Appalachian Regional Ministry

The Greater Huntington Baptist Association covers three complete counties in West Virginia and parts of three other counties (Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Mason, Logan, and Putnam).

The largest city in the Association is Huntington, home of Marshall University and the "Thundering Herd."

Approximately 75% of the people living in the ministry area of the GHBA are unchurched. The association has 10 churches and 1 new church start in Barboursville.

In 2007 the association is focusing on starting a new church(es) in Wayne County in the area around the towns of Wayne, Lavalette, Prichard, Fort Gay, and Salt Rock. There is NO SBC work in these towns. The are also focusing on helping strengthen the new church start in the Barboursville/Milton area.

A number of Volunteer mission opportunities are available:

Prayer Walks

Community Surveys

Back Yard Bible Clubs

Block Parties

Servant Evangelism Projects

Prayer Request:

For a church planter(ers) who can raise their own support

For God to lead the GHBA to the right people as they do the initial work in Wayne County.

For the salvation of the lost (75% of the county is unchurched).

For the community to be receptive to Southern Baptists.

Mission Opportunities in the GHBA:

Prayer Walks

Community Surveys

Back Yard Bible Clubs

Block Parties

Vacation Bible School

Church building repair

Servant Evangelism Projects

Evangelism

Home Repair

Student/Collegiate Ministry

Youth and Children Activities

Sports Clinics

For more information call or email:

Doug Virgin,Director of Missions

Greater Huntington Baptist Association

104B 4th. Avenue

Huntington, WV

Office 304-525-9334

Cell 304-634-5902

Email: ghbamissions@msn.com