommy—2421 Emmet Ave., Nashville, TN 37206, (615) 8387480,Church: East Nashville (Absent)
Pruitt, Hollis-1442 Macedonia Rd., Franklin, KY 42134, (270) 5863364,Church: Liberty (Absent)
Rector, Craig—558 Rector Ln., Bowling Green, KY 42103, (270)
848-1714,Church: Beech Grove (Attended)
Richmond, James-1621 Sharon Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101,
(270) 792-4435,Church: Madison Avenue (Absent)
Roberts, Chris—1031 Roger Reese Rd., Gallatin, TN 37066, (615)
451-3037, Church: Mt. Pleasant (Attended)
Rodriguez, Milton-1306 Andrea Dr., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 3252684,Church: White House (Absent)
Rush, Dustin—732 Butler Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 513-9842,
Church: Portland (Absent)
Scott, Mark—1127 Pruitt Ln., Gallatin, TN 37066, (615) 513-7454,
Church: Union Chapel (Absent)
Scott, Mike—706 Hickerson, Drive, White House, TN 37188, (615)
672-6856,Church: White House (Absent)
Sims, David—119 April Circle Portland, TN 37148, (615) 325-1699,
Church: Hollis Chapel (Absent)
Smith, Charles—12648 Old Bowling Green Rd., Smiths Grove, KY
42171, (270) 678-1148, Church: Shiloh (Absent)
Stinson, Mike-379 Martin Lane, Cottontown, TN 37048, (615) 6720579,Church: White House (Absent)
Stringer, James—2006 Hwy.259, Portland TN 37148, (615) 3253967, Church: State Line
Tenario, Juan—1115 Christopher Rd., LaVergne, TN 37086, (615)
394-2973,Church: Jesus the Good Shepherd (Absent)
Towe, Chris—219 Woods Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (256) 702-3305,
Church: Hollis Chapel (Attended)
Treadway, Larry-4016 Hwy. 31W, Cottontown, TN 37048, (615)
672-9661,Church: White House (Attended)
-43-
Trotter, Mike—2121 Golden Oaks Lane, Madison, TN 37115, (615)
812-6892,Church: Center Point (Attended)
Vance, Bobby—385 Morris Duff Rd., Woodburn, KY 42170, (270)
529-9481,Church: Liberty (Absent)
Warden, Jeff—106 Peach Tree Lane, Hendersonville, TN 37075,
(615) 826-2125,Church: Center Point (Absent)
Weatherford, David-102 Ophelia Court, Portland, TN 37148, (615)
209-8447,Church: Cornerstone (Absent)
Williams, Timothy L.—295 Nubia Rd., Westmoreland, TN 37186,
(615) 388-5144, Church: Providence (Attended)
York, Jim—2521 Pennington Bend Rd. #120, Nashville, TN 37214,
(615) 712-7511Church: Center Point (Absent)
Youngblood, David—6130 Chandlers Rd., Auburn, KY 42206, (270)
542-7993,Church: Macedonia (Attended)
-44-
Licensed Ministers
Holmes, Jonah-206 Lyon Drive, Portland, TN 37148, (615) 325-1522,
Church: Center Point (Attended)
Kelly, Jay-631 Hillcrest Dr., Gallatin, TN 37066, (615) 499-9902,
Church: Cornerstone (Attended)
Stephens, Trent-418 Old Hwy. 109, Portland, TN 37148, (615) 7568460, Church: Halltown (Absent)
Suttle, Jake-199 Brandy Hollow Rd., Portland, TN 37148, (615) 3379455, Church: Salmons (Attended)
Whiticker, Ryan-1001 Dutch Creek Rd., Westmoreland, TN 37186,
(615) 766-4125, Church: Providence (Attended)
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Proceedings of the 93rd Annual Session
of the Portland Association of General Baptists
“Listen…. the Rain Cometh”
“Get Thee up..for there is a sound of abundance of
rain…I Kings 18:41
Moderator: Bro. Ken Miller
Clerk: Sis. Patricia Creasy
Host Church: Providence G.B. Church
Friday Night: June 27, 2014: 7:00 p.m.
Total in attendance: 101
We began the 93rd Annual Session with a welcome from our
Moderator, Bro. Ken Miller. We were blessed to have Bro. Ernest
Black as song leader and Sis. Joy Williams ,at the piano, along with
their other musicians, for the entire session. They came and led us in
congregational singing of “Glory to His Name” and “He Set Me Free.”
Bro. Ken then came and gave an introduction to the theme,
“Listen…the Rain Cometh”. There are great things in store for the
Portland Association in 2014. Our Lord has prepared an abundance of
refreshing for our member churches. But we cannot simply sit down
and wait for the Lord to bring refreshing to us. We must be about the
Father’s business, humbly seeking His face while listening for the
approaching “rain.” He followed with prayer. A right hand of
fellowship was then shared. Bro. Tim Williams the host pastor came
forward and extended a further welcome with prayer to bless the
session by Bro. David Youngblood. Providence Choir came and
blessed us with 2 songs, “So Much God” and “On the Banks of the
Promise Land.” Bro. Bryan Borth, Vice Moderator, introduced our
special singer, Sis. Nelda Towe. She sang, “Hill Called Mt. Calvary.”
The message was then brought by Bro. Chris Roberts. “Lord Send the
Rain”. Scripture was taken from I Kings 18:41. For rain to fall on
God’s people there must be:
1. Repentance-we need to repent and transform our minds.
2. Obedience-We need to fulfill the Great commission. We cannot
compromise.
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3. Prayer-We are afraid of the Holy Spirit…We need all of God. How
much time do we spend as a church and individuals in prayer?
4. Faith-this goes hand in hand with prayer. Faith comes by hearing
and hearing by the word of God. With faith the size of a mustard seed,
we can be mountain moving Christians. We need a saturation of the
Holy Spirit…..are we in the way?
Sis. Nelda came and gave the invitation song with needs being
met at the altar in prayer. Bro. Tim and the deacons from Providence
came forward and we worshipped by taking communion together. It
was a time of reverence. We closed the service with the song “Family
of God”. No business was conducted.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Delegates:
Members not delegates:
Visitors:
Total in Attendance
140
21
10
171
We opened the morning session with a welcome from our
Moderator, Bro. Ken Miller. We then joined together in a
congregational song of “He Touched Me”. Opening prayer was given
by Bro. Gary Pardue. A hand of fellowship was extended to all. We
were then given an additional welcome from Host Pastor, Bro. Tim
Williams with a response from the Association by Bro. Andy Mathias.
We then acted upon resolution # 1 and gave Providence a rising vote of
thanks for hosting. Special music was brought by Mark and Carol
Scott and Brian Berry. They sang, “Don’t you Wanna Go”?, “We
Believe” and “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone.” The morning
message was then brought by Bro. Bryan Borth entitled “Abundance of
Blessings.” Jeremiah 29:11. Expectations…We have been given
precious gifts from God. A gift is given apart from what someone
deserves.
1. Eternal Life…We will experience trials and temptations, but we can
overcome and receive eternal life. We know who holds tomorrow. Do
we live defeated?
2. Holy Spirit….We are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. Do we
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live like the Holy Spirit is within us? We need to be a witness that
comes through the power of the Holy Spirit.
3. Redemption…We have been redeemed. Do we live like we are
redeemed or like we are lost? Sometimes we act like we have no hope.
4. Sanctification…We are called out and set apart. We have a purpose,
to be obedient and to teach others.
5. Justification…We have been set free and found guiltless through
Christ.
6. Peace…We have that peace that passes all understanding.
7. Rest…Come unto me all that labor and are heavy laden and I will
give you rest. We rejoice in the Lord because He gives us rest.
We can never list all of the precious gifts he has given us. What an
abundance of blessings! Look at what the hand of the Lord can do!!
An invitation song “Just As I am” was given. A prayer around the altar
was shared to ask for help with fulfilling God’s purpose through the
message given. We then took a short break to transition into the
business session.
We returned to the business session with singing, “I’d Rather
Have Jesus”. There was a call for Peace of the Body by our Moderator,
Bro. Ken Miller. Prayer to bless the business session was given by
Bro. Victor Creasy. Clerk stated that a quorum was present to conduct
business. The business meeting was then called to order.
Parliamentarian, Bro. Larry Hinton and Vice Moderator, Bro. Bryan
Borth were brought to the stage. Bro. Larry then read the Rules of
Decorum. A motion and second was made to allow the moderator to
deviate from the program if necessary, motion carries.
We then recognized our visitors from other Associations:
1. Sam Ramdial: Semore Association
2. Jim Schemp: International Missions
3. Gary Sullivan: Mt. Union
4. Kenny Sullivan: Mt. Union
5. Jimmy Cushenberry: Mt. Union
6. Dustin Thompson: Landmark Association
7. Jim Pratt: Oakland City University
The Clerk, Patricia Creasy read Correspondence. Motion,
second and carries to accept.
We then asked for volunteer s to represent our Association at
the Mt. Union and Long Creek Association meetings. The following
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volunteered: Mt. Union: Gary Pardue, Tim Williams, Don Key and
Billy Bowers. Long Creek: none.
We then proceeded with the election of officers. Nominations
were taken for Vice Moderator. Bro. Danny Everette was nominated.
Motion and second that nomination cease and we proceed to elect.
Motion carries. Clerk/Treasurer: Motion and second that we retain
Sis. Patricia Creasy. motion carries. Assistant Clerk/Treasurer:
Motion and second that we retain Bro. Andy Mathias, motion carries.
Registrar: Motion and second that we retain Sis. Norma Faye Gregory,
motion carries.
The Association Treasurer’s report was given. Motion,
second and carries to accept. (see report)
The Audit Committee Report was given. Motion, second and
carries to accept. (see report)
The Executive Committee Report was given. Motion, second
and carries to accept the report and act upon the recommendations
separately. (see report for all recommendations) Recommendation #1:
Motion, second and carries to accept. Recommendation #2: Motion,
second to accept. A question was given as to the Clerk position and the
secretary position being one in the same. It was stated that this is 2
separate positions. Motion carries. Recommendation #3: Motion,
second to accept. Discussion was given and noted that this
recommendation was a joint decision between the treasurer and the
committee. It was also noted that the audit would be on the
Association treasurer account only. The Audit Committee would
continue to audit all of the other committees.
Recommendations #4, #5, #6: Motion, second and carries on each.
Recommendation #7: Motion and second to nominate Bro. David
Youngblood for a 3 year term. After no further nominations, motion
and second that nomination cease and we elect. Motion carries.
Recommendation #8: Motion and second to retain Bro. Lowell Renick
for an additional 3 year term. After receiving no further nominations,
motion and second that nomination cease. Motion carries.
The Credentials committee report: there was no business to
report. Motion, second and carries to accept this report.
The State of Association report was given. Motion, second
and carries to accept. (see report)
The Home Mission Board report was given. Motion, second
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and carries to accept and to act upon the recommendations. (see report)
Recommendation #1: Motion and second to give a waiver to Standing
Rule # 2 and allow Bro. Juan Tenorio to serve an additional 3 year
term on this board. Motion carries. Recommendation # 2: Motion and
second to elect Sis. Phyllis Lame for a 3 year term. After no further
nominations, motion carries. Recommendation #3: Motion and second
to elect Bro. Steve Sinclair for a 3 year term. After no further
nominations, motion carries. Recommendation #4: Motion and second
to elect Bro. Juan Tenorio for a 3 year term. After no further
nominations, motion carries. (see report)
The Children’s Camp Board report was given. Motion and
second to accept this report and to nominate Ryan Whitiker and Kathy
Russell both for 3 year terms. After no further nominations, motion
carries with recommendations. Motion, second and carries for Brent
Long to be the Children’s Camp Board representative to the Property
Planning Committee. (see report)
The Field Worker report was given. Motion, second and
The Minster’s Retirement Board report was given. Motion,
second and carries to accept and to act upon the recommendations. (see
report). Recommendations #1, #2, #3: Motion, second and carries on
each person recommended for 3 year terms, with no further
nominations. (see report) Recommendation #4: Motion and second to
accept. Discussion was given…..Bro. Andy gave our financial status
and stated that the monies paid out to retiring qualified ministers would
become a standard $200.00 per month to everyone. Bro. Robert
commented on the reasons behind this decision. In order for the
Minister’s Retirement program to continue, the board had to make
these recommendations. Motion carries to accept all changes stated in
recommendation #4. (see report)
The Women’s Ministries report: Motion, second and carries
to accept this report as written in the packet. (see report)
Trustee Board Report was given. Motion, second and carries
to accept this report and act upon the recommendations.
Recommendation #1: Motion and second for Bro. Jake Suttle to serve
a 3 year term. After no further nominations, motion carries.
Recommendation #2: Bro. Ray Dean Eidson serve as the
representative to the Property Planning Committee. It was not
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necessary for a vote from this body. Recommendation #3: Bro. Tim
Brown to serve as the treasurer for the Trustee Board. No vote was
necessary from this body. (see report)
The Council of Association report was given. Motion, second
The General Baptist Headquarters report was given by Bro.
Jim Schremp. Motion, second and carries to accept. Bro. Sam
Ramdial also came and gave an update on our International Missions.
Bro. Alan Motley also came and gave comments on his mission trip to
India. (a copy of the Headquarters report is available at the office).
Bro. David Raiser, guest speaker from ELIC came forward
and spoke about mission work in China.
Closing remarks for the morning session were given by Bro.
Ken. Anyone having any new or changed resolutions should give these
to the resolution committee during the lunch hour. No Resolution
Committee members present at this session, therefore Bro. Ken
appointed, Bro. Victor Creasy, Bro. Barry Rutledge and Bro. Troy
Costellow to be on the committee for this setting only. Prayer and
blessing over the meal was given by Bro. Glenn Jenkins.
Saturday Afternoon Business Session
We were welcomed back with congregational singing of “Ill
Fly Away.” Prayer to bless the afternoon business was given by Bro.
Larry Hinton. It was stated by the clerk that a quorum was present to
resume business.
The Obituary Report was read by the clerk, Patricia Creasy.
Motion, second and carries to accept. (see report). Bro. Craig Rector
gave a devotion from 2 Timothy 1:3-5…..We never know the lives we
touch. We have a hope of a reunion with those gone on before us.
May we all influence others and teach others with what we have been
taught. May we have a servant heart. Special music was brought by
Kenny and Michelle Sullivan. They sang, “I Believe” and “Room with
a View.”
Motion and second was made to have Standing Rule #2,
concerning having to be present at the Association setting to be elected
to a committee, be waived for this 2014 setting and to be reinforced in
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2015. Motion carries.
The Christian Training Institute report was given. Motion,
second and carries to accept. (see report)
The Nominating Committee report was given. Motion, second
The Oakland City University report was given by Bro. Jim
Pratt. Motion, second and carries to accept. (see report)
The Ladies Aid Report: Motion, second and carries to accept
the report as written in the packet. (see report)
The Camp Facilitator report was given. Motion, second and
The Property Planning Committee report was given. Motion,
second and carries to accept the report and act upon the
recommendations. (see report) Recommendation # 1: Motion and
second was made to accept the Guidelines for Campground Rental.
Motion was made to amend guideline #5 under Portland Association
Churches or individuals to read 6 weeks prior to date needed instead of
2 weeks. Motion, second and carries as amended. Recommendation #
2: Motion and second to elect Bro. Randy Hodges for a 3 year term.
After no further nominations, motion carries.
The Budget and Finance Committee report was given.
Motion, second and carries to accept the report and act upon the
recommendation. Recommendation #1: Motion, second and carries to
accept. (see report)
The Resolution Committee report was given with no new
changes or additions. Motion, second and carries to accept the report
and act upon the second part of #1 and give a rising thanks to the
officers and delegates.
Old business was called for, receiving none.
