TUCKAHOE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION of VIRGINIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why exist as an organization?

The ultimate purpose of the Association is to join God in His Mission in the world, to bear witness to His redemptive love, to call men and nations to discipleship and to participation in His action of liberation and reconciliation.

To be a two-way channel through which the resources of the churches in the Association can u,!fdergird, enrich and shape the world of Tuckahoe churches in fulfillment of its wide mission to all the world, and through which the re- sources of the denomination can be made available to the churches in custom building their own approach to their time and circumstances.

How is the association constituted?

The Association is composed of Baptist Churches in good standing by the practicing of the doctrines, disciplines, and ordinance of the Baptist denomination, annual, and life members.

The Association meets in various cities and countries on Monday, after the second Sunday in September each year. It closes on Thursday. A special Education Banquet is held that closing Thursday evening in support of our scholarship fund. The Executive Board, Auxiliaries and Divisions meet quarterly beginning the second week in January.

What is the association purpose?

The purpose of the Association is to build up the \LOTI ,to promote the union of the churches through fellowship and mutual concern.

The Association seeks further to exalt the name of the Lord Jesus Christ everywhere and to seek to persuade all men to accept Him as Lord and Master.

How does it perform Its Mission?

A.    Through Evangelism-Preaching/teaching non-Christians to know Jesus Christ as Savior.

B.    Through Education-Enlightening minds by training persons for leadership.

C.    Through Fellowship-Companionship, company of persons sharing together.

D.    By contributing substantial sums of money to numerous Mission Objectives.