145th Southwest District Association 2014

Rev. D. R. Crossley,Sr., Moderator

Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church – Gurdon, Ar.

Rev. Johnny Harris, Pastor

The Moderator goal to enhance and strengthen our Association A. Accountability

B. To bring clarity and meaning to our identity as an association

C. Set up a reputable, certified Seminar for young none-pastors

D. Teaching as to how the Association can better serve its churches

E. Thy we support Arkansas Baptist, State Convention, National,

F. Regional Meeting, and Foreign Mission etc. UNITY HARDWORK DEDICATION

Let us think on these Scripture Text

40 Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor 14:40 (NKJV)

17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Col 3:17 (NKJV)

AccountabilityFinanceThe Pastors and our District ChurchesEvangelismAuxiliary ( Ushers, Women, Young People, LAYMEN’S etc. )NationalStateDistrictBuilding a stronger relationship and support group with pastor

To bring clarity and meaning to our identity as an associationWhat is a Baptist AssociationWhat is our History of SWDAResponsibility of the Church AssociationNationalState –WideCity or District-WideDuties and Responsibilities of the Moderator and the Parent Body and Officers

Recognizing that there is universal Shift-Building better relation with our pastors-Allowing our pastors to be heard-Sharing our expertise with each other-Respecting each others Convictions-That we might not bit one another-Allowing the we all bring something helpful

•Set up a reputable, certified Seminar for young none-pastors•Course in Systematic Theology•The Doctrine of the word of God•The Doctrine of God•The Doctrine of Man

The Doctrine of Christ and the Holy Spirit , etcHow to write a good Resume

Asking the right question in view of a call•The importance of honest•What it means to shepherd the flock

Teaching as to how the Association can better serve its churches Tips on how to call a pastorHow organize a pulpit search committee How to utilize your Association for helpA background checkLook for a man after God’s own heart

Why we support Arkansas Baptist, State

Convention, National RegionalHome Mission Foreign Mission etc.

Kenneth Harris, a Musical Living LegendBy Wayne Bryan, Arkansas Online, Three Rivers Edition | October 5, 2014

Harris Jr. has had a great career as a musician. The Arkadelphia resident was just named a Living Legend of Music by the National Baptist Convention USA at New Orleans in September.“The award recognizes those who have been in the music ministry in the convention for more than 40 years,” Harris said. “I was honored and elated to be given such recognition at the national level.”