2016Book of Minutes111th Annual Celebration

Monday Southlake Baptist Church October 10, 2016 2378 U.S. 77 6:45 p.m. Waxahachie, TX 75165

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Table of ContentsProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2016 Business and Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2016 - 2017 Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2016 Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Messengers List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

EBA Constitution and Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14

Team Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-33

Hand in Hand MinistryLatham Springs Baptist Camp & Retreat CenterEllis Christian Women’s Job Corps®

Church PlantingRoyal AmbassadorsEllis Christian Disaster Relief TeamLenca’s of Honduras

Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-36

Historical Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38

Digest of Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2016 ACP Statistical Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42Member Congregational Information Spiritual Growth and Ministry InformationFinancial Information

Annual CelebrationProgram

Welcome Richard CodyScripture & Prayer Herman MartinezGreeting Chip SebringRecognitions Richard CodyMinistry Reports Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corp Kathryne Boroughs Ellis Christian Disaster Relief Cindy WeschBusiness Richard CodyInstallation Charge to the Churches Bob Dean Charge to the Director Bruce Prindle Prayer for the Association & Director Larry JohnsonExecutive Directors Report - Where do we go from here? Richard CodyPrayer Steven Gilley

Program Participants

Richard Cody, Executive Director, Ellis Baptist AssociationHerman Martinez, Pastor, Templo Alpha & Omega, Waxahachie

Chip Sebring, Pastor, Southlake Baptist Church, WaxahachieKathryne Boroughs, Executive Director, Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corp

Cindy Wesch, Board Member, Ellis Christian Disaster Relief TeamBob Dean, Executive Director, Dallas Baptist Association

Bruce Prindle, Lead Pastor, FBC MidlothianLarry Johnson, FBC Waxahachie, Retired EBA Executive Director

Steven Gilley, Pastor, FBC Milford

Associational Leaders

Leadership Team Members

Members at-large Ministry Leaders

2017 - Joseph Barrett - Central Baptist Church Kathryne Boroughs - Christian 2017 - Evelyn Newell - Eastridge Baptist Church Women’s Job Corp 2018 - Jared Douglas - FBC Red Oak Jim Lawton - Ellis Christian 2018 - Jack Ables - Eastridge Baptist Church Disaster Relief 2019 - Vacant (To be voted in, Bert Sigala) Evelyn Newell - Hand in Hand 2019 - Vacant (To be voted in, LaSharon Johnson) Aaron Clayton - Church Planting

Treasurer

Debbie Crady

Trustees

Weldon Holley, Steven Edwards, and Mike Gilchrist

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Business for 2016 Annual Meeting

The EBA Leadership Team recommends:

1. The following be elected to three year terms as at-large members of the Leadership Team.

a. Bert Sigala - Primera Baptist Church b. LaSharon Johnson - Centerpointe Church for the Community

2. Approve 2016-17 Budget.

2016 Minutes of the Annual Celebration

The 111th Annual Celebration was held on October 10, 2016 at Southlake Baptist Church in Waxahachie. Welcome was given by Richard Cody and scripture was read by Herman Martinez. Greeting was given to all by Chip Sebring, Pastor of Southlake. Richard Cody presented plaques to Chip Sebring and Lois Robinette for their service on the Leadership Team. Kathryne Boroughs gave a report on the Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corp and invited everyone to the upcoming Fundrais-er Dinner. Cindy Wesch shared about her experience with Ellis Christian Disaster Relief and encouraged those who can to volunteer. Motion was made to accept new members for the Leadership Team and passed. Motion was made to accept the proposed budget for 2016-2017, and it was accepted. The meetingthen moved into the installation portion of the program. Bob Dean, the DOM of Dallas Bap-tist Association delivered a Charge to the Churches of Ellis Baptist Association and then Bruce Prindle, Pastor of FBC Midlothian delivered a Charge to the Director. Larry Johnson led those present in a time of prayer and invited everyone to pray over Richard and his wife and family as he takes on the new role of Executive Director of Ellis Baptist Association (EBA). Richard Cody then shared his vision of “Where do we go from here?”. He shared a little about how he came to be at the EBA and then shared about some things that the Lord has laid upon his heart as he sees EBA going forward. Richard hopes that church planting will play a large role and also that there needs to be revitalization for existing churches as well. Lead-ership development will play a big part as well and the work in Honduras through 61 Isaiah Ministries, will always be a part of what EBA supports. Looking into the next year, EBA will be renewing and expanding the website and how it is used. Steve Gilley, Pastor of FBC Milford, closed the celebration with prayer.

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Budget Comparison for 2015-16 & 2016-17 2015 - 16 Budget

Church Equipping Area Worker’s Training Event $ 500.00

Video Series $ 250.00 Following God’s Will $ 100.00

Church Planting Following God’s Will $ 3,600.00

Ministries Ellis Christian Disaster Relief $ 1,200.00 Christian Women’s Job Corp $ 1,200.00

Royal Ambassadors $ 120.00 Hand in Hand $ 100.00

Annual Celebration $ 800.00 Following God’s Will $ 100.00

Personnel Executive Director - Salary $ 40,220.00

Executive Director - Housing $ 21,000.00 Executive Director - Retirement $ 2,048.00

Executive Director - Christmas Gift $ 513.00 Church Planting Associate - Salary $ 5,092.00

Church Planting Associate - Soc. Sec. $ 390.00 Church Planting Associate - Chr. Gift $ 51.00

Communications Dir - Salary $ 24,752.00 Communications Dir - Social $ 1,856.00

Communications Dir - Chr. Gift $ 243.00 Professional Expense

Executive Dir - Expense Reimbursement $ 5,000.00 Executive Director Conferences $ 1,500.00

Executive Director Retirement - EBA $ 6,053.00 Executive Director - AD&D/LTD $ 1,020.00

Communications Dir Expense Reim. $ 300.00 Communications Dir AD&D/LTD $ 336.00

Treasurer Reimbursement $ 1,200.00 Worker’s Compensation Ins. $ 722.00

Administrative Ministry Cleaning $ 910.00

Grounds Upkeep $ 2,000.00 Contingencies $ 200.00

New Equipment $ 2,000.00 Copier Lease $ 4,776.00

Office Supplies $ 4,000.00 Newsletter Folding $ 570.00 Repair and Upkeep $ 2,000.00

Insurance - Office & Liability $ 1,358.00 Database Software Support $ 1,975.00

Software $ 350.00 Constant Contact $ 558.00

Website $ 300.00 Vista Online Demographics $ 200.00

Security System $ 240.00 Telephone $ 1,300.00

Wireless Internet $ 400.00 Utilities $ 3,100.00

International Missions 61 Isaiah $ 7,200.00

2015-2016 Budget Total $ 153,703.00 Monthly Requirement $ 12,809.00

Proposed 2016 - 17 Budget

Re-Vision / Church Equipping Church Equipping $ 500.00

Church Planting Church Planting (Unused funds moved to

Church Planting Fund) $ 7,200.00

Leadership Development Area Worker’s Training Event $ 1,000.00

Minister’s Training / Coaching $ 1,000.00 Vista Online Demographics $ 200.00

Ministries Ellis Christian Disaster Relief $ 1,200.00 Christian Women’s Job Corp $ 1,200.00

