Reflects on DoM SUMMIT Testimonies
| Testimonies from the 2008 ASSOCIATIONAL SUMMIT |  |
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| A great place for a conference, beautiful facilities and a time to learn from your peers. __________________________________ | J.E.Hail | Director of Missions | North Central Baptist Associations | Rockford, IL | |||
| I certainly think it is helpful and I will probably include more of our staff in the future. __________________________________ | Dan Walker | ADoM | Salt Lake Baptist Association | Salt Lake City, Utah | |||
| The Associaitonal summit is a great opportunity to meet and learn from some of the most effective DOMs in North America. __________________________________ | Eddie Miller | DOM | Sierra Baptist Association | Reno, Nevada | |||
| If you're looking for an opportunity to discover possible ways to do a better job in ministry and network with others in associational ministry, you need to consider NoBA. __________________________________ | Randy Davis | DOM | Saline Baptist Association | Harrisburg IL | |||
| I came back and told my regional DOM group about the conference and how beneficial it was. I also enncoouraged them to go on the web site and become a member so that they could get the resources that are available to us as members. __________________________________ | John Long | Executive Director of Missions | Madison Baptist Association | Huntsville, AL | |||
| Great resource for Associational work __________________________________ | David George | ADOM/CSS | Chugach Baptist Association | Anchorage, Alaska | |||
| If you're interested in the future of associational ministry you ought to become a member of NoBA. It's great! __________________________________ | John B Brittain | Executive Director | Arundel Baptist Association | Millersville, MD | |||
| Best place to come to network with other ADOM's. __________________________________ | Don Smith | ADOM | Sequoia Baptist Association | Visalia, CA | |||
| The premier training opportunity for associational missionaries __________________________________ | Lester Evans | Senior Consultant, Associational Partnerships | Baptist State Convention of North Carolina | Otto, North Carolina | |||
| NoBA is an organization that is long overdue. Associational missionaries have needed this kind of support for a long time. __________________________________ | R. Dale Fisher | Associational Missionary | Caldwell Baptist Association | Lenoir, North Carolina | |||
| NoBA's Summit has become for me the "must go to" professional associational event. It provides excellent continuing education, inspiration and fellowhip with other Associational leaders. The ongoing updating of resources through NoBA website is a great help also. __________________________________ | Leland Kerr | Director of Missions | Wilmington Baptist Association | Wilmington, NC | |||
| The information offered was practical and not abstract. I came away with helpful tools that I can use immediately in my association. __________________________________ | Randy Godwin | Associational Missionary | Mt. Zion Baptist Association | Burlington, NC | |||
| This summit is on the cutting edge of association ministry for the future. I am grateful for the ministry of NoBA. __________________________________ | John S. Hamm | DOM | North Roanoke Association | Rocky Mount, North Carolina | |||
| Great time to renew friendships and make new friends. It is amazing how small our world really is and how much we have in common. __________________________________ | Garry Benfield | DOM | Columbia Basin Baptist Association | Kennewick, Washington | |||
| Both NOBA and the Summit are excellent resources for DOM's and associational ministry. Practical, informative, and cutting edge ... __________________________________ | Kent Pate | DOM | Rehoboth Baptist Association | Sulphur Springs, Texas | |||
| Well planned workshops, very practical and field driven. __________________________________ | Jerry Palmer | Director of Missions | Heartland Baptist Association | Lawson, MO | |||
| NoBA is by far the best professional development conference for Directors of Mission available today. __________________________________ | Russell Cook | Director of Missions | Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association | Shawnee,OK | |||
| This was an awesome time to connect and network with other associational workers who share your passion and vision for the work. __________________________________ | Dr. Larry S. Doyle | Director of Missions | Piedmont Baptist Association | Greensboro, North Carolina | |||
| It is practical and provides great networking opportunities. __________________________________ | M. Keith Lawrence | DOM | Maine Baptist Association | Oakland, ME | |||
| The summit is worth the time, money, and effort to attend. __________________________________ | Michael Broadwater | Associational Missionary | Valdosta Baptist Association | Valdosta, Georgia | |||
| The NOBA Summit is worth your time and money. I have received more tools and ideas for improving the ministry of our association from this conference than any other conference I attend during the year. __________________________________ | Dr. Calvin D. Brown | Director of Missions | Concord Baptist Association | Jefferson City, MO | |||