New business was called for. Motion was made to add the
following to the standing rules Be it the annual responsibility of the
Associational clerk to secure someone to do the video recording of the
Associational meetings, using the host church if possible. Motion
second and carries.
Petitions and requests: Seeing no church requested next year’s
setting on their report, we asked for a volunteer. Mitchellville Church
volunteered to host. Motion, second and carries to accept.
Closing remarks and thanks were given by our Moderator,
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Bro. Ken Miller. He then turned the gavel over to our incoming
Moderator for 2015, Bro. Bryan Borth. Bro. Bryan asked for prayer for
the upcoming year and then appointed the following committee
members.
Audit: Bro. Lowell Renick
Budget and Finance: Bro. Steve Sinclair
Credentials: Bro. Don Key
Nominating Committee: Bro. Clayton Hall
Resolutions Committee: Bro. Chris Towe
Announcements and congregational remarks were given.
There was a reminder of the Ordination service, tomorrow at 2:30.
Motion, second and carries to adjourn. We were dismissed in prayer by
Bro. Andy Mathias.
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Association Income Account
Treasurer's Report
Barber Way
Beech Grove
Bowling G.1st
Boiling Springs
Cave Mill
Centerpoint
Clifton
Cornerstone
East Nashville
Halltown
Hollis Chapel
Jesus Good Shepherd
Liberty
Macedonia
Madison Ave.
Martha's Chapel
Mitchellville
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Pleasant
Nashville 1st
New Life
Portland
Providence
Salmons
Servant
Shiloh
State Line
Union Chapel
Unity
White House
Total Income from Churches
Plus balance forward 01/01/13
Plus Interest Income
Less balance to keep acct. open
Total to Disburse for budget
Income Disbursed as follows:
Association Reserve Savings 7%
Association Office
32%
4%
Home Mission Board
42%
Minister's Retirement
8%
Trustee Board
7%
Total Income Disbursed
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
951.75
300.00
677.12
899.20
10,000.00
2,680.73
81.50
10,381.02
600.00
3,000.00
1,200.00
500.00
4,768.75
500.00
5,048.25
1,361.25
42,949.57
7.94
45.31
(7.07)
42,995.75
$3,009.70
$13,758.64
$1,719.83
$18,058.22
$3,439.66
$3,009.70
$42,995.75
Association Office Account
Treasurer Report
Balance Operating Account 01/01/13
Storm Relief Balance 01/01/13
Total Balance forward 01/01/13
$
$
$
12,070.16
4,000.00
16,070.16
Income
Membership dues
Printing of Minutes Income
Income from 2012 Budget 32%
Storm Relief Income (Philippines)
Total Income
$
$
$
$
$
4,009.40
500.00
13,318.34
6,997.75
24,825.49
Expenses
Association Meeting Expenses
C of A Hotel Expenses
C of A Mileage Expense
Clerk Salary
Corporate Renewal Fee
Education Expense
General Association Meeting
Membership Dues to GA
Office Supplies
Payroll SS & Medicaid/Clerk
Post Office Box Rental
Postage
Website
Total Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
21.74
224.64
65.78
7,440.00
22.25
200.00
518.07
4,215.75
849.55
284.64
70.00
161.18
239.95
14,313.55
Beginning Balance 01/01/13
Plus Income Received
Less Expenses
Less Storm Relief Payout to Philippines
Total Ending Balance 12/31/13
$
$
$
$
$
16,070.16
24,825.49
(14,313.55)
(10,997.75)
15,584.35
Retreat Savings
Balance as of 01/01/13
Interest Income
Retreat Offering
Less Retreat Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
2,569.97
4.68
754.00
(1,044.03)
2,284.62
Regular Reserve Savings Account
Interest Income
Budget Allocation Income 5%
$
$
$
$
2,653.05
8.63
2,825.11
5,486.79
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee met on March 29, 2014 at Providence
General Baptist Church and audited the books for the following:
Minister’s Retirement Board
Patricia Creasy
Association Office Account
Association Income Account
Association Reserve Savings Account
Association Barren River Retreat Account
Patricia Creasy
Children’s Camp Board
Sheila Kelly
The Committee met again on June 8, 2014 and audited the
books of the following:
Trustee Board
Betty Stringer
Home Mission Board
Donna Treadway
The Committee found the accounts of each treasurer to be in
order and that all the funds were received and disbursed properly.
Jackie Leath
Glenn Jenkins
Gerald McCormick
615-207-5699
270-796-6668
615-859-7985
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Budget and Finance Report
Budget to be disbursed as follows:
Association Reserve Fund
3.50%
Association Treasurer
32.00%
2.50%
Home Mission Board
40.00%
Minister's Retirement Board
15.00%
Trustee Board
7.00%
Patricia Creasy, Treasurer
Andy Mathias, Assistant Treasurer
Ricky Patty
Linda Pearson
Tim Williams
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As Camp Facilitator, we have made a few improvements to
the grounds this year. All of these improvements will be presented in
the Property Planning Committee report.
The Campgrounds was used a total of 22 times in 2013 by
Association, non-Association churches, as well as individuals and
families. We had a total of 5 souls saved and 9 rededications. This
makes my job and the efforts that we put forth worth it all.
Thank you for allowing me to serve in this position, it is truly
a blessing.
Randy Baker
Camp Facilitator
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Children’s Camp Board
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Portland Association Children’s Camp Board is to
bring together the youth of the Portland Association, to minister to
them, and to lead them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Goal
To have more of our churches participate in associational youth
activities.
Past Activities
On May we had our Teen Retreat. We had 20 campers and 30 total in
attendance. In September we had our children’s camp with 6 campers
and 10 people in attendance. In November we had our Hayride with
approx. 100 people in attendance.
Future Activities
Children’s Camp – September 2014
Associational Hayride – November 2014
Recommendations
Recommend Bro. Ryan Whiticker for a 3 yr. term
Recommend Sis. Kathy Jo Russell for a 3 yr. term
Recommend Bro. Brent Long to represent this board on the Property
Planning Committee
Financial Report
Beginning balance checking
01/01/13
Income:
Checking interest
Allocation from Association
Total
$ 777.99
.58
1,210.76
$1,211.34
Expenses:
Teen Retreat
Kids Camp
Hayride
Postage
Total Expenses
619.44
120.53
189.35
40.89
970.21
Ending balance in checking 12/31/13
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$1,019.12
Christian Training Institute Inc.
Fall Semester 2013
Gallatin Campus
11 Students
Bowling Green Campus 14 Student
Spring Semester 2014
Gallatin Campus
15 Students
Bowling Green Campus
17 Students
(10 Credited, 1 Audit)
(10 Credited, 4 Audit)
(11 Credited, 4 Audits)
(13 Credited, 4 Audits)
Graduation for CTI was held, April 29, 2014 in Gallatin.
The following students received their Pastoral Ministries Diploma:
Shelia Kelly, Leland Motley, Eric Downs, Daniel Greer, Charles
Rhoads and Chad Penick.
Fall Semester 2014
Registration Tuesday, September 2, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Gallatin Location: Cornerstone General Baptist Church
Hwy 31 E, 1415 E. Broadway, Gallatin, TN 37066
Bowling Green Location: Cave Mill General Baptist Church
1441 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Classes Held Each Monday Evening Sept. 8—Dec. 1, 2014
Gallatin Location: Classes: Times: Instructors
6:15-7:05, Church History I: Terry Howser
7:10-8:00, How To Study The Bible: Larry Emery
8:20-9:10, Personal Evangelism & Discipleship: David Mitchell
9:15-10:05 Homiletics I: Larry Treadway
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Bowling Green Location: Classes: Times: Instructors
6:00-6:50, How To Study The Bible: Glenn Jenkins
7:00-7:50, Church History I: Steve Sinclair
8:10-9:00. Personal Evangelism & Discipleship: Donald Key
9:10-10:00 Homiletics I: Kenneth Miller
Larry Treadway, President
Terry Howser, Registrar
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Important decisions, discussions, changes, and actions taken over the
past year:
November of 2013 C of A Meeting
1. Thirty-eight of fifty-four Associations represented and fiftynine of eighty-four C/A representatives were present
2. It was reported that Bro. Don Key had resigned as National
Missions Director
3. It was reported that Bro. Sean Warren had resigned as
International Missions Director
4. It was announced that Bro. Jim Schremp would serve as
Interim International Missions Director
5. It was reported that GBIF is able to offer an interest rate at 2 ½
percent
6. The Evaluation Committee gave a very detailed report (which
can be found in the November 2013 C of A minutes)
7. There was a work session in which the following was
discussed: The council broke into 6 groups to discuss the work
of the Ad-hoc Committee of the Executive Council. There
were some concerns with the organization of the missions
department. Executive Director Clint Cook gave an
explanation of why this committee was created by saying that
General Baptists have a unique opportunity with both
International and National Missions’ directors leaving. There
is some consideration to having one mission’s director with
two deputy directors for each International and National
Missions. The Ad-hoc Committee will be doing its homework
and will report to the Executive Council. This committee
cannot make any changes and any final decisions will be made
by the General Association. A member of the ad-hoc
committee was at each table for discussion. There were just as
many pros as cons which means this was a healthy working
session.
8. There was some changes made to the C/A by-law specifically
related to Institutional Ministries (refer to the minutes to see
all the details)
May of 2014 C of A Meeting
1. The Minutes for this meeting have still yet to be sent out at the
time of this year’s setting of the Portland Association – the
following comments are submitted to the best of memory
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
It was reported that a committee consisting of Carl Nichols
(chairman), Brandon Petty, and Vince Daniels were appointed
by Clint Cook to serve as Interim National Missions Director
It was made more clear that Jim and Sue Schremp are serving
as co-Interim IM Directors, they have published an
organizational flow chart and a detailed handbook for the
department
There were discussions of the possibility of the combining of
the two missions departments but that item has been “tabled”
to a future date
There was much discussion as of what to do with that Pastoral
Ministries department, the conclusion being: The Executive
Director will select pastors regionally to connect with the
pastors in their assigned area, on person will serve as the
“point person” for the group and will have to be approved by
the personnel committee.
More C/A by-law changes were made in relation to the Basic
Ministries
The 2015 Budget was approved
Again I apologize for the delay of this report not being in your packet
or for more of a report from the May meeting, if you would like a copy
of the minutes when they become available please contact myself or a
C/A representative. For more info or a digital version of the C of A
packets contact a council representative or Kelly Copeland at
headquarters.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bro. Andy Mathias
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There were no requests for new members to our Association, therefore
the Credentials Committee has no business to report.
Cody Richardson
Danny Brown
Mike Brady
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Executive Committee
We the Executive Committee had two meetings this year. We submit
the following:
Recommendation #1: In conversation with Bro. Clayton Hall, Bro
Clayton has reported to us that he has continued to serve as Field
Worker for the Portland Association to the best of his ability. He will
be glad to continue in that position, if it is the will of this body, and he
will continue the ministry of securing appointments for our licensed
and newly ordained ministers to preach in our churches. We the
Executive Committee recommend that we continue the services of Bro.
Clayton Hall as Field Worker for the Portland Association for the
coming year.
Recommendation #2: We have met with Sister Patricia Creasy and
our observation is that this office is functioning well. We recommend
that she be retained as a salaried employee of the Association.
Recommendation #3 and #4 came from these discussions.
Recommendation #3: That a professional audit be made of the
finances and presented to the 2015 setting of the Association and every
5 years thereafter.
Recommendation #4: That when one time expenditure becomes
necessary by Sec/Treasurer office that exceeds $500.00, the
Sec/Treasurer will discuss the purchase with the Assistant
Sec/Treasurer and then request approval from the Executive Committee
(will not apply to normal office supply items, etc.).
Recommendation #5: The Executive Committee recommends that a
standard criterion be established for and by the Audit Committee, to be
used for the Audit process for boards and committees, including but not
limited to expenditures, bank balances, and meeting minutes which
authorize expenditures and approve the report to the Association.
Recommendation #6: We recommend that Bro. Bryan Borth represent
the Executive Committee on the Property Planning Committee for a
one year term.
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Recommendation #7: Bro. Jimmy Cook’s term expires with the
setting of the Association. The committee would like to express
appreciation for his service and place in nomination Bro. David
Youngblood for a three year term.
Recommendation #8: We recommend that we retain Bro. Lowell
Renick for an additional 3 year term.
Executive Committee
Bro. Larry Hinton, Chairman
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Field Worker
May grace and peace be multiplied upon all of us.
We continue with the Young Ministers' Program. We started with six
(6) participants; at the present time four (4) are participating. One
young man withdrew because he was working with his church, then he
went on to pastor one of our churches. The other young man decided
not to participate any longer. Fifty-seven (57) appointments were
scheduled for this period.
The reason for scheduling these young men is not simply to give them
an opportunity to preach, but the main purpose of the program is to
give exposure to the churches where leadership could be developed
when needs arise. The program exposes the young ministers to the
churches and the churches to the young ministers. As each of the young
men have different personalities, so does each church.
I continue to try to serve our retired and/or disabled pastors, along with
the widows of our deceased ministers. This is done by sending cards on
behalf of the Association and visits, if possible, from time to time. I try
to send get well cards to ministers/pastors who might be in the hospital,
on behalf of the Association, if I am aware of the situation. (Deacons
and Church Clerks, please help me out here) by calling or e-mailing me
if your pastor or a minister in your church is ill in the hospital.
Christmas cards were sent to missionaries, Bro. Bowers and Bro.
Booker on behalf of the Association.
I receive calls from individuals, churches and pastors who might have a
question or just need to talk to someone. Occasionally I receive a call
from a pastor who needs someone to fill his pulpit for some reason.
One of the highlights of this year was being able to attend the first
service for the Centro Christiano Bilingual Church in Madison,
pastored by Bro. Santiago Herlein.
As you are aware, we did not schedule a Portland Association Retreat
this year, as we had been doing for the past few years. I was just not up
to the task of organizing it this year. May God give direction in all
areas that His Kingdom, "not ours", be advanced.
In His Service Clayton Hall
Portland Association Field Worker
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Home Mission Board
The Portland Home Mission Board is presently working with one
mission church, “Centro Cristiano Restauracion” in Madison
Tennessee. They moved into the Madison location in August. Since
that time, average attendance was approximately forty-five people on
Sundays plus approximately twelve attending small groups in Gallatin
and Nashville area homes. The mission had sixteen conversions since
moving.
Bro. Santiago Herlein, mission church planter is heading up the
Madison work, as well as leading small group studies in Nashville and
Gallatin with the Spanish community.
The 2013 year was taken up in transitioning the Spanish church
congregation from Gallatin to Madison. The organizational meeting
was on Sunday, August 18th.
We are in the first year of a three year contract with Bro. Santiago and
the Madison mission work. Monetary support will diminish over the
three year period.
Recommendations for board members are
1.
2.
3.
Motion was made to ask for a waiver for Bro. Juan Torino
position on the board. His position was created for a
Spanish representation on the board to help with the
Spanish work. He is the only Spanish pastor we have in
the Portland Association. Motion approved.
Motion was made and approved for Sister Phyllis Lame to
be elected as a board member for three year term. Board
will ask for The Women's Missionary Society to send a
new representative.
Motion was made and approved for Bro. Steve Sinclair to
serve his first three year term.
Board Members:
Name
Expires
Larry Treadway (Pres.)
Kenny Greer
Larry Hinton (V.P.)
Phone
Term
(615) 210-5735
(615) 325-6108
(615) 325-7258
2015
2015
2016
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Alan Motley
Jimmy Daughtry
Juan Tenario
Steve Sinclair
Phyllis Lame
(270) 784-0330
(615) 325-9353
(615) 397-2973
(270) 782-7563
(615) 325-9732
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
Carol Davis (chosen by the WMS)(W.M.S. representatives serving a
one year term.)
Donna Treadway (615) 426-5735 (secretary/treasurer) for P.H.M.B.
Incorporated.