Royal Ambassadors $ 175.00 Hand in Hand $ 100.00

Ministries Contingency $ 500.00 Communications

Annual Celebration $ 800.00 Website Hosting & Design $ 2,300.00

Software $ 350.00 Constant Contact $ 558.00

Telephone $ 1,300.00 Wireless Internet $ 400.00 Bulk Mail Permit $ 1,500.00

Personnel Executive Director - Salary $ 30,140.00

Executive Director - Housing $ 21,000.00 Executive Director – Health Insurance $ 10,584.00

Executive Director - Retirement $ 2,048.00 Executive Director Retirement - EBA $ 6,272.00

Executive Director - AD&D/LTD Insurance $ 1,080.00 Executive Director - Christmas Gift $ 627.00

Communications Dir - Salary $ 28,080.00 Communications Dir - Social $ 2,148.00

Communications Dir AD&D/LTD $ 370.00 Communications Dir - Chr. Gift $ 281.00

Worker’s Compensation Ins. $ 750.00 Professional Expenses

Executive Dir - Expense Reimbursement $ 3,500.00 Executive Director Conferences $ 1,000.00

Comm. Dir Expense Reimbursement $ 350.00 Administrative Expenses

Cleaning $ 910.00 Grounds Upkeep $ 2,000.00 New Equipment $ 2,000.00

Copier Lease $ 4,776.00 Office Supplies / Hosting $ 3,500.00

Building Repair and Upkeep (Unused funds moved to Bldg Contingency fund)

$ 2,500.00

Insurance - Office & Liability $ 1,358.00 Security System $ 240.00

Utilities $ 3,200.00 International Missions

61 Isaiah $ 7,200.00 Proposed 2016-2017 Budget Total $ 156,197.00

Monthly Requirement $ 13,016.00

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Friendship Baptist Church, Ennis Ed & Susan Ramsey Bobbie Dlabaj

Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cedar Hill Brian & Angela Collins Benny Mayo

Latham Springs Baptist Encampment Mike Wilson

Longbranch Baptist Church, Midlothian Leroy Fenton Denny Burris

Mountain Peak Baptist Church, Midlothian Don & Stella Jackson

Primera Iglesia Bautista, Waxahachie Bert & Johanna Sigala Rudy & Rachel Hernandez

The Remedy Church, Waxahachie Richard & Terry Cody Andrew Cody Brennan & Edi Cody

Southlake Baptist Church, Waxahachie Chip Sebring

South Prong Baptist Church, Waxahachie Mike Gilchrist

SBTC Wayne Livingston Ronnie Yarber

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Ennis Bill & Lois Robinnette

Templo Alpha & Omega, Waxahachie Herman & Lydia Martinez

Texas Baptists (BGCT) Dowell Loftis

Waxahachie Bible Church Debby Crady

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Messengers and Guests in AttendanceCenterpointe Baptist Church, Red Oak

Theo Peugh Donna Maddox Roy Cotton LaSharon Johnson BrendaGriffin

Dallas Baptist Association Bob & Ellen Dean

Eastridge Baptist Church, Red Oak Jack Ables

Leonard & Marie Webb Jerry Hall

Fellowship Bible Church, Dallas Danielle Cody Hans Ndam

Ferris Baptist Fellowship Bob Mashburn

FirstBaptistChurch,Mansfield Darla Schembera

First Baptist Church, Midlothian Kathryne Boroughs Bruce Prindle Barbara Ross Linda Mehringer Oliver & Mary Bess Jackson Rebecca Jackson Tom Coleman WayneShuffield

First Baptist Church, Milford Steve Gilley Jacob Rose Jesus Ojeda Ronny Crampton

First Baptist Church, Waxahachie Bob & Betty Saylors Larry & Yvette Johnson Chett Haynes

Freedom Baptist Church, Midlothian Cindy Wesch

CONSTITUTION

Article I-NameThenameofthisAssociationshallbetheEllisBaptistAssociation,aTexasnonprofitcorporation.

Article II-PurposeEllis Baptist Association is a partnership of autonomous churches cooperatively networking to

expand God’s Kingdom locally and globally by: ¨Equipping church leadership teams and ministers. (Ephesians 4:11-12) ¨Enabling churches to discover and implement God’s purpose. (Proverbs 29:18) ¨Establishing new churches. (Matthew 16:18) ¨Enhancing the spiritual growth and vitality of each church. (2 Chronicles 7:14) ¨Encouraging collective efforts and sharing of resources. (Philippians 1:5)

Article III-MembershipSECTION 1. The membership shall consist of Baptist churches cooperating with the mission and

evangelisticpurposeoftheAssociationandfinanciallysupportingthework.SECTION 2. Each church is granted messengers to the Annual Celebration as follows. The number

of messengers is determined by whichever is lower, the resident membership or percent given to the Association based upon the following table.

SECTION 3. Each church is to encourage the doctrinal unity of the fellowship of churches as set forth in the Baptist Faith and Message adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention in May 1963 and/or any subsequent revision by the Convention.

SECTION4.Eachmemberchurch isexpectedtofinanciallysupporttheworkoftheAssociation.When no support has been received for six months, a contact will be made with the church to determine the reason(s) for non-support. The Leadership Team is authorized to consider the membership of any church that does not respond to the contact or requests after an additional six months have passed. If the LeadershipTeamdoesnotfindsatisfactoryreasonforthelackofsupporttheymayrecommendattheAnnualCelebrationthechurchbeexcludedfrommembership.TheAssociationwillmakethefinaldeterminationat the Annual Celebration. Future membership will be determined under Section 5 of Article III.

SECTION5.EachchurchwishingtoaffiliatewiththisAssociationshallsubmitapetitionarylettertotheAssociationindicatingtheirwillingnesstonetworkwithotherchurchesandtofinanciallysupporttheAssociation. The Leadership Team or representatives of the Leadership Team will meet with the pastor and representatives of the congregation concerning membership. The Leadership Team will recommend to the Association at the Annual Celebration those church (es) that should be considered for membership or watchcare. Each church must be sound in doctrine, orderly in practice, cooperative in spirit and committed tofinancialsupportfortheAssociation.Watchcaremembershipentitlesthechurchtoparticipateinanyactivity of the Association without the right to vote at the Annual Celebration.

SECTION 6. The Leadership Team may recommend to the Association at the Annual Celebration the withdrawal of fellowship from any church that has become unsound in doctrine or disorderly in practice. The Association, upon two-thirds vote of messengers at the Annual Celebration, can withdraw fellowship from the church.

Article IV-AuthorityThis Association is for counsel and cooperation only, and the complete independence and autonomy

of the member churches shall always be fully recognized.

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Article V-Annual CelebrationSECTION 1. The Association shall meet in Annual Celebration in the fall of the year at a time and place

determined by the Leadership Team. This meeting shall be for review of the past year’s accomplishments, hear of the plans for the next year and act on matters of business.

SECTION 2.EachchurchshallprovidetheAssociationrequestedinformationsuchastheAnnualChurchProfileand names and addresses of church leaders.

SECTION 3. Only elected messengers are eligible to vote. Messengers must be members of the church from which they are elected.

Article VI-Trustees/TreasurerSECTION 1. The Trustees of this Association shall be three persons elected at the Annual Celebration. These

three persons will be nominated by a team appointed by the Leadership Team.SECTION 2. The Treasurer of this Association will be elected at the Annual Celebration. This person will be

nominated by the Leadership Team or a team appointed by the Leadership Team. The Treasurer shall make an annual financialreportoftheAssociationattheAnnualCelebration.

SECTION3.ThetermofofficefortheTrusteesandtheTreasurershallbefromtheconclusionoftheAnnualCelebration through the next Annual Celebration.

