Upcoming Opportunities
Pastors' Wives Dinner
All Pastors’ Wives invited. Come, get connected and hear more about the future ministry of LBA Pastors’ Wives including prayer teams, intentional discipleship, collaborative events, missions, training and pastors/wives events. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm at the Lexington Baptist Association 255 Two Notch Rd Lexington SC 29073.
LBA Disaster Relief Breakfast & Training
Looking for a tangible way to serve in crisis moments? Join us February 21 for our Disaster Relief Breakfast & Training. Learn how to respond with confidence, compassion, and the hope of Christ when disaster strikes.
SEND ME New Orleans
New Orleans: A Send City Opportunity
New Orleans is one of the North American Mission Board’s SEND Cities—strategic places where church planters and ministry partners are working to share the Gospel and plant new churches.
We are excited to share that our association is planning a mission trip to New Orleans in Spring 2026! This will be an incredible opportunity to come alongside church planters, serve communities, and help advance the work of the Gospel in a city that is vibrant, diverse, and deeply in need of hope.
More details will be coming soon—so stay tuned and begin praying now about how God might call you to be a part of this mission.
Health Kits
Health Kits are due to the LBA on April 16th 9:00- 2:00 pm.
Health Kit Items Needed:
Large Ziploc bag
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Comb
Washcloth
Bath towel
Bar of soap
Send Relief Serve Tour Salt Lake City
God is at work in Salt Lake City!
You can join what He is doing by being part of the Send Relief Serve Tour on April 17–18. This is a great opportunity to serve, share the gospel, and make a difference.
Contact us at lba@mylba.org to learn more.
Pastors and Wives Conference
We invite all pastors and their wives to join us for a day of encouragement, equipping and connection. This special conference is designed to equip pastors and their wives for ministry while strengthening their marriages. There will be main sessions that encourage & breakout sessions with practical insight, and intentional rest. We hope you’ll come relax, recharge, and refresh with us.
Pastors Small Group - Central Group
Pastors’ Small Group
Our Central Lexington Pastors’ Small Group meets every fourth Tuesday at the LBA from 9:00–11:00 AM, followed by a complimentary lunch provided by the LBA. It’s a time for encouragement, fellowship, and sharpening together in ministry.
Pastors Small Group - North Group
Pastors’ Small Group
The North Group will gather at FBC Irmo on Monday, January 26, at 11:30 AM for a time of fellowship. For more information, please contact Blair Smith at 843-845-1725.
"One Voice" Prayer Gathering
Mark your calendars! Our One Voice Prayer Gathering is coming January 25. Churches across our association will unite to seek God together—one heart, one spirit, one voice.
We’d love for you and your church to join us.
John 17:21-22 “That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one.”
Pastors Small Group - West Group
Pastors’ Small Group
The West Group will gather at Steadman BC on Friday, January 23, at 9:00 AM for a time of fellowship. For more information, please contact Neal Smith at 803-622-2698.
NYC Vision Trip
We’re heading to NYC to connect with churches who are making a difference in their communities every day. Join us as we explore partnership opportunities and discover how we can better support ministry in the city. Contact lba@mylba.org if you would like to join!
Pastors Small Group - South Group
Pastors’ Small Group
The South Group will gather at South Congaree House of Pizza on Tuesday, January 6, at 6:00 PM for an enjoyable time of fellowship. For more information, please contact Brandon Phillips at 803-493-4207.
Coats for the City
Each year, Coats for the City brings together churches to distribute thousands of warm winter coats across the city – not just meeting physical needs, but opening doors for sharing the hope of the gospel with those who need it most.
We would like to invite you and your church to partner with us this year. Listed below are several ways you can join in this partnership.
Volunteer: Consider sending a team to assist our NYC partners with their distribution and outreach. Ideally, teams would be made up of 6-8 people. For teams larger than 8 people, please be aware that your team may be split up among various sites, depending on the needs of the NYC partners. Space is limited so groups will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP A TEAM TO GO TO NYC- SEPTEMBER 1
Collect Donations: we need to collect around 8,000 coats between NC and SC Baptists churches. Please sign up if your church can collect and donate coats. We will send information on how to sort and deliver coats later in the year.
Drop Off Sites:
November 10, 8am-12pm at South Carolina Baptist Convention- 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia 29210
November 10, 8am-12am at Florence Baptist Association – 2208 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505
Prisoner Packet Collection to LBA
Prisoner Packet Collection
Packets should be delivered to the Lexington Baptist Association by November 20th. Each packet should include the approved items listed by SC Baptist.
Click here for the official Packing List
For questions about packet items or delivery, please contact Sandy Bezjak at 803-227-6064 or sandybezjak@scbaptist.org.
Dr. Johnny Rumbough Retirement Celebration
Retirement Celebration for Dr. Johnny Rumbough
Join us as we honor and celebrate the faithful ministry of Dr. Johnny Rumbough at his Retirement Celebration, happening immediately following the Senior Adult Fall Festival.
Thursday, November 13
1:30–3:30 PM
Oakwood Baptist Church Welcome Center
Come enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, gratitude, and encouragement as we give thanks to God for Dr. Rumbough’s years of dedicated service.
Senior Adult Fall Festival
Senior Adult Fall Festival
November 13 | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Oakwood Baptist Church
Featuring Chosen Road and Shealy’s BBQ
$15 per person (pay at the event)
Join us for a day of uplifting music, great food, and fellowship.
Pastors' Wives Meal
Our Pastors’ Wives Fellowship gathers every fourth Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Grecian Gardens. This is a special time to share a meal, build friendships, and encourage one another in the unique calling of ministry life.
Pastors Small Group
Pastors’ Small Group
Our Pastors’ Small Group meets every fourth Tuesday at the LBA from 9:00–11:00 AM, followed by a complimentary lunch provided by the LBA. It’s a time for encouragement, fellowship, and sharpening together in ministry.
State Fair Ministry
SC State Fair Ministry 2025 – Dates & Opportunities
3 Ways to Serve the SC State Fair Ministry
Provide Sweets – Drop off homemade or store-bought sweets that are individually wrapped and non-refridgerated at the LBA Office on Thursday, October 2 (9am–2pm).
Pray – Lift up the SC State Fair in prayer: for safety, for the chaplains serving, and for Gospel conversations to take place.
Serve & Support – Thank you to the churches already providing Pre-Fair meals and serving as Chaplains. More volunteers are always welcome!
Important Dates
Pre-Fair Ministry: October 6–7
SC State Fair & Chaplain Ministry: October 8–20
If you or your church would still like to help, please contact Lee Butler at lee@mylba.org or call 803-351-2284.