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Mississippi Baptist Convention BoardJim Futral, Executive Director-TreasurerPO Box 530 Jackson MS 39205-0530800.748.1651 601.968.3800 in Jackson
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NotesMississippi Baptist Convention OfficersDr. Doug BroomeFirst Baptist Church, NatchezPresidentDr. John PaceFirst Baptist Church, TerryFirst Vice PresidentDr. Dan HowardFirst Baptist Church, PhiladelphiaSecond Vice PresidentDr. Michael WeeksPleasant Hill Baptist Church, Olive BranchRecording SecretaryRev. Jerry BinghamBenton-Tippah Baptist Association, RipleyAssociate Recording SecretaryCommittee on Order of BusinessRev. Barry Corbett, ChairFirst Baptist Church, KosciuskoRev. Travis GrayFirst Baptist Church, EuporaDr. Buddy KeyesOak Grove Baptist Church, MendenhallRev. David PrevostBrandon Baptist Church, BrandonDr. Jimmy StewartFirst Baptist Church, GulfportRev. Greg WarnockFirst Baptist Church, Brookhaven
AND THE DISCIPLES WERE CALLED CHRISTIANS IN ANTIOCHActs 11:26Tuesday Morning First Session October 31, 20178:30Call to Order – Doug BroomePresident, Mississippi Baptist ConventionSenior Pastor, First Baptist Church, NatchezInvocation – Josh BraddyPastor, New Palestine Baptist Church, PicayuneWorship through Music – Derrick BurtDirector of Music Ministries, First Baptist Church, NatchezScripture Reading – Acts 4:13-20Wade StevensPastor, First Baptist Church, MathistonTestimony – Nick KingLay Member, First Baptist Church, Yazoo City9:00Organization of the Convention – Doug BroomeRecognition and Seating of MessengersCommittee on Order of Business Report – Barry CorbettChair; Pastor, First Baptist Church, KosciuskoAnnouncement of Credentials and Tellers Committees – Doug BroomeWelcome – L. Lavon GrayMinister of Music; Transition Team Leader, First Baptist Church, Jackson9:15Worship through Music – Praise TeamFirst Baptist Church, Natchez9:20Report of Committee on Committees – Mark VincentChair; Pastor, Clarke-Venable Baptist Church, Decatur9:25Bible Treasures – Michael CattSenior PastorSherwood Baptist Church, Albany, GA9:50Presentations of Resolutions9:55Worship through Music – Derrick BurtDirector of Music Ministries, First Baptist Church, Natchez10:00Business Session: Election of the President – Doug Broome10:10Greetings from SBC Executive Committee – C. Ashley ClaytonVice President for Cooperative Program and Stewardship, SBC Executive Committee,Nashville, TN10:20Convention Board Report – Greg WarnockPresident, Mississippi Baptist Convention BoardPastor, First Baptist Church, Brookhaven10:30Choral Praise – Praise TeamFirst Baptist Church, Natchez10:35Christian Action Commission Report – Kenny DigbyExecutive Director-Treasurer, Christian Action Commission10:50Concert of Praise – Praise TeamFirst Baptist Church, Natchez11:00President’s Address – Doug Broome11:35Benediction – Carolyn RidleyLay Member, First Baptist Church, NatchezNotesMasterSound Media Ministries will be recording the Pastor’s Conference and the Mississippi Baptist Conventionmessages only. Order forms will be available at the beginning of conference and convention. CDs, DVDs, and jumpdrives can be purchased on site or ordered for mail delivery. Payment must be made at time of order. Those wanting all sermons of the convention can place an early order upon arrival, and discs or jump-drive will be ready afterthe last session. Order forms are available on the second floor opposite the registration area. For more information, contact Bob or Betty Bynum: P.O. Box 804, Claude, TX 79019 Phone: 817-983-1995 – cell or 505-250-6542 – cellEmail: mastersoundaudio@gmail.com
Featured SpeakersDr. Michael Catt has served as Senior Pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church since1989. The church has 3,000 members and has averaged one hundred baptismseach year. Sherwood has changed from a neighborhood church to a regional,multi-ethnic congregation with members from eleven nations. The church hasthree campuses covering 130-plus acres—the main church campus, the lowerschool campus and the upper school campus. Sherwood Pictures began as an“out of the box” outreach of the church. Michael has served as the ExecutiveProducer of Flywheel, Facing the Giants and Fireproof, as well as several musicand video projects. Michael and his wife Terri have been married since 1974.They are the proud