Empowering Faith and Community
Supporting spiritual empowerment and community service at the KEMBA Center in Duplin, Sampson, Pender, & New Hanover County.
Welcome to THE KEMBA CENTER: "New Lenses, New Visions"
Our Mission
KEMBA Center, located in Warsaw, NC, is dedicated to community service aimed at uplifting the lives of those in our forty-six constituent churches. We focus on spiritual empowerment, education, and holistic support to strengthen families and advance the Kingdom of God.
Invitation from the Moderator
Moderator McDougald
Join us in exploring the new avenues of the Kenansville Eastern Missionary Baptist Association, where we focus on community service, spiritual empowerment, and transformative teaching & preaching. Our KEMBA Center is dedicated to empowering individuals through administration and ministry on another level to meet the challenges faced by our community.
Pulpit Vacancies& Announcements in KEMBA
Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church
Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church of Mount Olive, announces the installation of their pastor-elect, Reverend Tyshan Stringfield, Sunday March 01, 2026, at 3:00pm... asking for constituent church participation.
Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church
Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church announces the installation of their pastor-elect, Reverend Hooper, on Sunday March 08, 2026, at
First Missionary Baptist Church Chinquapin
First Missionary Baptist Church of Chinquapin, NC is seeking to fill their vacant pulpit. They are committed to community service and spiritual empowerment. For inquiries, please contact the church at 910-285-4811 or mail your interest to 3882 S NC 50 Hwy, Chinquapin, NC 28521. Additionally, you can learn more about their partnership with the KEMBA Center for community engagement.
First Missionary Baptist Church Magnolia
First Missionary Baptist Church of Magnolia, NC is seeking to fill their vacant pulpit with a dedicated pastor that will provide spiritual leadership and care for our congregation. The ideal candidate will serve as a minister, preacher, and shepherd guiding our community through Bible study, Sunday school, and worship services. This role involves delivering sermons, offering spiritual guidance, and leading our church with compassion and dedication.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Deacon Robert O. Moore at > romoore@gmail.com or by mail to 423 Carroll St. Magnolia, NC 28453.
From the Moderator's Desk
February Newsletter
Grace and peace in the month of celebration known to all as the Love month or Valentine's Day. I pray you and your sweetheart will have many more blessed years of love and happiness.
This is also the month that we regognize the accomplishments of Black contributors. This country began with celebrating Black history around seventy-six years ago with the guidance of Carter G. Woodson as America celebrated Black History Week, then in 1976 President Geralf Ford allowed for the month-long celebration. We can all agree that one month could not begin to scratch the surface of black citizen's contributions.
The Civil Rights Museum trip for our Youth Empowerment had to be postponed until a later date, those who were registered will receive updated travel information.
The month also brings our own first Black History Month celebration in the way of a gospel music fund raiser. The ticket cost $25.00 for the celebration February 28, 2026, 4:00pm, doors open at 3:00pm...
Contact Trustee Antron Hayes for further information.
Pray as we enter the Lent Season where individuals search their lives' for sacrificial denial for spiritual growth and cleansing. The Association is here to help every constituent church. There is a financial responsibility on each of us to support it's functionality by meeting our financial requirements. This administration has never hounded a church for finances, but if the body wants to continue to move forth with its objectives, then everyone must do their part, put away your disdain for me or this administration and use the lenses of Christian love and love your brother, neighbor, or Christian sibling.
Be Blessed and continue to pray for this administration and this country.
KEMBA Leadership will continue to serve its people.
Rev. Dr. Michael McDougald, Moderator
Campaign 1200 or Campaign 365
The future aspirations of many long-standing members include constructing a main worship sanctuary as their contribution to the KEMBA Center and its mission of spiritual empowerment. To realize this vision, our association must establish a stable financial portfolio that ensures a consistent flow of income over the next 3–5 years.
We are inviting as many churches and members as possible to participate in this community service initiative by committing to either $100 monthly or $1.00 daily, known as Campaign 1200 or 365. Please make checks payable to KEMBA and note the destination in the memo line. Thank you.
Purpose of Joint Usher Sessions
The move to Joint Usher sessions at the KEMBA Center was a vision and guidance given through much prayer and supplication. On the 5th Sunday, our great association is divided in three ways: a Northern session, a Southern session, and churches that engage in community service with 5th Sunday worship. This transition will unify our association into a two-way divide. Ultimately, I would love to see the session convene on the 5th weekend, either Friday or Saturday, thus allowing each church the freedom to set their worship as it sees fit for the 5th Sunday, fostering spiritual empowerment within our community.
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