Mission Baptist Church Osubi

26/04/2025

WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE THREE HOST DELTA BAPTIST CONFERENCES OF PROVIDENCE-DELTA, ETHIOPE-DELTA AND ANIOMA-DELTA TO THE 112TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE NIGERIAN BAPTIST CONVENTION.

PROTOCOL
The President, NBC,
The Chairman, NBC,
Vice Chairman 1, 2, and 3,
Vice Presidents, Ministerial, A/HR and F/I,
All Conference Presidents,
All Directors, NBC
Presidents and chairmen of all our organizations and fellowships, our speakers for the session, esteemed pastors and deacons, all messengers and distinguished guests, government functionaries, the press, ladies and gentlemen,

PREAMBLE
We welcome you from within and outside Nigeria. Your presence enriches our convention. The convention is holding because you are here on site and online. We express gratitude to God for the opportunity to host this convention and to all who have contributed to its success. To God be the glory for granting us journey mercies and bringing us together for a national and global corporate worship experience and encounter.

HISTORY OF THE 3 DELTA STATE BAPTIST CONFERENCES
The history of the three Delta State Baptist Conferences is traceable to the Midwest Baptist Conference from which we had the Bendel State Baptist Conference and in 1992, Edo State and Delta States were created which led also to the formation of the Edo State and Delta State Baptist Conferences respectively. On June 6, 2014, history was made again with the Delta State Baptist Conference, giving birth to triplets, having regrouped, and being inaugurated into into PDBC, EDBC, and ADBC Today, in Anioma-Delta, with secretariat at Agbor, we have 161 Baptist Churches in 11 Baptist associations. In Ethiope-Delta, with secretariat at Amukpe-Sapele, we have 270 churches in 11 Baptist associations. In Providence-Delta, with secretariat at Agbarho, near the oil city of Warri, we have 285 churches in 17 Baptist associations. In Delta State, therefore, we have a total of 716 Baptist churches in 39 Baptist associations.
That Edo State Baptist Conference hosted last year, 2024, and the 3 Delta Baptist Conferences are hosting this year, means the Bendel State Baptist Conference is hosting the convention two consecutive years at the BICC This is historic.

HOSTING CHALLENGES
We had myriads of challenges as hosting conferences. These included, among others, deaths, sicknesses, funds, distance, time, etc, but thanks to God, we are here, and the session has taken off. Notwithstanding the difficulties, we have put in our best in the circumstances. So, bear with us if there are some lapses. Please use the conveniences to ensure a decent environment.

OUR DENOMINATION, THE BAPTIST, AND THE CHURCH IN GENERAL.
If there be any time, we need to hold on to the high moral standards set for us as fasting and praying people, it is now. The principles of righteousness, equity, fairness, truth, and justice must be upheld by all and sundry. We can not but thrive to be the conscience of society at large; an example the world can emulate. Let the church be the church and the world be the world.9

OUR NATION, NIGERIA.
We are the richest yet poorest nation on earth plagued with poverty, insecurity, poor electricity supply, and decaying educational systems. Beyond our fasting and prayer, let us get involved strategically in the politics and governance of our country. Let us engage in all respect at all levels for the transformation and prosperity of our nation.

OUR THEME FOR THE 112TH SESSION, DELTA, 2025
The theme of this convention, ENTERING INTO NEWNESS THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER
is particularly significant, and we look forward to insightful deliberations and inspiring messages. Our text, Ezra 8:23, is part of the account of Ezra's movement from Babylon to Jerusalem with other exiles. Ezra was confronted with the problem of securely conveying the people and items of precious value to Jerusalem unaccompanied and safeguarded by armed forces. Like Ezra and his people, we are in the journey of life and destiny and indeed the Christian race here on earth and unto our resting place eternally with our God in heaven. The same way God answe

