Thrive 2024

The vision of the Gwinnett Metro Baptist Network is for EVERY church and pastor to thrive and to be missionally engaged.

Therefore, 2024 will offer a series of opportunities to encourage and equip you to thrive as you carry out your unique God-called mission.

Schedule

THRIVING PARTNERSHIP
April 18, 2024
Location: Sunrise Baptist Church in Lawrenceville
Our Spring Meeting will focus on missions and ministry partnerships and will take place on April 18th from 10:30am-1:00 pm. We will introduce new churches and cap off the morning with lunch from the Varsity Food Truck.
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THRIVE HISPANIC EVENT
May 4, 2024
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Iglesia Bautista Hispanoamericana

All Hispanic Churches in the Gwinnett Metro Baptist Network are invited to join us on May 4th at Iglesia Bautista Hispanoamericana from 8:00 am -3:30 pm with lunch included. We are coming together as a body in Christ to pray for the lost in our community and prepare to reach others for Jesus Christ.

Todas las iglesias hispanas en la Red Bautista Metropolitana de Gwinnett están invitadas a unirse a nosotros el 4 de mayo en la Iglesia Bautista Hispanoamericana de 8:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. Nos estamos reuniendo como un cuerpo en Cristo para orar por los perdidos en nuestra comunidad y prepararnos para alcanzar a otros para Jesucristo.

Email david@gmba.org for more information.

Contact David Cardoza
THRIVING PROCLAMATION
May 9, 2024
12:00-2:00 pm
Location: Briar Lake Baptist Church in Decatur

Lunch and learn led by Dr. Steve Tillis

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THRIVING FELLOWSHIP I 
Burger Me Thursdays
June 20
12:00-1:00 pm
Location: GMBN Office

Summer is the season for our Burger Me Thursdays. The food is freshly grilled, and the fellowship is casual. Complimentary grilled burgers and hotdogs for pastors and staff from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the GMBN Office. 

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THRIVING FELLOWSHIP II
Kid’s Swim and Ice Cream
June 22
2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Parr Home

Pastors with kids at home are invited to bring the family to a “Kid’s Swim and Ice Cream” event on Saturday, June 22 at the Parr Home. Please contact Dr. Steve Parr for registration.

Contact Dr. Parr and Register Here
THRIVING FELLOWSHIP III 
Burger Me Thursdays
July 18
12:00-1:00 pm
Location: GMBN Office
 

Summer is the season for our Burger Me Thursdays. The food is freshly grilled, and the fellowship is casual. Complimentary grilled burgers and hotdogs for pastors and staff from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the GMBN Office. 

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THRIVING MINISTRIES
Dates:  August 11
Location: Level Grove Baptist Church in Cornelia
Get the training your leaders need as we connect with the Georgia Baptist SPARK event(s) in August (or September). You can travel to the event with your leaders or host in your church via video feed. Watch for details to come.
THRIVING PERSONALLY
Dates:  September 19
 
Noon Session (12:00-1:30 pm)
Location: First Baptist Church in Duluth
 

Evening Session (6:30-8:00 pm)
Location: Trinity Life Baptist Church in Dacula

This pastor’s roundtable at Noon and 6:30 pm on September 19th will be facilitated by Dr. Andy Childs from the Pastor Wellness Team of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Join us as we discuss and encourage one another to be balanced in relationships, health, and personal finances.

THRIVING FUTURE
Dates:  October 3
Location: Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Grayson

The Annual Meeting of the Gwinnett Metro Baptist Network will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on October 3rd and will focus on the future of our partnerships and include election of new officers, budget approval, and introduction of new churches.

THRIVING MISSIONS
Dates:  November 7
Noon Session (12:00-1:30 pm)
Location: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church
 

Evening Session (6:30-8:00 pm)
Location: One Life Church in Lawrenceville

This pastor’s roundtable at Noon and 6:30 pm on November 7th will explore mission opportunities available to any size church. Learn from others and share your experience to encourage every church to be missionally engaged.

More details coming soon