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2019 Session at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church

1. To what extent can technology be used in worship? (Bro. Randy Thompson & Bro. Ronnie Stewart)
2. Outside of a personal testimony of salvation and baptism, are there requirements for active church membership? (Bro. Andrew Stokes & Bro. Chase Milam)
3. Define real worship versus religious entertainment. (Bro. Clint Ezell & Bro. Jimmy Allen)
4. What are the benefits of Biblical marriage and family? (Bro. Ryne Bivens & Bro. Marcus Rickman)

2018 Session at Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church

1. As a local and visible church, how visible are we in our communities? And what are some things we can do to improve our visibility (our community outreach)? (Bro. Trey Crews & Bro. Johnny McClure)
2. With the potential of war always present, how should Christians be instructed on their duty to God and country? (Bro. Dennis Lunsford & Bro. Larry Pritchard)
   
3. Proper ordination practice and procedures. Answer the Who? Why? When? Where? For how long? And include an outline of typical procedure/order of ordination service. (Bro. Phillip Gulledge & Bro. Chris Wallace)
4. As Non-Denominational churches increase in number, and traditional worship is being abandoned, how do we maintain our relevance in this rapidly changing world? (Bro. Jeff Simmons & Bro. David Leslie)

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2017 Session at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church

1. In a world saturated with so many Christian denominations, how is the church Jesus built identified? (Bro. Josh Parker & Bro. John W. Cole)
2. In a culture that is increasingly hostile toward Christianity, what measures can be taken to guard against litigation? (Bro. Andrew Stokes & Bro. Donald Parish)
3. What is the future and importance of Sunday night services? At a time where more and more churches are discontinuing services, are Sunday night services a thing of the past? (Bro. Lynn Stapleton & Bro. Bryan Oakes)
4. What is the significance of "Anointing with Oil" in Scripture and why do we (Missionary Baptists) not "Anoint with Oil" today? What do we do in place of that today? (Bro. Randy Thompson & Bro. Ronnie Stewart)

2016 Session at Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church

1. What are the duties of messengers representing their church in the association? (Bro. Andrew Stokes & Bro. Marcus Rickman)
2. When does a church/member depart from the faith? (Bro. Ronnie Stewart & Bro. Larry Pritchard)
3. Being an election year, what are the responsibilities as Christians to the election process (involvement) and to the leaders (those in authority) of our country? (Bro. Trey Crews & Bro. David Leslie)
4. In a country that has seen less and less acknowledgement (reverence) for God and His Holy Bible, how do we optimize our opportunities to reverse the trend? (Bro. Lynn Stapleton & Bro. Donald Parish)

2015 Session at Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church

1. Characteristics of Effective Church Membership (Bro. Andrew Stokes & Bro. Jerry Dodd)
2. Financing the Lord’s Work (Bro. Lynn Stapleton & Bro. Clint Sanders)
3. Importance of Family and Its Contributions to the Local Church (Bro. Bryan Oakes & Bro. Randy Thompson)
4. Is Sunday School Still Relevant Today? (Bro. David Leslie & Bro. Chris Wallace)

2014 Session at Bible Grove MBC

1. Do Our Traditions Line Up With Scripture? (Randy Thompson & Zach Goodwin)
2. The Teaching & Practice of Repentance and Is It Still Relevant Today (Brian Hays)
3. What does “Missionary” mean to Missionary Baptist? (Jeff Simmons & Brian Beecham)
4. How do we combat the Anti-Chrisitan influences in religion and this world? (Adam Allen & Ron Stewart)

 2013 Session at Concord MBC

1. Our Victorious Faith – 1 John 5:4 (Bryan Oakes & Lynn Stapleton)
2. Facing the Facts – The Exodus of our youth leaving the Church to never return? (Clint Sanders & Scott Carter)
3. The Positive and Negative Influences of Different Genres in Christian Music (Trey Crews)
4. How can our church promote the biblical process of discipleship and more specifically encourage Parents to educate their children in the Baptist Way? (William Lee Woods & Andrew Stokes)

 
2012 Session at Oak Grove MBC (Henderson Co.)

1. How Important is the Gospel of Christ in the age we live in today? (Zack Goodwin & Clint Sanders)
2. By what authority is the Gospel preached and what is the effect thereof? (Jeff Simmons & Randy Wood)
3. The Results in fulfilling the Love of Christ within us with the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. (Dennis Stokes & Scott Carter)
4. Pornography and It’s Effects (Josh Parker & Greg Jones)

 

