Keith Draper. Executive Director

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2 One day God impressed on my spirit that He had brought me to the Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association to raise up a new generation of Christians across this city who would be well pleased to call themselves Baptists. Keith Draper Executive Director

3 We Bring Good News! The Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association is a remarkable mosaic of local congregations, designed by God, of all sizes, shapes, ethnicities, and languages. God has uniquely called the CMBA together to reach the world, beginning in our own communities. Do you share our calling? Itʼs as simple as

4 Broadview Baptist Church grew out of CMBA as a mission; they set us on our path. This is the goal of CMBA to help local congregations become effective soul winners, to fulfill the Great Commission. With professional expertise and spiritual commitment, the CMBA provides workshops and resources to train effective church leaders. Pastor Clarence Hopson Broadview Baptist Church

5 1 Great Mission The heart of our mission is Good News! Chicago is a city full of voices demanding our attention. Often, though, the news they bring is not good news. Our city needs to hear the Good News in fresh and compelling ways. Nothing will speak louder or more clearly than diverse, concerned Christians from all across the region sharing the Good News in a united voice. Our one great mission the reason we exist is for the millions around us who have not yet come to follow Jesus Christ. We bring the Good News so that all our neighbors might know Him.

6 Our lay leader training seminars were The CMBA has been in our corner partially funded by faithfully from day the CMBA, and CMBA one of our churchplanting ministry. speakers led all the workshops. Now our When we need prayer, church is blessed by advice, encouragement, young leaders excited resources, mission about using their teams, or even a spiritual gifts. moon bounce, we Pastor Whosit, can count on CMBA Small Church, leaders and churches. Big City Being a part of CMBA means we donʼt feel alone as we serve the Lord in this exciting and needy mission field. Rev. Cody Lorance Trinity International Baptist Mission

7 2 Worthy Initiatives Renewing the Lordʼs Work Among Us Revivals and great awakenings are not simply history. God is at work today in Chicagoland, in the lives of every believer who senses Godʼs call to live for Him and to serve Him. The CMBA exists to serve you and your congregation in the renewing work of Godʼs Spirit. Preparing Now for the Next Generation The CMBA has a passion to see Chicagoland glorifying God in every generation, and that means shaping believers of all ages to become change-agents for their generation. The CBMA can help your church build bridges between older and younger within your church and across the Christian community, to make a profound impact on each generation for him.

8 The CMBA continues to be a blessing. We could not have carried out last summerʼs ʻFree Prayer & Lemonadeʼ ministry without the resources offered by the CMBA staff. We took our prayer meeting out into the streets, sharing Christ with people, giving out tracts, Bibles and other materials from the church. We are thankful for this partnership. Pastor Michael Allen Uptown Baptist Church

9 3 Crucial Tasks Developing Ministers of the Gospel The CMBA is only as strong as our individual ministers and churches. So together we have committed to be the best we can be. The CMBA helps churches like yours equip its people as ministers, and we help our pastors fan into flame the gifts theyʼve been given to build the Kingdom of God in Chicagoland. Strengthening Local Churches Our CMBA churches represent the body of Christ in their communities, so we put CMBA resources to work growing healthy ministries. The CMBA helps local churches expand their influence in their own neighborhoods. Expanding the Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God grows as people come into a personal relationship with the living God. So the CMBA devotes resources from without and from within to meet peopleʼs real needs and to put strong, biblical communities in their neighborhoods.

10 The CMBA has helped give our church the Big Picture perspective. By ourselves, the local church salt-andlight task can seem daunting. Together it becomes doable. I know firsthand how important encouragement is. The CMBA affords us the opportunities to say, Come on, you can do it! Weʼre in this together! Pastor Bill Warner Orchard Valley Baptist Church

11 Come along! Join us in the great work God has for us in the Chicago metro area. Share Our Vision Celebrate Our Values Join Our Venture Contact us today if you would like to learn more!

12 Chicago Metropolitan Baptist Association Office: 2237 W. 120th St., Blue Island, IL Office Hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST) M-Th Phone (708) Fax (708)