SECTION4.TheLeadershipTeamisauthorizedtoappointapersontofillanunexpiredterm.

Article VII-TeamsSECTION 1. The work of the association will be based upon teams of people.SECTION 2. Teams are empowered to function within the overall purpose of the association and are held

accountable by the Leadership Team.SECTION 3. Teams will consist of two or more people who are united in purpose.SECTION 4. All church members from member churches and missions are eligible to serve on teams. SECTION 5 Examples of existing teams include Church Strategy, New Church, Spiritual Growth, Church Equipping,

Church Networking, Women’s Missions and Ministry, Youth Camp, Youth, and Worship. SECTION 6. Each Team will have one representative on the Leadership TeamSECTION 7: Teams will select new leadership annually. Each team is encouraged to recruit new members at

least once annually. The normal term of service will be from October 1 to September 30.

Article VIII-Leadership TeamSECTION 1. The Leadership Team exists to facilitate and guide the teams to implement the purpose of the

Association through envisioning the future; empowering by providing training, resources and accountability; encouragingwithaffirmation;andevaluatingtheireffectiveness.

SECTION 2. The Leadership Team is responsible for the administrative functions of the Association such as budget,teamstaffing,teamtraining,building,groundsandoverallstrategydevelopment.TheLeadershipTeamwill consist of the Executive Director, Treasurer, one appointed representative per team, and six at large persons elected at the Annual Celebration for a staggered three year term with two rotating off each year. These new team members will be nominated by the two outgoing members in consultation with the Executive Director. Outgoing members would not be eligible for reelection for one year. It is encouraged they seek diversity geographically, ethnically, by size of church, and consider including both staff and non-staff representation. Consideration should also be given to unrepresented churches.The Executive Director is the facilitator of the Leadership Team meetings.

SECTION 3. The Leadership Team will publish in the newsletter all Leadership Team meetings. All meetings are open for members of any member church to attend and to speak to the Leadership Team.

SECTION 4. The Leadership Team will develop the annual budget in cooperation with all the other teams and will present it to the Association in the Annual Celebration for approval.

Article IX-FinancesTheAssociationshallbefundedbythememberchurchestoprovidesufficientmoneytofundtheannualbudget.

All funds contributed shall be submitted to the Treasurer and distributed as authorized by the annual budget or as authorized by the Leadership Team. The Leadership Team shall administer funds between Annual Celebrations including the reallocation of funding.

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Article X-AmendmentThe constitution may be amended at any Annual Celebration. Proposed amendments shall be published in

the newsletter preceding the Annual Celebration. A two-thirds majority vote during the Annual Celebration shall berequiredtoplaceanamendmentintoeffect.AmendmentsproposedfromthefloorshallbesubmittedtotheLeadership Team for review and placed on the agenda for the next Annual Celebration.

Article XI-Points of OrderShould questions arise not provided for in this constitution, reference shall be made to Robert’s Rules of

Order, revised.

By-Laws

How to form a new team1. Two or more persons must feel called by God to form a team consistent with the purpose statement. 2. They meet with the Executive Director to share their plans or ideas for their team.3. After the idea/plan for ministry is shared with the Executive Director, he will then assist in the formation

of a clear purpose statement for the new team. This purpose statement will then be shared with the Leadership Teamforfinalconfirmationofthenewteam.

How a team functions1. Each team will have a clear purpose statement and team expectations.2. Each team will determine its own facilitator and review annually.3. Each member will normally serve at least one calendar year.4. The team facilitator will normally: a. Arrange for the meeting f. Keep meetings focused b. Lead the meeting g. Protect the team process c.Encourageparticipation h.Leadinresolvingconflict d. Encourage openness i. Encourage candor e. Work for consensus j. Honor team expectations

Procedure for Filling a Vacancy in the Position of E .B .A . Executive Director Upon the resignation of the Executive Director of the Ellis Baptist Association (hereafter referred to as

E.B.A.),thefollowingistheprocedureforfillingtheposition:

1. Within 14 calendar days of the announcement of the Executive Director’s resignation, the E.B.A. Leadership Team will mail a letter to each church in the association requesting the nomination of one person to be considered to serve on the Executive Director Search Team. Churches will be allowed 45 calendar days from the letter’s mailing date in which to return their nomination.

2. From the nominees, the Leadership Team will select a six member Search Team with the task of procuring resumes, screeningapplicants,andrecommendingaqualifiedcandidatetotheLeadershipTeam.

3. So that churches will be equally represented, the Search Team will be selected according the to following criteria: a. Two members will be appointed from churches whose average Sunday School attendance is from 0 to 100. b. Two members will be appointed from churches whose average Sunday School attendance is from 100-350. c. Two members will be appointed from churches whose average Sunday school attendance is 350 or higher.4. When the Search Team has selected a candidate (no more than one dissenting vote is allowed among the Search

Team), they will then present the candidate to the Leadership Team for review.5. The E.B.A. Leadership Team will then contact the candidate and meet with him or her. If the candidate is approved

for further consideration by 80% of the Leadership Team, a letter is sent to all E.B.A. churches inviting them to an open forum to meet with the candidate and ask questions. Included in the letter should be the candidate’s resume (or a reasonable condensation thereof).

6. The open forum must be scheduled to take place a minimum of 14 calendar days and a maximum of 31 calendar days after the mailing of the Leadership Team’s invitations to the open forum.

7. The Leadership Team will not approve the Executive Director for 14 days following this forum in order to receive additional input from church individuals, etc.

8. The candidate will be approved by no less than 80% of the Leadership Team.

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Team Reports

Hand In Hand Ministries Report 2016

Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Encouragement and prayer cards have been mailed to the wives of the pastors and staff and to the female staff of the churches in Ellis Baptist Association. I have received in return, cards of thanks from some who have received a card at the very moment when they needed special prayer and encourage-ment.

Thanks to everyone throughout Ellis Baptist Association who are praying for me as I minister to the wives of our pastors and church staff.

Mission Statement: Hand in Hand Ministries seeks to Encourage wives of pastors and church staff as they are Affirmed and Strengthened in the pastoral care ministry. Hand in Hand Ministries provides a Confidential, Trustworthy Advocate to aid them in becoming all that our Lord Jesus Christ wants each to be.

Respectfully Submitted,Evelyn Newell Hand In Hand Ministries

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2016 ANNUAL REPORT

Another great year has been recorded for Christian camping at Latham Springs Camp & Retreat Center. This marks the 93rd year that Latham Springs has been serving God’s people.

Total Attendance: 20,141 Professions of Faith: 740 Rededications: 602 Special Service: 43 Total Public Decisions: 1606

10,194 campers attended the 10 weeks of summer camp sessions. A special ‘thanks’ goes out to all those whose hard work and dedication made each week of camp a success.

Several building and renovation projects were completed this past year: A new 66+ person dormitory facility was completed before summer. This new dorm has 3 sections that sleep 22 each, and has an adjoining meet-ing room for each section. The interior of the auditorium was re-painted/re-furbished. The dining hall had new flooring installed along with new, round tables for retreat season use. Volunteer Hall meeting room also had new flooring installed along with fresh paint.

Building plans are in the final stages of completion for the new adult conference center. A ceremonial ground- breaking ceremony was held in April with a number of convention, associational, and church representatives in attendance. The actual ground-breaking for the foundation is scheduled for October. This new facility will include approximately 80 motel type rooms, a worship center, several conference rooms, and a lobby/welcome center. The new conference center will be located on the newly acquired property and will overlook Lake Latham. Please contact the office to find out how you can help support this project.

