CBA Weekly — July 20, 2026

A Word to Start

Friends, summer is winding toward its close and the rhythms of a new school year are already coming into view. Before the calendars fill back up, it is a good week to slow down and remember why we do any of this: so that more of Chilton County meets Jesus.

And what a week Kids Camp was! Thank you to every church that donated snacks, sent kids, and gave of your time to help us pour into the next generation. It made a real impact, and none of it happens without you. Thank you for the quiet, faithful ways you serve your churches and neighbors. Let’s keep our eyes on the harvest together.

United in Prayer

Would you take one 15-minute slot a day to cover Chilton County in prayer? Our churches are stronger when we pray together. Sign up for a daily prayer time through the Pray 4 Chilton campaign:

• Sign up to pray: pray.chiltonbaptist.online

Prayer Focus

• 412 Tabernacle Back 2 School Outreach. This church plant (from Thorsby FBC) is collecting backpacks and school supplies for local students. A collection box is at the CBA office, and donations are due July 24. If you would like to give, drop items by the association office this week.
• Bivocational pastors. Pray for the men who shepherd a church while also carrying a full-time job. Several will gather this Saturday for encouragement (see below).
• Evangelism in Chilton County. Pray as pastors and members are equipped to share the gospel through the “Who’s Your One?” training this month.
• Students and families. As a new school year approaches, pray for students, teachers, and families across the county, and for the churches ready to welcome them back into fall ministry.

This Week & Upcoming

• Bivocational Pastors Breakfast — Saturday, July 25, 9:00 AM, Farmhouse Cafe. A time for bivocational pastors and their bivocational staff to share a meal and encourage one another. RSVP to Tyler. Details
• Evangelism Training: Who’s Your One? — Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, First Baptist Church Clanton. Practical training to help every believer share the gospel, connected to the Celebration 250 initiative. Open to everyone. Details
• Stronger Together (CBA Marriage Event) — Saturday, August 15, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, West End Baptist Church. Clay Cox (Dry Bar comedian) with Cliff and Toma Knight. $50 per couple, lunch included. Register early

See the full calendar and submit your church’s events: chiltonbaptist.online/events/

Church of the Week

This week we lift up Cane Creek Baptist Church, pastored by Bro. Oscar Mims. Please pray for Bro. Oscar and the Cane Creek family as they carry the gospel to their neighbors.

Grow With CBA (Open to Everyone)

Training through CBA is open to every believer who wants to grow, not just pastors and staff.

• Ministry Training Institute (MTI) — Fall registration is open. Classes meet Tuesdays, 6 to 9 PM.
  • Fall Term A: Gospel-Centered Communication (begins Aug 18)
  • Fall Term B: The Gospels (begins Oct 20)
  • Register (Samford Chilton extension page)
• Church Health Check-Up — a free, self-paced course at chiltonbaptist.online/courses/. More courses are on the way.

Announcements

• 412 Tabernacle Back 2 School drive ends July 24. Drop backpacks and school supplies at the CBA office by Thursday.
• Save the date: Stronger Together, August 15 at West End Baptist Church. Registration is open now.

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