parents of two grown daughters, Erin and Hayley.Dr. Doug Broome has served as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Natchez,since March 2008. He has served over thirty years in pastoral ministry, havingalso pastored churches in Brookhaven, Waynesboro, and Yazoo City. Bro. Dougholds an undergraduate degree from Mississippi College and Master of Divinityand Doctor of Ministry degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.An avid reader, runner, and cyclist, Bro. Doug is also an accomplished track andcross country coach. Additionally, he is involved in the Natchez community,taking part in local events such as Angels on the Bluff and the Historic NatchezTableaux. Bro. Doug is joined in ministry by his wife, Gwenette. They have oneadult son, Bradley, who lives in the Jackson area.Dr. Ronald T. Meeks is the Professor of Bible and Director of Church Relationsand Ministerial Recruiting at Blue Mountain College. He was born and reared inCorinth, MS. He was saved and baptized as a member of Oakland Baptist Churchin Corinth. While a teenager he felt called to preach the gospel and was licensedto the gospel ministry (1975). He received the Bachelor of Arts degree with majorsin Bible and English from Blue Mountain College (1983). Later he earned theMaster of Divinity degree in Biblical Studies (1986) and the Doctor of Philosophydegree in Pastoral Ministries (1996) from the New Orleans Baptist TheologicalSeminary. Dr. Meeks joined the faculty of Blue Mountain College in 1997 at theretirement of Dr. James L. Travis. His primary roles are to teach the Bible andhelp young people prepare for the gospel ministry. Dr. Meeks is married to JulieBertsche of Atlanta, GA. He has three children: Matthew, Charlie, and CarolynGrace. The Meeks make their home in Corinth, MS.Dr. Ronnie Floyd has been a pastor for over 40 years. His experience, wisdom,and passion for God make him a powerful proclaimer of God’s Word. He teachesprinciples from the Bible that encourages and uplifts thousands of people allover the world via TV, the Internet, podcasts, radio, speaking engagements,and books. Since 1986, Pastor Floyd has served as the Senior Pastor of CrossChurch, Northwest Arkansas. In June 2016, he completed a two-year electedterm as President of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Floyd’s ministry as alocal church pastor has been one of commitment to evangelism, discipleship,and the advancement of the Gospel to America and around the world. Dr. Floydand his wife, Jeana, have two sons, Josh (Kate) and Nick (Meredith), and sevengrandchildren.AND THE DISCIPLES WERE CALLED CHRISTIANS IN ANTIOCHActs 11:26Tuesday Afternoon Second Session October 31, 20171:30Concert of Praise – Mississippi Singing ChurchmenMilfred Valentine, Director; Minister of Music, Prentiss Baptist Church, Prentiss1:45Call to Order – John PaceFirst Vice President, Mississippi Baptist ConventionPastor, First Baptist Church, TerryInvocation – Matt OlsonPastor, First Baptist Church, SharonCongregational Praise – Slater MurphyDirector; Director, Church Music, Mississippi Baptist Convention BoardHospital Merger Report – Jason Little and Chris AndersonPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Memorial Health Care System,Memphis, TN; Vice President, Mississippi OperationsScripture Reading – Acts 16:21-31Dustie DunnPastor, Petal-Harvey Baptist Church, PetalTestimony – Gilroy ChowLay Member, Oakhurst Baptist Church, Clarksdale2:10Bible Treasures – Michael Catt2:35Concert of Praise - Mississippi Singing Churchmenn2:50Business Session – Doug BroomePresentation of 2018 Budget – Bill HurtChair, Budget Committee; Pastor, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, ColumbusResults of Election of PresidentElection of Convention OfficersPresentation of ResolutionsMiscellaneous Business3:10Music Feature – Mississippi Singing ChurchwomenSlater Murphy, Director, Church Music, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board3:15Business Session – Doug BroomeElection of Convention OfficersMiscellaneous Business3:30Church Planting Report – Johnny ErvinDirector, Church Planting, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board3:40Congregational Praise – Slater Murphy3:45Missions Mobilization – Mike RayDirector, Missions Mobilization; Mississippi Baptist Convention Board3:55Choral Praise – Mississippi Singing Churchwomen4:05Convention Sermon – Ronald MeeksProfessor of Biblical and Associated Studies, Blue Mountain College, Blue Mountain4:40Benediction – Scott Thomas, IIPastor, First Baptist Church, Lake