Latham Springs hosted it’s first associational youth camp in 2016. There were 570 in attendance, representing 28 different churches. The camp was a great success and there were 14 known first time professions of faith.

Exciting days are ahead for the ministry of Latham Springs. The Board of Trustees continues to promote the process that will lead to the expansion of facilities to enhance this great ministry. Please remember that Latham Springs is not funded by any state or national conventions, and depends on camp fees and your gifts to operate. The staff and trustees of Latham Springs wish to thank you for your support during the past year. We pray that this cooperative mission effort to reach and minister to individuals and groups might continue to bring glory to HIM.

Please call the Latham Springs office to let us know how we can help with your camp or retreat needs.

“Come to the waters, all who thirst”Isaiah 55:1

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

Another great year has been recorded for Christian camping at Latham Springs Camp & Retreat Center. This marks the 93rd year that Latham Springs has been serving God’s people. Total Attendance: 20,141

Professions of Faith: 740 Rededications: 602 Special Service: 43 Total Public Decisions: 1606 10,194 campers attended the 10 weeks of summer camp sessions. A special ‘thanks’ goes out to all those whose hard work and dedication made each week of camp a success. Several building and renovation projects were completed this past year: A new 66+ person dormitory facility was completed before summer. This new dorm has 3 sections that sleep 22 each, and has an adjoining meeting room for each section. The interior of the auditorium was re-painted/re-furbished. The dining hall had new flooring installed along with new, round tables for retreat season use. Volunteer Hall meeting room also had new flooring installed along with fresh paint.

Building plans are in the final stages of completion for the new adult conference center. A ceremonial ground-breaking ceremony was held in April with a number of convention, associational, and church representatives in attendance. The actual ground-breaking for the foundation is scheduled for October. This new facility will include approximately 80 motel type rooms, a worship center, several conference rooms, and a lobby/welcome center. The new conference center will be located on the newly acquired property and will overlook Lake Latham. Please contact the office to find out how you can help support this project. Latham Springs hosted it’s first associational youth camp in 2016. There were 570 in attendance, representing 28 different churches. The camp was a great success and there were 14 known first time professions of faith. Exciting days are ahead for the ministry of Latham Springs. The Board of Trustees continues to promote the process that will lead to the expansion of facilities to enhance this great ministry. Please remember that Latham Springs is not funded by any state or national conventions, and depends on camp fees and your gifts to operate. The staff and trustees of Latham Springs wish to thank you for your support during the past year. We pray that this cooperative mission effort to reach and minister to individuals and groups might continue to bring glory to HIM. Please call the Latham Springs office to let us know how we can help with your camp or retreat needs.

“Come to the waters, all who thirst” Isaiah 55:1

Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps

This year has been fantastic. We have had seven women in the spring class and now have seven women in the fall class.

The spring class had three women to accept Christ. I had the privilege to lead one of the women’s husband to the Lord and then the privilege to lead her oldest daughter to the Lord. There were several different kinds of problems but God help growth come through them all. Six or seven weeks in we see a tremendous change in attitudes and actions. Each lady gets a mentor that is their cheerleader and confidant. These are Christian women who are willing to give an hour each week to meet with their merea (friend).

The fall class started August twenty second. We had eight start. One has dropped out because of sickness. Now we have seven, the perfect number. We are about half way through this session. Changes are also noted with this class. We are learning about Abraham and the consequences for what he did. The bumps in the road have come. We are learning to conquer those bumps by looking up. This is a good class . They will graduate in December.

God keeps blessing . Thank for your prayers and support.

In His Service,Kathryne BoroughsExecutive Director, Ellis CWJC

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Church Planting

This year has been the year of transition. As Richard moved from Church Planting Associate to Execu-tive Director it has allowed us to make changes to our structure. The Leadership Team approved using a church planting team. The job description was approved at a recent leadership team meeting. It is listed below. Aaron Clayton will serve as the leader for the team. We are in the process of forming this team. This is the job description that will be used when looking for team members.

EBA Church Planting Team Job Description

Purpose: To oversee the church planting efforts of EBA by providing direction to EBA’s overall strategy and guidance to the specific needs of the church planters.

I. Membership The Church Planting Team consists of 3-7 members. II. Duties A. Coordinate the church planting efforts of EBA with the Executive Director and Leadership Team. B. Take a proactive role in locating and recruiting church planters. C. Assist the Executive Director in providing and maintaining an overall church planting strategy. D. Engage EBA churches to join in church planting. E. Establish additional partnerships outside of EBA for planting churches. F. Plan, coordinate, and promote church planting and events for EBA churches and leaders. G. Be proactive in increasing available EBA church planting funds. H. Create and manage guidelines approved by Leadership Team. I. Submit church plants to Leadership Team for approval. J. Submit maximum financial commitment for each initial church plant to Leadership Team for approval. K. Disburse financial resources. (The Church Planting Team has the flexibility to determine amounts, schedules, milestones or other factors that would enhance the work of the church plant.) L. Provide training, coaching, and fellowship options for EBA Church Planters. M. Provide church planter assessment and evaluation of church plant perspective. N. Church Planting Team Leader is a member of the EBA Leadership Team and reports monthly to the team. O. Provide encouragement, honesty, and accountability to church planters. III. Meetings, Records and Reports A. Meet as needed. B. Submit a quarterly summary report of team’s work to the Executive Director. C. Each September, submit a report for the Book of Reports.

The growth of Ellis County is staggering for a sleepy community. We continue to net about 11 people every day. This past year we have seen two of our churches start spanish speaking ministries, one in Ennis and the other in Waxahachie. One is showing stability and the other is in its infancy. We are also in the planning stages of a spanish speaking ministry in the Ferris area.

Probably the greatest challenge will be in the northwest corner of the county. It is where Mansfield, Grand Prairie and Midlothian come together. There are over 8,000 single family homes planned for that area alone. We have one EBA church in that area. Fortunately, there is an Arlington/Mansfield church, that is moving there, that will be a good partner.

Our new proposed budget doubles the amount allocated for church planting. This will probably be the norm over the next few years until the need changes.

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Royal Ambassadors / Challengers Report 2016

Royal Ambassadors (RAs) is the Missions Education group for boys in grades 1-6. Challengers is the Mission Education grouping for young men in grades 7-12. At the present time, there are four churches in the Ellis Baptist Association that have active groups.

The RA Races held on April 17, 2016 at First Baptist Church Maypearl, were a huge success! There was an exciting increase in participation from last year. Last year there were 18 racers, and this year there were a total of 31 racers and 3 churches were represented!

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Ellis Christian Disaster Relief

It has been an extremely busy year for ECDR beginning with the tornadoes that hit Ellis and Dallas Counties the day after Christmas 2015. One or more of our units has been deployed to a disaster every month of this year through September.

Our stated purpose is to share the message of Jesus Christ and to take a few tools when we do it. ECDR is blessed to have a generator unit, a tent unit, a shower/laundry unit, a clean out unit, and a box unit. We join with Cleburne chainsaw unit when needed. Through unit agreements we serve with Texas Baptist Men wherever we are needed.

To list all of the events of this year would be long and boring, so let me list the places we have served:

(Our Tent and Generator units have been used multiple times for local events)

We have been blessed to receive the donation of a 40’ shipping container to store boxes in.

