The Marshall Baptist Association exists to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the cooperative effort of her member churches. The local church exists to glorify God through making disciples of all people.

Our Association exists for the churches.

Our purpose can only be achieved through the advancement of the Kingdom of God through the local church. A vision without a strategy can never be achieved. Our strategy and framework for ministry can be defined by three simple words: Encourage, Equip, and Engage.

ENCOURAGE is one of our top priorities at the Marshall Baptist Association as we intentionally invest in the spiritual health of pastors and leaders—fostering meaningful relationships through one-on-one connections, networking lunches, the Marshall Baptist Retreat Center, and trusted resources—believing that encouraged leaders lead to healthier churches and a stronger association. 

EQUIP is one of our top priorities at the Marshall Baptist Association as we strengthen churches and leaders through intentional training events, Third Thursday gatherings, collaborative huddles and cohorts, and focused church strengthening—providing practical tools and encouragement to serve more effectively and faithfully.

ENGAGE is one of our top priorities at the Marshall Baptist Association as we actively work to help churches advance the Gospel through church multiplication/growth, mission opportunities, meaningful community impact, and compassionate disaster relief — mobilizing our churches to serve, grow, and respond where Christ is needed most.

Read more in the Association’s Constitution and Bylaws.