20/04/2025

In the mood of Easter

04/04/2025

DISCIPLINING OF ERRING BAPTIST CHURCHES

1. Autonomy of the local church does not stop the disciplining of Baptist churches under the Nigerian Baptist Convention
2. The Convention has the right to discipline any erring Baptist church cooperating with her
3. All Baptist churches are obligated to teach and obey the Word of God. Holding unto beliefs and practices that are contrary to the Bible can attract punitive measures
4. Lack of cooperation with the Convention in terms of payment of dues and other obligations is also punishable
5. Baptist churches are to follow the Constitutions of the Convention. Going against the NBC constitution could warrant being punished
6. Baptist churches are to conduct their affairs in tandem with the beliefs, policies and practices of the NBC. Holding unto beliefs and practices that contradict the doctrine, beliefs andpolicies of the NBC calls for punishment
7. Taking the church, Association, Conference, Convention or their officers to court is deemed a punishable act
8. Other acts regarded as being unchristian and is capable of dragging the name of the Lord in the mud which is detrimental to or threatens the corporate existence of the Convention attracts punitive measures
9. A case of misdemeanor by any church must be brought to the notice of the Convention before the Convention can act
10. The Executive Committee of the Convention would mandate the
Ministerial Board to investigate the matter
11. Fair hearing would be given to the church in question so they can explain themselves or defend their actions
12. If the church is found culpable, she shall be given warning in writing to turn over a new leaf or seize from such acts
13. Where the church
fails to heed the warnings, the church could be dis-fellowshipped 14. Dis-fellowshipping means being excluded from the meetings, gatherings and programmes of the Convention and its constituent
departments and organs.
15. Disfellowshipping also means barring the officers, ministers (pastors) and members of the Convention family from having anything to do with the
church until he or she repents

23/02/2025

THINGS THAT CAUSE REGRET AT OLD AGE

When younger, we make various choice's without the future in mind. Sometimes those choices bite us in our mid-life. These are some of the things one might regret when they're older.

1. Marrying the wrong person

When you're young, check your motives for marrying. Don't marry to copy your peers, or for social standing or out of pressure. Marry for love and companionship, marry the right person, marry your best friend. For if you marry the wrong person or for the wrong reasons, you will have to put up with that person the rest of your life. Things might get worse between you two; then depression, physical abuse, affairs, pain, shame, court cases, bitterness will define your mid-life years all because you chose the wrong one. Things will get worse when children are involved. Make the right choice of a spouse when you are young.

2. The opportunities you did not seize

When you are younger many doors will open, you will get many chances. Many young people let these opportunities go because of fear, laziness, or pride; yet well younger and with more energy is the best time to start a venture and a name for yourself. Some think the opportunities are too big for them. Take advantage of them or one day when you're older you will want to go back and grab those missed chances.

3. The bridges you burned

When we are younger, we care little for relationships, what most think about is getting money and moving up the ladder of success at all cost. Many use and trample on people to progress, they take relationships for granted, messing up bonds, sleeping with people for personal gain. But these bad actions will catch up with you ahead. When you will realize how empty life is without love and friends. When you will have success but no one around you or no one to trust you.

4.The child you aborted

You are a young lady, you get pregnant and you are scared. You take the aborting option quickly thinking of that moment then. But when you are much older, you will look back and wish you kept that baby. When you will be rich and successful you will wish that child you gave up on would be around to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Being a single mother doesn't mean you can't make it in life or you can't find a man in future.

5. The child you rejected

Young man, you impregnated a woman, she told you she's pregnant with your child. You rejected her and the baby and ran. But years later when you're 50 something, you will wish you were responsible, you will wish you manned up and became a father to that child. You will see that child excel and become an adult but will have no claim to that grown child who you rejected from the beginning. You will regret being a Dead Beat Dad by choice

6. The marriage you destroyed

So you get married to your good fiance; the first months in marriage were good but shortly after, with your money and charm, you started having affairs. You became unfaithful. Your spouse begged you to stop, your children started hurting, your marriage was collapsing. One day when you are older, it will hit you how foolish you were to destroy the good marriage you had began to build for mere temporary thrills in affairs that did you no good. You will realize the damage you caused to your children and spouse.