2011 Session at Westport MBC

1. God’s Way of Salvation vs. Man’s Way Taught Today (David Leslie & Jerry Dodd)
2. Deacon’s Role in the Ministry & Edification of the Church (Clint Sanders & Glynn Williams)
3. People care more about what will make them a monetary profit instead of Godly Prophet (Trey Crews, Scott Carter & Rufus Chandler)
4. God’s Word verses worldly views of alternative lifestyles and same-sex marriages (Randy Thompson & Jeff Bryant)

 

2010 Session at New Hope MBC

1. Discuss scriptural teaching on the necessity of the drawing of the Father (John 6:44) and Godly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10) in salvation. Include the worlds carnal approach versus the Spiritual minded approach (Romans 8:6) (Scott Carter & Toby Swinford)
2. On the subject of regeneration, what is the meaning of John 3:5, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” What is the birth of water referring to? (Clint Sanders & Trey Crews)
3. How does scripture refute, disprove, or prove false the idea/belief that the saved can be lost (lose their salvation)? What does John 10:27-30 and other scriptures on the subject say? (Arzell Douglas & David Leslie)
4. We Have Left Our First Love (Rufus Chandler & Kevin Hollingshead)

 

2009 Session at Cross Roads MBC

1. What are the Pastor’s responsibility to the church and the Church’s responsibility to the pastor? (Bryan Oakes & Lynn Stapleton)
2. What Constitutes Scriptural Baptist? (Authority, Administrator, Candidate, Method) (Johnny Wall & Marshall Gurley)
3. Forgiveness: Fruit of Grace and Love (Matthew 6:14-15); The Biblical teaching on forgiving our brothers and sisters (James S. Stewart & Allen Maness)
4. The Need to Return to God (John Small & Dennis Lunsford)

  

2008 Session at Oak Grove MBC (Carroll Co.)

1. The Judgment Seat of Christ – What Accountable For? (Tim Maness & Tracy McDaniel)
2. What did Jesus mean when He said, “True” worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in truth? (Truman Hedges & Randy Thompson)
3. I Timothy 5:23, “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” Our Church Covenant states we will, “abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage.” What is the Missionary Baptist’s position on a doctor’s recommendation to a Christian member to use wine daily for a heart ailment or any other illness as medication? Exception or Exclusion? (David Leslie & Andrew Stokes)
4. End Times (Phillip Halter & Trey Crews)

 

2007 Session at Clarksburg MBC

1. How Shall We Escape the Judgment of God if We Neglect so Great a Salvation? (Clint Sanders & Scott Carter)
2. New Testament Church – Why Did Jesus Build It (Rufus Chandler & Lynn Stapleton)
3. Biblical Stewardship (Robert Simmons & Jeffrey Simmons)
4. The Antichrist Movement (Toby Swinford & Johnny Wall)

 

2006 Session at Huntingdon MBC

1. Law and Grace (Bryan Oakes & Clint Sanders)
2. Being Persistent/Seeking the Salvation of Our Kindred and Acquaintances (Lynn Stapleton & Andrew Stokes)
3. Sign Gifts / Are They Active Today? (David Leslie & Jimmy Hale)
4. Jerusalem a Burdensome Stone (Johnny Wall & Tim Maness)

 

2005 Session at Bible Grove MBC

1. Cultivating Competent Christian Leaders in the Church (Tim Maness & David Leslie)
2. The Qualifications of Pastors and Deacons (Scott Carter & Bryan Oakes)
3. Rod of Reproof/Spare the Rod & Spoil the Child (Ryne Reynolds & Phillip Halter)
4. Marriage / Divorce / Alternative Unions (God’s Original Design) (Clint Ezell & Johnny Wall)

 

2004 Session at Center Point

1. The Effects of Easy Believism (Tim Swinford & Phillip Halter)
2. The Abiding Holy Spirit / Christ in You the Hope of Glory (Marshall Gurley & Jimmy Stewart)
3. How Should Christians Respond to Homosexuals in their Assemblies? (Lynn Stapleton & Andrew Stokes)
4. Grieving the Holy Spirit through today’s corrupt communications media (Johnny Wall & Brett Haskins)

 

2003 Session at New Cross Roads

1. Separation of Church and State (Derrick Jowers and Johnny Wall)
2. Identify the Church that Jesus Built & the Significance of the Baptist Name (Max Carrington & Robert Simmons)
3. Should the Church Support or Oppose Legalized Gambling? (David Leslie & Daniel Lewis)
4. The Legitimacy of New Bible Translations (Clint Ezell & Andrew Stokes)
5. To what extent should Christians be subject to Higher Power as related in Romans 13:1? (Phillip Halter)
6. Youth Ministry: Remaining Faithful to Traditions in a world of compromise (Bryan Oakes, Matthew Wood & Clint Sanders)
7. Report on Faith & Practice of True Baptist in the Administration of the Ordinances (Arzell Douglas & Lynn Stapleton)

