I have been just thinking about the blessings that many young people have received over the years because our state association felt that they were important enough to have a ministry just for them. The need for fellowship… Continue Reading
In the next four articles, I will share with you some of my thoughts about the four ministries owned and supported by the BMA of Arkansas. I begin with this one focusing on Central Baptist College in Conway. (By… Continue Reading
I was just thinking — our BMA of Arkansas is 70 years old. Many who cast the vision, blazed the trail and set the examples for us have already received their heavenly promotions. In each instance, someone came behind… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about the fine leaders that God provided us in the early days of our state association. That prompted me to recall how blessed we have been to have found those faithful who have gone before… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about how important the preaching of God’s Word is, and that reminded me of a situation that has arisen among some pastors in churches today. A few years ago, a seminary professor mentioned to… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about why and where the BMA of Arkansas began and where we are today. A Little Bit of History In 1950, the American Baptist Association split due to some philosophical differences — not doctrinal ones. As… Continue Reading
I was just thinking of how, in this modern era, we take so much for granted. For instance, when we get up each morning, we expect the electricity to be on in our homes. We just assume it will always… Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: This is the first of articles from President Mitchell that we will run on a regular basis under a new “Just Thinking” header. Watch for them in future issues of the Baptist Trumpet. BMA of Arkansas I am… Continue Reading