Triangle East Baptist Association

02/03/2026

📢Announcing our next PastorLab!

Hey , We’re excited to hear from Danny Franks, Pastor of Guest Services at The Summit Church in Raleigh, as our next PastorLab guest presenter.

Danny serves on the front lines of ministry where first impressions, hospitality, systems, and shepherding intersect. He brings a wealth of practical wisdom on building healthy teams, creating intentional pathways for guests, and cultivating a culture that reflects both a welcoming atmosphere and gospel-centered care.

He is author of a phenomenal book on engaging church guests called "People are the Mission:

PastorLabs exist to give pastors and ministry leaders a space to think clearly, lead wisely, and sharpen one another through honest conversation and shared experience. This session will be deeply practical, encouraging, and immediately applicable to local church ministry—especially for those carrying the weight of leadership week after week.

📍 Come ready to learn.
📍 Come ready to ask questions.
📍 Come ready to be strengthened for faithful ministry.

PastorLab: February 19 @ 10AM
Triangle East Baptist Association
102 W Noble St.
Selma, NC 27576

01/12/2026

Reminder! PastorLab — January 15

Share and tag your pastor!

Join Kelton, Mike, Will, and Billy as they lead a gathering for pastors and ministry leaders focused on encouragement, strengthening, and healthy church leadership.

📅 January 15

📍 Triangle East Baptist Association,
102 W Noble St.
Selma, NC 27576

⏰ 10:00AM

Message for details! See you there!

12/17/2025

Spot ON! “Most unchurched people aren’t looking for a church event—they’re looking for a relationship. They’ll gladly attend something that’s fun and free, but what touches their hearts is genuine interest and care. Until church members learn to move from event-based friendliness to person-based connection, the gap between the crowd at the barbecue (or any other large event) and the congregation on Sunday will remain.”

Churches put tremendous energy and money into events—fall festivals, concerts, car shows, you name it—and then wonder why no one returns. It’s not that the events are bad. In fact, they’re often excellent. The problem is deeper.

12/12/2025

Let's meet one more of our new leaders, Billy Rice!

Billy was also affirmed at the Triangle East Baptist Association annual meeting as our new Church Health Strategist, providing biblical clarity, practical encouragement, and gospel-driven direction to churches seeking greater unity, vitality, and mission focus. Billy’s approach is deeply rooted in Scripture and shaped by a pastor’s heart—helping congregations diagnose real issues, pursue spiritual health, and build ministries that reflect the gospel of Jesus Christ.

In addition to his association role, Billy faithfully pastors Watkins Chapel Baptist Church of Middlesex, NC, where he is known for clear expository preaching, intentional discipleship, and a warm pastoral presence that connects with all generations. His leadership blends theological depth with everyday practicality, making him a steady guide for churches navigating change, revitalization, or seasons of renewed growth.

Billy is a certified vision framing strategist (Auxano), and is well connected to RevitalizeNC, a ministry of NC Baptists.

Billy has a passion for church revitalization and renewal. His desire and wisdom to develop healthy churches and healthy leaders will be a great blessing to Triangle East as he continues to champion gospel-centered ministry with conviction, clarity, and compassion.

12/12/2025

Let's meet another one of our new TEBA leaders, Mike Dodson.

Mike Dodson was affirmed at the Triangle East Baptist Association annual meeting as our Leadership Development Strategist, offering wise guidance to pastors and ministry leaders who desire to grow in ministry clarity, competency, and spiritual maturity. Mike is gifted at helping leaders discover their calling, sharpen their skills, and build healthy rhythms that sustain long-term ministry effectiveness.

Alongside his association work, Mike is an elder at Shine Community Church in Selma, NC, where he invests deeply in shepherding God’s people and equipping believers to live out their faith with purpose. His steady presence, committed leadership, and commitment to biblically faithful training have made him a trusted shepherd and mentor within our network.

Mike has also previously served with the North American Mission Board and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

We believe Mike’s passion for developing strong, Christ-centered leaders will be a great blessing to our churches and the future of ministry across our Association!

12/11/2025

Meet one of our new Associational Leaders, Will King.

Will was affirmed at the Triangle East Baptist Association annual meeting as our Church Strengthening Strategist, bringing a steady, thoughtful, and gospel-centered approach to helping pastors grow in health, clarity, and mission. Will combines pastoral wisdom with practical strategy, equipping pastors to assess where they are, identify barriers, and take confident steps toward renewed vitality. He will work alongside our Associational Missions Strategist, Kelton Hinton, and other members of the TEBA Steering Team.

In addition to his association role, Will faithfully pastors Bethesda Baptist Church in Clayton, NC, where he is known for expository preaching, intentional discipleship, and relational shepherding. His heart for pastors and practical wisdom makes him a trusted voice among those seeking direction and encouragement.

Will’s leadership reflects a deep love for the local church and a commitment to seeing every pastor strengthened for effective ministry in their community.

12/10/2025

Big News for 2026!

Our monthly TEBA Lunch & Learns are being reimagined and relaunched as PastorLabs — a monthly gathering designed to give pastors a place to:

🔹 Share ideas
🔹 Strengthen one another
🔹 Work through real ministry challenges
🔹 Explore practical tools for effective, healthy ministry
🔹 Build deeper gospel partnerships across our association

📅 When: 3rd Thursdays
🚀 Launch Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: TEBA Associational Office

Make plans now to join us for the very first PastorLab as we kick off a new year by casting a new vision for our Association.

Sincerily,

Kelton Hinton - Associational Missions Strategist
Will King - Church Strengthening Strategist
Mike Dodson - Leadership Development Strategist
Billy Rice - Church Health Strategist

10/07/2025

*TEBA Volunteers Needed!
Triangle East Baptist Association (TEBA) is currently seeking rotating volunteers to assist with minor receptionist and communication duties at our TEBA office in Selma.
These duties would consist of welcoming and assisting visitors, receiving incoming telephone calls, emails, texts, answer inquires, check answering machine daily, scheduling block party trailer calendar, and referring matters for handling as needed. Other duties would consist of assisting the Associational Missions Strategist with any correspondence and publications associated with the Spring and Fall Semi-Annual Meetings, TEBA Board meetings, Spring and Fall Senior Adult Rally, Pastor and Wives Banquet, and any other events that may arise. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Job assignments made according to volunteer skill sets. Volunteers will be trained to use office equipment. There will be times volunteers will help on special projects searching the database for information.

If you feel led to volunteer, we will be glad to put you in the volunteer rotation schedule. Please contact Kelton Hinton at 919-631-0169 or 919-965-9450 (office) email [email protected] or Pastor Glen Brock at 919-612-6447 email [email protected]

09/26/2025

If you can help, please call Glen Brock at 919-612-6447 or Kelton at 919-631-0169.

09/26/2025

SPECIAL NOTICE: The TRIANGLE EAST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Building needs Roof Repair. Leak Caused Ceiling to Collapse. Immediate Need. Please help!