As Southern Baptists we are all about reaching people with the gospel. Matthew 28:19-20 As Southern Baptists we are all about reaching people with the gospel.

The Local Church and SBC Missions Giving?

There are layers to the SBC Missions program. The International Mission Board (IMB) is the Global Layer. The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is the National Layer. The state convention (IBSA) is the Regional Layer. The local association is closest to the churches geographically as the first layer.

How the Association ranks in the State in terms of missions giving Lottie Moon Offering 2nd Illinois Missions Offering 3rd CP Giving 3rd 5th largest in Resident Membership

A Baptist Association is a community of churches networking through strategic missional efforts to fulfill the Great Commission locally, nationally, and internationally.

Our Mission Statement: We the We the peoples of these Nine Mile Baptist Churches choose to cooperate in fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40).   Therefore we agree:   to provide training and resources to participate in local and global missions   By giving of our time, talents, and finances thus enabling the churches to do together what we could not do alone for the glory of God.

The Fellowship of Churches Association at Large The Fellowship of Churches Executive Board 21 members Missions Ministry Team 9 members Administrative Team 6 members Associational Leadership Team 6 members Trustees 3 members