All correspondence: 4006 Hwy 31W, Cottontown, TN 37048
Board Request for Funds
Attached is our approved budget for 2014
It is our request that the allocation of funds remain at 42%.
Funds are needed for the following reasons:
(1)
Current ongoing expenses.
(2)
We have no National Mission money allotted to us for this
year or next.
(3)
The Gallatin Spanish Mission (under the direction of
Mission Pastor Santiago Herlein) is being sponsored by the
P.H.M.B., individuals, and local churches
 A separate report will be provided as part of the PHMB
annual report to the association
(4)
We are planning for an additional Spanish mission work in
the future, most likely in the Portland area.
In The Lord’s Service
Portland Home Mission Board
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Home Mission Board Budget for 2014
Income
Income
$17,757.81
Rental Income
9,600.00
Mission Income
600.00
Total Income
$27,957.81
Expenses
Expenses
$21,900.24
(Santiago Herlein, Taxes and fees)
Rental Expense
2,500.00
Taxes & Insurance
Mission Expense
Total Expenses
$24,400.24
Restoration Christian Center
Madison Spanish Mission
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
As leader of Restoration Christian Center, I feel privileged to be able to
serve and reach souls for the glory of God
My family and I began this missionary work with the General Baptist
ministry in the year 1997. Since then, we have congregated in many
different places which we rented for certain hours during the weekends.
Places such as recreational centers, schools, houses and auto body
shops were useful during that time to announce the gospel of Jesus
Christ. Thanks to that, many who were lost are now consecrated
Christians.
On July of 2013, we inaugurated as mission of the Portland Home
Mission Board in our first official church building.
Due to this, I feel as if the time of pilgrimage through the desert has
come to an end since we finally have an established place to grow as a
church.
We are very happy with the support that you give us and we trust that
God will provide the necessary resources that we may need. We also
know that God will be adding day by day to his church those who are to
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be saved (Acts 247) and that he will provide the financial means for
any future challenges.
During these six months, we have shared the gospel with an average of
50 visitors of whom around 20 made the decision to accept Jesus for
the first time and/or rededicate themselves to the Lord. Of those twenty,
ten will be getting baptized during the first quarter of 2014.
Although some of the people that live in Gallatin have stopped coming
due to the distance, others continue to willingly participate and serve
here in Madison. We are praying, fasting and evangelizing the areas
around here and so far about thirty people have become members of the
church.
The ministry we have is mostly bilingual with the objective to unite the
Latin family. In many Latin families, the parents only speak Spanish
while the children only speak English. Therefore, if we build a bridge
between the two languages, they will each be able to worship God in
the language they are most comfortable in.
We are very excited and we trust that God will do miracles and bring
many to listen to his word and that they will he blessed in future times.
Thank you once again for your support towards all of these Latin
families who need Christ as all around the world need him.
Let us continue to build the Kingdom of God for glory of the Father,
amen.
May God bless you………..Pastor Santiago Herlein
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Home Mission Board Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist in establishing new General Baptist
churches in the Portland Association area and to strive to assist other
churches in our area as the need arises and as requested. Our purpose is
the proclaiming of the Gospel, winning the lost and making disciples.
Our goal is to:
(1) Assist new missions by:
a. Cooperating with Church Planting Coordinator (CPC) and National
Missions in determining the where, when and how of new missions, as
needed.
b. Cooperating with CPC and National Missions in locating and
employing Church Planter (CP) for new missions, as needed.
c. Helping find suitable worship facility, for purchase or rent, in
cooperation with National Missions.
d. Providing financial assistance as needed, as available and
determined feasible.
e. Helping secure loan for purchase of property and facility, when
feasible, by signing a note on behalf of the Association, with
Association’s approval.
f. Helping locate suitable furniture and supplies for facility.
g. Visiting new mission and CP, by two (2) or more Board Members,
with or without CPC, within 30 days after start-up, The purpose is to
encourage the people and evaluate by observation and get feed-back.
h. Visiting the new mission and CP after 90 days (more often if
thought needful by CPC), by two (2) or more board members, to
encourage and evaluate by observation and get feed-back.
i. Visiting new mission and CP after 180 days (more often if thought
needful by CPC) to encourage and evaluate by observation and get
feed-back.
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j. Cooperating with National Missions in evaluating CPC and CP on a
schedule annual basis.
k. Cooperate with CP and CPC in determining How and when a
missions church should organize into a church.
(2) Assist new mission churches, starting without prompting
from the Home Mission Boards or National Missions, as needful and
feasible.
(3) Evaluate the Board’s progress on these goals and
objectives at least quarterly.
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Home Mission Board New Church Planters Agreement
“General Baptist have a rich and lengthy heritage of preaching
and Teaching the Biblical message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since
1611, (approx. 400 years), Christians known as General Baptists have
led multiplied thousands to a saving faith in Jesus Christ! The doctrine
of General Baptists is Biblically correct and remains valid and valuable
for every day and age. AGREEMENT:
Made by those persons involved in any and all ministries under the
direction of the Portland Association of General Baptists, Inc. Home
Mission Board.
(*Indicate agreement by placing your initials on each line)
1. I am knowledgeable of the Doctrine of General Baptists._________
2. I am in agreement with the Doctrine of General Baptists._________
3. I am a member of a General Baptist Church._________
4. If the Portland Association Home Mission Board requires it, I am
willing to join a church in the Portland Association.___________
5. I have read and will abide by the General Baptist Church
Covenant.__________
6. I am knowledgeable of the current Constitution, Bylaws and
Resolutions of the Portland Association and Portland Presbytery, and
will abide by them.______When there are future changes, additions
ordeletions to the Constitution, Bylaws, Resolutions or Board policies,
I will abide by such modifications, as directed by the Portland
Association Home Mission Board.________
7. I covenant with the Portland Association of General Baptists, Inc.
Home Mission Board that I will serve conscientiously and faithfully
under their direction and guidance.________
8. I will not practice, teach or promote any beliefs which are in
disharmony with General Baptist Doctrine.__________
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9. I will practice, teach and promote the faith and beliefs which are
identified in the General Baptists Statements of Faith and Church
Covenant._________
10. I will inform the CPC (Church Planting Coordinator), the Portland
Home Mission Board President (another officer if not available) and/or
at least one Board Member, at any and every time that I feel the need
for guidance and direction, or if a problem arises of which the Portland
Home Mission Board should be informed._____________
11. If there is ever a time that I feel I cannot continue to abide by this
AGREEMENT, whether in part or in entirety, I will (after consultation
during a regular or called meeting of the Portland Home Mission
Board), voluntarily resign from any and all positions for which I have
been serving the Portland Home Mission Board.________
___________________________________Signature
___________________________________Signature (Portland Home
Mision Board Officer)
___________________________________Date
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Income
Centro Christiano
Hollis Chapel Ladies
Hollis Chapel WMS
Ladies Aid Convention
Mitchellville WMS
Mitchellville Church
Silver Thread
WMS Convention
Portland Association
Interest
Totals
Expenses
Annual Incorp. Fee
Checks
Salary
941 Taxes
Totals
$
$
$
$
$
4,951.26 $
526.68 $
5,477.94 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
20.00
16.00
4,808.70 $
605.88 $
5,450.58 $
2nd Quarter
$
200.00
$
75.00
$
75.00
$
200.00
$
285.00
$
449.17
$
150.00
$
100.00
$
$
7.87
$
1,542.04
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,879.98 $
605.88 $
5,485.86 $
4th Quarter
$
300.00
$
50.00
$
50.00
$
$
$
921.26
$
150.00
$
$
$
7.94
$
1,479.20
4,879.98 $
605.88 $
5,485.86 $
75.00
75.00
1,359.10
150.00
7.18
1,666.28
3rd Quarter
Home Mission Board Financial Report
1st Quarter
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
75.00
$
$
25.00
$
964.53
$
100.00
$
$
17,757.81
$
11.93
$
19,234.27
20.00
16.00
19,519.92
2,344.32
21,900.24
Total Year
700.00
300.00
275.00
200.00
310.00
3,694.06
550.00
100.00
17,757.81
34.92
23,921.79
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Rental Dwelling
Income
One Stop Realty
Expenses
Repairs of RDP
Air/Heat
Plumbing
DoorRepair
Dept of Codes
Property Taxes
Insurance
Totals
Mission Church
Income
Anderson Clark
Cash
Cave Mill
Clayton Hall
Hollis Chapel Ladies Aid
$
5,178.67
1,178.67
$
4,000.00
$
$
1,944.00 $
$
200.00
$
$
385.00
380.00
200.00 $
100.00
$
$
$
$
983.25
1,933.25 $
850.00
100.00
2,622.70 $
$
$
$
$
1,862.10 $
200.00 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10.00 $
1,012.36 $
$
1,022.36 $
2,070.00 $
400.00
100.00
200.00
385.00
380.00
4,000.00
850.00
100.00
10.00
2,191.03
983.25
8,134.28
8,498.80
-81200.00
165.30
296.45
661.75
200.00
$ 21,997.15
13
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,000.00
191.10
201.51
983.25
3,375.86
200.00
50.00
200.00
50.00
300.00
1,865.00
Full detail report of each month on file in the office and with Sis. Donna Treadway
Balance in Checking acct. 12/31/13
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
165.70
291.75
50.00
507.45
Mission Church Expenses
Mission Church
Purchase of Bibles
Water
NES
Spurlock Disposal
Insurance
Totals
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Iglesia Church
Silver Thread
Steve Sinclair
Helen Wagner
White House GB
Totals
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,000.00
710.23
3,710.23
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
200.00 $
$
$
200.00 $
600.00 $
1,200.00 $
5,200.00
710.23
522.10
789.71
50.00
983.25
8,255.29
400.00
50.00
200.00
250.00
900.00
3,265.00
Ladies Aid Convention
The 76th Ladies Aid Conference was held on Saturday May 3rd, 2014
at Mitchellville General Baptist Church. This year’s theme was "When
life hands you lemons make lemonade. Scripture reading from James
1:24 "Count it all Joy". Sis Julie Mathias welcomed everyone and
opening prayer was given by Bro. Andy Mathias. Congregational song
"Take the name of Jesus with you" was led by Sis. Faye Poole, and we
had a few minutes of fellowship. Sis Faye led the congregation in
“Where could I go." Committees were dismissed to meet and a 15
minute break was taken. Committees returned, Sis. Julie Mathias called
meeting to order. Roll call was given, and each aids report was read by
an aid member from each church. Sis. Amy Rogers read the Treasurers
report. Reports were accepted as read. 6 churches were present with 39
total in attendance. A rising thanks was given to the hosting church.
Conference will be held at Hollis Chapel next year on May 2nd 2015.
Committee reports were given:
Nominating Committee:
Introduction of officers for the 2014 - 2015 year are as follows:
President: Kathy White - Hollis Chapel - 130 White Lane Portland TN.
37148
Treasurer: Amy Rogers - Halltown - 107 New Deal Potts Rd.
Cottontown, TN. 37048
Secretary: Cindy Briley - Mt. Pleasant - 566 New Deal Potts Rd.
Cottontown, TN. 37048
After a 5 minute break, Sis. Jenna Britt sang a special. Guest speaker,
Sis. Janet Grogan give a wonderful program on the theme. No aid
reported any aid members that had passed away this year. A time of
testimonies was given and enjoyed. Sis. Faye led in a congregational
“Without Him". Dismissal prayer and blessing over meal was given by
Bro. Andy Mathias.
Finance Committee:
Balance from 2013
Dues collected
Morning offering
Total
Expenses
President
Sec. / Treasurer
Guest Speaker
77.65
210.00
188.50
476.15
0
0
25.00
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Printing of Minutes
Campground
Home Mission Board
Total Expenses
25.00
100.00
100.00
250.00
Resolution Committee - No changes
Resolutions
1. Conference to be held the 1st Saturday in May at 9:00a.m.
2. Report to be sent to each aid one month prior to conference with a
map of directions to host church.
3. Each aid to stress importance of sending cards to bereaved families
and get well to sick and shut ins.
4. The conference and treasurers reports to remain in the minutes.
5. Any ladies aid member present can serve as a voting delegate.
6. To invite each church of the Portland Association who does not have
a ladies aid to come to conference.
7. Omit reading of minutes except for additions and treasurers report.
8. The host church will offer their choice of refreshments during the
break or a noon meal.
9. Topic is to be based on the Bible.
10. When the secretary calls churches names, each church aid should be
represented by coming forward to give a summary of that aids goals
and accomplishments for the year.
11. Each aid sends report and $35.00 due to the secretary two weeks
prior to conference date.
12. Host church furnishes song leader and piano player.
13. The President and Vice President to be provided by the host church
for that year’s conference.
14. The Conference sitting and date to be printed in the annual
association’s minutes for the previous 10 years.
15. Each aid's secretary name and address to be printed in the minutes.
16. The secretary holds letters for three years.
17. The lighting of the candles for memorial service during conference
is to recognize deceased aid members of the Portland association.
18. Ladies Aid conference Secretary must have report available for
Portland Association minutes and be present to represent Aid at
Portland General Baptist Association.
19. Give a rising thanks to host church.
20. A copy of all resolutions to be included in the association minutes
each year.
21. The Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Ladies Aid Association
will serve a minimum of a 3 year term.
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Last 10 years
2014 - Mitcheville
2013 - Macedonia
2012 - Halltown
2011 - East Nashville
2010 - Mt. Pleasant
2009 - Hollis Chapel
2008 - Macedonia
2007 - Macedonia
2006 - Mitcheville
2005 - Halltown
Ladies Aid Secretaries:
East Nashville - Mary Ann McKnight - 2101 Jones Circle, Nashville
TN. 37207 - 615-228-5012
Halltown - Teresa George - 1164 W.Hollis Chapel Rd. Portland, Tn.
37148 - 615-325-2697
Hollis Chapel - Janette Stephens - 418 Old Hwy. 109 N. Portland, TN.
37148
Macedonia - Teresa Eades - 311 Stewart Lane, Woodburn Ky. 42170 270-784-2632
Mitcheville - Donna Hinton - 1029 Hwy. 259 Portland, Tn. 37148 615-325-3251
Mt. Pleasant - Cindy Briley - 566 New Deal Potts Rd. Cottontown, Tn.
37048 - 615-325-9565
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Minister’s Retirement Board
On April 2nd the Ministers Retirement Board met with the
following members present: Robert Gilman, Joe Pearson, Jimmy
Daughtry, Wayne Lamberth, Danny Brown, Patricia Creasy, and Andy
Mathias. The meeting was called to order and pray was offered by
chairman Robert Gilman. The treasure report was given with a motion,
second and vote to receive the report; motion passed. Much discussion
was given for the long term financial planning of the MRB and the
decision was made to be prayerful about this and we would meet again
to make a recommendation for this year’s Association meeting. During
the time between meetings Robert would contact potential pastors that
would possibility be eligible to receive benefits in the next few years.
Joe Pearson and Jimmy Daughtry were nominated to serve a second
term on the MRB and Tim Williams was mentioned to serve a 3 year
term to replace the expiring term of Wayne Lamberth with Robert
being responsible to contact Tim to see if he would be willing to serve.
On April 30th the Ministers Retirement Board met with the
following members present: Robert Gilman, Joe Pearson, Jimmy
Daughtry, Wayne Lamberth, Danny Brown, Patricia Creasy, and Andy
Mathias. The meeting was called to order by chairman Robert Gilman.
Joe Pearson led the group in prayer. Robert Gilman reported the finds
from the discussion from the various pastors in the Association. It was
reported that over the next 5 years 5 pastors could potentially be
receiving funds. The following motions were made and accepted: After
being contacted Tim Williams was nominated to serve a 3 year term on
the MRB, that the board request that the Portland Presbytery increase
dues by $5 per member and that be allocated to the MRB, to make
changes to the payment of benefits and Guidelines for the Board which
are reflected in the recommendations below, and to add Patricia Creasy
to the checking accounts of the Ministers Retirement Board.
