Duck River Association of Baptist Churches

06/04/2026

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05/14/2026

The DRBA Shepherd's Path and the Carson-Newman University partnership is a three-stage, two-part certificate-based pastoral development program designed to identify, mentor, and equip men who sense God’s call to pastoral ministry. The program will take approximately two years to complete.
Stage One of The Shepherd’s Path is to train/mentor those sensing a call to ministry to help equip them in the pursuit of ministry opportunities. Pastors with years of ministry experience will share their knowledge, experience, and perspectives to help guide and equip those new to the ministry, whether new to their calling, or new to their place of service.
Stage Two is the theological education stage. The theological and biblical academic components of the program will be provided through the partnership with Carson-Newman University. Courses will be taught by qualified pastors in the DRBA. Upon successful completion of the required training, participants will receive a professional studies certificate through Carson-Newman University’s Sager Center for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry.
Stage Three is the launch into ministry!
We need students. In order to get this off the ground, we need men participating in the program. If you, or a man in your church that has surrendered to the ministry is interested in the Shepherd's Path, contact me as soon as possible.
It doesn't matter if you are new to your calling, or if you are already serving in a ministry position. We are here to help you develop that calling.
This is also a matter of commitment. In order to move into Stage 2, the education stage, there has to be satisfactory completion of Stage 1.
The Shepherd's Path, I believe, is going to be a great next step in the life and ministry of the DRBA. But it begins with each of you.

05/07/2026

We had a great time at the retired ministers and wives luncheon at the DRBA today. Thank you Pastor Tim McGehee for speaking to our group of heroes.

04/11/2026

Happening tonight at Trinity Baptist Church ...

04/01/2026

Pastor Search Committee-
Posted on Rutledge Falls Baptist Church website..
Rutledge Falls Baptist Church https://share.google/fedJbex7HORKWn0D5

03/28/2026

Saturday morning Deacon Training at DRBA..... 25 in attendance from 7 churches!

03/27/2026

This week's podcast. My interview with Jim Norman, pastor of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma, TN.

My conversation with Jim Norman, pastor of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma, TN

03/19/2026

Today's interview, my conversation with Tim Forsythe, Sr., pastor of Lexie Cross Roads Baptist Church in Belvidere, TN.

Join me today for my conversation with Tim Forsythe, Sr., pastor of Lexie Crossroads Baptist Church in Belvidere, TN.

03/12/2026

This week's podcast, my interview with Patrick Waller, pastor of College Street Baptist Church in Tullahoma, TN.

Join me today as I interview Patrick Waller, pastor of College Street Baptist Church in Tullahoma.

02/26/2026

Here's the latest podcast. My conversation with our church planters from Wyoming and Massachusetts/RI. Its a little longer than usual, but I know you'll enjoy, especially since it's Annie Armstrong Easter Offering time.

Today, Director of Missions Matt Ledbetter has a conversation with church planters from Wyoming, Nebraska and Massachusetts/RI.