Volunteers serving with Bill Glass Ministries – Behind the Walls will participate in an outreach at FDC Central Florida Reception Center. After receiving practical training on how to clearly and confidently share their faith on Friday evening, volunteers will spend their Saturday in the facility engaging in one-on-one or small group conversations, offering hope, encouragement, prayer, and the message of the Gospel.

Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age and must participate in a mandatory Equip & Ignite Training on Friday evening from 5:30PM to 8:00PM at Aloma Church (1815 Florida 436 Winter Park, FL) with a free dinner included. Volunteers will then serve at FDC Central Florida Reception Center (7000 H C Kelley Road Orlando, FL) on Saturday from 7:00AM to 4:00PM.

The Pastor Protection Benefit provides a one-time financial payment to the widows of pastors who have been enrolled in the GuideStone Financial Resources retirement plan. It is a partnership between GuideStone and the Florida Baptist Convention. The payment is commiserated with the pastor’s age, ranging from $100,000 for men 35 and under to $10,000 for men 71 or older. Other criteria include: 

• Pastor’s church or the pastor had to contribute $50 or more monthly to their Guidestone retirement plan

• Pastor had to serve as senior or lead pastor 

Join us for a live demonstration this Saturday at Marion County Day 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the McPherson Government Complex. Click for details.

Discipleship and leadership are two sides of the same coin. A disciple leads, and a leader multiplies.

For churches within the Marion Baptist Association, we are committed to helping you realize this vision of an abundance of leaders. Coach training is available to all member churches to help you implement these systems of multiplication. Let’s stop merely maintaining programs and start mobilizing a movement of leaders.

Many of you may be familiar with the classical DISC assessment, a widely used behavioral profiling tool that helps individuals understand their communication styles and preferences. Biblical DISC takes this foundational understanding and elevates it with a Christ-centered perspective, helping individuals identify their strengths and challenges through the lens of biblical truth and Jesus' example of leadership. Click to read more on our website.

Multiplication is a natural outcome of focusing on health rather than just church size. Healthy churches are resilient, adaptable, and reproducible. Churches that embrace these principles see disciples become disciple-makers, leaders raising leaders, and groups and churches multiplying in Kingdom impact. At Marion Baptist Association, we believe that connecting churches around these biblical principles strengthens Marion County and beyond for flourishing communities of faith. If you would like to schedule a Natural Church Development training or consulltation for your church, contact Mark Weible at the MBA Missionary Resource Center.

Our weekly Disaster Relief Ham Radio 2m Net meets at 9:00 p.m each Tuesday. We are operating on the KA4WJA repeater on 146.970 MHz. The purpose of the Net is for testing and training for disaster relief communications for the churches affiliated with Marion Baptist Association, our emergency communication partners and the general public.

Amateur Radio (Ham) is a service and hobby in which licensed participants operate communications equipment. Ham radio is known for its versatility and ability to reach long distances. It operates on a variety of frequency bands, allowing for communication across towns, around the world, or even into space. Ham radio operators are often enthusiasts who enjoy the technical aspects of radio communication and the community it builds.

When Crisis Hits, Communication Shouldn’t Break Down.

From hurricanes to grid outages, we’re ready. Discover how our multi-layered emergency communication plan keeps your church connected—no matter what. From phone and text to Starlink, Ham radio, Winlink, and Meshtastic, we’re equipping volunteers and churches to stay informed and ready.

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