Recommendations to the Portland Association:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Nominate Joe Pearson to serve a 2nd 3 year term
Nominate Jimmy Daughtry to serve a 2nd 3 year term
Nominate Tim Williams to serve a 3 year term
Motion to make significant changes to the disbursements of
funds which include
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a.
b.
Remove the word Study for the title of the MRB
Guideline
Reword Guideline #1 to say:
1. Eligibility of 20 years of service in the Portland Association as paid
pastor, associate pastor, or youth minister with a minimum age of 65 is
required to receive benefits. Only time of service in the Portland
Association is considered. Time spent, as a missionary as a member of
a Portland Association Church would qualify for time spent as a Pastor.
c. Reword Guideline #2 to say:
2. Payment of funds will be $200.00 per month after eligibility is met.
d. Remove Guidelines #3 and #9 as they are written
e. Add Guideline as #3
3. A candidate must contact the Ministers Retirement Board treasurer,
complete an application process and be approved by the Ministers
Retirement Board before being eligible to receive benefits. No back pay
will be issued if candidate fails to complete the application and
approval process when the said candidate is eligible to receive funds.
f. With this motion taking effect on January 2015 for the
disbursement of funds except for the removal of #9 taking immediate
effect. If this motion passes we will be contacting the ministers
receiving funds to let them know of the upcoming changes.
Treasurer Report
Balance Forward 01/01/13
Income
Income from churches ***
Interest Income
Income from Presbytery
2012 Budget Allocation
Total Income
$
6,407.30
$
$
$
$
$
16,679.38
8.51
2,502.00
2,421.52
21,611.41
Income from Churches ***
Beech Grove
$
300.00
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East Nashville
Halltown
Hollis Chapel
Macedonia
Mitchellville
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Pleasant
Providence
Salmons
Shiloh
White House
Total Income from Churches
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
719.38
6,000.00
1,500.00
700.00
1,200.00
360.00
3,000.00
1,200.00
200.00
1,000.00
500.00
16,679.38
Expenses
Money paid out to Pastors ***
Total Expenses
$
$
20,460.00
20,460.00
Money Paid out to Ministers ***
Billy Bowers
Clayton Hall
Ernest Neagle
Gus Huff
H. Dean Jaggers
Harry Neagle
Roy Copeland
Total Paid out to Ministers
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,400.00
3,060.00
4,140.00
2,400.00
3,360.00
2,700.00
2,400.00
20,460.00
$
$
$
$
6,407.30
21,611.41
(20,460.00)
7,558.71
$
$
$
12,809.11
19,768.21
32,577.32
Balance Forward 01/01/13
Plus Income Received
Less Expenses Paid
Ending Balance 12/31/13
Certificates of Deposit
GBIF # 2877
GBIF # 3414
Total Certificates
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Minister’s Retirement Guidelines
1. Eligibility of 20 years of service in the Portland Association as paid
pastor, associate pastor, or youth minister with a minimum age of 65 is
required to receive benefits. Only time of service in the Portland
Association is considered. Time spent, as a missionary as a member of
a Portland Association Church would qualify for time spent as a Pastor.
2. Payment of funds will be $200.00 per month after eligibility is met.
3. A candidate must contact the Ministers Retirement Board treasurer,
complete an application process and be approved by the Ministers
Retirement Board before being eligible to receive benefits. No back pay
will be issued if candidate fails to complete the application and
approval process when the said candidate is eligible to receive funds.
4. The minister’s retirement board will remain intact to govern the
program, with a membership of nine on three-year rotations.
5. The board will ask for a representative from each church to serve in
an advisory capacity and to work as a liaison between the board and his
own church.
6. Each church will be encouraged to participate with a % of their
income or a minimum of $200.00 per year to help with the costs of this
fund.
7. The board will encourage ministers to set up their own personal
retirement fund and disability program. This fund is only
supplemental.
8. Board will disperse monies as long as funds are available.
9. No one receiving funds from the Minister's Retirement Fund can be
a board member, due to a possible conflict of interest.
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We the nominating committee recommends the following
to serve as delegates to the Council of Association:
For a three year term:
Robert Gilman
term expires 2017
Alternates:
Mike Brady (615) 478-4453
Kathy Trotter
Danny Everette
Steve Moore
Mike Trotter
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Oakland City University
Transforming the Heartland, the Nation, and the World
The young men and women of America's rural heartland who
enroll at Oakland City University each fall represent the best of this
country. OCU students work hard, value family, and exhibit the strong
desire to serve God and others. Each fall, our students enter to learn,
study, and grow. Then, each summer, these students go forth to
transform the world through quiet lives of devoted service. In between,
students uphold a proud tradition, benefiting from an institution that has
been practicing academic excellence since 1885. An OCU education is
grounded in a Biblical-based context and rooted in a clear Christian
mission. In this setting, hearts are renewed as minds are enriched.
Transforming the Heartland
Drugs and crime were primarily big-city problems not too
long ago. Unfortunately, these issues have tragically changed with the
rapid rise of cheap methamphetamine, easily made from common
materials found op farms and in local stores. Homemade drugs prey
upon the rural poor, creating an army of addicts who lose the ability to
make good choices. Where addiction exists, crime quickly follows. In
the heartland of America, prison populations are swelling and
governmental bodies are facing a rapid growing dilemma.
Oakland City University has accepted the challenge to serve
the state of Indiana in eight
correctional facilities with education programs for incarcerated
individuals. Our programs offer certifications in: culinary arts, business
technology, building maintenance, horticulture, auto body repair, auto
maintenance, and cosmetology. Most importantly, as we educate
prisoners, we do it in the love of Christ, understanding that only the
gospel can truly change human hearts.
During the most recent Indiana State evaluations, Oakland
City University's correctional education programs received an A+ grade
report. More specifically, sixteen academic and ten vocational teachers
exceeded expectations for the year and were recognized by the
Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Corrections for their
outstanding work.
Not only is the University doing well, but ex-offenders are
also doing well. Inmates who have successfully completed a General
Equivalency Diploma (GED) or who receive a high-school diploma are
62.3% less likely to return to jail and inmates with a college degree are
78.8% less likely to return. Just to offer you a perspective, last year in
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Indiana's prisons there were slightly less than 8,000 marginally illiterate
offenders. Through the prison education program offered from July
2012 through August 201 3 there were 4,072 offenders who either
received a GED or completed a vocational program. That means. if
statistics hold true, there will be over 2,500 offenders who will not be
returning to prison but will become productive citizens.
Velvet is one shining example of the power of the gospel and
Christian higher education through OCU's prison program. She was
sentenced to 30 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections after
using and dealing methamphetamine. Velvet says: I felt like my life
was over. I called my brother and told him that I was going to jump off
of the catwalk and kill myself" While serving her sentence. Velvet
learned of OCU's prison education program and how it could benefit
her life. She says: "I knew Oakland C/iv University, was a Christian
college. My life changed. I did not break an)).47cilitv rules. God
changed my outdate and I graduated as Valedictorian with my
Bachelor's degree in 2010." Today. Velvet is co-owner of Beautiful
Beginnings Florist in Marengo. Indiana and she elaborates: 'U feel very
blessed. It's a whole new way of life for me."
Transforming-- the Nation
Oakland City University is where men and women come of
age, blossoming from timid high schoolers into confident, self-assured
college graduates. equipped and ready to serve Christ wherever they are
called. Yet, only a portion of that growth takes place in the classroom.
Much growth occurs in residence halls, where lifelong relationships are
formed and deepened as students live and study together. In a place like
Oakland City, residence life is absolutely vital. It is the on-campus
home of Bible study. prayer and community life. Student housing is a
home away from home for our students. Unlike a lot of other colleges
and universities, our dorms are segregated by gender. Male students
will not find female students next door or on the floor above. Oakland
City University remains committed to provide housing which upholds
our Christian values and beliefs.
An OCU Sophomore student from Cincinnati, Ohio
recognizes the impact student housing has made on her life. She says:
"I was not raised in a Christian home. I lived my life as a non-Christian.
I don't know why but I started going to church with some of my friends
on campus. I started chasing after Jesus! I got baptized on campus and
Oakland City was a huge part of my experience. Student life is great.
Student housing is a gateway for friendships. You make connections in
student housing. I have real friends now and I am accepted and loved
for who I am. Spiritual development is hard to get away from in the
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student housing. Bible studies are happening everywhere. Jam really
happy here. I love the people at OCU" She is one student of the
countless students who have had a life-changing experience with Jesus
Christ on the campus of Oakland City University and student housing
has played an important role in her spiritual formation.
Transforming the World
Psalm 96 begins with an exhortation: "Oh sing unto the Lord a new
song; sing unto the Lord, all the earth!" The implication in Scripture is
that music and worship are universal languages, ones that unite the
church around the world. To ensure we do not miss the point, similar
language pops up throughout the Bible, culminating in a Revelation
vision of every tribe and nation gathered at the heavenly throne to sing
Christ's praise.
Oakland City University is proud of our rich tradition in
Southern Gospel music. Our trademark in Southern Gospel continues,
but we also wanted to offer alternative worship styles to meet the needs
of the changing world. This past fall, OCU started a new program in
Worship Arts. Courses in this field of study include graphic design,
songwriting, recording technology.., and even digital arranging... on top
of a core that includes Bible, doctrine and ministry courses. Along with
the program itself, we have also launched a new contemporary praise
and worship band, The Great Command. Like Earthlight, this group
will serve as an outreach to churches and to the community, but with a
different style of music.
Over the past year, Oakland City University students have
served across the globe through missions trips and service learning
experiences. The impact through our students going forth to serve has
been immense. Consider the following statement from one of our
students: "Although we had diverse team with different interests and
backgrounds, we had one goal that week—love on the people of
Honduras. God used me to changes lives in Central America. I knew
that as we said goodbye that I would never be the same again." This
area remains a vital focus of our mission and vision as we continue
providing multi-cultural service opportunities in places such as: China,
Honduras, Jamaica and the Philippines.
In closing, The Bible says that while man looks at the outward
appearance, God looks at the heart. In the nation's best-known
academic institutions, minds are filled with knowledge, yet led away
from the Truth. In the nation's leading cultural cities, relativism rules
the day. We believe an academic institution, in a small agricultural
town, quietly holds the key to transforming the heartland, the nation,
and the world. That key is service, rooted in the example of Jesus,
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empowered by His grace, and informed by the timeless Truth of the
Bible.
Oakland City University stands as a beacon of hope in the
heartland. Each year, as a new class of graduates goes forth to serve,
we are filled with the quiet assurance of having been faithful to our
calling. Each day, we are more deeply aware of how vital you are to
this God-given mission and how much the Lord still has in store for our
General Baptist university.
Grace and Peace,
Ray G. Barber, D. Min. President
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a
candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your
light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and
glorify your Father which is in heaven." —Matthew5: 14-16
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Barber Way
Beech Grove
Boiling Springs
Bowling G.1st
Cave Mill
Centerpoint
Clifton
Cornerstone
East Nashville
Halltown
Hollis Chapel
Jesus Good Shep.
Liberty
Macedonia
Madison Ave.
Martha's Chapel
Mitchellville
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Pleasant
Nashville 1st
New Life
Portland
Providence
Salmons
Servant Church
Shiloh
State Line
Union Chapel
Unity
White House
Totals
Essie Phelps
Janice Keen
L.G. Bryant
None
Jack Harrison
Jean Milliken
Jenny Brown
Elwood Durham
George Glasgow
Wanda Briley
Jimmy Adcock
None
Robert Gregory
Doma Stewart
Susie Basham
None
Christy Farrough
None
Myrtle Denney
None
Lucy Morgan
Donald Gene Johnson
Kaye Emerson
Glen Gomer
None
Frances Galloway
Charles Ward
Mary Lane
None
None
Judy Brown
Virginia Alderson
Skippy Groves
Lilly Groves
Marjorie Crafton
Howard Harmon
William Harold McCormick
Fannie Mann
Frank Stagner
Rita Roberts
Debbie Thurman
Julian McEven
Jamie Wingfield
Johnny Davis
Virgil Shoulders
Avery Wicker
Charlie Hargett
Carol Dixon
Delmer McElroy
Obituary Report 2013
Ben Brigance
Joe Allen
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3
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1
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1
2
1
1
1
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1
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The Property Planning Committee held 3 meetings over the past year,
plus 2 cleanup days at the campgrounds. We submit the following:
Committee Responsibilities:
1. Makes Long term plans for the campgrounds
2. Approve and supervise any projects on campground property.
3. Assist Camp Facilitator in any area he needs.
Camp Improvements:
1. Painted the inside of the bath house.
2. Completed the new volleyball court. This includes new sand, net,
timbers. (donated)
3. Replaced all of the chains on the swing set. (donated)
Update on New Worship Center:
1. Monies donated as of 05/27/14 $46,398.00
2. Donations continue to come in to fund the new building. A
Commercial Architect has been secured and is working on the plans.
We will proceed with building when this is completed.
Recommendations:
1. Guidelines for Campground Rental:
We as a Committee felt it necessary to compile Guidelines to be used in
the Renting of the Campgrounds. After much discussion, we submit
the following:
Guidelines for Campground Rental
Portland Association Churches or Individuals
1. The Portland Association Children’s Camp Board has first choice of
camp reservations. This board is to plan their yearly Calendar and must
make their reservations by January 31st of each year to allow for our
Association Churches to plan their camps.
2. Any Portland Association Church using the campgrounds, give a set
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Overnight Usage $100.00 per night. However when the requested
donation will create a hardship on a Portland Association Church
3. We highly recommend that any member of the Portland Association
who individually or as a family uses the grounds, give a donation to the
Trustee Board.
4. Any Portland Association Church wanting to reserve the
Campgrounds must reserve by March 1st. After that time, the
reservations will be opened to Non-Association Churches.
5. Any Portland Association member, individually or as a family,
wishing to reserve the campgrounds, cannot reserve until 2 weeks prior
to the date needed. This allows for churches to book for CAMPS,
which is the primary purpose of the Campgrounds.
Non Association Church, Individual or Non-Profit Organization
1. Any Non-Association Church using the campgrounds give a set
Overnight Usage $150.00 per night.
2. The Non-Association church must have a Portland Association
member to represent them as a responsible party. This responsible
person must sign the Hold Harmless Agreement along with the NonAssociation representative. Reservations can be made after March 1st.
3. Any Non Association individual, family or Non-Profit using the
campgrounds will fall under the same rules as stated above for the NonAssociation church. The Non-Profit organization must also agree to
have a devotional time while at the grounds. The Non-profit or the
Non-Association individual cannot reserve the campgrounds until 2
weeks prior to the date needed. This allows for churches to book for
CAMPS, which is the primary purpose of the Campgrounds
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Recommendation # 2
We have 1 at large member coming off the Board.
the following.
1.
Randy Hodges 3 year term
We recommend
2017
We also have 1 member from each of the following boards
coming off. These will be appointed by those individual
boards.
a. Trustee Board
b. Children’s Camp Board
c. Executive Board
Randy Baker, Facilitator
Patricia Creasy, Activities Coordinator
Charles Pitt, Jr. (at large)
Randy Hodges (at large)
David Youngblood, Children’s Camp Board
Bryan Borth, Executive Committee
Trustee Board
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Resolution Committee Report
No changes or new resolutions were presented.
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State of Association Report
Members Received
145
Members Dismissed
92
Members Deceased
43
Total Conversions
97
Total Baptisms
99
Average Worship Attendance
80.3
Avg. Total
Average Sunday School Attendance
2409
53
Avg. Total
1592
Total Number of Churches
30
Total Number of Churches Reporting
30
Total Number of Churches Not Reporting
Total Membership
0
5,667
Patricia Creasy, Clerk
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Sunday School Convention Proceedings
The 81st annual Sunday School Convention of the Portland Association
was held on Saturday April 12, 2014 at Halltown General Baptist
Church in Portland, Tn. The theme chosen for the convention was
“Empowering Spiritual Champions For Christ” with the Bible verse
being Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after
righteousness: for they shall be filled”
Bro. David Webster, convention President, from Salmons
Church opened the proceedings with a welcome and comments on the
theme. Bro. Mike Brady, pastor of Halltown church welcomed
everyone to the convention.