7. The God you disowned

When you are much older you become wiser, God becomes more real as you see life in a more meaningful way. But don't wait to get older to start enjoying a relationship with God. Know God when you are young, build your future with God. Don't be a young rebel who runs back to God when age catches up.

8. The body you messed up

You have only one body to live with all your life. The ci******es, the alcohol you are abusing, the drugs you are taking, the unhealthy food you're consuming; all that will destroy you slowly. When you are 50 and lifestyle diseases catch up with you, you will wish you took care of your body when younger, that you exercised more; but now the damage is done.

9. The time you wasted

The time you are wasting when younger in worry, wrong relationships, laziness, being a couch potato, giving excuses and pursuing meaningless things; you will never get it back.

10. The dreams and talents you shelved

Are you talented when young; are there things you love to do and you are good at them? Nurture those talents, exploit them, don't give up even if you encounter set backs, don't give up on your dreams. If you give up, when you're older you will look at your peers who stuck to what they love and made it and think to yourself, "That could have been me". Pursue a career, study a course you love. Don't waste years of your life in a field that doesn't fulfill you.

11 The name you defamed

When you are older, a legacy is very important, the value of your name is crucial. You will ask yourself what is your reputation, what are you leaving behind? Your legacy is a sum total of your actions since youthful days. We write our biography by how we live life everyday. When you look back your path and you see the mud you threw at your own name, the shame you attracted and the little value you have added to the world; you will regret.

12. The wealth you threw away

Are you riding on good money during your productive years? Earning good money? Don't throw away that money in clubs, reckless living and wasteful shopping. Invest with that money, widen your revenue stream, make that money work for you and keep it safe to take care of you in your older years. Leave an inheritance for your loved ones so that you will never say "I wish I knew better"

13. The good love that got away

Is there that great person in your life loving you good? Don't push that person away, or else that person will walk out your life and you will never ever find someone that incredible and who connects with you all your life. It will torment you to grow older with thoughts of "What if I was still with that person?"

14 The parents you despised

When younger, it is easy to show contempt to your parents; what do your parent's know? They are old-fashioned, shady and small -minded. But your parents are still your parents whether you agree with them or not, whatever their style. Don't let your parent die or age separated from you, reconcile and make up. When you get older, you will realize why your parents wanted to be close to you. The older you get, the more you see the value.
Thanks for reading

To realize
The value of a sister or brother
Ask someone
Who doesn't have one.

To realize
The value of ten years:
Ask a newly
Divorced couple.

To realize
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.

To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a student who
Has failed a final exam.

To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.

To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a mother
Who has given birth to
A premature baby.

To realize
The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize
The value of one minute:
Ask a person
Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize
The value of one second:
Ask a person
Who has survived an accident.

Time waits for no one.🌹🌹🌹

Treasure every moment you have.

20/02/2025

Here are some common types of leadership:

1. Autocratic Leadership
1. _Centralized decision-making_: One person makes all the decisions.
2. _Little input from team members_: Team members have limited or no input in decision-making.
3. _Clear hierarchy_: A clear chain of command is established.

2. Democratic Leadership
1. _Shared decision-making_: Team members are involved in decision-making.
2. _Collaborative approach_: Leaders encourage collaboration and teamwork.
3. _Empowerment_: Team members are empowered to take ownership of tasks.

3. Laissez-Faire Leadership
1. _Minimal intervention_: Leaders take a hands-off approach.
2. _Team autonomy_: Team members have the freedom to make decisions.
3. _Limited guidance_: Leaders provide limited guidance and support.

4. Transformational Leadership
1. _Inspirational_: Leaders inspire and motivate team members.
2. _Visionary_: Leaders have a clear vision for the future.
3. _Empowerment_: Leaders empower team members to achieve their full potential.