We have also been given a John Deere 5310 Tractor with front end loader and scraper bucket. It includes a grapple bucket. We hope to start a heavy equipment unit to support chain saw and clean out operations. We continue to pray for a 1 ton dually truck to pull units. We also continue to pray for volunteers to staff these units.

Ellis County, Box, ChainsawDallas County, Box, Shower/ LaundryArlington, Clean OutWaco, Shower/LaundryGallup NM, TentFt Worth, Shower/LaundryGranbury, Shower/LaundryOrange, Box, Clean Out, Shower/Laundry

Newton, Clean OutHouston, Box, Shower/Laundry, Clean OutPort O’Conner, Shower/LaundryConroe, Box, Clean OutRosenberg, Box, Clean OutWichita Falls, Shower/LaundryJennings La., Box, Clean Out

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I have included a thank you we received from a flood victim in Louisiana.

Dear Pastor,My name is Jo Ann, I live in the village of Estherwood Louisiana.I am the caregivers of my 84 and 78 year old parents. I live in their yardin a camper to be close to them. They did not have flood insurance. I didnot get water in my camper but my parents got almost a foot of water in their home. The Texas Baptist Men disaster crew came in and tore out the walls and floors and sprayed for the mold. We were truly blessed to have them. I hope I am sending this to the correct Eastridge Baptist Church. I was given a card made by a little girl from this church with hearts cut out. I want this little girl to know how much she has touched my heart. She gave me faith and hope that we will get through this try-ing time in our life. So from my Parents John and Jenell and myself and my husband Larry, we thank her so much and may God bless her and her family and her church.

I have included a picture of the house while flooded and the trailer fromthe crew.

Thank you so much,Jo Ann

Submitted by:Jim Lawton

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Celebrating the Work in Honduras

It has been an amazing year of growth for the kingdom and the ministry here inHonduras. The kingdom has grown through the salvation of new believers; the church body as grown through amazing worship services; pastors and leaders have grown through intense training; individuals have grown closer to freedom from poverty and slavery to sin; a generation is growing through a youth meeting and ministry at Abundant Life Christian School; and our team continues to grow. We wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of the Vision here in Honduras. The vision is prayer, gospel saturation, church planting, empowering local leaders, and meeting human need. We believe one of the greatest reasons to celebrate is the growth of prayer. Last year we began the 9:38 Prayer Initiative, which is based out of Matthew 9:38. The harvest is so plentiful in Honduras and we believe God is answering the prayers for more workers. For the last year we have been inviting individuals to join us at 9:38am each day to pray for the workers, and people are responding. God is answering these prayers! This year we invited a local Honduran leader to join our team. Her name is Edith. She was a former student from the bilingual school that the Hopkins teach at. In addition to Edith, we have seen numerous pastors catch the vision of sharing the Gospel and ministering to their local communities. In addition to these local leaders stepping up to participate in the harvest, there has been almost 200 people serving on 16 mission teams come to Honduras this year to answer the call. This summer we launched the summer missionary program. 8 individuals came to serve alongside us this summer to assist with the summer mission teams. In September 2016 we began inviting local pastors and leaders here in Honduras to join us at 9:38am in prayer. We are so excited to see how God is answering this prayer of raising up local workers to participate in the harvest. When it comes to Gospel Saturation, we believe God has called us to share the Gospelthrough personal relationships, mission teams, and Radio Rio de Dios. We have had anincredible year with the staff of Radio Rio de Dios. About 180 people have accepted Christ in 2016 through the radio station. The radio staff is phenomenal. We meet regularly and discuss ways we can minister to the listening audience. In September, we hosted our first event in more than two years for the community. We held a special event for a Honduran holiday called “Children’s Day”. There were about 150 people who attended. We played games with all the children, shared the Gospel, and finished with a piñata. Our team is currently planning more events to minister through the radio waves and through events hosted by the radio station. Sharing the Gospel can be difficult in Honduras mainly because everyone says they are a Christian. This year through personal relationships and through the mission teams, many have accepted Christ and we were able to break the religious barrier of believing in Jesus versus having faith that he is our personal savior.

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When it comes to planting churches, this is the area we have probably focused on theleast. Several years ago we realized that the harvest was plentiful, but the workers were so few. So we took a step back and began focusing on the churches that were already established. Instead of the missionaries starting new churches, it is our vision that the local leaders start new churches. In some places we have had to go back to the basics, in other places we have spent time teaching, motivating, and encouraging local leaders to go beyond their own village and begin thinking about the surrounding villages. It is our hope that in the coming year, pastors and leaders will begin stepping up and going out to plant new churches. In the area of Empowering Local Leaders, we have probably spent the most time thisyear. We have established several regional discipleship groups which we attempt to meet with on a weekly basis. We also partnered with two local missionaries to host a pastor training school. Eight of our pastors have been attending this once a month, three day training for the past 7 months. We have been teaching the pastors how to study the bible and how to preach. In October these pastors will graduate. In 2015 a local youth group was started by Frank and Melyssa. They meet each week with teenagers from Gracias and empower them to reach into their community. Frank and Melyssa have worked hard to not just have a youth group that meets at that church, but they have been going to the park each month teaching their youth group how to minister to children begging for food and who are having difficulties at home. We have also seen tremendous growth in our ministry at Abundant Life Christian School. Through teaching at the school, we are breaking the cycle of poverty and giving kids an education that they can not get in public schools here. In addition to educating students, Kristi graduated with her degree in School Counseling and has been using that degree to help students who are struggling with personal, home, and learning problems. We believe our students are the future leaders of Honduras and we are so blessed to get to train and empower them as teenagers. In 2015 we used about 8 translators to help with our mission teams. This year we used over 20 different students. This is an amazing opportunity because not only do we get to teach at the school, but we get to invite the students to apply and live out their faith. The ministry at the school is more than just students. Kristi mentors the North American teachers, many of whom are first year teachers, and helps them become empowered and trained to raise up this future generation. Kristi also works with the school administration as a liaison and as a advisor for how to improve the school and education system of Abundant Life Christian School. Finally, we are happy to celebrate our vision of meeting Human Need. We believemeeting human need falls into two categories. One of those categories is crisis relief. We are asked sometimes on a weekly basis to help people who have medical needs and hunger needs. This year we have been able to help more than 25 families with food packets during times of crisis. We have also helped many people with medical needs ranging from rare

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parasitic diseases, cleft palates, hernias, respiratory infections, diabetes, loss of hearing, cancers, severe infections, and most recently spinal bifida. Some of the medical assistance is simply to accompany those in need to a doctor. Other times this requires long-term weekly and sometimes daily medical care. The second category of meeting human need is finding long-term solutions to crisis relief. We are so proud of the establishment of the Lenca Hunger Farm at the radio station. We were able to grow more than 40 pounds of beans, 300 pounds of corn, 106 pounds of pork, and 50 pounds of fish so far this year. We are currently waiting on the second harvest of the year of corn and fish, and we are are about to plant our second crop of beans. It is our vision that the Lenca Hunger Farm become a tool for local pastors and not just the missionaries. It is our hope that local pastors can use the resources provided by the Hunger Farm to minister themselves to those in their community. Before the year ends we hope to add a chicken and possibly goat project to the Hunger Farm. We are also hoping to drill a well for the fish project and to have a source of water for irrigation so that we can grow crops year round. Other forms of long-term relief include financial training. We believe many people can rise out of poverty with the proper financial education. Thanks to some special people who came to Honduras this year, we have begun combining financial education with small-micro business projects. In August we helped a family establish a small chicken business and we are working with them weekly on how to manage their chickens, sell their eggs, and record and save their finances. As we look to 2017 we are excited about all the possibilities. We believe that because of the concentrated and dedicated efforts of the 9:38 Prayer Initiative, we will see more both nationally and internationally answer the call to participate in the Harvest. We believe we are going to see more salvations through Radio Rio de Dios, personal relationships, and mission teams. We are anticipating a total of 20 mission teams in 2017. It is our hope to see our first pastor plant his first church in 2017. We will be continuing our weekly discipleship groups and pastor training this coming year. We anticipate great growth in finding long-term solutions to the medical and physical poverty. However, we must not forget that all of the hope, vision, and dreams we have for 2017 are to fight the spiritual bondage and poverty the Lenca people face in Honduras. Our ultimate goal is to see 61 Isaiah be more than a ministry name, but to become the living and active Word of God.“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”