The opening prayer was led by Bro. Jake Suttle from Salmons.
Bro. Jake also gave a devotion from Acts 26:9-18.
This years’ Workshop, presented by Sis. Mary June Suttle,
from Salmons Church, was titled “Journey Through the Bible.” Sis
Mary June shared with us many ways she uses in her classes to teach
and hold the interest of her students.
Sis Mary June told us in 1997 Bro Donald Key brought in his
own book called “Journey Through the Bible” and since then she has
kept her own notebook to use each year to teach from. It’s a journey
from Genesis to Revelations.
We also learned several aspects on the story of Jesus bringing
Lazarus back to life (John11) such as obedience; faith; instruction;
compassion; remorse; salvation; gratitude and praise. And death, to die
with integrity, knowing that you have done the right thing because
death is a sure thing. Wouldn’t you rather be known as the one that
followed Jesus?
There are three things that once gone, never come back; Time,
Words and Opportunity. And all three of these things can be wasted.
Our Youth in Action portion of the convention was presented
by the Halltown youth. They did a fantastic puppet show about Prayer
Partners and a song that had everyone on their feet. We all appreciated
the effort those young people put into the program.
The order of the meeting was changed to business and the
reports were given. The expense report was read. A motion was made
and seconded to accept the report as read. The State Of Convention,
Finance, Resolutions and Nominating committee reports were all read,
approved and acted upon as necessary.
Nominating Committee nominated the following officers for the year
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2014:
President: Bro David Webster - Salmons
Vice President: Bro Kenny Greer - State Line
Secretary/Treasurer: Sis Rebecca Poag - Union Chapel
Asst Secretary: Sis Nelda Towe - Macedonia
Lyda Groves Committee Chair - Providence
Lowell Renick - Shiloh, Bobby McMurry - White House
We did not get a volunteer for the workshop for next year. Please be in
prayer for this position Bro Webster appointed the following
committees for 2015:
Salmons
Macedonia
Halltown
Planning Committee
Barber Way
Cornerstone
Salmons
New Business
The seating for next years convention is Cornerstone Church
1415 E Broadway Gallatin, TN. 37066.
Finance committee report:
Beginning balance
$ 137.34
Postage
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Printing
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Balance
$ 81.68
Checks deposited
Bal. in account
$600.00
$681.68
Association for Printing of Minutes -Camp Forshee
President
Secretary
Visiting Speaker Donald Key
$160.00
160.00
100.00
100.00
50.00
Total
This leaves a balance of
$570.00
$111.68
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Gus Huff - Committee chair Liberty
Kenny Greer - State Line
Debra Wolffersdorff - Mt Moriah
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions Committee voted to change resolution # 8 to read “We
give a rising vote of thanks to Halltown Church for their hospitality and
to the officers for a fine program.”
Tracy Hinton Committee Chair - Mitchellville
Vicki Guy - Clifton
Clara Staggs - East Nashville
State of Convention
We, the State of Convention Committee, find 25 of 30 Sunday Schools
sent in reports. There are 52 registered delegates and 83 registered
visitors present here today.
We find a Spirit of Unity, Dedication, and Worship present.
Helen Civils Committee Chair - Hollis Chapel
Our Special singing was performed by Stephanie Gregory of
Salmons. Stephanie did a wonderful job of “A Day Such As This” and
“Alive.”
Power of the Word was presented by Bro Donald Key.
2Timothy 2:2 “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many
witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to
teach others also.”
Christian education is useful for every age group. To be able
to pass on the word of God we must learn ourselves. When we stop
learning we stop growing, we become stagnant. Be prepared, study to
know the lesson. Be prepared spiritually to show what God has laid on
our hearts.
Different age groups learn differently so it is important to use
age appropriate learning tools such as videos. Share in a way that
speaks to the age group we are teaching and keep them engaged and
interested.
The task of every Christian is to share the Word of God with
someone who will share the Word of God with someone else! We must
be faithful to teach the Word.
We then had a song of invitation, a United Alter Prayer and a
Blessing on the noon meal. The ladies of Halltown prepared a delicious
meal that was shared and appreciated by all.
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Sunday School Convention Resolutions
1. The President appoints a committee of three with one being from
the host church to assist in preparing the program.
2. The names, addresses and phone numbers of Convention Officers,
Superintendents and Secretaries of each Sunday School to be printed in
the minutes and that all correspondence is sent to the proper officer’s
address. This correspondence should also include the name and address
of the church location for the next year’s convention.
3. The second Saturday in April to be the annual date of the Sunday
School Convention to begin at 9:00 A.M.
4. The former meeting places are printed in the minutes.
5. The Nominating Committee to be appointed a year in advance.
6. A donation is to be made by the convention to the Christian
Education Board each time a representative of the board comes to our
convention. The amount is to be decided by the Finance Committee.
7. The Secretary of Convention appoint the various committees in
advance and mail notice to each Sunday School of the selection
with the report. Each Sunday School to select a delegate from their
delegation to serve and meet with the committee at 9:00 A.M. on the
Saturday of the Convention.
8.
We give a rising vote of thanks to Halltown General Baptist
Church for their hospitality and to the officers for a fine program.
9. Be it resolved that the Sunday School Convention allow the
Planning Committee to have a Saturday afternoon session, if
deemed necessary.
10. The Convention Secretary mails a program to each church, six
weeks before the convention date.
11. The Statistical and Finance reporting period for the convention
shall be the calendar Year (Jan. thru Dec.) instead of convention to
convention.
Sunday School Convention Bylaws
1. This Convention shall be known as the Sunday School Convention
of the Portland Association of General Baptists.
2. Its objective is to encourage Sunday School work and get a
uniform way of presenting Sunday School work and learn the best way
to get the best results from the Sunday School work.
3. Its’ officers shall consist of the President to preside at all public
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meetings of the Convention. President must state all questions clearly
and take the vote of the Convention..
4. The President shall not be allowed to vote except in the case of a tie.
The Vice-President shall act in the absence of the President.
5. The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep a correct record of the
proceedings of the Convention and answer all correspondence.
6. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all money and pay
out the money on the order of the Convention.
7. Ten delegates shall constitute a quorum provided not less than three
Sunday Schools are represented thereby, but a smaller number may
adjourn from time to time.
8. Each Sunday School group shall pay the minimum dues of $25.00
to the Convention Treasury.
9. The delegates present shall determine the location of the next
Convention.
10. There shall be one Convention held each year.
11. All officers shall be elected annually.
12. All delegates, officers, and teachers shall be eligible to vote in the
Convention.
13. The Convention, when convened, shall be opened with singing and
prayer.
14. Only one person shall speak at a time, which shall rise at the point
of order and address the Moderator.
15. The person speaking shall adhere to the question and shall in no
wise cast reflections on any Person who may have spoken before him.
16. The person thus speaking shall not be interrupted in the speech by
the Moderator, until he/she has finished, nor shall the Moderator
interrupt him/her unless they break order.
17. No person shall speak more than three times on the same subject
more than three times on the same subject without leave of the
Convention.
18. Members shall address each other by the appellation of Brother,
Brethren or Sister.
19. No member shall laugh or whisper in time of public speech.
20. No member shall absent himself or herself when the Convention is
sitting in conference without leave of the Moderator.
21. The names of the members of the Convention shall be enrolled and
called over as often as the Convention may deem necessary.
22. This Convention shall appoint such committees as it deems
necessary with President stating the duties of each committee
appointed.
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23. That By-Laws shall be published annually in minutes.
24. Each church, however small, is entitled to two representatives; of
fifty members – three; and for each additional fifty members or
fraction thereof, one representative.
25. The reading of the Sunday School letters be eliminated and that a
special sheet be prepared by the Secretary by April 1.
26. That these By-Laws shall not be changed without 75 percent
majority of the voting delegates.
Sunday School Convention Superintendents,
Secretaries and Delegates
Barber Way General Baptist
Superintendent - Billy Riddle 550 Morris Duff Rd. Woodburn,
KY. 42170 (270)529-3711
SS Secretary - Connie Paschal 1492 South Goshen Ch.Rd. Bowling
Green, KY. 42103 (270)779-2651
Mail goes to: Barber Way General Baptist Church, 1121 Barber
Way, Bowling Green, KY. 42103
Delegates - Sis. Connie Paschal, Bro. Kenneth Pedigo, Bro Neil Boyd
Bro. Joe Boyd, Sis. Paula Boyd, Bro. Billy Riddle, Sis. Faye
Riddle, Pamela Boyd, Shirley Boyd
Beech Grove General Baptist
Superintendent - Marcus Landers 1328 Old Glasgow Rd.
Scottsville, KY. 42164 (270)239-8690
c (270)622-0612
SS Secretary - Janet York 1055 Carter Church Rd. Adolphus,
KY. 42120 (270)622-6807
c (270)622-1294
Delegates - Eutra Graves, Larry Howell, Marcus Landers, Jimmy
Landers, Bro Gary Pardue, Debbie Cowles, Steve Cowles, M. Lado
Boiling Springs General Baptist
Superintendent - Leslie Lamastus 3725 Boiling Springs Rd. Bowling
Green, Ky.42101 (270)597-3891
SS Secretary - Rhonda Wilson 2200 Chalybeate School Rd.
Bowling Green,Ky 42101 (270)791-2838
Delegates - Brandy Crews, Elizabeth Crews, Brittan Crews
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Bowling Green First General Baptist
Superintendent - Mike Matthews 1351 Plum Springs Rd. Bowling
Green, KY. 42101 (270)781-6734
SS Secretary -Debbie Cowles 1218 Carla Dr. Bowling Green, KY.
42101 (270)843-8007
Mail goes to: Bowling Green First General Baptist Church
311 W. 10th Street Bowling Green, KY. 42101
Delegates - Janice Hendrick, Linda Motley, Carroll Haynes, Debbie
Haynes, Jeannie Hendrick, Randall Hendrick
Cave Mill General Baptist
Superintendent - Troy Costellow 130 Barren Bailey Rd. Russellville,
KY. 42270 (270)542-6421
SS Secretary - Doris Glass 1580 Oxford Way Bowling Green,
KY. 42103-4711 (270)842-5183
Delegates - Troy Costellow
Center Point General Baptist
Superintendent- Gerald and Martha McCormick 147 Caldwell Dr.
Hendersonville, TN. (615)859-7985 37075
SS Secretary - Billie Watkins and Shelley Vantrease 112 Elissa Dr.
Hendersonville, TN. 37075 (615)824-0483
Delegates - J.W. Forshee, Minnie Forshee, Gerald McCormick, Martha
McCormick
Mail goes to: Center Point General Baptist Church
P.O. Box 1705 Hendersonville, TN. 37075
Clifton General Baptist
Superintendent - Tim Wheat 1056 Brownsford Rd. Scottsville, KY.
42164 (270)622-5150
SS Secretary -Brenda Bright 4506 Jefferson School Rd.
Scottsville, Ky. 42164 (270) 622-5080
Delegates - Vicki Guy, Shannon Jones, Tim Wheat, Chrissy Barnett,
Louie Douglas
Cornerstone General Baptist
Superintendent - Louis Williams 115 Alexander Ln. Bethpage, TN.
37022
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SS Secretary - Beverly Copeland 224 Mark Circle Gallatin, TN.
37066 (615)804-2197
Delegates - Bro. Lance Carter, Louis Williams, Deanna DeBow,
Anglina Vickory,
Darla Alderson, David Weatherford, Jimmy Pearson, Tara Pearson,
Beverly Copeland, Marsha Fletcher, Marlene Bates, Woody Alderson
East Nashville General Baptist
Superintendent - Tommy Percle 2421 Emmett Ave. Nashville, Tn.
37206 (615) 838-7480 or (615) 512-2987
SS Secretary - Debbie Turner 2609 Flamingo Dr. Nashville, TN.
37207 (615)227-0713
Delegates - Clara Staggs
Halltown General Baptist
Superintendent - Misty Brown 909 College Street Portland, TN.
37148 (615)604-6138
SS Secretary - Connie Briley 829 Halltown Rd. Portland, TN. 37148
(615)325-9317
Mail goes to: Halltown GBC 120 Dink Rut Rd. Portland, TN.
37148
Delegates - B.J. Barnes, Tonya Barnes, Tim Brown, Misty Brown, Bro.
Mike Brady, Patricia Creasy, Bro. Victor Creasy
Hollis Chapel General Baptist
Superintendent - David Sims 119 April Cr Portland, TN. 37148
(615)325-1699
SS Secretary - Sandi Whitacker 286 Old Dobbins Pike Gallatin,
TN. 37066 (615)263-0451
Delegates - Helen Civils, Charles Stephens, Phyllis Lame, Doug Cook
Jesus the Good Shepherd
No Report
Liberty General Baptist
Superintendent - Jonathan Wilson 1816 Macedonia Rd. Franklin,
KY. 42134
(270)586-1452
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SS Secretary - Melissa Franklin 2607 Morgantown Rd. Franklin,
KY. 42134 (270)586-7318
Delegates- Bro Frank Hayes, Bro Hollis Pruitt, Bro Neal Huff, Bobby
Moore, Martha Moore, Danny Cook, Carol Cook, Guss Huff
Macedonia General Baptist
Superintendent - Matthew Law 4491 Gold City Rd. Franklin, Ky.
42134 (270)647-1204
SS Secretary - Ruth Ann Dillard 337 Dinwiddie Rd. Franklin,
Ky. 42134
(270) 586-3980
Delegates - Wallace Dillard, Ruth Ann Dillard, Harry Laur, Pat
Harlow, Adina Harlow, Courtney Eades, Bob Gephart, Carol Gephart,
LeAnn Law, Bro. David Youngblood, Teresa Eades, Jamie Simpson
Madison Avenue
Superintendent - Stan Currens 109 Plain Ave. Bowling Green, KY.
42101, (270)791-4170
SS Secretary - Nancy Scoggins 1222 Hayner Rd. Bowling Green,
Ky. 42104, (270)791-6496
Mail goes to: Bro. David Hobdy 748 College Street Portland, Tn.
37148 (615)325-4391
Delegates - Mike Thomas, Richard Childers, David Hobdy, Jordan
Russell
Martha’s Chapel
Superintendent - Danny Grimes 334 Whitlock Rd. Alvaton, KY.
42122, (270)782-7331
SS Secretary - Shelia Hester 2725 Garrett Dr. Bowling Green,
KY. 42104, (270)843-9335
Delegates - none reported
Mitchellville General Baptist
Superintendent - Tracey Hinton 6845 Highland Rd. Portland, TN.
37148 (615)633-1325
SS Secretary -Letricia King 134 Short Rd. Portland, TN. 37148
(615)714-9454
Delegates - Tracy Hinton, Taylor Landers
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Mt. Moriah General Baptist
Superintendent - Richard Rogers, Portland, TN. 37148 (615)325-4328
SS Secretary - Debra Wolffersdorff 1000 Phillip Dr. Portland, TN
37148, (615)323-1654
Delegates - Debra Wolffersdorff, Bro. Shane Lame
Mt. Pleasant General Baptist
Superintendent - Kevin Edison 158 Jake Link Rd Cottontown,
TN.37048, (615)325-5502
SS Secretary - Cecilia White 227 Riggs Ave. Portland, TN. 37148
(615 )325-3816
Delegates - Linda Pearson, Cecilia White, Wayne Lamberth, Patricia
Hughes, Lisa Reichart, Teresa Ring, Delorse McGill, Ray Dean Edison
Nashville First General Baptist Church
Delegates: Tayden Roy, Linda Motley, Anthony Armer
No Other Report
New Life General Baptist Church
No Report
Portland General Baptist
Superintendent - Brent Long 111 Briley Ln. Portland, TN. 37148
(615)406-2810
SS Secretary - Rachel Long 111 Briley Ln. Portland, TN. 37148
(615)406-1355
Delegates - none reported
Providence General Baptist
Superintendent - James (Webb) Bell 714 S. Oak Forrest Rd.
