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
FIRST LADY Carolyn Moore
First Missionary Baptist Church and Dr. Cornolius Moore sadly announce the transition of the beloved First Lady of the church, Mother Carolyn Moore. Dr. Moore blesses God for 55 years of faithful commitment of marriage. Though saddened by her departure, the Moore Family does not grieve as those who have no hope. Continue to lift the Moore & First Baptist Church family in prayer. Announcements are forthcoming.
KEMBA'S annual Anniversary Celebrating 55 years
Many of our churches in the association have vacant pulpits, some by transition from labor to reward, some by pastor resignation, and some by joint decisions to terminate leadership. Regardless of the reason, there should be a uniformed and clear process to accomplish the filling of the vacant pulpit.
During this joint training, the participant will be presented with the necessary processes that will fit the needs on your congregation regardless of the membership size.
Handouts will be available.
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
July 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 great summer we have had thus far. It has been tremendously hot this summer, but God has had us in a good balance of rain and heat. Many have suffered in historic flooding, but God has kept our area from these catastrophic occurrences.
As we trek closer to our annual session 2025, we send out a plea that all churches will meet or bring their required assessments current. The ministry takes funding to carry out the work of the Kingdom ministry. Tithing is a mandate for the believer, but I like to guide ministries to also tithe on the tithes received with the same tithe (10%) concept.
This country is in crisis. Poor leadership, strained race relations, defunded family programs, judicial unrest, obfuscation of the Constitution, and a country that would rather believe a lie than the truth, the church needs to take its appointed place and lead this country back to God. Prayer still changes things, and change is what we need. Alligator Alcatraz is open for the ungodly treatment of some innocent immigrants housed there. The scriptures call for the humane and fair treatment of strangers and foreigners. Can we come together and pray for God to move on this country, but more so for the people to hear and obey 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