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.
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.
Missions Department
National Cancer Control Month
The Month of April our Missions Department is sponsoring a 100 Mile Walk Event. Contact our President of Missions Dr Kimberly Murphy for details.
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Moderator's Desk
April 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.
In just a few days we will celebrate and praise God for the work accomplished at Calvary. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suffered, bled, and died for our sins. The dying part was the road to carry our sins of omission and commission far from our charge never to be called upon again. We are able to become joint heirs with Christ, but we must take on the character of God> "loving in spite of". Love is the axis and center of our faith. Plain and simplistic as it is, Love conquers all evil and ill-will.
Easter will be filled with many celebrations adopted over the years such as the Easter bunny, egg hunts, bonnets, suits, ties, dresses, plays and speeches. None these nullify the work of Jesus nor ever will. So I urge you allow folks to celebrate and come together in peace and harmony. If peace is obtained by using a barbeque grill, then let peace avail..."blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9).
The Annual Mid-Year Session for our Association will convene on Saturday April 19, 2025, at 10:00am at the Center. We plea for all members of KEMBA to be in attendance as we conduct the official business of our association. There will be a voting matter, fiscal year change. The guest preacher will be Moderator David Smith from Middle district Baptist Association.
Remain blessed and check for daily updates to the webpage for announcements and opportunities of worship, fellowship, and Kingdom Building. Reach out to me directly if there is a need or concern, as your Moderator, I am here to serve…God Bless & keep you.
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 in April 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