Adolphus, KY. 42120
SS Secretary - Barbara Prock 1031 Haskel Akins Rd. Bethpage,
TN. 37022 (615)888-2648
Delegates - Lyda Groves, Bonnie Minor, Barbara Prock, Bro. Tim
Williams
Salmons General Baptist
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Superintendent - David Webster 2575 Salmons-Blackjack Rd.
Franklin, KY. 42134, (270) 586-8326
SS Secretary - Matt Warren 1009 Tracey Lane Portland, TN. 37148
(615)206-8150
Delegates - Jake Suttle, Ann Webster, John Gregory, Stephanie
Gregory, Emily Warren, Bro. Danny Brown, June Suttle
Servant Church
No Report
Shiloh General Baptist
Superintendent - Jesse Craddock 328 N. Gassaway Rd. Glasgow,
Ky. 42141 (270) 678-6326
SS Secretary - Lowell Rennick 10885 Old Bowling Green Rd.
Smiths Grove, KY 42171 (270) 678-2397
Delegates - Jewell Lindsey, Priscilla Webb, Frances Whitley, Kathy
Littrell, Kenny Littrell, Maybell Mansfield, Lowell Renick, Michael
Renick, Eva Renick, Prescilla Webb, Jewell Lindsey, Jesse Craddock,
Glenn Jenkins, Leland Motley
State Line General Baptist
Superintendent - Kenny Greer 757 N. Russell St. Portland, TN.
37148, (615)325-6108
SS Secretary - Connie Freeman 1924 Hwy 259 Portland, TN.
37148 (615)325-9532
Delegates - Kenny Greer, Debbie Greer, Fred Greer, Larry Freeman,
Pat Greer
Union Chapel General Baptist
Superintendent - Hunter Hicks 332 Spring Valley Dr. Cottontown,
TN. 37048 (615) 379-1354
SS Secretary - Krisit Irish 2914 Academy Rd Portland, TN.
37148 (615)325-0932
Delegates - Hunter Hicks, Julie Hicks, Jerry Cline, Jeanette Cline,
Rebecca Poag
Unity General Baptist
Superintendent - Truman Muse 1404 Parkhurst Dr
Green, KY. 42101 (270) 904-2648
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Bowling
SS Secretary - Thelma Menroe 1305 Melrose St Bowling Green, KY.
42101 (270) 842-0971
Delegates - Nell Borders, Carol Dunn, Thelma Menroe
Mail goes to: Unity General Baptist Church c/o Carol Dunn
8255 Barren River Rd. Bowling Green, KY. 42101
White House General Baptist
Superintendent - Bobby McMurtry 5013 Williams Rd. Cross Plains,
TN. 37049, (615) 739-2106
SS Secretary - Pat Bain
Mail go to: P. O. Box 1485 White House, TN. 37188
Delegates - Bobby McMurtry
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Dates and Places of Past Conventions
1. 1933 Buntin's Chapel
2. 1934 - Buntin's Chapel
3. 1935 - No Record
4. 1936 - No Record
5. 1937 - No Record
6. 1938 - Byrum's Chapel
7. 1939 - Halltown
8. 1940 - Shiloh
9. 1941 - Mt. Pleasant
1. 1933 Buntin's Chapel
3. 1935 - No Record
4. 1936 - No Record
5. 1937 - No Record
6. 1938 - Byrum's Chapel
7. 1939 - Halltown
8. 1940 - Shiloh
10. 1942 - Hollis Chapel
12. 1944 - Bowling Green
13. 1945 - No Record
14. 1946 - Halltown
16. 1948 - Mitchellville
17. 1949 - Salmons
18. 1950 - Byrams Chapel
19. 1951 - Shiloh
20. 1952 - Brownsville
21. 1953 - Boiling Springs
22. 1954 - Madison Ave
23. 1955 - Macedonia
24. 1956 - Portland
25. 1957 - Union Chapel
27. 1959 - Nashville Second
28. 1960 - First Bowling Green
29. 1961 - Halltown
31. 1963 - Salmons
32. 1964 - Brownsville
33. 1965 - Portland
35. 1967 - First Bowling Green
36. 1968 - Macedonia
40. 1972 - Portland
41. 1973 - Madison
42. 1975 - Halltown
44. 1977 - Fairview
45. 1978 - Center Point
47. 1980 - Cave Mill
48. 1981 - Shiloh
50. 1983 - Nashville First
51. 1984 - Portland
53. 1986 - Salmons
55. 1988 - Clifton
56. 1989 - Fairview
57. 1990 - Halltown
58. 1991 - Creekmont
61. 1994 - Madison
62. 1995 - Portland
64. 1997 - Madison Ave
66. 1999 - Shiloh
67. 2000 - Fairview
68. 2001 - Faith
69. 2002 - Halltown
72. 2005 - Mitchellville
73. 2006 - Salmons
74. 2007 - Portland
76. 2009-Mt. Pleasant
77. 2010-Cornerstone
78. 2011- Salmons
79. 2012-Hollis Chapel
80. 2013-Providence
81. 2014-Halltown
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192
49
56
Center Point
Clifton
Cornerstone
70
Hollis Chapel
130
Mt. Pleasant
58
214
100
Portland General
Providence
Salmons
37
110
20
130
State Line
Union Chapel
Unity
White House
78
12
57
21
72
72
74
53
22
81
8
4
9
3
7
11
4
8
4
9
3
11
4
5
8
3
9
13
6
5
14
2
4
3
12
3
Classes
11
4
15
5
18
17
8
11
6
16
3
12
6
7
13
7
20
24
14
6
41
6
4
5
14
3
Teachers
LT
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
Attend
*Madison Ave Sunday School money not kept separate
**Martha's Chapel gave $2285.25 to church and flower fund
101
Shiloh
Servant Church
52
New Life
Nashville 1st
50
27
112
127
Mt. Moriah
30
Mitchellville
52
Madison Ave
68
33
58
167
40
40
98
17
20
13
81
19
25
98
Macedonia
Avg.
Attend
Martha's Chapel
98
Liberty
Jesus the Good Shephard
205
Halltown
East Nashville
25
20
20
Bowling Green 1st
Boiling Springs
118
Beech Grove
Cave Mill
25
Barber Way
Enrolled
$1,540.00
$624.00
$1,522.21
$2,388.96
$7,052.36
$1,452.05
$1,997.93
$1,147.73
$1,125.00
$4,572.55
$2,732.65
$3,457.11
$4,208.20
*
$15175.02
$10,263.00
$5,692.47
$2,335.85
$3,292.59
$2,028
$1,872.00
$1,040
$835.00
$2,345.00
$502.14
Offerings
$2,542.00
$400.00
$3,096.04
$644.92
$3,187.36
$1,931
$2,667.95
1172.79
0
$4,338.08
$3,423.13
$6,433.08
$1,933.72
*
$11,880.02
$6,896.27
$4,116.39
$1,706.02
$1,232.24
$4,436.39
$533.15
$68,008
$769.00
$2,422.94
$371.82
Expenses
Sunday School Statistical & Financial
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
**
0
0
0
$300.00
0
0
$1,328
0
0
$0.00
0
0
LT $
Total $
$2,542.00
$400.00
$3,752.64
$1,110.12
$5,351.23
$4,503.76
$3,923.21
$1,935.62
$1,125.00
$6,914.02
$3,905.36
$8,133.08
$1,933.72
*
$14,981.84
$7,820.50
$5,421.04
$1,706.02
$1,652.24
$7,251.59
$533.15
$680.08
$2,054
$2,422.94
$371.82
Paid
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Trustee Board
The Trustee Board met on Thursday, June 12, 2014.
Members present:
Ray Dean Eidson
Tim Brown
Randy Givens
Kenny Greer
Randy Baker ex-officio
Not present:
Rick Patty
Discussion included filling Bro. James Stringer’s position on the board.
Results as follows:
Chairman
Ray Dean Eidson
Treasurer
Tim Brown
Discussion was made on recommendation of new members to replace
members whose terms are finished.
It was noted that Bro. Ray Dean Eidson will be the representative to the
Property Planning Committee.
Recommendation:
Jake Suttle 3 year term 2017
Trustee Board
Treasurer's Report
Balance in Treasure 01-01-13
$
INCOME
Portland Association
$
2,825.11
Donations to General Fund
$
2,809.25
Rent on Campground
$
3,077.00
Donations for Mowing
$
1,375.00
Interest
$
58.86
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44,809.80
Donations for New Tabernacle
$
7,372.00
Donation for Mattress Covers
$
1,000.00
Total Income
Balance
$
$
18,517.22
63,327.02
EXPENSES
Mowing
$
2,875.00
Tennessee Dept. of Health
$
150.00
Insurance
$
1,966.50
Application for Permit
$
420.00
Steve Artz sight plan
$
1,000.00
Supplies
$
414.26
Repair on Fuse Box
$
148.03
Water Heater
$
500.00
Basket Ball Pad and Goals
$
218.48
C.E.M.C.
$
2,584.17
Portland Utilities
$
1,009.96
Mattress Covers
$
875.74
Total Expenses
$
12,162.14
Balance 12/31/13
Designated for Worship Building
$
$
51,164.88
(43,198.00)
Operating Funds
$
7,966.88
Worship Building Funds/included in above totals
Donations 2012
$
37,246.00
Donations 2013
$
7,372.00
Expenses 2013/Permit & Sight Plan
$
(1,420.00)
$
43,198.00
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Women’s Ministries Convention
The sixty-second setting of the Portland One-Day Women’s
Ministries Convention convened April 26, 2014 at 9:00 am, hosted by
Hollis Chapel General Baptist Church in Portland, TN.
Opening and Call to Worship was given by President Martha
McCormick.
Hollis Chapel led a congregational “The Glory Land Way”.
The welcome & opening prayer was given by Beth Pippin
from Hollis Chapel.
There were 30 members and 1 minister registered.
Theme Scripture and Presidents comments given by Martha
McCormick from Psalm 90:17 & Luke 6:38. The 2014 theme is The
Year of Stewardship; Reflecting the Beauty of the Lord.
We check our reflection in the mirror a lot and hopefully we
are reflecting the right things. Our clothes tell who we are and what we
are planning. God’s calling on our lives makes us who we truly are.
God doesn’t make us all alike; we all have special talents to reach the
world for Christ. We must be ready for the daily opportunities that
God provides for us. Luke 18:18 speaks about where we are spending
our time and money in the story of the rich young ruler. What is
number one in your life?
Martha McCormick led in prayer.
Hollis Chapel led another congregational, “To God Be the
Glory”.
Women’s Board Report read by Faye Poole. She spoke of the
people that had influenced her life over the years. Some were present
in the meeting today and others from churches within the groups
present. She challenged each group to work on the Love Gift fund this
year and how important it was.
Phyllis Lame gave Home Missions Board Report. She spoke
of Brother Santiago and the new Madison church. She spoke of the
many things they do in the community and said how wonderful it
would be if all churches took up some of those same habits. She read
their goals and that once they become fully funded they would plant a
new Hispanic church in the Portland area. She asked for prayer about
this new church plant. She thanked everyone for giving her the
privilege to serve and be on the board.
Memorial Service was held by Elizabeth Webb from Union
Chapel for Carol Dixon, a member of Center Point. Elizabeth knew her
personally. She said that she reflected the beauty of the Lord. Many
years she was active in WMS and was a Sunday school teacher. She
had cancer for 13 years but that didn’t stop her. She witnessed to
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people the whole time while she was taking Chemo. She cooked
dinners on Wednesday nights at the church. He never had a bad word
to say about anyone and how wonderful it would be if more people
were like her.
Wayside Witness Inductees were asked for. There were none.
Special singing was done by Carol Davis from Hollis Chapel
“Footprints in the Sand”.
Martha introduced guest speaker Jennifer Trotter. She is
Brother Mike and Kathy Trotter’s daughter and a member at Center
Point. She works with the Children’s Ministries, Youth, Drama, and
Praise team. She is an elementary teacher at Beech and has taken
several mission trips including Honduras, India, and Dominican
Republic.
She talked about how she had her students compare two
stories and how we can all get wrapped up in a story. She said that we
need to be stewards of our story. God is at work in our lives every day
and we should be sharing our stories. We should live our lives in a way
that we are remembered for how we impacted lives for God after we
are gone. She spoke about living her life being driven by fear. God put
her on a journey to help release her fears and trust him in full. She was
asked to go on a mission trip last minute that was already paid for,
except she would have to go without work for a week and she needed
the money. She couldn’t decide what to do because she is single and
needed to be working that week to provide for herself. She prayed and
asked God to show her what He would have her do. She heard a song
about starting out on her knees, so she began to pray. Then she found
some scripture she had put on a note in her phone Isaiah 61 “The Year
of the Lords Favor”. And when she read it, she understood she was
supposed to submit and go to on the trip and God would provide the
finances she needed. Her family had a 30th birthday celebration for her
just before she was to leave on her trip and she received monetary gifts
in excess of what she needed to cover her expenses for being out of
work for a week as well as items she needed for her trip. God provided
everything she needed. We have to learn to listen to the little nudges
He gives us and to be obedient or we are the ones that miss out on the
blessings He is trying to provide to us. She reiterated to be a steward of
our stories.
We had a short break. CenterPoint led fun time. They gave
out a handout that had 16 books of the bible in it to find. They were
scrambled between words in paragraphs. They drew names and gave
out gifts.
Business was called to order.
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Martha asked for anyone that would like to become new
members to stand. There were no new members. Kristi Irish
conducted roll call for all groups in attendance and visitors. Hollis
Chapel; 11 members. Union Chapel; 6 members. Centerpoint; 7
members. Mitchellville; 6 members. Visitors; 0, Pastors; 1.
Martha asked for Old Business. There was none.
Committee reports were called for:
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE:
No changes or additions proposed for Resolutions.
Motion was made and passed to accept report as read.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: we recommend the following: printing of
the minutes $25.00; Guest Jennifer Trotter $100.00; Portland Home
Missions; $100.00, WMS Love Gift; $100; Faith Home; $100. Report
of the finance committee was motioned and passed.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: We recommend the following
officers for the coming year:
President – Faye Poole, 324 Jim Courtney Rd, Portland, TN 37148,
(615) 325-4569, [email protected] from Mitchellville
President Elect – Beth Pippin, 295 Brandy Hollow Road, Portland, TN
37148, (615) 969-1907, [email protected] from Hollis
Chapel
Sec/Treasurer – Kristi Irish, 2914 Hwy 109 N, Portland, TN 37148,
(615) 325-0932, [email protected] from Union Chapel
Asst. Sec/Treasurer – Ashley Berry, 113 Kayla Circle, Portland, TN
37148, (615) 473-8984, [email protected] from Union Chapel
Portland Home Mission Board representative – Carol Davis, Hollis
Chapel
Recommendations were passed and elected as nominated.
NEW BUSINESS: Mitchellville invited the Convention to meet with
them next year. Accepted and passed. We were adjourned from
Business. Recognition was given to Hollis Point for hosting this year.
The officers for the 2014 convention were installed by
Mitchellville. The ladies held up letters spelling SPRING and talked
about it was an exciting time. S stands for Sensitivity, P stands for
Patience, R stands for Responsibility, I stands for Integrity, N stands
for Nice, G stands for Genuine. She installed speaking of each ones
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responsibility and gave a flower to the offers for the coming year.
