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2001 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 2001

2001 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 2001 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Double Springs Baptist Church and Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The Spring Session met at Camps Creek Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. David Edward Lucas, Rev. Billy Daniel "Danny" Ritch, and Rev. H.F. "Bud" Tutherow. It is the 150th anniversary of the Association. Visions of Faith: The Sesquicentennial History of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association 1851-2001 by Lansford Jolley was published. Reflections on the events of September 11th focused on prayer.


2000 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 2000

2000 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 2000 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Patterson Baptist Church, in Grover, NC and New Hope Baptist Church, in Earl, NC. The minutes are dedicated to memory of Rev. Rochelle Ray Ingle, Mrs. Jane Monroe Brendle, and Mrs. Mafrey Richard Sesson. The Baptist Counseling Center of Cleveland County was established in August; Dr. Gary McFarland is the counselor. Gardner-Webb is reported to be the fifth largest private university in the state and the Doctorate of Ministry program will begin next fall.


1999 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1999

1999 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1999 Fall meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Zoar Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The Second Spring Session was held at Christopher Road Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. C.O. Greene and Rev. Glenn Griffin Short. The Association includes their incorporation as a non-profit corporation. Gardner-Webb's School of Divinity is noted to be receiving accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools in November.


1997 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1997

1997 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1997 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Fallston Baptist Church in Fallston, NC and at Polkville Baptist Church in Polkville, NC. The minutes are in honor of Rev. and Mrs. C.O. Greene. Mission partnerships in South Africa and Cleveland, Ohio are pursued. John Woodard, director of the North Carolina Baptist Collection at Wake Forest, visited the Association and took several churches' minutes to be put on microfilm. Dreaming, Daring, Doing: The History of Gardner-Webb University by Lansford Jolley was published in June of this year.


1996 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1996

1996 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1996 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Ross Grove Baptist Church and Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. Amos M. Kiser, Sr., Rev. Rufus James Sanders, Jr., and Rev. Ernest M. Smith. Gardner-Webb is noted to be the only Baptist school in the state with programs for blind and deaf students. The Association announced their partnership with the Western Province Baptist Association in Cape Town, South Africa. The Executive Board and Missions Committee established the Kings Mountain Baptist Association Missions Foundation to assist individuals in participating in …


1995 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1995

1995 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1995 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Flint Hill Baptist Church and Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. Charles Webb Walker and Rev. Edly Byron Hicks. Rev. Yasuaki Fugunaga from Japan was visiting the Association, and mission partnerships with Japan and South Africa were being considered. Mrs. Mary Lou Causby is the first female moderator in the history of the Association. Church and Communities Ministry became a partner of the Metrolina Food Bank. Note that Rev. Bonnie Doughtie became the first Church Development Director in July …


1993 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1993

1993 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1993 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Westview Baptist Church and Putnam Memorial Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. Aaron C. Phipps, Robert Bruce Wilson, and Marlow Arthur Stroup. A lectureship at Gardner-Webb University was founded in honor of former Director of Missions, Rev. C.O. Greene. Dr. Sam James, Vice-President of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa for the Foreign Mission Board, was a guest speaker. The first project of a partnership with the Greater Rochester Baptist Association in Rochester, New York was held in July.


1992 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1992

1992 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1992 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Oak Grove Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. Ernest Monroe Blankenship, Rev. Bartley Paul Horne Sr., and Rev. S.L. Lamm. 1992 was the last year in a 5-year partnership between the Kings Mountain Baptist Association and the Sul Da Capital Association of Sao Paulo, Brazil.


1991 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1991

1991 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1991 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, NC and Polkville Baptist Church in Polkville, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Dr. T. Max Linnens and in honor of Rev. Cline W. Borders and Rev. Robert G. Davis, Sr. New Jerusalem Full Gospel Church was the first Black church to be accepted into membership of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association. A new staff position, Church Development Director, was approved.


1990 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1990

1990 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1990 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Pleasant Grover Baptist Church and Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the late Rev. Wilson Padgett and Rev. William Valentine Tarlton. Dr. Chris White, president of Gardner-Webb College, reports that Gardner-Webb has the largest number of ministerial students out of all Baptist colleges in North Carolina. Christopher Road Baptist Church was brought into full membership of the Association. The Strategy Planning Objectives were approved, including various retreats, evangelism in predominately Black communities, and educational opportunities for laity. The Bob Davis Endowment Fund was established …


1989 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1989

1989 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1989 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Double Springs Baptist Church and Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated in memory of Rev. Russell Lee Hinton. Moderator Jeff Brendle's message addressed the Association's issues, such as new churches, the possibility of Black Southern Baptist churches wanting to join the Association, and whether the position for an Association Church Development Staff Person will finally be established. The Director of Missions' report describes emergency relief efforts for a tornado that hit Cleveland County and Hurricane Hugo.


