2023 Nelson Baptist Association’s Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
Parkway Baptist Church
2580 Springfield Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004

Breakout Sessions will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and childcare will be available during this time. Please pick up your child after the breakout sessions dismiss.

What’s the Story Behind the Door by Dave Collie from Hospitality Matters – Whether we realize it or not, we have all made assumptions about other people. Embark on a journey to recognize and identify assumptions and uncover the joy of knowing the real story of the incredible people right around you. Break down the barriers that stand in the way of building connections and cultivating relationships in your neighborhood.

How to Bless Your Neighbor by Kenny Rager from the Kentucky Baptist Convention – In this breakout session you will be given tips on connecting and reaching your neighbor with the Gospel.

How to Start a Church-Based ESL Ministry by Matt Reynolds from Refugee International – This breakout session will begin by focusing on some definitions and stats concerning refugees and immigrants that highlight the need for a loving response from churches in general.

WMU Ladies – Who’s My Neighbor? by Lisa Crenshaw from the WMU of the Nelson Baptist Association – Because we have hope in Jesus, we can love our neighbor. In the breakout session you’ll learn how to love your neighbor who have undergone mental health challenges.

Pre-register for breakout sessions here!

For Questions, contact us at nelsonbaptistassociation@gmail.com

Here are some details about this year’s Annual Meeting:

Date: Sunday, September 10th, 2023

Theme: Who is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37)

Main Speaker: Kenny Rager, Church Evangelism Strategist for the Kentucky Baptist Convention

Location: Parkway Baptist Church (2580 Springfield Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004)

Schedule:

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner/Ministry Booths (There Will Be A Panel Discussion In The Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m.)

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Worship/Business

Get all the details at the 2023 Annual Meeting page by clicking on this link!

We are once again amending the constitution for the Nelson Baptist Association.  Your church should’ve received a copy of the proposed changes and a cover letter explaining those changes back in early June.  If for some reason you did not receive that email or have misplaced it then you can download that information below (both documents are in WORD format). 

We want to allow the people of our association churches to have a voice in this discussion so we are planning to host two discussion meetings to answer any questions or concerns they may have.  These meetings have been scheduled for:

1) Tuesday, August 8th at Bardstown Baptist Church in Bardstown at 6:30 p.m.

2) Tuesday, August 15th at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shepherdsville at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Theme: God’s Story of Love
Date: June 6-9
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: 4900 Cedar Grove Road, Shepherdsville, KY. 40165

FBC New Haven
Theme: Twist & Turns
Date: June 11-15
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 311 Center Street, New Haven, KY. 40051

Vine Hill Baptist Church
Theme: Twist & Turns
Date: June 12-16
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 2078 Clermont Road, Cox’s Creek, KY. 40013

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Theme: Twist & Turns
Date: June 19-21
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1305 Mount Carmel Church Road, Lebanon Junction, KY. 40150

Mill Creek Baptist Church
Theme: Ready, Set, Move!
Date: July 10-14
Time: Meal 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. VBS 6:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Location: 431 Poplar Flat Road, Bardstown, KY. 40004

Mercy Hill Church
Theme: Lost & Found
Date: July 20-21
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 165 W. Joe B. Hall Ave, Shepherdsville, KY. 40165

Belmont Baptist Church
Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom
Date: July 24-28
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 345 Church Ave, Lebanon Junction, KY. 40150

There is an opportunity to serve our community through a new ministry run by Mark12 Ministries.  Please read their message below:

“We are super excited to share that Mark 12 has officially taken command of Outreach Thrift. The staff and volunteers have welcomed us like family and we have already met so many “regulars”. It has been amazing to see behind the scenes of what it takes to operate a thriving resource for Bullitt County. As the busy summer season is quickly approaching, we need help. If you are interested in volunteering to help out behind the scenes- we need help sorting donations, organizing, putting out merchandise and more. This is a great opportunity for small groups that want to serve together or for individuals. As the store grows, so will our need for volunteers.

The shop will continue have the same great prices and a different sale each and every day. Mondays and Saturdays are still 25% off everything in the store. Other sales will be announced daily on Facebook. If you have questions or are ready to join our team of amazing volunteers, send us a message at info@mark12.org or call/text 502-240-7543. Be sure to stop in soon and say hi!
I would also appreciate prayer. We are experiencing some unexpected staff turnover and thought that we would have more time to get our volunteer pool raised up. God is blessing us already with very good business and increased donations. But God is good, the community is welcoming Mark 12 with open arms and we have already been able to minister to so many. Thanks so much!”

You can find out more by watching this Youtube video: https://youtu.be/mV2Szignr6M