At the 2025 HBA In Christ Conference, Dr. Hershael York explored what it means to be united with Christ, showing how this glorious reality changes everything in our lives - our passions, identity, relationships, thoughts, grief, and discipline are all transformed in Christ. We are grateful to be able to make these messages available. We trust that Dr. York's messages will build up many believers as we all reflect on the countless benefits of being in Christ. Session 1: The Ri

ETSU Baptist Collegiate Ministry Throughout August, the Holston Baptist Association is highlighting the ETSU Baptist Collegiate Ministry as our Local Ministry Partner. As students return to campus, HBA churches are encouraged to support the BCM through prayer, participation in the ministry going on there, and by taking up a special love offering during the annual Associational Giving Days. Associational Giving Days Churches are encouraged to receive a special offering for the

Why a Sabbatical Is Not a Perk You Grant. It Is Maintenance on the Instrument Your Church Leans on Most By Chris Reinolds Chris Reinolds served as the featured speaker at the Holston Baptist Association's 2026 Spring Meeting, where he delivered the message, "What Kind of Church Are You?" and led a workshop on "Raising the Level of Urgency Without Blowing Things Up." In the Following Article, Chris addresses another important issue in the life of the local church: the need for

All of you are either in the middle of your VBS, have already had it, or your church is having it later this summer. The Johnson City Baptist Center is in all three of these positions! Last week began two months of teaching Vacation Bible School at the Baptist Center. Many of you will be joining us with your church during this time. We ask that you remember us in prayer as the Word and God’s love are shared with the children in our community this summer. It was exciting and b

Hello! Attached is the April 2026 Edition of The Messenger, the Holston Baptist Association's Monthly Newsletter. Included in this edition, you will find: From the Desk of the AMS: "Becoming a Better Evangelist, pt.2" by Dr. Troy Rust. This article S is the second installment in a two part series, "Becoming a Better Evangelist," in which Dr. Rust will be exploring some of the practical issues related to evangelism, and offers practical encouragement, in hopes of spurring on r

Hello! Attached is the March 2026 Edition of The Messenger, the Holston Baptist Association's Monthly Newsletter. Included in this edition, you will find: From the Desk of the AMS: "Ministry in the Normative-Sized Church" by Dr. Troy Rust. An exciting Ministry Update from the Director of Ministries at the HBA's Johnson City Baptist Center! A Guest Feature from the Coordinator for the Annual HBA Student Conference, Jimmy Jordan, in preparation for next month's Student Conferen

Hello! Attached is the February 2026 Edition of The Messenger, the Holston Baptist Association's Monthly Newsletter. Included in this edition, you will find: From the Desk of the AMS: "Ministry in the Normative-Sized Church" by Dr. Troy Rust. An exciting Ministry Update from the Director of Ministries at the HBA's Johnson City Baptist Center! A Guest Feature from the Coordinator for the Annual HBA Student Conference, Jimmy Jordan, in preparation for next month's Student Confe

Attached is the January 2026 Edition of The Messenger, the Holston Baptist Association's Monthly Newsletter. Included in this edition, you will find: From the Desk of the AMS: "Obedience" by Dr.Troy Rust. An exciting Ministry Update from the Director of Ministries at the HBA's Johnson City Baptist Center! Many announcements and events from the association and our churches. This month’s features from the HBA's Job Board at holstonba.org/jobs. The list of churches in the Holsto