1988 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1988

1988 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1988 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Shelby, NC and Patterson Springs Baptist Church in Grover, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. J. Edgar Bishop.


1987 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1987

1987 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1987 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Eastside Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to Dr. Clyde Chapman. The Executive Board agreed upon a scholarship for a student interested in foreign missions in memory of Libby and Rachel Senter.


1986 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1986

1986 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1986 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at First Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Rev. Fred Wells. The Women's Missionary Union (WMU) celebrated its 100th Anniversary; the Association's chapter of WMU was recognized as Distinguished for 1985-6. Five committees were proposed to be added to the Constitution.


1985 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1985

1985 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1985 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Polkville Baptist Church in Polkville, NC and Union Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated to the memory of Mr. Walter H. Dodd, Jr. It was the 100th year anniversary of the Children's Homes of North Carolina. The Association was asked by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina to pilot a Gleaners Ministry, with the emphasis on home gardens; this ministry had six families assigned to it.


1984 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1984

1984 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1984 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC and Waco Baptist Church in Waco, NC.


1983 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1983

1983 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1983 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Beaver Dam Baptist Church and Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated in memory of Rev. Fred Cartee and Rev. Hugh Harrill. The Director of Missions' report highlights each annual report from the past ten years.


1982 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1982

1982 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1982 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at New Hope Baptist Church in Earl, NC and Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The minutes are dedicated in memory of Rev. W. Clyde Bearden. The Christian Life Committee helped organize Citizens for Decency through Law (CDL) to address the issue of businesses that sell pornographic materials in Cleveland County. Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Washburn and Mr. and Mrs. Gaines Washburn donated a computer (TRS-80 Model II) to the Association.


1981 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1981

1981 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1981 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes are dedicated in memory of Rev. C.C. Crow. The Association's new building was officially opened and dedicated. Milestones of the Association's 130 year history are documented.


1980 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Assocaition, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1980

1980 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Assocaition, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1980 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Patterson Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The minutes were dedicated to the late Mae Petty, who served for twelve years as the office manager and secretary for the Association. The results of a study of pastoral tenure were included in the Director of Missions annual report. The Association had a ground-breaking ceremony for their new office building.


1979 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1979

1979 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1979 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Eastside Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. Minutes are dedicated to the late Rev. Tom W. Bray. There was a challenge to the Association from the Missions Director to sponsor 10 refugee families. Plans for a proposed office building were unanimously voted on by the Executive Board.


1978 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1978

1978 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1978 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. Rev. Robert C. Davis was appointed as head of Christian Social Ministries. Constitutional changes are listed.


1977 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1977

1977 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1977 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Polkville Baptist Church in Polkville, NC. Minutes are dedicated to the late Rev. L.D. Scruggs.


1976 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1976

1976 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1976 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC.


1975 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1975

1975 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1975 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Grover Baptist Church in Grover, NC, and New Hope Baptist Church in Earl, NC. Plans for the 125th year anniversary of the Association, including a drama of its founding, are referenced.


1974 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1974

1974 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1974 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Second Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The Christian Life committee reports a meeting with the Cleveland County Comissioners concerning an ordinance on alcoholic beverages.


1973 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1973

1973 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1973 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at First Baptist Church Shelby in Shelby, NC. A movement for an offering for the Christian Action League was approved for their fight againist Liquor-by-the-Drink. The Baptist Children's Home seeks adding new cottages, establishing emergency units, and developing administrative organization.


1972 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1972

1972 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1972 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, and Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, NC. Boiling Springs Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary. New Life Baptist Church was accepted as a member of the association.It was reported that Gardner-Webb received accreditation as a Senior College from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and had the largest year for enrollment in the college's history.


1971 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1971

1971 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1971 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Casar Baptist Church in Casar, NC and New Bethel Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. J. Marse Grant noted that the Biblical Recorder had the higest circulation in its 138 year history. Gardner-Webb College awarded its first Baccalaurate degrees and have building plans for the Dover Memorial Library, the J.R. Dover, Jr. Memorial Chapel, an addition to Webb Hall, and a dermitory named after Mr. Hubert Maxton Craig, Sr.


1970 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1970

1970 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1970 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association met at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The minutes were dedicated to the late pastors Rev. Elford C. Willingham, Jr. and Rev. Wayne Ashe. Gardner-Webb College reported that is has become a senior college. The General Board reported the approval of sponsoring the Youth and Family Service Ministry in the area.