Associational News & Events

Pastor's Conference
The Pastor's Conference of Carolina Baptist Association is held each Monday morning at 10am in the downstairs conference room. A light refreshment will be served. All ministers are welcome to join us.

Harvest Seeds Ministry
Harvest Seeds Ministry is a literature ministry that collects donated new and used Christian material, such as Bibles, Sunday School literature, devotional books, hymns, all types of Christian books and magazines, basic school supplies, etc. The material collected is sorted, boxed and sent to another ministry, Love Packages in Butler, Illinois, where it is sent to poor Third World English speaking countries to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bring your collection to the association office Monday - Thursday from 9-4pm. Click here for a list of items that can be accepted.

BEDOTELL Youth Weeks at NC Baptist Assembly, Ft. Caswell

Looking for a youth camp at the beach that includes powerful worship, quality proclaimers, original dramas, big production, a hands-on missions experience, intentional discipleship for students and youth ministry training for adults? Then join us for one of the Summer Youth Weeks at Fort Caswell with your group of rising 7th through 12th graders. Each week also includes lots of sports, pool time, beach time, daily quiet times, church and small group devotions, games and more.

Truett Summer Camps, Hayesville, NC

Truett has been operating since 1953 as a summer camp. The foundation of camp has remained the same since then: Biblical truth, opportunities for fun, and strong community. Truett offers many exciting recreation options, friendly and well-trained staff, and an emphasis on being in God’s creation. We have also recommitted to connecting young people to God through His Word. Click here to view the many exciting summer camps for 2023.

Construction Skills Training - March 25, 2023

Construction Skills Training offers training in basic skills needed to assist with construction ministry. Attendees will learn how to hang and finish drywall, install flooring, layout and frame walls, build wheelchair ramps, and other skills. This training will be held in Shelby at the Shelby Mission Camp from 9-3. This is a great training for students, women and men. Click here for more information and to register.

Woven Women's Conference - March 24-26, 2023

FAITH IS APPLIED AS IT IS WOVEN SEAMLESSLY INTO THE FABRIC OF DAILY LIFE

REVIVE: Your relationship with God. REFRESH: Your fellowship with Christian sisters. RENEW: Your spirit, You need this time away from home to recharge. To reconnect with God and other women. You will return home excited for your place in God’s tapestry. Click here to register.

Western Area Aging Well Conference - March 30, 2023

Location: Buncombe Baptist Association. Time: 10am-2pm. Join NC Baptist Aging Ministry for inspiring and entertaining sessions on aging well spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Northeast Regional Director Rich Gwaltney will present on depression. Central West Regional Director, Angie Gregg will explore the latest evidence-based fall prevention guidance from the CDC & NFPA. Robert Leonard will close with "My Prayer Life for All My Life." Join NCBAM for fellowship, fun, and inspiration! A catered lunch is included! Cost is $10.

April is Food Round-up for Broyhill Children's Home in Clyde, NC

Each year Carolina Baptist Association churches unite for the Annual Food Roundup which allows hundreds of boys and girls living at Baptist Children's Homes' Broyhill Home to have their bellies well-filled. When children see trucks full of food pull into Broyhill, they see God's love in action. Being part of the Food Roundup is not only about collecting food -- it's about shining the light of Jesus into the darkness for boys and girls. Carolina Baptist Association will be accepting food up until May 8, 2023. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9-4. Call us at 828-693-4274 before you come so we can plan to help you unload.

Living on Mission-2023 Baptist Missions Conference - April 14-15, 2023

Location: Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC. Special features include mission breakout sessions, missions opportunities Friday supper, mission testimonies, mission fair exhibits and much more. Call Carolina Baptist Association at 828-693-4274 if you would like to commute together. Click here for more information.

Fill The Tank - April 16, 2023

What if we could see thousands profess Christ through believer’s baptism on a single day? That’s the heartbeat behind the statewide “Fill the Tank” baptism emphasis. We’re encouraging every N.C. Baptist church to fill their baptism tanks on April 16 and trust God to save people between now and then. Will you commit to “fill the tank?”

