About Us

• Sarepta Baptist Association was formed in 1799 and is one of the oldest associations in Georgia.
• Our association is one of the largest geographical associations in Georgia, covering four counties (Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oglethorpe) and parts of three other counties (Oconee, Banks, Franklin).
• Currently Sarepta consists of 75 churches and missions.
• This association has a total membership of over 25,000.
• It is the commitment of this association to strive together to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
• The churches of our association voluntarily cooperate to start churches, support missions and partner to impact our region with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• The churches of this association adhere to similar beliefs and practices but are united by a common desire to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
• Our churches can do more together than any one church can do separately.

Our Ministry Compass

Worship

• Music

• Training of those involved in worship planning.
• Training of those who are ushers and greeters.
• Worship events that focus on music.

• Prayer

• Developing prayer ministries in the local church.
• Enhancing the personal prayer life of pastors and staff.
• Providing the prayer support needed

Fellowship

• Minister’s Conference - Each Monday at 11:30 a.m. the pastors and staff gather for fellowship and inspiration. Each week after the Minister’s Conference, those attending grab a bite to eat.
• Minister’s Wives Fellowship
• Senior Adult Fellowships
• Church Secretaries Fellowship – Each year the church secretaries meet for a time of fellowship in conjunction with the National Administrative Assistant’s Day in April.

Evangelism

• Training is provided to assist churches in evangelism training.
• Hosting evangelistic events.
• Vacation Bible School training is provided which reaches out to lost children.
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Discipleship

• Men’s Ministry has as its focus the maturing of the men of our associations. Throughout the year various opportunities are provided for men to grow in their faith. An annual Men’s Conference is held in which men are challenged to develop more spiritually.
• Women’s Enrichment Ministry encourages women in their spiritual walk.
• Family Life Enrichment focuses on the family unit and ways to undergird it.
• Youth Ministries unifies the effort among churches to plan appropriate events and training to meet the needs of Students today.
• Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament is a yearly event coordinated through the association.
• Sunday School training and emphasis is provided through the association.
• Children's Discipleship focusing on various avenues in which discipleship occurs whether it be TeamKid or AWANAS. 
• Discipleship events and courses provide an excellent opportunity for further development.
• Camp Joy and Camp Shamus are opportunities for children and youth to hear the gospel.

Missions/Ministry

• New Work Ministries explores areas where new churches should be strategically planted.  In 2007 we will be conducting a PROBE Process in which our entire area will be explored for possibilities for locations of new churchess for Sarepta.
• Royal Ambassadors is a missions education program in many of our churches. 
• Women's Missionary Union and Baptist Women are promoters of missions throughout the association.
• The Lindsay House provides a residence for furloughing missionaries from the International Missions Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. This provides Sarepta churches with the opportunity to get connected with a missionary in a personal way.
• International Friends is an ministry that teaches English to those students and their families connected with the University of Georgia. There were over 250 participants in 2005-2006 academic year.
• NEGSMO (North East Georgia Special Missions Outreach) - This was organized by several associations in Northeast Georgia to bring the gospel to settings where large groups of people gather.
• Truck Stop Ministry - since 1994 the trucking ministry has taken place at the Petro Travel Center at Exit #160 on I-85. There is a second location at Bank Crossing, Exit 149. Both of these ministries reach out to truck drivers and employees of the truck stop.
• Banks Crossing Ministries – As doors have opened, the Tanger Outlet Mall has provided opportunities to provide gift wrapping at Christmas, employee appreciation events, water distribution, and kids' day in the summer months.
• Fair Outreach – The northeast Georgia area is home to many regional fairs. This ministry provides a baby comfort station and water distribution.
• For further information about NEGSMO and the above mentioned ministries, contact Chaplain Kevin Kurtz (706) 491-7064 or email him at kevkur@netzero.com.
• Disaster Relief – We have a unit of the Georgia Baptist Convention Disaster Relief as a part of the ministry of our association. In order to participate you must be at least 18 and completed Phase I training. Disaster Relief Volunteers are trained in four areas: (1) disaster relief child care, (2) clean up and recovery, (3) disaster relief communications, and (4) mass care feeding.
• Athens Korean Mission – This ministry is lead by Pastor Daniel Parks
• Hispanic Bible Institute – This is lead by Pastor Baca and is part of the Continuing Education Ministry of the Georgia Baptist Convention. This is an extension of the Mexican Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information contact 706-254-4762. Classes are conducted on Saturday at the Sarepta Center.
• HEART Ministries – A place designed for women dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol. Women live at HEART for 8 weeks in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. While there they learn a twelve-step recovery system. HEART is located in Lavonia, GA. For more information call 706-356-3434.
• Penfield Christian Home – A Christ-centered ministry for reclaiming the lives of adult men suffering from addiction to drugs and alcohol located in Greensboro, GA. For further information, call 706-453-7929 or go on the web at www.penfieldchristianhome.org.