| As a new DOM, this is the place to be. It is a great resource, has some great training, and a great place to meet fellow DOMs __________________________________ | Alan Daws | Director of Missions | Siskiyou Baptist Association | Grants Pass, OR | |||
| NoBA is a organization of DOM's for DOM's. No other group on a national scale understands the changes going on in associational life. __________________________________ | Larry Johnson | Executive Director | Ellis Baptist Association | Waxahachie, Texas | |||
| NoBA is essential to any association missionary being the best you can be. The learnings and the relationships are not available in any one other place. __________________________________ | Steve Aycock | Executive Director | Fredericksburg Area Baptist Association | Fredericksburg, Virginia | |||
| I would highly recommend the Associational Summit to any Associational worker. I have attended many conferences in the past that are outdated and do not really meet my needs. NoBA and Associational Summit was very different. They are on the cutting edge of associational work. The speakers were outstanding and the fellowship was great. __________________________________ | David Skidmore | Moderator | Southeastern Indiana Baptist Association | New Albany, Indiana | |||
| Every Director of Missions in the SBC needs to be a part of this organization and come to a Summit. I certainly will be back next year, Lord willing. __________________________________ | Jim Wells | Director of Missions | Tri County Baptist Association | Nixa, Missouri | |||
| NoBA has become an excellent source of networking and resources for associational missionaries in associations of any size. It is enjoyable, beneficial, and practical. __________________________________ | Thomas Wright | Executive Director (Associational Missionary) | Mobile Baptist Association | Mobile, Alabama | |||
| The NoBA Summit provides an invaluable opportunity for training, fellowhip, netowrking/sharing of ideas, sharing of information - all of which strengthen us to do the work that God has called us to do as Associaitonal Missionaries/Directors of Missions. I encourage everyone to participate and experience the helpfulness that mere participation with other AMs brings and the strength of numbers as we share in the important work of the local association in working to strengthen the local church. __________________________________ | Dougald McLaurin | Associational Missionary | Tar River Baptist Association | Louisburg, NC | |||
| NoBA is not just another conference, it is a gathering of leaders seeking avenues to help churches become a force for Christ in everchanging communities. It is a great experience of worship, interaction and fellowship. __________________________________ | Keith Dixon | Associational Missionary | Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association | Shelby, North Carolina | |||
| NoBA is an excellent tool to improve a Director of Missions skills and thinking. __________________________________ | Thomas Hocutt | Director of Missions | Mallary Baptist Association | Albany, Georgia | |||
| Great time of fellowship and interaction with other DOMs! __________________________________ | David George | Associational Director of Missions/Church Starter Strategist | Chugach Baptist Association | Anchorage, Alaska | |||
| NoBA provides a platform for peer to peer learning from other missionaries who aren't just writing or talking about it, but doing it!" Larry Cheek __________________________________ | Larry Cheek | Associational Missionary | Stone Mountain Baptist Assocation | Conyers, GA | |||
| We are on the verge of something historical in the development of the future of associations. __________________________________ | Sid Hopkins | DOM | Gwinnett Metro Baptist Assoc. | Lawrenceville, GA | |||
| The Summit is the best resource I have to recieve continuing ed related to Association ministry. The NoBA is becoming the premier organization in the US in providing resources for DOM and other Association staff. __________________________________ | Rusty Sumrall | Executive Director | Nashville Baptist Association | Nashville, TN | |||
| I ACTUALLY SHARED THE FOLLOWING WITH A DOM THIS MORNING - IT IS A TIME WHERE YOU CAN TALK WITH PEOPLE FROM OTHER AREAS AND GAIN VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW THEY ARE PLANTING CHURCHES AND ETC. __________________________________ | JOEL HARRISON | LEAD MISSIONARY | ATLANTA METRO BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | ATLANTA, GA | |||
| NoBA provides an opportunity for networking and sharing ideas and methodology. It is a wonderful continuing education opportunity as well. The wide representation of members adds to the value of the event. __________________________________ | Richard L. "Lanny" Horton | Director of Missions | Shiloh Baptist Association | Culpeper, VA | |||
| The best part of NoBA is the Website helps. The resourse on the Website are very helpful. __________________________________ | Harry Watson | Director of Missions | Southern Nevada Baptist Association | Las Vegas, Nevada | |||
