I hope this letter finds you well. We are grateful for you, your ministry, and your church. We want to help keep you aware, as a pastor, of opportunities to continue to participate in your association. These are times of fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and sharpening. Some of these dates are subject to change, and if they do, we will let you know promptly. Please click the link above to see our Pastor Calendar!
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Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Dinner
Our association provides a Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Dinner five times per year during January, March, May, September and November. If you’re a Bi-Vocational Pastor, you are invited to join us for these meals and fellowship at HCBA. Our desire is to support, encourage, and equip you as you minister. Find specific dates on our Events Calendar online or contact hcba@baptistassociation.com if you’d like more information and to be put on our mailing list
Chattanooga Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Since 1978, the Chattanooga Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast has been a cherished tradition in our community. What began nearly five decades ago continues to be one of the most encouraging and unifying gatherings for leaders and churches across the Chattanooga area. Each year, HCBA is proud to host a table for our pastors at this special event. Tickets are limited, and we love inviting our pastors to be part of this meaningful experience. If you are interested in attending, contact us at hcba@baptistassociation.com or call 423-486-1023.
Executive Board Meeting
HCBA Executive Board Members and Church Leaders are welcome to attend. Each church gets two representatives to bring. These Executive Board Meetings are on Thursdays in August, February, and April at 11 AM, held at the HCBA office. We would love for you to be involved and hear about all the great things going on.
Building Dynamic Churches Network
monthly meeting seeks to encourage and equip pastors that are serving in our associational churches. We meet with other pastors, discuss a section of a book, and then grab lunch and fellowship. For upcoming dates, visit our Events Calendar on our website or email hcba@baptistassociation.com.
Monthly Pastor's Breakfast Fellowship
Our association provides a Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Dinner five times per year during January, March, May, September and November. If you’re a Bi-Vocational Pastor, you are invited to join us for these meals and fellowship at HCBA. Our desire is to support, encourage, and equip you as you minister. Find specific dates on our Events Calendar online or contact hcba@baptistassociation.com if you’d like more information and to be put on our mailing list
Monthly Pastor's Breakfast Fellowship
Our association provides a Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Dinner five times per year during January, March, May, September and November. If you’re a Bi-Vocational Pastor, you are invited to join us for these meals and fellowship at HCBA. Our desire is to support, encourage, and equip you as you minister. Find specific dates on our Events Calendar online or contact hcba@baptistassociation.com if you’d like more information and to be put on our mailing list
Monthly Area Pastor's Prayer Groups
Pastor’s Prayer Groups meet monthly at the Hamilton County Baptist Association. This is an opportunity pray for one another, our families, our churches, and our mission to make disciples of our community and the world. Afterwards, we grab lunch and fellowship with one another. Visit our Events Calendar online for specific dates and times or email hcba@baptistassociation.com.
National Day of Prayer
Each year on the first Thursday of May, HCBA joins communities across the nation in observing the National Day of Prayer. This powerful gathering brings together pastors, business leaders, and the people of Chattanooga to unite in prayer for our city, county, and local leaders.
The main observance is held at the Hamilton County Courthouse, 600 Market Street,
In addition to the courthouse gathering, a second prayer meeting is held for our Soddy Daisy and Hixson church leaders at Veteran Park. We encourage everyone to attend one of these powerful gatherings.
Tax Seminar
Each year our association collaborates with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board and GuideStone to provide a tax seminar that answers questions unique to ministers and churches. This seminar covers ministerial taxes, internal controls procedures, GuideStone, retirement plans, and Social Security. Visit our Events Calendar online for specific dates and times or email hcba@baptistassociation.com.
WMU Bi-vocational Pastor & Wife Banquet
WMU Bi-Vo Pastor and Wives is an annual tradition in May. There is great food, fellowship, and supporting of our pastors in many of ways. This is a wonderful night of encouragement, laughter, food, and home made desserts. Let us celebrate you! This happens every year in May.
Want to see the fruits of everything happening across the Hamilton County Baptist Association? Each month, we put together a newsletter that captures the highlights, memories, and moments from our events, meetings, and ministries — complete with photos straight from the heart of HCBA.
From ministry milestones to community outreach, this newsletter is a front-row seat to all the great things God is doing through our association and churches. We would love for you to be part of it!
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Physical Address: 5516 Pearl Street
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