Empowering Faith and Community
Supporting spiritual growth and service in Duplin, Sampson, Pender, & New Hanover County.
Welcome to THE KEMBA CENTER: "New Lenses, New Visions"
Our Mission
KEMBA CENTER is based in Warsaw, NC. We strive to serve the communities of our forty-six constituent churches through spiritual empowerment, education, and service to the holistic man to build family and the Kingdom of God.
SYMPATHY NOTICE
Former Moderator & Pastor Reverend Sampson Lemon
It is with profound earthly sorrow that the Kenansville Eastern Missionary Baptist Association announces the passing of the beloved Reverend Sampson Lemon. He was the Former Moderator of our Association and the pastor of Mount Herman Missionary Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday May 17, 2025, at 11:00AM. Services to be held at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 4925 New Centre Dr Wilmington, NC. Please be respectful to the privacy of the family and honor their visitation schedules.
Invitation from the Moderator
Moderator McDougald
Join us in exploring the new avenues of Kenansville Eastern Missionary Baptist association. Spiritual teaching & preaching, empowerment through administration, & ministry on another level to meet the challenges of people.
Moderator's Desk
May Newsletter
From the Desk of the Moderator
To All pastors, chairpersons, & constituent churches
Grace and peace from God our Father…
I pray that you are found in the peace of God and in His perfect will.
Praise God for the second full month of Spring. This month continues the countdown to Pentecost Event of the church, the compilation of fifty days from the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Acts 2 gives the details of the fulfilled command of Acts 1:8 where the disciples were challenged to return to the Upper Room in Jerusalem, pray and wait for the power to be witnesses for Christ. Yes, the promise of the filling of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost or Spirit was not a timed event for the disciples, but it was the beginning of what is required for the completion of salvation for all believers. As a Christian-confessing church, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit should be taught and manifested in action. For it is with this outpouring that the prophecy of Joel 2:28 is fulfilled..."that in the Last Days God will pour out His Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons & daughters shall prophecy, young men see visions and old men dream dreams. The question is, have you received this power since you believed.
Finally we stop to say Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers of the KEMBA family. Thank you for being the portal of life to all of us that celebrate you. A mother is one that will nurture and foster the care for her children, the Gift of God. Please give your best presentation of LOVE with your care, gifts, meal preps, and quality time spent with mom.
Exodus 1 tells of two Mid-wives that had no children. They were tasked to destroy the newborn males by Pharoah's command, but they used their fear to conquer fear. The fear of God over the fear of death from man; because of their strength to defy a king, God blessed them to become mothers themselves. Motherhood the Gift of God.
Be Blessed and continue to pray for Kemba Leadership.
Rev. Dr. Michael McDougald, Moderator
Campaign 1200 or Campaign 365
The future desires for many of the long-living membership was to build a main worship sanctuary as their contribution to the association. In looking to fulfil that vision we as an association must build a constant financial portfolio of stabilized flow of income for a 3–5-year period.
We are asking as many churches as possible or members to commit to either $100 monthly or $1.00 daily, thus Campaign 1200 0r 365. Make checks payable to KEMBA and note in memo line the destination. 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, Southern session, and churches that have 5th Sunday worship. This move will unify our association to only a two-way divide. Ultimately i would love to see the session convene on the 5th weekend Friday or Saturday session, thus freeing each church to set their worship as it sees fit for the 5th Sunday.
KEMBA Ordination Academy
What is ordination?
Ordination is the act of conferring holy ordinances upon the minister. Hands are laid upon an eligible candidate as they are elevated in ministry to perform sacerdotal duties i.e. baptism, administer Sacrament, perform weddings.
Who is eleigible to be ordained?
A licensed to preach minister of a constituent church of KEMBA; receives a written letter of approval from the pastor of their church; and one who successfully completes the required study, testing, and presentations outlined by the instructor.
Where will the classes be held?
The classes for the ordination will be a combination of in-person classes held at the KEMBA center and virtual as the instructor mandates.
What is the cost?
The cost of the ordination academy from start to finish is $150.00 per enrolled candidate...payable to KEMBA.
Who is the instructor?
The Lead Instructor/chair is Dr. Gregory Hardy, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church of Magnolia, experienced Assistant Professor, and a member of KEMBA Executive Board.
Enrollment
Classes for the Class of 2025 Ordination Academy will begin on May 10, 2025 through October 2025. Submit documents (Copy of Minister License, cover letter describing your ministerial experience, and letter of recommendation from your pastor). Also include your registration fee of $150.00
Mail: P. O. Box 591 Warsaw NC 28398
Email: kembacenter@gmail.com
Contact the Chair: rev.ghardy@gmail.com