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Church DirectoryBaylor Baptist Church, Ennis PO Box 1304 Ennis 75120 (972) 875-2521 (972) 875-7001 faxPastor: Chet HensleyAssoc. Pastor/Education/Music: David Howard Minister of Youth: Brendan KeenerChurch Secretary: Vicki Bierhalter

Calvary Baptist Church, MidlothianP O Box 943, 1591 S. 9th St. Midlothian(972) 775-8722Pastor: Larry PoolAssociate Pastor: Sam GurleyMinister of Music: Steve OdomChurch Secretary/Treasurer: Sherrie HutsonChildren’s Minister: Megan Alleman

CenterPointe Church for the Communities400 E. Center Park Blvd, Suite 300A Desoto 75115 (972) 935-8098Pastor: Theo D. Peugh Sr.Youth & Children’s Minister: Donna JohnsonSecretary: Joyce Rosmon (Support Church - First, Waxahachie)

Central Baptist Church, Italy PO Box 750 Italy 76651-0750 (972) 483-7474Pastor: Joseph Barrett Minister of Music: Guilherme AlmeidaMinister of Education: Alysa KirtonYouth Minister: Jeremy BeggsChildren Minister: Michele RiddlePreschool Minister: Holly SprayberryAdministrative Assistant: Susan Wooten Cowboy Church of Ellis County, Waxahachie2374 Hwy 287 Bypass W, Waxahachie 76165 (972) 935-9801Pastor: Gary MorganAssociate Pastor/Ministries: Rick McKenzieAssociate Pastor/Operations: Chris MaddoxYouth Coordinator: Chris TaylorChildren's Coordinator: Teri StewartOperations Coordinator: Marie VadivortMinistry Coordinator: Teena Valentich

Eastridge Baptist Church, Red OakP O Box 1210, Red Oak 75154 (972) 617-2338Pastor: Jack AblesAssociate Pastor: Billy HacklerMinister of Music: Paul StanfordMinister of Youth: Larry McGregor

Minister of Children: Paul RaackSecretary: Pati Seewald

Ferris Baptist Fellowship, Ferris PO Box 203, Ferris 75125-0203 (972) 544-3564Pastor: Bob MashburnChurch Secretary: Tammie Grandon

First Baptist Church, Maypearl PO Box 158, Maypearl 76064 (972) 435-3551 (972) 435-8211Pastor:TonySheffieldMinister of Youth: John E. MartinezMinister of Education/Music: Mike HaunChildren’s & Recreation Pastor Paul BowmanSecretary: Sheila Thompson

First Baptist Church, Midlothian 1651 S. Midlothian Pkwy Midlothian 76065 (972) 723-6415 (972) 723-2455Pastor: Bruce Prindle Minister of Families/Counseling: Ben CondrayAdministrative Pastor: Michael E. Nichols, Ed. DMinister of Discipleship: Kenny LowmanSenior Adults Director/Coordinator: Don ReesePastor to High School Students: Clay HopkinsPastor to Middle School Students: David BillmanStudent Ministry Assistant: Julie DickersonWorship Pastor: Tim HaleTraditional Worship Leader: Albert LoveChildren’s Pastor: Curtis BarrettPreschool Minister: Libby LaughlinPreschool/Children's Ministry Assistant: Leigh MilnerOfficeManager:DeanaAllsbrooksReceptionist: Kristie Turner

First Baptist Church, Milford PO Box 296, Milford 76670 (972) 493-2181Pastor: Steven GilleyMinister of Music: Ron ArnoldMinister of Youth: Christpher Jacinto

First Baptist Church, Red Oak103 W. Red Oak Rd.Red Oak, TX 75154(972) 617-3591Executive Pastor: Jared DouglasSpiritual Formation Pastor: Kevin AbbottWorship/Media Pastor: Ace AlexanderStudent Pastor: Mark RobbinsDirector of Children’s Ministry: Tiphany HoodAsst. Director of Children’s Ministry: Melissa Kennedy

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Minister of Missions: Justin SmithSingles Minister: Rod JonesStudent Minister: Tommy FosterDirector of Children’s Ministries: Keri MeekMinister to College: Jeff MedinaOperations Manager: Angela CollinsFinancial Services Manager: Tonya DavidPastoral Ministry Assistant: Gloria CowenMusic Ministry Assistant: Ginger BurrisMinistry Assistant: Nancy SimmonsTechnology & Communications: Brian JamesCollege/Student Ministry Assistant: Shanta LuedeckeChildren’s Ministry Assistant: Ashley SmithPreschool Ministry Assistant: Summer PopeChildren’s Ministry Associate: Glenn JonesChildren’s Ministry Intern: Marybeth SimmonsChild Development Director: Cathey BurgessHCDC Ministry Assistant: Cathy FosheaDirector of Women's Ministry: Dr. Barbara Parker

Iglesia Vaquera, WaxahachiePO Box 2367 (m) 356 FM 55 (p) Waxahachie (469) 878-8876Pastor: Tye Howard

(Support Church - Cowboy Church of Ellis Co)

Iglesia Bautista Primera, WaxahachieP.O. Box 915 Waxahachie, 75168(972) 937-7350Pastor: Humberto (Bert) SigalaChurch Secretary: Lynda SolisFinancial Secretary: Martha SolisYouth Ministries: Johnny Martinez & Yolanda PowellNursery Director: Rosatio Chastain

J-Bar-C Cowboy ChurchPO Box 730 (m), 121 FM 813 (p), Palmer, 75152(972) 449-2143Pastor: Reggie StewartElder: Danny BenhamElder: Loyd HigdonLay Pastor: Mitch McLainLay Pastor: Andy PitzLay Pastor: Mark MitchellLay Pastor: Tommy FontaineLay Pastor: Travis LangLay Pastor: Benny CowartBand Leader: Marc LaubachChildren's Ministry: Laurie HuskinsChildren's Ministry: Susan DavisFinancial Secretary: Denise Higdon

(Support Church - Cowboy Church of Ellis Co)

First Baptist Church, Waxahachie 315 Rogers St Waxahachie, 75165 (972) 938-1940 (972) 923-0466 faxSenior Pastor: David RitsemaExecutive Pastor: Jeff MoranMinister of Music: Chett HaynesMinister of Pastoral Care: Dan McClintonMinister to Senior Adults: Jerry LemonMinister to Youth: Jeff RossMinister to Children: Stefanie LitzlerDirector First Steps: Joely GloverDirector of Technology and Media: Cameron HawkinsAssistant to Pastor/Financial Assistant: Shirley RogersCommunications Coordinator: Terry Bensmiller

