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Chaplaincy

Mississippi Baptist Chaplains’ Association

The Mississippi Baptist Chaplains’ Association relates to persons serving pastoral care roles in hospitals and health care facilities, industries, correctional facilities, military, rehabilitation, public safety, and other institutions. The Association is set up to afford members an opportunity for professional growth, communication and fellowship.

Chaplains who serve in positions both volunteer and compensated, or who served in such positions at the time of their retirement, are invited to join by paying the current dues of $25.00 per year and attending events scheduled. Chaplains can join the Association at any scheduled event.

2011 Officers

Allen Gibson Meridian, MS President
Jimmy Davis Brandon, MS President-Elect
(Vice President)
Ron Harber Southaven, MS Secretary-Treasurer-Editor

Executive Committee

Associational Missions Director John Henry
Military Billy J. Jones
Corrections Charles Jones
Public Safety Nathan Barber
Healthcare Joe Young
Business and Industrial John Landrum
Past President Tony Beazley

MBCB State Coordinator/Liaison Jim Didlake
Don Gann
Paul Cassibry

Membership Information

MS Baptist Chaplaincy Association members are professional or volunteer chaplains who:

  1. Are affiliated with MS Baptist congregations.
  2. Have paid annual membership fee of $25 payable to MBCB. May be sent to Men’s Ministry Department. Mark payment designated for Chaplaincy Membership.

Endorsement by the Chaplaincy Division of the North American Mission Board, SBC is encouraged.

Members are eligible to vote and attend the winter retreat and fall banquet free of charge. Members’ spouses are associate members. While they do not have voting rights, they are welcome guests at the retreat and fall banquet. Membership runs from October 1 to September 30 of each year. Membership fees are due annually.

2013 Events

March 1-2

Chaplains’ Spring Retreat

March 1, 3:00 p.m. – March 2, 12:00 p.m.

Garaywa Camp and Conference Center, Clinton

September 20

Chaplains’ Fall Training

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Baptist Building, Jackson

October 29

Chaplains’ Fall Banquet

4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Baptist Building, Jackson – Skyroom

NAMB Regional Chaplaincy Training Conferences


Chaplaincy Organizations

  • Association of Professional Chaplains
  • Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
  • VA Chaplaincy
  • Corporate Chaplaincy
  • Correctional Chaplaincy
  • Public Safety Chaplaincy Police Department Fire Department

On March 4-5, 2011, the Mississippi Baptist Chaplains’ Association met at Patterson Place at Garaywa Camp and Conference Center for their annual Spring Retreat. Following dinner and fellowship, the group was treated to bluegrass music, testimony, and stories by the Rowzees. Dr. Wayne VanHorn, Dean of the School of Christian Studies and the Arts and a professor in the Department of Christian Studies and Philosophy, served as Retreat Leader.