  

2002 Session at Oak Grove MBC (Henderson Co.)

1. Minding Our Missions: Our Responsibilities to our Mission and Our Missionaries (Jeff Elliot & John Mullins)
2. The Positive and Negative Influence of Christian Music (Bryan Oakes & Tony Boyd)
3. The Independence of the Local Church (Rufus Chandler & John W. Cole)
4. Apostolic Gifts: What is Their Significance & Are They Available Today? (Jimmy Hale, Jr. & Andrew Stokes)
5. Is It Scriptural for Women to Preach? (Marshall Gurley & Phillip Halter)
6. Weighed in the Balance: Faith versus Works (Derrick Jowers & Brent Brewer)
7. Faith and Practice of True Baptist (Scott Carter & Clint Sanders)

 

2001 Session at Old Paths MBC

1. Three Fold Being of Man (Lynn Stapleton & Trey Crews)
2. Use of the Keys to the Kingdom (Phillip Halter & Bryan Oakes)
3. Financing the Lord’s Work (Chris Solomon & Charles Connell)
4. Recognizing the Falling Away (Tony Boyd & Johnny Wall)
5. Importance and Necessity of Prayer (Jeff Simmons & Andrew Stokes)
6. Judgment Seat of Christ (Kevin Hollingshead & Lynn Breeden)
7. Faith and Practice of True Baptist: The Balance of Being Right (Dale Waugh & Larry Johnson)

 

2000 Session at Bethel MBC

1. Heaven (Scott Carter & Clarence Carter)
2. Hell (Phillip Halter & Glenn Baker)
3. Importance of Church Membership (Bryan Oakes & Clint Sanders)
4. Church Discipline (Larry Johnson & Johnny Wall)
5. The Need for an Associational Missionary (Lynn Stapleton & Trey Crews)
6. Faith and Practice of True Baptist (Joe Hale & Jimmie Hale, Jr.)
7. The Christian Sabbath (Andrew Stokes & Ernest Wood)

 

1999 Session at Concord MBC

1. Cohabitation of Unmarried People (Johnny Wall & Phillip Halter)
2. Right and Wrong Role Models (Stephen Skinner & David Leslie)
3. Should Devil Worship Alarm Us (Bryan Oakes & Derrick Jowers)
4. Innovations in the Lord’s Supper (A.G. Hayes & Arzell Douglas)
5. Security of the Believer (Scott Carter & Daniel Lewis)
6. Healing and the Atonement (Dwight Haskins & Trey Crews)
7. Faith and Practice of True Baptist (Andrew Stokes & Jeff Simmons)

 

1998 Session at Shiloh MBC

1. The Depravity of Man (Jerry Dodd & Phillip Halter)
2. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Tracy McDaniel & Freddie Lee McDaniel, Jr.)
3. The Significance of the Church Covenant (Rufus Chandler & Max R. Carrington)
4. Dangers of Pulpit Affiliation (Dwight Haskins & David Leslie)
5. The Soundness and Effectiveness of Youth Meetings (Stephen Skinner & Daniel Lewis)
6. Try the Spirits (Charles Connell & Dan Stewart)
7. Financing the Lord’s Work (Jeffrey Simmons & Robert Simmons)

 

 1997 Session at New Hope MBC

1. Local Church Roll in Foreign Missions (Derrick Jowers & Travis Lewis)
2. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (A.G. Hayes & Jimmy Stewart)
3. Value of Associations and Promoting Its Fellowship (Bryan Oakes & Larry Johnson)
4. The Glorified Body (Arzell Douglas & Marshall Gurley)
5. Church Discipline (Andrew Stokes & Johnny Wall)
6. Ministerial Education (John Lewis & John Mullins)
7. The Woman’s Place in Lord’s Work (Lynn Stapleton & Trey Crews)

 

1996 Session at Landmark MBC

1. Bible Translations (Dwight Haskins & Bryan Oakes)
2. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Derrick Jowers & Scott Carter)
3. Ministerial Education (Travis Lewis & David Leslie)
4. Humanism and Its Effects on Churches (Kevin Holland & Johnny Wall)
5. Financing the Lord’s Work (Gary Kirk & John Mullins)
6. Church Discipline (Rufus Chandler & Max Carrington)
7. Rewards In Heaven (Trey Crews & Carl Scates)

 

