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April 2013 – Mission Director’s Report

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The other day I was in a conversation with a church planting strategist when he asked me a question about the number of churches we were planting in Missouri. I explained our past efforts, failures, and successes. His next question was this: “What do you need from the BMA of Missouri to start another church plant this year?” I had to pause for a couple of minutes and think about that question before I could answer. I responded with the following 3 needs:
1. I need a church planter and his family whom the association could recommend and approve of their election. I think it would really be great if we could raise-up a planter from our own BMA of Missouri “family.” They would already know the culture, the demographics, and the needs of our state. Less time would be needed for them to immerse themselves into the culture and community of the “Show-Me State.”
2. I need 3 to 4 churches who would serve as “partner churches” to the new plant. Of course we need a “Mother Church” or “Sponsor Church,” but we also need the extended family to come along side of and help with the initial start up efforts and costs. Partner churches might provide people, funds, equipment, prayers, mission teams, etc. The more involved in the process the greater the momentum and growth.
3. I need our churches to increase their missions giving. I have heard the argument that if we had more church plants going, then our churches would rise to the challenge and increase their giving. I don’t believe that is the reason for decreased giving. I do believe that many of our churches are in a “survival mode,” rather than a “let’s expand the Kingdom mode.” When churches begin to feel a financial crunch, the first thing that is cut out of the budget is mission giving. I would be hard-pressed to favorably explain that line of reasoning to the Lord (2 Cor. 8:1-5). We need more money to support planters!

As your state director of missions, I have prepared myself to assess, train, and coach church planters. It is my part-time job within the BMA of America missions department to do these things all across the world. I am ready and willing to do the same here in our state, but I need your help. If the above three things could happen, then we could get started with one more church plant this year.

Please pray with me to this end.

Bro. Danny Kirk

March 2013 – Mission Director’s Report

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In February I was blessed to be invited to two churches to speak about World Mission Sunday and to preach God’s word. My wife and I enjoyed the worship service at North Lake Church in Smithville, MO. The mission at Smithville is celebrating the good news that Jared and Nikki Kathcart are being sent as an associate missionary to assist Jamie Jones. Jared and Nikki have already been hard at work since last fall working with the youth. This couple is excited with what God is doing in their lives. They are expecting their first child in May and have purchased their first home.

The following week, I was with the Ozark Heights Baptist Church and Pastor Brian Meade to represent missions as they celebrated World Mission Sunday. Bro. Meade allowed me the privilege of preaching as well to this wonderful congregation.

Please mark your calendars for our annual Mission Symposium to be held May 17th with the Bethel Baptist Church in Sikeston, MO.

Bro. Danny Kirk

Freedom in Christ

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Galatians 5:1-10
by Pastor Roy Callahan
London Hill Baptist Church, Fredericktown, MO

Paul tells the Galatians in verse 1, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” What a wonderful message.

Paul is reminding them of a very important part of a Christian’s life, and that is FREEDOM. We also, need to be reminded of our freedom in Christ. Satan is in the world today, just like he was during Paul’s day. Young and old men need to take notice of what Paul was reminding the Galatians. He knew personally about the freedom that Christ brings to our lives. He had experienced the saving power of Christ, and the peace that Christ brought to his life. He told them that Christ gave himself for our sins, and that he will deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father. (Gal. 1:4).

Christ said in John 14:27,”Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Paul wants them to remember. There are times when we need to remember where we have come from, in order to appreciate what we have. Paul wants them to understand that God does not concern himself with the earthly divisions of race or status. He is concerned with your soul. Paul tells them that all the works that they may do, will never be enough to meet God’s standard of righteousness. It is by faith in Christ that allows us to meet God’s standard. Paul tells the Ephesians, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Eph. 2:8-9).

We need to tell our young men of this great freedom that was brought to us through Christ Jesus. Anyone can come to know Christ. It doesn’t matter where you come from, or your position in life. The World, thru Satan, tries its best to hold us back from this simple, easy, truth Christ died for all!

Finally, Paul wants them to stand fast in commitment to Christ. Many times in our lives we can get discouraged, but we can be lifted up by the confidence that others place in us.

