Mobile Baptists have a unique opportunity to partner with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions in March 2024. The MBA will host the inauguration of local simultaneous outreach events we are calling “Making a Difference Mobile.” That title reflects a connection to the 2024 State Convention Annual Meeting theme, DifferenceMakers.
The partnership will allow us to receive a limited number of grants for churches to provide outreach events any weekend (or weekday) during March 2024. The events will lead to your harvest events on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Grants will take into consideration the amount the church is committing. Grants will require receipts for disbursement.
This page provides the application form, resources and information to help your congregation join other MBA churches to plan, conduct and follow up on an outreach event. Make plans now to be a part of Making a Difference Mobile!
1. Application Form
Click the button below to access the password protected Application form. Contact the MBA for the password. kjones@mobilebaptists.org, or chenderson@mobilebaptists.org or dom@mobilebaptists.org, 251-661-7111.
The form is due by Oct. 5, 2023. David Gill dgill@mobilebaptists.org , Jerrod Brown jbrown@alsbom.org , Gerald Burch gburch@mobilebaptists.org and Thomas Wright dom@mobilebaptists.org happily will help you complete the application and chat about evangelistic ministry options.
Please create an event that lost people want to attend and where you can introduce visitors to Jesus and your church.
We encourage regional events with multiple churches collaborating. Be creative with an outreach event you have always wanted to lead your people to use. Reach out to your community, local schools, first responders and ethnic groups. Include sports or professional-themed clinics, banquets, block parties, prayer walking and evangelistic ministry.
2. Registration, Housing, and Event List
Follow this link to register volunteers, find housing options, and link with events requesting volunteers during March 2024. We anticipate events every weekend. Housing, transportation, and meal expenses are the responsibility of the volunteers. Housing options include floor space in churches. Inexpensive dorm and hotel options are available at www.campwhisperingpines.com.
BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS. Contact dwatkins@alsbom.org to receive the link and password to the Ministry Safe background check page.
3. Logos for Promotion
4. Community Survey
Click the button below to download a community assessment tool. It will help you learn about the community so you can most clearly meet needs and present the gospel. For more information please contact Brian S Harper, Lead Church Planting Strategist, BHarper@alsbom.org, Cell: 949-939-3354
5. Demographic Information
Click the button below to receive FREE demographic information about the people who live in your community. Learn about ages, income, families and other census data. For more information please contact Associational Missions and Church Planting, 334-613-2315, dwatkins@alsbom.org
Please request your demographic study now. Then, use this outline to discuss the findings from your demographic study. It will help you plan an effective outreach event.
Click the button below to receive FREE demographic information about the people who live in your community. Learn about ages, income, families and other census data. For more information please contact Associational Missions and Church Planting, 334-613-2315, dwatkins@alsbom.org
Please request your demographic study now. Then, use this outline to discuss the findings from your demographic study. It will help you plan an effective outreach event.
Resources
This prayer guide highlights biblical prayer as we beseech the Creator God to Make a Difference in Mobile throughout the events of March 2024. The guide includes information for Prayer Journey field teams and support teams to enjoy effective, specific prayer that results in divine encounters and transformed lives. For more information contact Rob Jackson rjackson@alsbom.org.
7. Evangelism Resources
Below are links to two evangelism resources to assist you in your Making a Difference efforts: a training video featuring Daniel Wilson, state missionary and evangelism director, as he provides a brief outline on how to use the Best News method of sharing your faith, and a downloadable PDF of a Best News pocket card. To access the materials Daniel references in the video, visit NAMB Evangelism Resources.
8. Gospel for Everyone Resources
Visit www.thegospeltoeveryone.org to access the free outreach materials available by choosing the zip code where your event will be held. For more information contact dwilson@alsbom.org.
9. COMING SOON: Sermon Outlines
Follow this link for four sermon outlines from Dr. Rick Lance, State Missionary and Executive Director for the Alabama State Board of Missions. Use the outlines on Sunday or Wednesday to help prepare your congregation to participate in Making a Difference Mobile simultaneous events. For more information contact Doug Rogers, drogers@alsbom.org
10. Sample Registration and Decision Follow-up Cards
11. Letters for Pastors and Missions Leaders
12. Grant Reimbursement Form
Please download, print and complete this form to be reimbursed for the grant amount. Please attach receipts and scan and email to Thomas Wright, dom@mobilebaptists.org or mail to 616 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609.
Grant reimbursement requests are due by April 17, 2024.
by Dogwood