AND THE DISCIPLES WERE CALLED CHRISITIANS IN ANTIOCHActs 11:26Tuesday Evening Third Session October 31, 20176:30Choral Praise – Combined Choirs*Slater Murphy, Director, Church Music, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board6:35Call to Order – Doug BroomeFinal Presentation of ResolutionsAND THE DISCIPLES WERE CALLED CHRISTIANS IN ANTIOCHActs 11:26Wednesday Morning Fourth Session November 1, 20178:30Invocation – Bryant Barnes, Pastor, First Baptist Church, ColumbiaInvocation – Dawson ZhangPastor, Hattiesburg Chinese Christian Church, HattiesburgCongregational Praise and Worship – Slater MurphyScripture Reading – Acts 17:22-31Steve Wilson and Jose FreyreSenior Pastor, Meadow Grove Baptist Church, Brandon; Minister of Evangelism, MeadowGrove Baptist Church, BrandonTestimonyClint Walker, Carroll County Sheriff, Lay Member of Vaiden Baptist Church, Vaiden7:00Choral Praise – Combined Choirs7:10Congregational Praise and Worship – Slater Murphy7:15Choral Praise – Combined Choirs7:25Message – Jim FutralExecutive Director-Treasurer, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board8:00Choral Praise – Combined Choirs8:05Benediction – Alain KaboreLay Member, First Baptist Church, Philadelphia*Combined Choirs and Music Worship LeadersFirst Baptist Church, Laurel, Jonathan McKenzie, David YoungSalem Heights Baptist Church, Laurel, Eric BensonHebron Baptist Church, Soso, Richard ThamesIndian Springs Baptist Church, Laurel, Brandon HarvellWest Ellisville Baptist Church, Ellisville, Brad GriffinFirst Baptist Church, Ellisville, Robert FennellEastview Baptist Church, Laurel, Bill ChancellorTucker’s Crossing Baptist Church, Laurel, Lorrie TannerJones County Junior College Concert Choir, Ellisville, Joel DunlapCall to Order – Dan HowardSecond Vice President, Mississippi Baptist ConventionPastor, First Baptist Church, PhiladelphiaWorship through Music – Reflections Choir, First Baptist Church Jackson, and HeritageChoir, Brandon Baptist Church, BrandonScripture Reading – Acts 22:6-16Jon Martin, Pastor, First Baptist Church, UnionTestimony – Tommy King and Students, President, William Carey University, Hattiesburg8:55Memorial Service – Bruce CapplemanDirector, Church-Minister Relations, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board9:05Mississippi Baptist Foundation Report – Daniel HallExecutive Director, Mississippi Baptist Foundation9:15Introduction of College Presidents – Doug Broome9:20Mississippi College Report – Lee RoycePresident, Mississippi College, Clinton9:30Worship through Music – Reflections Choir, First Baptist Church, Jackson, and HeritageChoir, Brandon Baptist Church, Brandon9:35Bible Treasures – Michael Catt10:00Recognition of Bivocational Pastor of the Year – Michael LeeDirector, Pastor/Leadership Development Department, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board10:10Business Session – Doug BroomeAdoption of 2018 Budget – Bill HurtCommittee on Nominations Report – Tommy WilliamsonChair; Associational Missions Director, Mid-Delta Baptist Association, ClevelandTime, Place, and Preacher Committee Report – Jimmy PorterChair; Pastor, First Baptist Church, AnguillaResolutions Committee Report – Shawn ParkerChair; Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, ColumbusMiscellaneous Business – Doug Broome10:25Mississippi Baptist Historical Commission Report – Anthony KayExecutive Director, Mississippi Baptist Historical Commission, Clinton10:30Baptist Children’s Village Report – Sean MilnerExecutive Director, Baptist Children’s Village, Ridgeland10:40Music Feature – Reflections Choir, First Baptist Church, Jackson, and Heritage Choir,Brandon Baptist Church, Brandon10:50Message – Ronnie Floyd, Senior Pastor, Cross Church, Northwest Arkansas11:30Closing Remarks – Doug Broome11:35Benediction – Ladell BlantonPastor, North Union Baptist Church, Kosciusko
Lay Member, Oakhurst Baptist Church, Clarksdale 2:10 Bible Treasures - Michael Catt 2:35 Concert of Praise - Mississippi Singing Churchmenn 2:50 Business Session - Doug Broome Presentation of 2018 Budget - Bill Hurt Chair, Budget Committee; Pastor, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Columbus