The church at Galatia was having a rough time, and Paul wanted to encourage them. He knew that it only takes a very small problem for people to lose commitment. Paul was convinced that by pointing this out, and with prayer, the church would get back on track.

So, what does all of this have to do with the Brotherhood? We must be like Paul, and remind each other to stand for Christ. Through Him we are saved, and secure, and have peace that the world cannot give. We have a great message that needs to go to everybody, not just those we think are good. Christ can change the hardest heart.

Our young men need to know that they are not alone, and that we, like Paul, are here to help them.

BMA MISSIONS SIMULCAST

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The missions simulcast is over but you can access the recorded sessions at
BMAAMissions.org
BMAAMissions.org

MISSIONS SIMULCAST
100 Churches in 3 Years
Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 10:00am – Noon
This simulcast will cover how to build a multiplication process in your church and give you more information on how to involve your church and churches in your area in church multiplication.
Special Note: From 11am – Noon we will be discussing the integration of BMA Missions and Lifeword.

Make plans now to take part in this live simulcast from Lifeword Studios at one of the following locations:

  • Oasis Church, North Little Rock, AR
  • Springdale Baptist Church, Springdale, AR
  • Garrett Memorial, Hope, AR
  • First Keltys, Lufkin, TX
  • New Harmony, Tyler, TX
  • First Baptist, Galena, KS
  • Vardaman Street, Wiggins, MS
  • Fusion Church, Fountain, CO
  • Majestic View, Kiowa, CO
  • Southgate Baptist, Moore, OK
  • Temple Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR

Other host sites may become available or contact me (larry@bmaam.com) if you are interested in being a host site.

A recording of this simulcast will be available for viewing later on the BMA Missions website.

February 27, 2013
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn about Multiplication Centers
If you’re interested in being a host site please contact me at larry@bmaam.com
Invite your friends to watch with you

Remember, 100 Churches in 3 Years!

Thanks again,
Larry Barker
North America Director of Operations
Baptist Missionary Association of America
9219 Sibley Hole RD
Little Rock, AR 72209
501-455-4977 (Office)
501-766-2606 (Cell)

February 2013 – Mission Director’s Report

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Three Preachers at North Lake Church

It was my joy this past month to attend the morning services at North Lake Church in Smithville, MO. Pastor Jamie Jones reports that 2012 had been a good year for the church as they witnessed 12 salvaions and 10 baptisms. The new church plant has also been blessed in many others way with new Life Groups and leaders stepping up to serve. One of the greatest blessings has been the addition of a new staff member, Jared Kathcart and his wife, Nikki. Jared, while completing his seminary training this year, is doing a great work with the youth ministries of the church.

In addition to the above blessings, the North Lake church family witnessed a young man surrender his life to preaching the gospel. Matthue Parker, a 16 year old student, preached his first message on the Sunday morning that Carolyn and I were present. It seemed appropriate when Matthue preached his first message on the subject of “change.” Certainly the unchanging Savior is changing Matthue’s life in a wonderful way.

We mourn the passing of a great servant of God, Bro. Dale Blount. Bro. Blount was a preacher and pastor who exemplified a gentle and encouraging spirit. I have marveled at the strength and endurance that Bro. Dale enjoyed in the latter years of his ministry. He is now enjoying face to face fellowship with the Savior that he preached about so faithfully.

I enjoyed a great time of worship with Bro. Jim Ford and the good people at Charity Baptist Church in Columbia, MO. Pastor Neil Bowers preached a great message on the importance of finishing our race well. Bro. Ford allowed me a few minutes to share about the work of missions and they rejoiced with what God is doing in Missouri.

by Bro. Danny Kirk

January 2013 – Mission Director’s Report

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I hope you had a great Christmas celebrating the birth of our Savior and I hope you are looking forward to growth in your spiritual life in this new year.

This time of the year is always a time of reflection for me. I reflect on the past and wonder, “Did I represent the Savior well?” And of course, when I think about a new year, I have a great desire to doing a better job in the days and months to come.