Martha Presented the Gavel to Faye. Business adjourned.
Faye called for a standing ovation for Martha’s service the last
two years. Faye asked for Prayer and Guidance.
Brother Mike Trotter led dismissal prayer and for the lunch
provided by Hollis Chapel.
ONE DAY CONVENTION
TREASURES’S REPORT 2014
INCOME
Balance brought forward
Dues
TOTAL INCOME
$ 297.81
$ 328.00
$ 625.81
EXPENSES
Postage
Printing of minutes
Guest Speaker
Faith Home
WMS Love Gift
Portland Home Missions
TOTAL EXPENSES
(donated)
$ 25.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 425.00
2014 BALANCE
$ 200.81
RESOLUTION # 17
That our Society Report to include the amount spent on local missions,
Women’s Ministries, National and International Missions.
TOTAL FROM ALL REPORTING SOCIETIES
Missions
Women’s Ministries
International Missions
National Missions
$3,994.33
$4,894.85
$4,667.00
$ 250.00
Total
$13,806.18
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2014 RESOLUTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
We give the Officers and host Society a rising vote of thanks.
The host Society has the option of having a noon meal, and
registering the delegates and visitors, and preparing the
banner.
Each Society pay $2.00 per member fee along with the $60.00
Convention dues and no offering be taken on Convention day.
When available, the sponsors of children’s groups should be
members of Women’s Ministries or Guilds.
The President and Secretary of the One Day Convention be on
the Organizational Committee.
A Society Report and program will be sent to each church and
any other churches that have a Women’s Ministries by March
15th and the report must be returned to the One Day
Convention Secretary by April 15th each year. Report will
include a request for each society to ask for candidates within
their society for officers to pass on to nomination committee
for the One Day Convention.
The President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer and the
President of the host Society be responsible for planning the
program.
All committees be appointed each year.
The places, dates, names, phone numbers, and email addresses
of the Officers of the One Day Convention be printed in the
Associational minutes.
The names, addresses and phone numbers of the
Organizational Committee, President and Secretary of each
Society be printed in the Associational minutes.
The Convention to be a half day on the last Saturday of April
with registration and committee meetings to begin at 8:30 a.m.
and the convention to start at 9:00 a.m.
The amount of money for a guest speaker be determined by
the Financial Committee.
All Pastors, Pastors wives, Deacons, and Deacons wives be
challenged and encouraged to be supportive and active in all
mission work of the local church, the Association, and the
Denomination (i.e. Women’s Ministries, Guild groups,
Children’s groups and other mission groups).
The President-Elect move into the President’s position upon
completion of the President’s term of office which shall not
exceed (2) years; if we do not have a President-Elect, the
President can be considered to fill another term.
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15. The convention Secretary is to be notified if there are any
changes in a President or Secretary’s address or telephone
number in any Society.
16. The Organizational Committee be responsible to send a
representative to the Portland Association to encourage any
church without existing mission groups to consider organizing
and becoming involved in said work.
17. That our Society Report includes the amount spent on local
missions, Women’s Ministries (Love Gift), and National and
International Missions.
18. We elect for a (1) year term a representative to serve on the
Home Mission Board.
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Society Information
CENTER POINT
President: Martha McCormick
HOLLIS CHAPEL
President: Beth Pippin
147 Caldwell Drive
295 Brandy Hollow Road
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 859-7985
(615) 969-1907
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary: Betty Willis
Secretary: Helen Civils
401 Wyoming Dr.
529 West Market St
White House, TN 37188
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 672-2478
(615) 325-6800 ext. 271
[email protected]
[email protected]
Members: 8
Members: 13
New Members: 0
New Members: 1
MITCHELLVILLE
President: Faye Poole
UNION CHAPEL
President: Chrissy Mathias
324 Jim Courtney Rd.
7021 Highland Road
Portland, TN 37148
Portland, TN 37148
(615)325-4569
(615) 479-9672
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary: Casey Black
Secretary: Denise Baker
443B Briley Lane
1012 Washington Dr.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 414-0212
(615) 979-9138
[email protected]
[email protected]
Members: 13
Members: 10
New Members: 0
New Members: 3
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Places and Dates of Past Conventions
1953
1955
1957
1959
1961
1963
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
Hollis Chapel
Mitchellville
Brownsville
Portland
Mitchellville
State Street
Gallatin First
Brownsville
Hollis Chapel
Glasgow
Madison Avenue
Madison
Portland
Mitchellville
Gallatin First
Salmons
State Street
Nashville First
Hollis Chapel
Union Chapel
Madison
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Madison Ave
Mitchellville
Hollis Chapel
Glasgow
Union Chapel
Madison
Portland
Mitchellville
Center Point
Hollis Chapel
Cave Mill
Union Chapel
Center Point
Glasgow
Portland
Madison
Hollis Chapel
Salmons
Mitchellville
Mt Pleasant
Union Chapel
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Hollis Chapel
Salmons
Hollis Chapel
Mitchellville
Union Chapel
Salmons
Center Point
Hollis Chapel
PORTLAND ASSOCIATION
OF GENERAL BAPTISTS PRESBYTERY
NOTE: THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PRESBYTERY WILL
BE HELD ON JUNE 20, 2015, AT CENTER POINT GENERAL
BAPTIST CHURCH AT 9:00 A.M.
THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES FOR EXAMINING PROSPECTIVE
CANDIDATES FOR ORDINATION, LICENSING, OR
TRANSFERRING INTO THE PRESBYTERY WILL MEET ON
FRIDAY NIGHT JUNE 19, 2015, AT 7:00 P.M.
The Portland Association of General Baptists Presbytery met
on June 21, 2014 at Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church. Br. Mike
Trotter served as moderator for the 2014 session.
There were a total of 72 registered members in attendance
with 22 churches represented.
We began by singing, “Because He Lives” and “He Is Lord.”
Br. Hank Brown led us in our singing. Br. Brown also sang “Family
Bible” for our special singing to open up the presbytery. We were led
in an opening prayer by Br. Donald Key.
Br. Chris Roberts, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Church gave a
welcome and instructions to the members of the presbytery.
Br. Chris Towe gave the response from the presbytery.
Br. Towe then gave a short devotion using scripture from 2
Peter 3:11-14. He spoke briefly upon the thought of “Our Belief
Determines Our Behavior.”
Br. Towe as Chairman of the Credentials Committee also
reported that a quorum was present to conduct the business of the
presbytery.
Br. Tim Williams was seated as our Vice Moderator.
Br. Billy Bowers was seated as our Parliamentarian.
Br. Bowers then read the Rules of Decorum.
The financial report was called for and was given by the
Clerk/Treasurer of the presbytery Br. Steve Moore.
Balance brought forward
Expenses
Printing of Minutes
Ministers Retirement Fund
Halltown Church (Flowers Br. James Stringer)
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$8262.89
300.00
2502.00
65.00
Beech Grove (Reimbursement for dues)
50.00
White House (Reimbursement for due
25.00
Bank Fee
27.00
Total Expenses
2969.00
Balance
5293.89
Deposit (Church Dues)
3725.00
Ending Balance (6-21-201
9018.89
Motion and second to accept the financial report. This motion
was approved by the presbytery.
A letter of correspondence was read from Oak Grove Church
confirming the ordination of Woody Alderson by Oak Grove Church.
The following men were elected to their respective offices to
serve for the following year:
Moderator: Br. Tim Williams
Vice Moderator: Br. Victor Creasy
Clerk/Treasurer: Br. Steve Moore
Vice Clerk/Treasurer: Br. Mike Brady
The Moderator then appointed for next year the standing
committees of the Portland Presbytery.
MINISTERS ORDINATION EXAMING COMMITTEE
Br. Billy Bowers, Chairman
Br. Andy Mathias
Br. Woody Alderson
MINISTERS LICENSING EXAMINING COMMITTEE
Br. Ken Miller, Chairman
Br. Gary Pardue
Br. Santiago Herlien
DEACONS ORDINATION EXAMINING COMMITTEE
Br. Sam Dixon, Chairman
Br. Gerald McCormack
Br. Bryan Berry
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
Br. Bobby McMurtry, Chairman
Br. Victor Creasy
Br. Mark Holmes
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RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Br. Tim Williams, Chairman
Br. Danny Brown
Br. J.W. Forshee
Br. Clayton Hall, Field Worker for the Portland Association
gave his report. This report can be found in the Portland Association
minutes book.
Motion and second to accept the Field Worker’s report. This
motion was approved by the presbytery.
There was not a report from the Ministers Ordination
Committee because no ministers were sent to be examined for
ordination this year.
The Ministers Licensing Examining Committee gave their
report and made the following recommendations:
Br. Trent Stephens (Halltown) renew license as a minister.
Br. Jay Kelly (Cornerstone) to be licensed as a minister.
Br. Jonah Holmes (Center Point) to be licensed as a minister.
Br. Jake Suttle (Salmons) to be licensed as a minister
Br. Ryan Whiticker (Providence) to be licensed as a minister.
Motions and seconds to accept this report and approve the
recommendations. These motions were approved by the presbytery.
The Deacons Ordination Examining Committee gave their
report and recommended that the following men be ordained as
deacons by the presbytery:
Br. Mike Rogers (Salmons)
Br. Mike Thomas (Madison Ave.)
Motions and seconds to accept this report and approve the
recommendations. These motions were approved by the presbytery.
The Credentials Committee gave their report and made the
following recommendations.
Br. Woody Alderson (Cornerstone) to be granted full
membership into this presbytery having fulfilled a one year watch care
period and provided a letter of good standing from Oak Grove General
Baptist Church. Motion and second to grant full membership into
Portland Presbytery. This motion was approved by the presbytery.
Br. John Lee (Nashville First) credentials reinstated as
minister and serve a one year probationary period. Motion and second
to reinstate with one year probationary period. This motion was
approved by the presbytery.
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Br. Kenneth Gregory (Mt. Pleasant) to be reinstated as a
minister in Portland Presbytery. Motion and second to reinstate as a
minister. This motion was approved by the presbytery.
Report that Br. Richard Roberts has surrendered his
credentials as minister due to his moving out of the area. The
Credentials Committee recommends to accept the surrender of his
credentials as minister. Motion and second to accept the surrender of
Br. Richard Roberts credentials. This motion was approved by the
presbytery.
The Resolutions Committee gave their report and made the
following recommendations:
Recommend that all resolutions except resolution 19 stay the
same and act on resolution 14 and give a standing vote of thanks to the
host church. Motion and second to accept this reccommendation. This
motion was approved.
Recommend that resolution 19 by changed to read as follows:
Be it resolved that Presbytery dues by $30.00 and that $23.00 of that be
designated for the Ministers Retirement Fund. Motion and second to
change resolution 19. This motion was approved by the presbytery.
Center Point Church made a request for next year’s setting of
the presbytery. Motion and second to accept request and go to Center
Point for 2015 setting of the Presbytery. This motion was approved by
the Presbytery.
Br. Danny Brown was elected to preach the ordination
sermon.
Br. David Hobdy was elected to pray the ordination prayer.
Br. Dustin Thompson then shared about a new church plant in
the Cookeville, Tennessee area
Clayton Hall shared some scripture from 2 Corinthians 6:1-2.
Motion and second to adjourn until June 29, 2014 for
ordination service at Providence Church. This motion was approved
and after prayer we dismissed for a short break before entering our
worship service.
Presbytery Worship Service June 21, 2014
After a short break from our business session we then entered
into the presbytery worship service. We were led in singing by Br.
Hank Brown. We were led in singing, “I Stand Amazed in the
Presence.” Br. Brown gave the special music in singing, “Amazing
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Grace (My Chains are Gone),” and “In the Morning.” Our hearts were
then prepared for the moderator’s message.
Br. Trotter, using scripture from 2 Chronicles 35:2, and I
Corinthians chapter 3, preached upon the thought of “Before
encouragement there must be conviction.” He spoke of the need for
pastors and leaders in the church to examine our ministries. There were
4 things we must do as leaders. (1) Speak the hard truth (2) Give your
heart away (3) Forge the trail (4) Share biblical wisdom. We were
challenged to not make excuses anymore. That we should examine our
ministry and what we are doing for God. That we need to welcome
God’s conviction into our lives so that we can be better leaders for the
Lord. For our altar call we were led in singing “I Surrender All.” After
the altar call some testimonies were given. Br. Chris Roberts then gave
us final instructions before lunch. We were then dismissed in prayer
and a blessing was given for our food.
Ordination Service Providence General Baptist Church
June 29 2014
The Portland Association of General Baptists Presbytery met
at Providence General Baptist Church on June 29, 2014 at 2:30 P.M.
with Br. Mike Trotter serving as moderator for the purpose of ordaining
two men into office as deacons.
Special singing was brought by Sis. Debbie Suddath singing,
“Sinner Saved By Grace.” Br. Danny Brown, pastor of Salmons
Church, brought the ordination sermon using scripture found in Acts
6:1-7. Br. Brown began by reminded the candidates of the work that
will be expected of them and that they should be willing to accept the
task. He stated that churches needed to be more serious about the
things of God. He reminded the two men that because they were going
to be deacons that didn’t mean they were the boss of the church. Br.
Brown told them simply that the role of a deacon was to be a servant of
the church. He brought three points in his message. (1) Deacons should
be men of character. They should have a good reputation, full of the
Holy Ghost , and full of wisdom. (2) Deacons should know their role.
Also the deacons wives should know their role. He is a soldier servant.
When you are attacked stay strong and stand with the church. Be
mature in faith, you shouldn’t need a pacifier to make you happy. Grow
up in the Lord. Deacons are also to assist the pastor. Help visit, make
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phone calls, or whatever is needed to aid in the ministry. (3) Deacons
are representatives. Remember that we are ambassadors for Christ. If
we could grasp of what and who we are representing we will see vs. 7
take place meaning the word of God will be spread and disciples will
multiply.
After the message a charge was given by Br. Brown. Br.
David Hobdy, then prayed the ordination prayer. This was followed by
the laying on of hands by the ordained authority of Portland Presbytery.
Br. Mike Trotter then turned the gavel of moderator over to Br. Tim
Williams. After some brief remarks by the incoming moderator we
were dismissed in prayer.
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Resolutions of the Presbytery
(Resolution 1)-Be it resolved that this Presbytery requests the churches
of this association set December 31 as the closing date of the
association year, and that the Presbytery of the Portland Association
meet on the third Saturday in June.
(Resolution 2)-Be it resolved that Petitions and Request Committee
consist of the clerk and vice clerk of this Presbytery.
(Resolution 3)-Be it resolved that all committee meetings be open to
all members of the Presbytery.
(Resolution 4)-Be it resolved that each church place deacons under the
watch care of the church at least six (6) months prior to the sitting of
the Presbytery.
(Resolution 5)-Be it resolved that all deacons and ministers to be
ordained or licensed be examined on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. before
the Saturday’s regular sitting at the same place of the sitting of the
Presbytery and the moderator to appoint the Examining Comm-ittees
one (1) year in advance at the sitting of the Presbytery.
(Resolution 6)-Be it resolved that anyone requesting membership in
this Presbytery must be a member of a church in the Portland
Association of General Baptists.
(Resolution 7)-Be it resolved that all candidates be introduced to the
Presbytery by the chairman of their respective committee.
(Resolution 8)-Be it resolved that all members of the Presbytery come
to the regular meeting and register to receive their certificate of license
instead of having it mailed to them, if possible.
(Resolution 9)-Be it resolved that the church report to the Presbytery
be sent to the churches THREE (3) months before the sitting of the
Presbytery and returned to the CLERK OF THE PRESBYTERY NO
LATER THAN ONE (1) MONTH BEFORE the sitting of the
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Presbytery enclosing all deacons’ and ministers’ dues and ministers’
reports. The cards to be given to a representative of the church at the
sitting of the Presbytery.