Forreston Baptist Church, Forreston PO Box 57 Forreston, 76041 (972) 483-6462Pastor: Jason Harris Secretary - Eva Calvert

Fourth Ward Baptist Church, Ennis1300 North Shawnee (p) P.O. Box 271 (m) Ennis, 75120 (972) 875-2596Pastor: Steven EdwardsYouth Directors: Deborah Ivey & Carolyn HaynesSecretary: Vickie McCoyMinister of Children: Mary Anderson

Freedom Community Church, Midlothian5361 Buffalo St Midlothian, 76065 (972)775-1433Pastor: Larry AtchleyMusic & Youth Director: Jordan DavisPreschool & Children's Minister: Jennifer AtchleyChildren : Larissa BurneyPreschool: Melissa RustonSecretary: Cheryl Bond

Friendship Baptist Church, Ennis1101 South Hall Ennis, 75119 (972) 875-9622Pastor: Edward (Ed) RamseyMusic Leader: Johanna SigalaSecretary: Bobbie Dlabaj

Hillcrest Baptist Church, Cedar Hill265 W. Pleasant Run Rd, Cedar Hill,75104(972) 291-3521Senior Pastor: Mike SimmonsExecutive Pastor/Worship/Music: Donnie PageAssociate Pastor/Business Administration: Rupert RobbinsAssociate Pastor: Dr. Tim TramellMinister of Education: Ryan Mason

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Lay Elders: Roger PinkertChildren's Minister: Will ProbstPreschool Director: Teresa PrendergastAdministrative Assistant: Monica SzkorlaAdministrative Assistant: Karen Snow

Park Meadows Baptist Church, Waxahachie3350 Hwy 77 N Waxahachie, 75165 (972)937-0073Pastor: Joe Langley Minister of Music: Robin Nelson Children's Minister: Karen SummersSecretary: Janet SkipperMother's Day Out Director: Deanne Gaither

Ranchhouse Cowboy, Maypearl 7205 FM 66 Maypearl, 76064(972) 435-2650 (972) 435-2653Pastor: Dave WilkersonElder: Jan EckhartElder: Dusty GrafElder: Truitt HarlowLay Pastor: J.D. WaltersLay Pastor: Joe SmithLay Pastor: Pat PattersonYouth Ministry: John David (JD) WaltersChildren's Ministry: Carrie FinleyFinance Secretary: Laura Compston

Remedy ChurchP.O. Box 2925Waxahachie, TX 75168(972) 767-9895Pastor: Aaron Clayton (Mission)

Rockett Baptist Church, Red Oak2870 FM 983, Red Oak, 75154 (972)576-8954Pastor: Cory MullinsMinister of Worship: Steve MartinYouth Minister: Carlos Martinez

Southlake Baptist Church, Waxahachie 2378 Hwy 77 Waxahachie, 75165 (972) 923-1395Pastor: Chip SebringAssociate Pastor/Music: Royce ThornalYouth Ministry: Tommy VencillChildrens Ministry: Amber VencillPreschool Ministry: Robin MeisnerSecretary: Pat Ansley

Lonestar Cowboy Church, Red Oak1011 E. Ovilla Rd, Red Oak, 75154(972) 576-0900Pastor: Jonathan CoeElder: Wesley HarlowElder: Bily LongElder: Paul StephensonLay Pastor: Charles MillerLay Pastor: Forre BitnerLay Pastor: Tina CraderLay Pastor: Billy Edwards(Support Church - Ranchhouse Cowboy Church)

Longbranch Community Baptist Church, Midlothian 200 Longbranch Drive Midlothian, 76065 972-723-6442Senior Pastor: Dr. Herbert PedersenWorship Leader: Craig McBroomMinister to Students: Dallas OvalleChildren's Coordinator: Bill NicholsonPreschool Director: Melissa StephensonFinancial Administrator: Angie Cagle

Midway Baptist Church, Ferris4511 FM660 Ferris 75125 (972)544-8423Pastor: Eldon BusenitzAssociate Pastor: Rick AyersMusic Minister: Tom WalterYouth Pastor: Chris Duckworth

Mountain Peak Community Baptist, Midlo-thian200 Longbranch Rd, (972) 775-8211Pastor: Ryan BuckAssociate Pastor/Worship Leader: Don JacksonYouth Minister: Cale KidsChildren's Ministers: Glenda Dooley & Lori Bart-lettPreschool Ministers: Laura Short & Angela McLellanAdministration: Angie Cagle (Support Church - Longbranch)

Ovilla Road Baptist Church, Ovilla 3251 Ovilla Road Red Oak, 75154(972)617-8544Senior Pastor: Drew EricksonAssociate Pastor/Business Admin: Douglas B. ConnellMinister of Worship & Fine Arts: Jeff ToddPastor of Student Ministries: Josh MensingerLay Elders: Phil BakerLay Elders: Logan GarrettLay Elders: Larry Murphy

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South Prong, WaxahachieP. O. Box 981, Waxahachie, 75168(972) 937-4458Pastor: Michael (Mike) GilchristYouth Minister: Kenny HooperSecretary: Inez Sinor

Stagecoach Cowboy Church, Waxahachie856 FM55, Waxahachie, 75165(972) 351-1004Pastor: Glen Null

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Ennis1200 Country Club Road, Ennis, 75120 (972) 878-3861Senior Pastor: Todd GrayExecutive Pastor: Mike SellersAssociate Pastor/Pastoral Care/Senior Adults: Richard (Dick) MoodyWorship Pastor: Brandon HixsonMinister of Youth: Ryan GilbertMinister to College: Lauryn GilbertChildren's Coordinator: Lisa VyersPreschool Coordinator: Shannon EddinsPastor’s Administrative Assistant: Jill MorenoAdministrative Finacial Assistant: Pat CasperReceptionist: Tayler Scott

Templo Alpha & Omega, Waxahachie716 Dunnaway St, (m) 104 Monticello Dr. (p) Waxa.Pastor: Herman Martinez (Sponsor Church - FBC Waxahachie)

Templo De Poder Iglesia Bautista, Ennis P.O. Box 8, Ennis, 75119 (972)878-1907Pastor: Lynn Godsey

The Avenue Church, Waxahachie 210 YMCA Drive, Waxahachie, 75165 (972) 937-5301Lead Pastor: David BrownExecutive Pastor: Jason BankheadWorship Pastor: Joel WarrenAssociate Worship Minister: Angie EddyFamily Pastor: Wayne SlayAssociate Connections Minister: Zach WrightSpiritual Growth Pastor: Alan RogersChildren’s Minister: Melissa LancePreschool Minister: Traci AlversonHigh School Minister: Chase BrownJunior High Minister: Mark MillerFinancial Coordinator: Janie Moses

Facilities Manager: Mike FrenchFinance Manager: Stacie BrownAudio Engineer: Brian BarthMedia Minister: Dustin EddyAssistant to Executive Pastor: Diana GoldenAssistant to Spiritual Growth: Brenda DeyoKidz Avenue Assistant: Jenee PulliamNext Generation Assistant: Chelsea HoganReceptionist: Dawn Brown

Wagon Wheel Cowboy ChurchP.O. Box 1031Waxahachie, TX 75168(469) 383-5115 Pastor: Ron Nolen

Water Street Baptist Church, Waxahachie 804 Water Street Waxahachie , 75165 (972) 937-3347Pastor: James SouthardStudent Minister: Jesse GarciaChildren’s Minister: David PooleSecretary: Becky King

