Hunt Baptist Association

   Hank has trained many Labradors to titles in the competitive world of hunt test. He began Kingdom Dog Ministries in 2003, and hundreds of thousands have heard his unique message on obedience as he travels across the country, and even more have heard the message around the world through its television broadcast on CBN’s “The 700 Club.”

   Using his trained Labrador Retrievers as a visual illustration, Hank blends humor with simple and timeless biblical truths to show the power of obedience in the life of the believer.

    Anyone serving in any kind of leadership capacity (pastors, staff, deacons, elders, lay pastors, etc) and their spouses are invited to attend.

    The cost of the banquet is $9 per person, which includes a barbeque meal catered by Ernie's of Greenville.  The deadline for church reservations is Feb. 6.  Contact Kaye Powell at 903.454.2690 or khunt@argontech.net for information.

HBA to Promote Baby Bottle Offering for Raffa Clinic

 HBA will be promoting association-wide baby bottle offering to benefit the Raffa Clinic in 2012.   The Raffa Clinic has locations in Commerce and Greenville. It provides pregnancy tests, sonograms, and  counseling to women and couples in order to help prevent abortions and to encourage parenting and adoption. 

    The dates of the offering emphasis will be Sanctity of Life Sunday, January 15 through Valentine’s Day, February 14.  The Raffa Clinic will provide churches with the needed baby bottles for the offering.  Church members simply fill the bottles with coins, bills, or checks.  Each bottle will contain an information card so contributors can receive a contribution credit statement from the Raffa Clinic. Churches are responsible for picking up the bottles and returning them to the HBA office.  For more information, contact Kaye Powell at 903.454.2690.

HBA Student Leader Retreat Postponed    

Due to recent vandalism at Mathews Retreat Center, the 2012 HBA Student Leader Retreat has been postponed.

Reading Groups Start January 10

    HBA reading groups will be studying Second Mile Leadership Principles by Olin Boles for 10 weeks beginning on January 10.  Groups will meet on the following days and locations: Tuesday 8 a.m. at HBA Office, Thursday 7 a.m. at the Buffalo Grill in Lone Oak, and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at McDonalds in Royse City.  Contact HBA at 903.454.2690 for information. 

Seminary Extension Starts January 10

   The Spring Semester for the HBA Seminary Extension Program will begin on Tuesday, January 10.  Two classes will be offered, Marriage and Family (Tuesdays, 6 p.m.) taught by Dr. Glenn Cook and Contemporary Preaching (Tuesdays 8 p.m.) taught by Johnnie Hailes.  Both courses will meet at Highland Terrace Baptist Church.  The cost is $150 per course, which includes books and materials.    For information or to enroll, contact HBA at 903.454.2690.

'What Is the Gospel' Forum January 9

  HBA will host a theological forum that will discuss the topic "What is the Gospel" at 4 p.m. on Jan. 9 at Old Concord Baptist Church, prior to the Executive Board meeting.  Several HBA pastors will serve as panelists.  Everyone is invited to attend.

HBA Tax Seminary February 7

 The HBA 2012 Tax Seminar will be on Tuesday, February 7 at the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Activities Building located at 6801 Wesley St. in Greenville.  Leading this year's seminar will be Kilgore CPA Daniel Whitehurst.  The session focusing on minister's taxes will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and the session for church treasurers will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  This seminar is free and open to anyone who wants to attend.  Contact HBA at 904.454.2690 for more information.

'Gearing Up for Children's Ministry' February 27

   The HBA Children's Ministry Team will be hosting the second annual "Gearing Up for Children's Ministry" at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27 at the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville Activities Building.  This event features creative ideas and the latest resources for children's ministry.  The cost is free.   Contact HBA at 903.454.2690 or khunt@argontech.net for more information..

HBA Mission Trip to Jamaica Aug. 4-11

  HBA will be partnering with Your Turn Ministries to host a mission trip to Jamaica August 4-11, 2012.  The cost is $1500 per person, which includes travel, lodging, and meals.  A non-refundable $25 deposit is required with reservation.  This is an English-speaking mission opportunity. Trips are also available to Guatemala and Dominican Republic. Contact Jimmy Vaughn at  903.456.3084 for more information.