Equip
Below, you can find an abbreviated list of what we offer to help church leaders develop themselves for more effective ministry, powered by Holston churches!
If you would like to know more about a particular resource, email us at hba@holstonba.org with that resource in the subject line!
Pastoring God’s people can be tough, but God has not left you alone in your ministry.
The HBA offers comprehensive resources through our local churches to help you in every stage of pastoral ministry: from just getting started, to enduring through difficult seasons, all the way through planning retirement.
The Good News of the Jesus Christ is not just for grown-ups! The HBA is all about helping your church grow in Inter-Generational relationships, which will often form and flourish in your church’s Children’s and Student ministries.
Here, you can find ministry helps from our local churches and church leaders to help your church tell the coming generation of the surpassing greatness of the Lord our God.
Want to free up your ministry effectiveness? Find our resources for church administration here so you can streamline the behind-the-scenes ministries of your church and maximize your church’s capacity for Kingdom impact.
Resources for Pastors
Monday Manna is a monthly pastor’s fellowship at the end of each month for a time of ministry refreshment and encouragement. We feature special guest speakers to address topics of interest and include a free lunch.
If you’re a ministry leader and you feel your church struggling, or you are feeling ministerial tension or burnout symptoms, then reach out to our offices for a consultation with our AMS or a ministry team to best meet your needs.
Is your church looking to hire someone to meet their ministry needs? Are you a qualified candidate looking to use your gifts on staff at a local church? Check out our Job Board!
We also have resources for churches who find themselves in an interim position, including Search Committee training and a list of qualified pulpit supply!
Resources for Next Gen Ministry
EVENT MATERIALS
We offer resources for your next event at a friendly rate so you can focus on more eternal ministry!
Click on the image to learn more about our Block Party Trailer, Inflatable Movie Screen, and Frozen Drink Machine, or call us at (423)929-1196 to learn more or check availability!
CHILDREN
The Holston Baptist Association Fun-in-the-Son Kids Camp is the perfect place for kids to have fun, make new friends, and grow in their faith. Our camp offers a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, sports, and Bible studies, to keep kids engaged and entertained.
At Fun-in-the-Son Kids Camp, we believe that every child is unique and deserves to be loved and supported. Our experienced and caring staff is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all campers, helping them to grow in their faith and develop important life skills. Contact us today to learn more!
STUDENTS
HBA Student Ministries is led by a group of youth pastors from across the Hoslton Baptist Association (HBA) in east Tennessee. We partner together for many activities and events geared towards discipling students, like this conference, mission trips, united worship events, and Disciple Now weekends. If you would like more information or would like to get involved, please contact us and we will be more than happy to get you what you need.
COLLEGE
Holston Baptist churches, together with the churches of the surrounding Tennessee Baptist associations and campus minister Dr. Jonathan Chapman work together to Make Christ Known to the 14,000+ university students at ETSU and local community colleges. Baptist Collegiate Ministry is accomplished through evangelism, discipleship, worship, missions, and local ministry, while involving collegians in meaningful leadership.
STUDENT MINISTERS
This is a free event for youth pastors and youth workers with the goal to Encourage one another through singing and teaching of the Word, Equip one another for the work of youth ministry through the sharing of ideas and resources, and Engage with one another through roundtable discussion on various youth ministry topics.
Resources for Church Administration & Cooperation
Our Bi-Annual Meetings are the primary cooperative arm of the HBA. At these meetings, churches who cooperate with our association send messengers to work together on reaching Northeast Tennessee and the world for the cause of Christ. At these meetings, messengers gather to pray, hear reports from mission and ministry teams, and vote on proposals on the use of associational resources for the accomplishment of the Great Commission together.
We typically meet once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
The Executive Board of the HBA is composed of representatives from our associated churches, usually one pastor and one member-at-large. At Executive Board Meetings, members can expect a discussion that is more focused on the operations and business of the association between bi-annual meetings.
The Executive Board usually meets in January and July.
Your Church Counts!
As your church works to keep accurate records, we at the HBA have resources available to help you understand and complete the worksheets in a timely and efficient manner, so you can keep your ministry stride.