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1931 Midlothian J. S. Herring J. A. Holl W. J. McKenzie1932 Tabernacle, Ennis McKinley Norman J. D. Grey J. H. Gerault1933 Waxahachie McKinley Norman J. D. Grey J. D. Grey1934 Central, Italy McKinley Norman Arthur Deloach Arthur Deloach1935 Milford McKinley Norman Arthur Deloach R. T. Daniel1936 Midlothiaan W. C. Hankins J. R. Campbell W. C. Hankins1937 Tabernacle, Ennis McKinley Norman J. R. Campbell J. R. Campbell1938 First, Waxahachie L. B. Jenkins Nat Farley Hugh Bumpas1939 Central, Italy L. B. Jenkins Nat Farley Nat Farley1940 Milford L. B. Jenkins D.P. McFarland F. B. Burress1941 Midlothian L. B. Jenkins D.P. McFarland T. J. Furniss1942 Tabernacle, Ennis J. P. Boone Jack Southerland J. P. Boone1943 First, Waxahachie J. P. Boone E. W. Massey C. F. Griffen1944 Central, Italy J. P. Boone Mrs. C. T. Aly Milton Greer1945 Milford J. P. Boone Mrs. C. T. Aly R. C. Fling1946 Midlothian J. P. Boone E. W. Massey Orbie Lamb1947 FerrisAve.,Waxahachie R.C.Fling Mrs.A.A.Roberts DickGriffin1948 Tabernacle, Ennis Darrell Morgan Mrs. A. A. Roberts H. M. Usry1949 Milford H. M. Usry W. D. Williams David Gardner1950 First, Waxahachie R. C. Fling E. J. Kearney Russell Ware1951 Central, Italy E. J. Kearney Bill Malone E. J. Kearney1952 Midlothian T. H.. Epton W. M. Stallings, Jr. T. H. Epton1953 Ferris Ave., Waxahachie Jack Byrom W. M. Stallings, Jr. Jack Byrom1954 Calvary, Waxahachie Jack Byrom W. B. Robinson Don Waterson1955 Water St., Waxahachie Don Smith W. B. Robinson J. C. Preister1956 Tabernacle, Ennis Ralph Reasor J. F. Lamb H. M. Rice1957 First, Midlothian Ralph Reasor J. F. Lamb J. C. Shirley 1958 First, Waxahachie M. B. Baldwin Mrs. Bob Wear Ralph Reasor1959 Southern, Ferris M. B. Baldwin Mrs. Bob Wear Robert Tenery1960 First, Milford T. Hollis Epton James McKee James McKee1961 S. Prong, Waxahachie C. D. White James McKee C. D. White1962 Tabernacle, Ennis C. D. White James McKee Fred Chapman1963 Baylor, Ennis C. D. White Mrs. Dave Borders Jerry Wilson1964 First, Midlothian Fred Chapman Mrs. Dave Borders Joe Weldon1965 Central, Italy Carl Bilderback Mrs. Dave Borders Joe Weldon1966 Ferris Ave., Waxahachie Carl Bilderback Mrs. Dave Borders C. Bilderback1967 First, Maypearl Carl Bilderback Mrs. Dave Borders C. Bilderback1968 Central, Italy Sam Tullock Mrs. Joe Shirley Charles Wade1969 Tabernacle, Ennis H. M. Rice Mrs. Joe Shirley H. M. Rice1970 Northside,Ennis H.M.Rice Mrs.JoeShirley C.W.Burchfield1971 Water St., Waxahachie Paul Stripling Mrs. Joe Shirley Frank Roquel1972 First Southern, Ferris Paul Stripling Mrs. Joe Shirley Sam Tullock1973 First, Waxahachie Paul Stripling Mrs. Joe Shirley Bill Nichols1974 Midlothian Paul Stripling Mrs. Joe Shirley Paul Stripling1975 Baylor, Ennis Sam Tullock Mrs. Joe Shirley Richard Moody1976 Milford Richard Moody Mrs. Joe Shirley Van Gauthe1977 Midlothian Richard Moody Mrs. Joe Shirley Larry Rolison1978 Central, Italy Richard Moody Mrs. Don Cooper Bob Acker1979 Baylor, Ennis Leroy Fenton Mrs. Don Cooper Carlton Young

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1980 Ferris Ave., Waxahachie Leroy Fenton Mrs. Don Cooper Hezle Setwart1981 First, Maypearl Del Medlin Mrs. Don Cooper Leroy Fenton1982 First, Waxahachie Del Medlin Mrs. Don Cooper Del Medlin1983 S. Prong, Waxahachie Hezle Stewart Mrs. Don Cooper Gaylon Holt1984 Tabernacle, Ennis Hezle Stewart Mrs. Olen Massey Jim Blackenship1985 Ovilla Rd., Red Oak Gaylon Holt Mrs. Olen Massey David Tomme1986 Trinity Oaks, Red Oak Gaylon Holt Mrs. Olen Massey Ed Wright1987 First, Midlothian Van Gauthe Mrs. Olen Massey Scott Fenton1988 Oak Crest, Midlothian Van Gauthe Mrs. Olen Massey Jerry Hall1989 Park Meadows, Waxahachie Johnny Mansell Mrs. Olen Massey Johnny Mansell1990 Baylor, Ennis Johnny Mansell Mrs. Olen Massey Darrel Beggs1991 Central, Italy Carlton Young Mrs. Olen Massey Joe Langley1992 Ferris Ave., Waxahachie Carlton Young Mrs. Olen Massey Todd Littleton1993 First, Maypearl Jerry Hall Mrs. Pat Ansley Rick Davis1994 First, Waxahachie Jerry Hall Mrs. Pat Ansley Richard Moody1995 Tabernacle, Ennis David Brown Mrs. Pat Ansley Leroy Fenton1996 First, Midlothian David Brown Mrs. Pat Ansley Vince Elder1997 Park Meadows, Waxahachie Joe Hall Mrs. Pat Ansley Jimmy Jones1998 First, Ovilla Leadership Team Mrs. Pat Ansley David Brown1999 First, Waxahachie Larry Johnson Marie Dyess None2000 First, Maypearl Larry Johnson Denise Hamilton None2001 Ovilla Road, Ovilla Larry Johnson Denise Hamilton None2002 Tabernacle, Ennis Larry Johnson Denise Hamilton None2003 Cowboy Church of Ellis County Larry Johnson Denise Hamilton None2004 Longbranch Community Baptist Larry Johnson Denise Hamilton None2005 Tabernacle Baptist Church Larry Johnson Denise Hamilton Steve Stroope2006 First Baptist Midlothian Larry Johnson Marni White Tony Evans2007 First Baptist Waxahachie Larry Johnson Marni White Milfred Minatrea2008 Eastridge Baptist Church Larry Johnson Marni White None2009 First Baptist Maypearl Larry Johnson Marni White None2010 Tabernacle Ennis Larry Johnson Debbie Crady None2011 Cowboy Church of Ellis County Larry Johnson Terri Tyner None2012 Rockett Baptist Church Larry Johnson Terri Tyner Todd Gray2013 Stagecoach Cowboy Church Larry Johnson Terri Tyner Gary Morgan2014 Longbranch Community Baptist Larry Johnson Barbra Evenbly Jack Ables2015 First, Waxahachie Larry Johnson Darla Schembera Aaron Clayton2016 Southlake Baptist Church Richard Cody Darla Schembera Bob Dean & Bruce Prindle

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