5. Transactional Leadership
1. _Exchange-based_: Leaders provide rewards or punishment in exchange for performance.
2. _Clear expectations_: Leaders clearly communicate expectations.
3. _Focus on efficiency_: Leaders focus on efficiency and productivity.

6. Servant Leadership
1. _Focus on serving others_: Leaders prioritize serving team members.
2. _Empathy and compassion_: Leaders demonstrate empathy and compassion.
3. _Team development_: Leaders focus on developing team members' skills.

7. Situational Leadership
1. _Adaptable_: Leaders adapt their style to the situation.
2. _Task-oriented_: Leaders focus on tasks and goals.
3. _Relationship-oriented_: Leaders focus on building relationships.

8. Charismatic Leadership
1. _Inspirational_: Leaders inspire and motivate team members.
2. _Confident_: Leaders exude confidence and self-assurance.
3. _Visionary_: Leaders have a clear vision for the future.

9. Bureaucratic Leadership
1. _Rule-based_: Leaders follow established rules and procedures.
2. _Hierarchical_: Leaders operate within a clear hierarchy.
3. _Focus on efficiency_: Leaders focus on efficiency and productivity.

10. Holistic Leadership
1. _Integrative_: Leaders consider multiple perspectives.
2. _Systems thinking_: Leaders think in terms of systems and interconnectedness.
3. _Focus on sustainability_: Leaders prioritize sustainability and long-term success.

These types of leadership are not mutually exclusive, and many leaders incorporate elements from multiple styles into their approach.

19/02/2025

18/02/2025

1. Never shake hand while sitting.

2. Never talk bad about the food when you are the guest.

3. Don't eat the last piece of something you didn't buy.

4. Protect who is behind you and respect who is beside you.

5. Never make the first offer in a negotiation.

6. Don't take credit for the work you didn't do.

7. Dress well, no matter what the occasion.

8. Speak honestly: say what you think and mean what you say.

9. Ask more than you answer.

10. Leave the profane language for the less educated.

11. Avoid placing your phone on the table when eating with someone.

12. Listen, smile and most of all make eye contact.

13. If you're not invited, don't ask to go.

14. Never be ashamed of where you come from.

15. Don't beg for a relationship.

28/11/2024

Happy birthday to Rev. M C Opone.
Chairman Anioma Delta Baptist Conference. Congratulations and more Grace Sir.

27/11/2024

The true meaning of church.

14/09/2024

THE MODERATOR OF A BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Qualifications
1. He must be an ordained minister of the NBC
2. He must be a full-time minister and not a bi-vocational minister
3. He must have a minimum of bachelors degree from a Baptist theological institution
4. He shall not be less than 35 years
5. He must have at least 8 years ministerial experience after graduation
6. Must have a church he is pastoring
7. Must have a certain level of integrity
8. If a degree pastor is not available then a diploma can serve as Moderator but must have at least 10 years ministerial experience after graduation

Duties
1. Promotes mission work of the Conference and Convention
2. Promotes Conference and Convention programs
3. Represents the Conference and Convention in ecumenical meetings in the locality
4. Assist in dispute resolution in the Association
5. Handles disciplinary matters in the Association
6. Initiate programs that will empower pastors and churches in the Association
7. Presides over Associational meetings
8. Chairs the E.C meetings of the Association
9. Intervene in church disputes or crisis when called upon
10. Represents the Association in the Conference E.C
11. Assist in the induction of a church pastor
12. Encourages churches to cooperate with the Conference and Convention by paying their dues

Prohibitions
1. Does not have the power to call a pastor to any church but can recommend
2. Does not dictate to a church what and what not to do
3. Does not interfere with the decisions of a local Baptist church
4. Cannot take crucial decisions regarding the Association without the input of the Association E.C
5. Cannot disregard the decisions of the Association in session