Decisional Preaching Conference - April 22, 2023

Transylvania Baptist Association will host the Decisional Preaching workshop featuring the book's author, Dr. Jim Shaddix from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Will begin that morning at 9:00 and conclude with lunch at noon. To register call the TBA office at 828-877-3203 or email tba@tbanc.org.

Transitional Interim Training - April 24-25, 2023

Location: Buncombe Baptist Association, Asheville, NC. Time: 9-5 each day. Allan Blume will be presenting two days of preparation that will prepare potential interim pastors to serve the local church at the highest level of effectiveness. Transitional Interim Ministry training equips pastors and church leaders to help churches make the most of the time between the departure of one pastor and the calling of another. The experience of hundreds of congregations and their leaders confirms that what is done in this transitional period greatly influences the formation of a solid ministry team with the new pastor and congregation. The two-day training provides effective tools that can be used by both a traditional or a transitional interim pastor, as well as the pastor search committee.

Allan is a North Carolina native who has served in many roles in Baptist life. With more than 50 years of experience in ministry, he retired as editor of the Biblical Recorder in 2019 and now serves churches and pastors in transitional interim ministry through the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Cost is $75 which includes materials and meals. Call 828-252-1864 to register.

CBA Spring Semi-Annual Meeting - April 25, 2023
The CBA Spring meeting will be held at East Flat Rock First Baptist Church at 7pm.

WMU NC Missions Conference and 132nd Annual Meeting - April 28-29, 2023

Theme: Ignite. Location: Lawndale Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC.

Operation Inasmuch - April 29 & May 6, 2023
NCOIAM is a one day missions blitz in your community. Imagine your whole church active in missions to your community! Choose a date for this event and be on mission!

Camp Scholarship Deadline - May 1, 2023

Carolina Baptist Association is blessed to have financial resources invested with the NC Baptist Foundation to provide assistance for children to attend a Christian camp. With camp season coming upon us, the deadline to apply for a camp scholarship is May 1, 2023. We ask that you remember these scholarships are need-based. Click here to download an application.

National Day of Prayer - May 4, 2023

Location: Hendersonville Historic Courthouse, Hendersonville, from 6-7pm. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Our Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, to create appropriate materials, and to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America’s leaders and its families. The Task Force represents a Judeo-Christian expression of the national observance, based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible.

Special Olympics - May 5, 2023

Will be held at East Henderson High School from 10-2. CBA will have our Concession Trailer there to serve popcorn, sno-cones and cotton candy. If you would like to volunteer in the concession trailer click here.

Men's Outdoor Weekend - May 5-6, 2023

Location: Caraway Conference Center. Come join us for an inspiring weekend of outdoor fun and fellowship for men.

Region 9 Disaster Relief Training - May 20, 2023

Will be held at First Baptist Church Hendersonville from 8:30am - 3:00pm. This Disaster Relief Training is a one day trainings for anyone who wants to be certified for the first time or for those wanting to update their badge.

Pastor's Wives Brunch - June 3, 2023

Will be held at Suzanne Tilley's home from 9-11am. Click here for more information.

Deep Impact Kids Hendersonville - June 12-16, 2023

Location: Fruitland Baptist Bible College. DI Kids offers gospel-centered, missions-focused, life-impacting camps for children and their leaders. At a DI Kids camp, everything is prepared ahead of time for you and your kids' ministry group so that you can focus on your kids group.

Deep Impact Students Hendersonville - June 19-24, 2023

Location: Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Deep Impact Students offers a pre-packaged week or half week mission camp experiences that are Gospel-Centered, Missions-Focused and Life-Impacting. Church groups, grades 6-12 and their adult leaders are welcome. Deep Impact camps are sponsored by NC Baptists on Mission. If you know of someone who could benefit from the students or have a project in mind click here and fill out the project form.