| NoBA is all about iron sharpening iron. I need that. I always get two, three or more good ideas to implement when I attend. The personal fellowship and networking with other DOMs is something I need, too. __________________________________ | Mike Pennington | DOM | Bledsoe Baptist Assn | Gallatin, TN | |||
| The Summiut is the very best resource that I have found that is not trying to promote an agenda but is trying to help with practical tools given by people who are actually doing it. __________________________________ | Phil Frady | Associational Missionary | South Roanoke | Greenville, NC | |||
| The Summit format provides more time for continuing education, at a time of the year that is not as crammed with activities, with a user friendly schedule, and in a central location. What more could we ask for except ice cream for the peach cobbler. __________________________________ | Mark Elliott | DoM | Eastern Nebraska Baptist Assoc | Omaha, NE | |||
| A great opportunity to rub shoulders with others who face your same struggles and get some excellent training. __________________________________ | Mike McCoy | DOM | Woodland Baptist Association | Grand Rapids, MI | |||
| NoBA is providing a much needed "sword sharpening" opportunity or "extended education" not provided by SBCADOM of which I am also a member. __________________________________ | Dr. Lowell D. Ingram | Association Missions Director | North Central Baptist Association | Grenada and Tallahatchie Counties, MS | |||
| This is the greatest help for DOM'S, and associational leaders available today. __________________________________ | Dr. Stephen Faith | Association Missionary | Southeastern Indiana Baptist Association | New Albany, IN | |||
| The Summit has enhanced my ministry as an Associational Missionary for the last 3 years. __________________________________ | Joseph E. Burt | Associational Missionary | Red River Baptist Association | Arkadelphia, AR | |||
| INFORMATION IS SUPER, FELLOWSHIP IS SUPERB __________________________________ | KEN MAY | DOM | MONTGOMERY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | MONTGOMERY, AL | |||
| For an associational missionary wanting new ideas and to be challenged with different way of doing ministry the breakout session are wonderful for that and as long as the breakout session are on topics suggested by AM's and presented by AM's it will be useful to attend. __________________________________ | Charles Lewis | Associatoinal Missionary | Mississippi County Baptist Association | Blytheville Arkansas | |||
| This provided me with a learning experience from those who are doing associational missions. It also provided me informal time to interact with those who attended. Priceless! __________________________________ | Dr. Lex Bowen | Director of Missions | Sarepta Association | Athens, GA | |||
| Some of the most applicable, relevant, necessary, and interesting training available for the purpose of enhancing the skills and abilities of tomorrow's DOM. __________________________________ | Rick Robbins | Executive Director | Northern KY Baptist Assoc. | Covington, KY | |||
| This conference is a must for all Associational Missionaries. Refreshing and challenging to learn how to minister and serve outside the tradional "Associational Model". Don't miss the next one! __________________________________ | Butch Henderson | Associate Executive Director for Church Development | Birmingham Baptist Association | Birmingham, Alabama | |||
| It was one of the most helpful "one stop" events I have been to. I attend other training opportunities, but it is good to hear from your peers from a diversity of settings. __________________________________ | Sean Simonton | Director of Missions | New Hampshire Baptist Association | New Hampshire | |||
| Excellent workshops, very practical ideas and the networking with Directors of Missions from all over the country was an added bonus. __________________________________ | Jerry Palmer | Director of Missions | Heartland Baptist Association | Lawson, Missouri | |||
| If you are interested in assisting churches in reaching their Kingdom potential and staying/becoming relevant as an association, attending the Summit is not optional. __________________________________ | Jim Pollard | Associational Missionary | Pilot Mountain Baptist Association | Winston-Salem, NC | |||
| Organization that is on the cutting edge of Association future focus. __________________________________ | Bobby Cox | DOM, Retired | Harvest Baptist Association | Decatur, TX | |||
| One of the great things that I love about NoBA and the Associational SUMMIT is that it is an organization and training created by DOMs for DOMs. We understand each others' struggles and needs. There is no agenda other than helping each other to accomplish the individual missions we have been given in our unique regions of ministry. __________________________________ | Stan Albright | State Director of Missions | Baptist Convention of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM |
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