1995 Session at Cross Roads MBC

1. Qualifications for Association Membership (Lynn Stapleton & Kenny Rush)
2. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Travis Lewis & John Lewis)
3. Prayer Meetings (Harlon Campbell & Scott Carter)
4. Spiritual Gifts (Dwight Haskins, Arzell Douglas & Larry Johnson)
5. Homosexuality – Alternative or Abomination (Kevin Hollingshead & Derrick Jowers)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Bryan Oakes & Trey Crews)
7. Church Discipline (Ray Smith & Harold Webb)

 

1994 Session at Clarksburg MBC

1. Financing the Lord’s Work (John Lewis & Jimmy Wallace)
2. Qualifications for Candidates for Ordination (Lynn Stapleton & Kenny Rush)
3. Church Discipline (Travis Lewis & Preston Nowell)
4. Hell, Real or Symbolic (Arzell Douglas & James Hicks)
5. Stand on Abortion (Dwight Haskins & Kevin Hollingshead)
6. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Ray Smith & Larry Johnson)
7. Prayer Meetings (Rufus Chandler & Max Carrington)

 

1993 Session at Marlsboro MBC

1. Financing the Lord’s Work (Timothy Binion & Gary Kirk)
2. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Jimmy Wallace & Calvin Perrigo)
3. How Membership is Meant to be Maintained in a Missionary Baptist Church (L. Stapleton & K. Rush)
4. The Inseparable Graces of God in Belief, Repentance, and Faith (Travis W. Lewis & John David Lewis)
5. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Marshall Gurley & Larry Johnson)
6. Prayer Meetings (Harlon Campbell & Elmer Hampton)

 

1992 Session at Independent MBC

1. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Gary Kirk & Lee Carter)
2. Prayer Meetings (Dwight Haskins& Phillip Halter)
3. Financing the Lord’s Work (Jimmy Wallace & Travis Lewis)
4. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Arzell Douglas & Mitchell Rayburn)
5. State of Old Time Missionary Baptist Churches in 1992 (Philippians 1:27) (Marshall Gurley & Calvin Perrigo)
6. Church Ordinances (Rufus Chandler & Harlon Campbell)

 

1991 Session at Bible Grove MBC

1. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Gary Kirk & Tim Binion)
2. Prayer Meetings (Rufus L. Chandler & Joseph M. Hale)
3. Financing the Lord’s Work (Ray Smith & Harold Webb)
4. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Bennie L. Johnson & Dwight Haskins)
5. Duties of Deacons (Preston Nowell & Travis Lewis)
6. The Creation (Lynn Stapleton & Kenny Rush)

 

1990 Session at New Cross Roads MBC

1. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Kenny Rush & Keith White)
2. Prayer Meetings (Harold Webb & Johnny Wall)
3. Financing the Lord’s Work (Travis Lewis & Leonard Woods)
4. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (John Hedges)
5. Predestination (Dwight Haskins & Larry Johnson)
6. The Bride of Christ (Preston Nowell & Calvin Perrigo)

 

1989 Session at Mixie MBC

1. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Ron Stewart)
2. Prayer Meetings (Larry Pritchard & Arzell Douglas)
3. Financing the Lord’s Work (Bulis Kee & Max Carrington)
4. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Marshall Gurley & E.F. Prince)
5. Sanctification (Jack Green & Lee Carter)
6. Duties of Deacons (Kenny Rush & Travis Lewis)

 

1988 Session at Center Point MBC

1. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (James S. Stewart & Harlon Campbell)
2. Prayer Meetings (S.A. Moore)
3. Financing the Lord’s Work (Harold Webb & Kenny Rush)
4. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Jack Green & Dwight Haskins)
5. Separation of Church and State (Preston Nowell & Travis Lewis)
6. Ordinance of Baptism (Fred Prince & Harold Eubanks)

 

1987 Session at Westport MBC

1. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Lee Carter& Norman Leslie)
2. Prayer Meetings (James Stewart & Edward Kirk)
3. Fallacy of the Universal Church and Charismatic Movement (Dwight Haskins & Kenny Rush)
4. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (Harold Eubanks & Marshall Gurley)
5. Ordinance of Baptism (Fred Prince & Harlon Campbell)
6. Separation of Church and State (Roger Fowler & Calvin Perrigo)

 

1986 Session at New Liberty MBC

1. Christian Education and Sunday Schools
2. Prayer Meetings
3. The Inspired Scriptures
4. The Fallacy of Modern Day Healing
5. Faith and Practice of True Baptists
6. Duties of Church Members

 

 1985 Session at Oak Grove MBC (Henderson Co.)

1. Christian Education and Sunday School (Johnny Blount & Kenny Rush)
2. Prayer Meetings (Roger Ellis & Truman Hedges)
3. Triune Godhead and God’s Purpose in Grace (James F. Moody & Preston Novell)
4. Church Covenant (W.R. Russell & Max R. Carrington)
5. Faith and Practice of True Baptists (E.F. Prince & John Hedges)
6. Duties of Deacons and Pastors (Kenneth W. Massey & W.E. Kirk)