My friend, Dave Devries, wrote a blog about reflecting on the old year and in his blog he asked some powerful questions to help anyone take an inventory of their life and to help move them forward to greater awareness of their life before God. I found them challenging, convicting, and helpful! Take a look at the questions below and give an honest answer:

  1. What did I do well?
  2. What habits have I maintained?
  3. Who have I influenced to follow Jesus?
  4. Where do I need to improve?
  5. How have I experienced…
    • • Victory over sin and true repentance?
    • • God’s presence and peace?
    • • Hope for the future?
    • • True friendship?
    • • Growth in character and integrity?
    • • Grace and forgiveness
  6. What sins do I need to confess?
  7. Whom do I need to forgive?
  8. What difference did I make this past year?
  9. What would be worth repeating in the new year?
  10. How did my life bring God glory?

I challenge you to take the next 10 days and journal your answer to one of these 10 questions. In your journaling,
look for scriptures that speak to the question and write them down. Ask yourself, “What do I need to do to obey this passage of Scripture?” And then write out a prayer committing yourself to action with God’s help. An honest appraisal
and a devoted heart can make 2013 our best year yet for spiritual growth!

World Missions Sunday

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by Dr. John David Smith,
Executive Director BMAA Missions

World Missions Sunday is February 24th. This day is intended to draw our focus toward a missionary God and our role as an association of churches in His global mission. This day is also a day to express our gratitude to our awesome God for his faithfulness in and through BMAA international and North American missions. God has indeed blessed us to be able to expand to 78 countries in the world where we have hundreds of humble servants who are proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ.

We stand poised to send as many as ten new missionary families this coming year. If this indeed takes place, it will represent the highest number of American missionaries that our association has ever had on the mission field (around 60). Combine these American missionaries with the hundreds of national missionaries we partner with around the globe, and you see both the opportunity and responsibility we steward.

We continue to cry out to God to allow us to see a church multiplication movement here in the U.S. We pray that our churches are becoming convinced of their need to reproduce. The BMAA missions department is ready to come alongside your church with orientation, assessment, training, coaching, and partnerships in planting churches here in the U.S.

Our Perpetual Prayer Calendar will be mailed the first of February with the intention that our people will begin praying through the calendar on World Missions Sunday. These calendars are provided by the department of missions for your use in praying for our missionaries throughout the year. You may order your calendars now by calling our office: 501-455-4977 ext. 29 or by sending an e-mail.

World Missions Sunday – February 24, 2013

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by Dr. John David Smith,
Executive Director BMAA Missions
World Missions Sunday is February 24th. This day is intended to draw our focus toward a missionary God and our role as an association of churches in His global mission. This day is also a day to express our gratitude to our awesome God for his faithfulness in and through BMAA international and North American missions. God has indeed blessed us to be able to expand to 78 countries in the world where we have hundreds of humble servants who are proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ. Read more…

Happy New Year!

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We would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We pray that you are richly blessed by being in the center of God’s perfect will for your life.

December 2012 – Mission Director’s Report

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Last month I reported my resignation from Lindsay Lane Baptist Church as their pastor. The past 14 years of my life have been blessed due to the wonderful relationship that I have enjoyed with these people. Please pray for them as they seek a new shepherd and if you know of men who are available to fill the pulpit for them, please contact Mike Jenkins at 314-355-2859.

Due to my resignation I have a change of address for all mission offerings and correspondence. Please mail to: Danny Kirk, 224 N. Hwy 67, # 255, Florissant, MO 63031. Please let your church treasurer know of the new address.

When I moved to Missouri 14 years ago, I made a new friend with a fellow pastor, Mike Quillman. I found Bro. Mike to be a fierce warrior for the Lord and for the souls of men. Everywhere I traveled with him, Bro. Mike was faithful to share his testimony of knowing Jesus and he would then ask them if they had a saving relationship with Him. Bro. Mike was always encouraging to me and a great help in time of need. Last month, Bro. Mike finally made it to the Home he had preached about for four decades. I will miss him, but I know that there will come a glad reunion day. I wonder if he will greet me in heaven with the line, “Hello, Jesus loves you!”
Let’s be faithful to pray for his dear wife and family.

Bro. Danny