Lunch and Learn
Helping Parents Lead Their Homes with Clarity, Structure, and Purpose
So families, children, and communities flourish.
Parenting today can feel overwhelming. Family Formation Group helps parents move from confusion and reactivity to clarity, structure, and confident leadership in the home.
Built on time-tested principles and values, informed by a biblical worldview, and applied in a practical, accessible way for families.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT, REGISTER HERE : reach.mba/events
Marion Mesh Meetup
Join us for coffee as we collaborate to build out the Marion Mesh - a free off-grid text messaging service built by the people of Marion County for the people of Marion County. Get more information at www.reach.mba/mesh
First Responder Peer Support/ Chaplain Training Level 6
First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training - Level 6
Hosted by Marion Baptist Association
Ocala, FL - August 7, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm| Cost $99 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees
*Group Discount: Buy 4 or more tickets for $74.25 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees
You can register for this training even if you have not completed our Level 1-5 courses.
This class is open to everyone who has a heart to serve and support First Responders! You do NOT
have to currently be a Peer Support/Chaplain to attend.
Abuse Prevention and Response Training
Churches are called to be places of safety, healing, and hope—especially for children, youth, and other vulnerable people in our care. Tragically, abuse can and does occur in ministry settings when safeguards are weak or missing.
This half-day training will help pastors and ministry leaders understand what abuse is, how it impacts individuals and church communities, and how your church can put wise safeguards and response plans in place. Together we’ll learn from practitioners in abuse prevention and response and we’ll highlight resources available through the SBC’s Abuse Prevention & Response work as well as The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP).
Who Should Attend?
• Senior/lead pastors and elders
• Executive pastors, administrators, and office managers
• Nursery, children’s, youth, and college ministry leaders
• Special needs ministry leaders
• Biblical counselors and care ministry team members
• Any church leader involved in screening, training, or supervising volunteers and staff
Speakers
Jeff Dalrymple
Jeff serves as Director of Abuse Prevention & Response with the SBC Executive Committee. He works with churches, associations, and state conventions to promote abuse prevention, care, and response best practices across Southern Baptist life.
Dr. Manny Keyser
Manny is a relational network systems practitioner, pastor, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified in traumatology and family therapy. He is passionate about helping people and organizations thrive by strengthening connections, clarifying vision, and creating positive change.
Amber Privett
Amber is a faithful follower of Christ and a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Amber Privett Counseling. Her passion is to create a safer world for the most vulnerable among us and most ardently believes that the church should be a space where abuse survivors can experience the comfort, love, and peace of God.
142nd Annual Celebration
Our 142nd Annual Celebration
Sunday October 18th
6pm
MESSENGERS MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE:
First Responder Peer Support/ Chaplain Training - Level 1
Learn how to effectively serve our Fire/EMS/Military/Police First Responders. This Level 1 Training will equip each student with practical tips, tools, and techniques to provide care and compassion to
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CURRENTLY BE A PEER SUPPORT/CHAPLAIN TO ATTEND.
Executive Committee Meeting
NOTICE: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
MARION BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
DATE: 5/14 (May 14th)
TIME: 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Marion Baptist Association Office
1520 NE 14th St., Ocala, FL 34478
ATTENDEES: Executive Committee Members
Biblical Soul Care and Discipleship Training
This training program endeavors to prepare Pastors and other church members to use the Word of God with compassion, and competence to care for fellow believers through the difficult challenges of life.
Catered lunch will be provided - Space is limited: please register using this link.
Marion Mesh
Connecting Our Community, No Strings Attached
A county-wide, off-grid communication network built by the people of Marion County, for the people of Marion County.
Join us for Coffee:
8:00 a.m.
Saturday March 14, 2026
Marion Baptist Association
1520 NE 14th St. Ocala, FL 34470
How Healthy Churches Thrive
Join us at Sandy Acres Baptist Church on Saturday, March 7th and discover what makes a healthy church and how it can thrive. Cultivating Faith, Building Community Transforming Lives. This is a free training event that starts at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude around 12:00 p.m. Sandy Acres Church is located at 24998 Southeast Highway 42Umatilla, FL, 32764.
2026 Church Tax Seminar
Austin Ward from Florida Baptist Convention will be our guest speaker for this seminar.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Executive Committee meeting: February 5th 10am at the Marion Baptist Association.
GIC - 2 Day Global Impact Conference Jan. 30 & 31
January 30th: 6pm - 9pm
January 31: 8am - 4pm
Focus: The biblical Basis of Missions
The State of the World
God’s Heart for the Foreigner
Tactics and Firearms Handling
This course is held inside the church and focuses on behavior-based responses for Armed Protectors, including decision making in and around crowds during an active threat. Training guns and holsters will be provided and utilized during the training (no live weapons). This is "dry practice" non-live fire class, and all skill levels are welcome. We will discuss realistic responses along with explaining the difference between range safety and real-life safety.