(Resolution 10)-Be it resolved that the Presbytery pay the registration
fee for each minister who would participate in the LAMP program
offered by Pastoral Ministries. Each minister shall furnish his own
books.
(Resolution 11)-Be it resolved that the Portland Presbytery by
unanimous vote believe in the healing ministry as expressed by James
5:13-16 and that the anointing with oil will not be a regular part of the
church service. The only time anointing with oil will be acceptable is
at the request of the sick person and then only involving the elders
(ordained) of the church.
(Resolution 12)-Be it resolved that the Presbytery send flowers to the
wives of members of this Presbytery upon their death and the church of
which they are members be responsible for seeing that this is done.
(Resolution 13)-Be it resolved that no member of this Presbytery will
indulge in the practice of “tongues,” no member will allow in the
church which he has leadership responsibility, the practice of
“tongues.” We believe that according to the Word of God and the
practice of the early church, public worship and prayer should be in a
language of the people. It is clear that the Apostle Paul placed the
strongest emphasis upon rational and intelligible language in worship.
We cannot endorse practices that plainly violate these scriptural
principles. Any person seeking membership in this body will be
questioned relative to this issue and if that person holds to the belief of
“tongues”, he will be denied membership. Be it further resolved that it
be clear in all the minds that this body has acted to adopt this resolution
for sole purpose of eliminating a cause of controversy and all activity
relative to this matter be handled with love and humbleness, with the
ultimate goal to bring praise to our Lord and the salvation of souls.
(Resolution 14)-Be it resolved that we give a standing vote of thanks to
the host church for its kindness shown each of us and the fine lunch it
prepared and that the clerk respond by letter to the host church.
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(Resolution 15)-Be it resolved that when someone comes on credit of
letter, said letter to be read at the next year’s sitting of the Presbytery.
(Resolution 16)-Be it resolved that each church sending a candidate to
be licensed as a minister, ordained as a deacon, or ordained as a
minister present that candidate with a copy of the General Baptist
Doctrine and Usage at least three (3) months prior to being examined
by the proper committee. We also resolve that a member of that church
(pre-ferably the pastor) assist the candidate in attaining a working
knowledge of our DOCTRINE and ARTICLES OF FAITH.
(Resolution 17)-Be it resolved that if rumor of violations by a member
of this Presbytery reaches the magnitude that it becomes common
knowledge, the Credentials Committee will investigate to determine
substance and take appropriate action based on its findings. It shall be
the responsibility of each member to report rumors of magnitude to the
Credentials Committee or an officer of this Presbytery.
(Resolution 18)-Be it resolved that any church calling for pastor a
member of another Presbytery; strongly encourage that pastor to join
the church and the Presbytery. It is our belief than any minister called
to pastor a Portland Association church should be willing to submit to
the guidelines of the Portland Association Presbytery.
(Resolution 19)-Be it resolved that Presbytery dues be $30.00 and that
$23.00 of that be designated for the Minister’s Retirement Fund.
(Resolution 20)-Be it resolved that if a church in the Portland
Association desires to ordain a deacon in the local church, the
prospective deacon must be brought before the Presbytery examining
committee for ordaining deacons, and be recommended by said
committee to the Presbytery. If the local church desires to ordain the
prospective deacon prior to the sitting of the Presbytery, they may do
so; however, the prospect must be re-commended and received by the
Presbytery at the regular sitting of the Presbytery. Local churches are
encouraged to ordain its deacons at the annual ordination service of the
Presbytery and then have installation services for them in the local
church.
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(Resolution 21)-Be it resolved that all licentiates carry a license and be
in good standing with this body or other duly recognized General
Baptist Presbytery for TWO (2) years prior to ordination as a minister,
unless exceptions can be made for early ordination as described in 2012
minutes book page 103.
(Resolution 22)-Be it resolved that the Credentials Committee be
expanded to five (5) members during times of investigation to include
the chairman of the ministers’ ordination committee and the chairman
of the deacons’ ordination committee.
(Resolution 23)-Be it resolved that the Portland Association Presbytery
and Association take an openly firm stand against homosexuality being
accepted in our churches, due to the fact that it is an abomination
before God and a disgrace to His Church. Be it furthermore resolved
that the Portland Presbytery will not, for any reason, ordain any man to
the office of minister or deacon that is a known homosexual. Be it
furthermore resolved that a minister shall not perform a same sex
marriage. Be it furthermore resolved that ministers or deacons will not
allow same sex marriages to occur within the church that they serve.
Be it furthermore resolved that pastors, deacons, and churches shall not
extend church membership to or allow the ordinances of the church to
be administered to a known homosexual. Be it furthermore resolved
that we recommend to each church that if any present member of any
church that openly admits to being a homosexual, that member should
be dealt with immediately by the church and if reconciliation cannot be
made that member should be dealt with as an excluded member. Be it
finally resolved that any minister or deacon that knowingly violates this
resolution shall have his credentials of standing immediately revoked
by this body.
(Resolution 24)-Be it resolved that the attendance of ministers to the
Presbytery be listed in the minutes running five years.
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Constitution of the Portland Presbytery
(Statement 1)-The name of this body shall be the Presbytery of the
Portland Association of General Baptists.
(Statement 2)-The objectives of this Presbytery shall be to promote
efficiency of ministers and deacons, to protect them from hostile
influence, and to encourage unity, fellow-ship, and cooperation among
its members.
(Statement 3)-This Presbytery shall consist of all ordained ministers,
deacons, and licentiates belonging to the Portland Association of
General Baptists.
(Statement 4)-The officers of this Presbytery shall consist of a
moderator, vice moderator, clerk/treasurer, assistant clerk/treasurer, and
Parliamentarian, whose duties shall be those prescribed by the “General
Baptists Doctrine and Usage” and this body.
(Statement 5)-A quorum shall consist of ten percent (10%) of the
membership with at least one-fourth being ordained ministers.
(Statement 6)-Ministers’ and deacons’ ordination shall be by order of
this body in conjunction with the regular session. However, it is
possible for deacons to be ordained in their home church by the pastor
and deacons.
(Statement 7)-There shall be a regular session of this Presbytery each
year in conjunction with the annual session of the Association. The
moderator shall have authority to call a meeting, giving ample time by
written notice to all active members.
(Statement 8)-This body shall have authority to revoke the credentials
of any member for unchristian conduct or for violation of this
constitution or the bylaws of this body.
(Statement 9)-This Presbytery shall have absolute jurisdiction over all
licensed or ordained ministers and all ordained deacons of this
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Association, but the churches may recommend any of their members to
this body.
(Statement 10)-All charges against any member of this body shall be
made to the moderator in full writing, who shall at once communicate
the charges to the Credentials Committee. The Credentials Committee
will then proceed to inquire with intent to restore the accused according
to Galatians 6:1, Timothy 5:19, and other related Scripture.
(Statement 11)-When all efforts to restore the accused fail, then the
“Procedure for Disciplinary Action of the Presbytery” as outlined in the
annual Association minutes will be followed.
(Statement 12)-This Presbytery shall meet in closed session and none
but ordained ministers, licentiates, and ordained deacons of the General
Baptist denomination shall be admitted without special action of this
body.
(Statement 13)-The standing committees of the Presbytery shall be: a
Credentials Committee, a Resolution Committee, and three Examining
Committees which shall be appointed annually, and whose duties shall
be prescribed by this Presbytery.
(Statement 14)-This Constitution can be changed only by a two-thirds
majority vote of all members present.
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Bylaws of the Portland Presbytery
(Bylaw 1)-Any member of this Presbytery holding credentials (license
or certificate of ordination) who fails or refuses to exercise them, shall
be subject to reprimand from this body. Such credentials may be
rendered null and void by a vote of this Presbytery.
(Bylaw 2)-Members of this Presbytery shall not invite into the pulpit
any person who has had his credentials revoked.
(Bylaw 3)-Members of this Presbytery shall not support or encourage
any heretical sect or denomination.
(Bylaw 4)-Any member of this Presbytery who shall sanction the
violation of any ordinance or covenant of the General Baptist
denomination shall be deemed out of order and shall be dealt with by
this body.
(Bylaw 5)-This Presbytery shall not renew the credentials of any
member who is not recommended by his church in its annual report to
this Presbytery.
(Bylaw 6)-Ministers or deacons from another General Baptist
Presbytery may be admitted only with a letter of good standing and
after such examination concerning doctrine and loyalty as deemed
necessary.
(Bylaw 7)-Any minister or deacon from another denomination who
seeks membership in this body must meet the following criteria.
(1) Be a member in good standing and recommended by a church
in Portland
Association.
(2) Meet first with the Credentials Committee and then be
referred to the Proper
Committee for Examination.
(3) Be recommended by the proper Examining Committee and
approved by this body
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(4) Must show certification of ordination or be ordained by this
body. When the criteria are met, a one year probationary
membership is granted.
(Bylaw 8)-Rumors shall not be heard in this Presbytery, but all charges
shall be in writing, and any member who shall spread or make public
any slanderous report, which he cannot support, shall be deemed out of
order and shall be dealt with by this body.
(Bylaw 9)-Members of this Presbytery shall not indulge to any extent
in any intoxicants or profanity. Members found guilty of such
unchristian acts shall be dealt with by this body.
(Bylaw 10)-No man shall be licensed or ordained who has two living
wives nor whose wife has two living husbands.
(Bylaw 11)-Bylaws may be adopted or repealed only at the annual
session of the Presbytery and that by two-thirds majority vote of the
members present.
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QUESTIONS FOR MINISTERS AND DEACONS
TO BE LICENSED OR ORDAINED
BIBLICAL
(Question 1)-What does the Bible mean to you and who wrote it?
(Question 2)-Who does the Godhead consist of and what does it mean
to you?
(Question 3)-What is your opinion of the Virgin Birth of Jesus?
(Question 4)-Tell us something about the boyhood and early life of
Jesus?
(Question 5)-Tell how Jesus’ earthly ministry began?
(Question 6)-What is the gospel?
(Question 7)-What are the four main events brought out in the gospel?
(Question 8)-To you, why are there four books of the Gospels?
(Question 9)-Name the church’s foremost missionary.
(Question 10)-Name some of the writings of the Apostle Paul?
(Question 11)-What book in the Bible reveals the past, present, and
future state of man?
USAGE AND DOCTRINE
(Question 1)-Are you familiar with and do you believe in all of the
Articles of Faith set forth by General Baptists?
(Question 2)-Will you teach, preach, and practice these Articles of
Faith?
(Question 3)-How do you feel about the charismatic movement such as
speaking in tongues or receiving the Holy Ghost with the evidence of
speaking in tongues?
(Question 4)-Do you believe that a second and third work of grace is
essential to salvation?
(Question 5)-Do you believe that the essentials of salvation are set
forth in the General Baptists Articles of Faith?
(Question 6)-What is the true mode of baptism and what is its purpose?
(Question 7)-Do you believe that it is possible for a Christian to
backslide and finally be lost?
(Question 8)-Do you believe that the atonement of Jesus Christ is
brought about only through repentance and faith in our Lord Jesus
Christ?
(Question 9)-How should we observe the Lord’s Day?
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(Question 10)-Do you believe there are eternal rewards for the
righteous in heaven and eternal damnation and punishment for the
wicked?
MORAL AND SOCIAL CHARACTER
(Question 1)-Since honesty is a virtue, do you feel that a man should
pay his debts?
(Question 2)-Do you believe in social drinking or the use of alcoholic
beverages?
(Question 3)-Do you use tobacco in any form?
(Question 4)-Do you have more than one living wife, or does your wife
have more than one living husband?
(Question 5)-Do you feel that premarital sex relations is a sin?
(Question 6)-Do you feel that practicing homosexuals should be
ordained?
(Question 7)-Do you feel that the home reflects our Christianity the
same as the church?
(Question 8)-What is your responsibility to your neighbor?
(Question 9)-What is your Christian responsibility to society?
(Question 10)-What is your responsibility to your family?
(Question 11)-If your moral character ever ceases to reflect the
Christian image, will you as a man voluntarily turn your credentials in
to the Presbytery of which you belong, or would they have to call for
them?
(Question 12)-Do you know that you have received the Divine Call of
God into the ministry?
MINISTRY OF DEACONS
(Question 1)-What do you feel you have to offer to the church?
(Question 2)-What is your responsibility to the church? To the
community?
(Question 3)-How do you see your role in the local church?
(Question 4)-What is your perception of the role of the pastor?
(Question 5)-What is the ultimate purpose of the existence of the
church?
REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENTIATES
(Requirement 1)-Licensee be a Christian.
(Requirement 2)-Licensee be God called.
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(Requirement 3)-Licensee be a member of a General Baptist church in
the Portland Presbytery.
(Requirement 4)*-Once a minister has been called to preach, the
church where he is a member should recommend him for license from
this body. Once properly examined and licensed, the presbytery
assumes the responsibility for the minister until he is ordained. The
presbytery will accept the responsibility of scheduling and providing
preaching opportunities for the licensed minister for two years of
holding license. The minister is also encouraged to find additional
speaking opportunities other than those scheduled by the presbytery.
When the licensed minister goes to fill his appointments, the pastor of
the hosting church (or other ordained authority) will complete and
evaluation form to evaluate the ministry, presentation, and appearance
of the licensed minister. The form will be mailed to the presbytery
clerk who will pass them on to the appropriate committee.
(Requirement 5)-Licensee has a solid knowledge of General Baptist
Doctrine and Usage.
(Requirement 6)*-Licensee must complete two years (four
semesters/sixteen courses) of classes at Christian Training Institute, or
the LAMP Program Levels 1 and 2, or comparable college religious
studies prior to ordination. If candidate has not completed the
educational but is called to pastor a congregation, exceptions can be
made for early ordination with a probation status based upon the promise
to satisfy these requirements within two years.
*Requirements 4 and 6 become effective with prospective licentiates in
2013.
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PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
OF PRESBYTERY
(Step 1)-The person desiring an investigation will submit this request
in writing to the moderator of the Presbytery.
(Step 2)-The moderator will, upon receipt of request, promptly, call a
meeting of the Credentials Committee and the officers of the
Presbytery to inform them of the upcoming investigation.
(Step 3)-Credentials Committee will promptly proceed with the
investigation in the following order:
(A) Meet with person requesting the investigation.
(B) Meet with person being investigated.
(C) Meet with officers to report findings.
The investigation will basically result in one of three
conclusions:
(1) The charges will have no merit and further proceedings
are not necessary.
(2) The charges have merit, but the person involved will
make restitution and correction to the satisfaction of the
committee, the person requesting the investigation and
the officers, and no further proceedings are necessary.
(3) The charges have merit and cannot be resolved and will
be brought to the full body.
If #3 is the situation, the Credentials Committee will prepare
the case for presentation to the full body and the moderator will notify
the accused by registered mail of the proceedings to allow him
opportunity to prepare his defense.
In no case will the officers or the Credentials Committee have
the prerogative to ignore the request for investigation or delay the
investigation.
If any of the persons involved are not satisfied with the
investigation or the conclusion, they have the option to bring the matter
before the whole body.
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Portland Association Presbytery
Dues Paid in 2014
Barber Way
Beech Grove
Boiling Springs
Bowling Green First
Cave Mill
Center Point
Clifton
Cornerstone
East Nashville
Gallatin (Servants Church)
Halltown
Hollis Chapel
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Liberty
Macedonia
Madison Avenue
Martha’s Chapel
Mitchellville
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Pleasant
Nashville First
New Life
Portland
Providence
Salmons
Shiloh
State Line
Union Chapel
Unity
White House
$50.00
$200.00
$$25.00
$150.00
$350.00
$150.00
$100.00
$150.00
$$325.00
$100.00
$50.00
$75.00
$125.00
$125.00
$25.00
$225.00
$75.00
$250.00
$$50.00
$100.00
$225.00
$225.00
$175.00
$25.00
$175.00
$$200.00
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