Ministers and Deacons Assn.
A Seminar On
Church Growth and Renewal
Entertained by
Mount Pisgah, Primitive Baptist Church
Lenoir City, Tennessee
February 27-28, 1998
Primitive Baptist Ministers and Deacons Association
Mount Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church
Lenoir City, Tennessee
February 27-28, 1998
Elders Present:
Charles Taylor, Greg Phillips, Lee Price, Howard Pippin, Jim
Young, R. L. Mitchell, Jr., Bill Taylor, Mickey Harris, Terry Barnard,
Don Burkhalter, Doyle Kilgore, Khomer Beaty, Sr., Clyde Abbott, Jr.
Deacons Present:
Ira Davis, J. B. Loveless, Gary Hicks, Charles Chapman, Jerry
Spoon, Willis McCall
Friday Afternoon
The Primitive Baptist Ministers and Deacons Association met with
the Mount Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church on Friday, February 27, 1998
at 1:00 PM. The meeting began with a welcome by Elder R. L. Mitchell,
the Association Chairman. Following the welcome, the ministers and
deacons present formed a circle for prayer led by Elder Charles Taylor.
We then began a time of study of Church Growth and Renewal.
This study, presented by Elders Charles Taylor and Greg Phillips, was
based on materials compiled by Elder Craig Campbell. It was a study of
scriptural responsibilities of the Church (both as a body and the
individual members) in spreading the gospel. As scripture teaches, the
good news of Jesus Christ is declared not only by the preaching of the
gospel, but also by the godly lives of individual members of the Body of
Christ.
The study continued through 5:00 PM, when we adjourned for dinner.
Mount Pisgah Church with help from the Grace Church of Loudon provided a
bountiful meal at the home of pastor Howard Pippin.
At 7:00 PM we returned to the church for worship services. The
services began with a welcome and scripture reading by Elder Charles
Taylor and with prayer led by Elder Lee Price.
A spiritual song service was led by Elder Bill Taylor with Sister
Carolyn Russell playing piano. The congregation sang How Firm A
foundation and The Solid Rock. Sister Carolyn Russel sang a
solo, I Thirst. The congregation then sang What A Friend We
Have In Jesus.
Elder R. L. Mitchell welcomed the congregation and expressed thanks
on behalf of the Association to Mount Pisgah Church for their
hospitality.
Elder Charles Taylor led in prayer. An offering was taken for the
Association Benevolence fund.
Elder Taylor then introduced the speaker for the evening, Elder
Mickey Harris, pastor of the Grace Chapel Primitive Baptist Church of
Huntsville, Alabama.
The congregation sang I Will Follow Jesus as Elder Harris came
forward to preach.
Elder Harris spoke from John 1:15-18, And of his fullness have all
we received, and grace for grace.
Following Elder Harris' sermon, an invitation was given for
membership in any of the churches represented as the congregation sang Amazing
Grace. The right hand of fellowship was given. Elder R. L. Mitchell
made closing remarks and Elder Khomer Beaty dismissed with prayer.
Saturday Morning
February 28, 1998
The Association met at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning to continue
study of God's word. The study continue through 11:00 AM when the
business session of the Association began.
Chairman Elder R. L. Mitchell call the meeting to order. Elder Don
Burkhalter led in prayer. Elder Greg Phillips read the minutes of the
previous meeting and the treasurerĘs report. Elder Lee Price moved to
adopt both reports. The motion was seconded by Elder Charles Taylor and
the motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Elder Khomer moved that after the expenses of this seminar
were met, that of the remainder of the funds 50% ($75) would be sent to
Elder Craig Campbell in appreciation of his efforts in compiling the
study material. The remaining $75 would be retained to go toward the
expenses of future seminars. Elder Lee Price seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
Elder Howard Pippin moved that the seminar format used in this
meeting become a regular part of the Association meetings. Elder Bill
Taylor Seconded and the motion carried.
Elder Charles Taylor made a motion to authorize the Association
chairman to appoint a program committee to coordinate future studies.
Elder Doyle Kilgore seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Elder Doyle Kilgore made a motion to retain the present slate of
Association officers. The motion was seconded by Elder Howard Pippin and
approved.
Elder Bill Taylor moved for a standing vote of thanks to Elders
Charles Taylor and Greg Phillips for their efforts in this seminar.
Elder Khomer Beaty asked the Association for permission to include
the minutes of the Association on the Out Of Bondage Website.
Elder Greg Phillips made a motion to grant permission. Elder Lee Price
seconded. Motion carried.
Arbor Primitive Baptist Church of Lynchburg, Tennessee invited the
next session of the Association (October 23-24,1998) to meet there. The
Association accepted the invitation.
With all business being concluded, Elder Lee Price moved to adjourn.
Elder Charles Taylor seconded. Motion carried.
The members present formed a circle for prayer. Elder Doyle Kilgore
led the dismissal prayer.
The meeting ended with lunch and a time of fellowship at the home of
Elder Howard Pippin.
Compiled by Elder Craig Campbell, Carlinville, IL.
You can reach us by e-mail at:
Elder Greg Phillips
Chattanooga, TN
Elder Howard Pippin Lenoir
City, TN
Elder Charles Taylor Lenoir
City, TN
Elder Bill Taylor Maryville, TN
Editors note: As others acquire E-mail addresses
and/or Websites,
they will be added to this list.
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CHARGE TO DEACONS