 

1984 Session at Concord MBC (Friday & Saturday)

1. Christian Education and Sunday School (James F. Moody & Raymond Hargis)
2. Prayer Meetings (C.F. Carter)
3. Church Discipline (Harlon Campbell)
4. Temperance and Morality (Truman Hedges & Max R. Carrington)
5. Mission (Bernice Birdwell & John Hedges)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Kenneth W. Massey)

 

1983 Session at New Prospect MBC (Friday, Friday Night & Saturday)

1. Christian Education and Sunday School (Billy Joe Hilliard & Charles Connell)
2. Prayer Meetings (Marshal Gurley)
3. Church Discipline (E.F. Prince)
4. Temperance and Morality (Jack Hopper)
5. Missions (Kenneth Massey & Wendell Boyd)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Dwight Haskins & Max R. Carrington)

 

1982 Session at Pleasant Hill MBC (Friday, Friday Night & Saturday)

1. Christian Education and Sunday School (W.T. Russell & S.A. Moore)
2. Prayer Meetings (Raymond Hargis)
3. Missions (James F. Moody)
4. Church Discipline (E.T. Prince & John Hedges)
5. Temperance and Morality (Ronnie Stewart)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Larry R. Pritchard & Edward Malone)

 

1981 Session at Landmark MBC (Friday, Friday Night & Saturday)

1. Missions (Barry V. Hodge & Raymond Hargis)
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Jerry Dodd & James Moody)
3. Prayer Meetings (Kenny Rush & Larry R. Pritchard)
4. Church Discipline (John W. Cole & Charles Connell)
5. Temperance and Morality (Glenn Baker & Connie Hatch)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Clyde McCormick & James Nance)

 

1980 Session at Bethel MBC (3 days)

1. Missions (John Hedges & Raymond Hargis)
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (James Moody & Arzell Douglas)
3. Prayer Meetings (Connie Bolan & Alma Ross)
4. Church Discipline (E.J. Baker & Harlon Campbell)
5. Temperance and Morality (Edward Malone & Sam Lankford)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Edward Kirk & Oneal Cole)

  

1979 Session at Independent MBC (3 days)

1. Missions (John Hedges & Harlon Campbell)
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (S.A. Moore & Jimmy Stewart)
3. Prayer Meetings (Dorsey Damerson)
4. Church Discipline (Kenneth W. Massey & E.J. Baker)
5. Temperance and Morality (Larry T. Taylor & Charles Connell)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Jack Hopper & Danny Hutcherson)

 

1978 Session at New Bethel MBC (3 days)

1. Missions (Dwight Haskins & Harlan Campbell)
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Charles Connell & Truman Hedges)
3. Prayer Meetings (Rufus Chandler & E.J. Baker)
4. Church Discipline (E.F. Prince)
5. Temperance and Morality (Edward Kirk & Hearl L. Myracle)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Robert Noles & James Stewart)

 

1977 Session at Bible Grove MBC (3 days)

1. Missions (Rufus Chandler & Truman Hedges)
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (John Hedges & E.J. Baker)
3. Prayer Meetings (James Higdon & Charles Connell)
4. Church Discipline (T.L. Campbell & C.H. Carter)
5. Temperance and Morality (Weldon Chandler & M.H. Gurley)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Robert Noles & J.L. Smothers)

 

1976 Session at Second Baptist MBC

1. Missions
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools
3. Prayer Meetings
4. Church Discipline
5. Temperance and Morality
6. Financing the Lord’s Work

 

1975 Session at Cross Roads MBC (3 days)

1. Missions (Harold Carver & Truman Hedges)
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Charles Connell & Earl Martin)
3. Prayer Meetings (Gary Kirk & Onus Higdon)
4. Church Discipline (Raymond Hargis & Robert Nolen)
5. Temperance and Morality (Marshal Gurley & Hal Abbott)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Edward Kirk & E.J. Baker)

 

1974 Session at New Cross Roads MBC (3 days)

1. Missions (Harlon Campbell & Dwight Haskins)
2. Christian Education and Sunday Schools (Harold Carver & Rufus Chandler)
3. Prayer Meetings (L.T. Wright & John Hedges)
4. Church Discipline (Mitchell Rayburn & Ray Sims)
5. Temperance and Morality (Hal Abbott & Randal Smith)
6. Financing the Lord’s Work (Charles Connell& Truman Hedges)