Inception of FMBCG
February 7, 2017
Hunter Hill First Baptist Church
Atlanta, Georgia
Reverend Christopher Wimberly, Pastor
Organizational Date of FMBCG
April 11, 2017
Unionville Baptist Church
Macon, Georgia
Dr. I.E. Mack, Pastor
Convention Named:
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Inc.
President Elected:
Dr. I. Edwin Mack
Charter Members
- Reverend L.C. Ashford, Jr.
- Sister Judy Baker
- Reverend James K. Baker
- Dr. Althea Bolton
- Sister Eugenia Bolton
- Sister Lois Broughton
- Reverend Robert Broughton
- Reverend Chad Bryant
- Dr. Henry C. Ficklin
- Dr. Beverly W. Glover
- Dr. Walter L. Glover, Jr.
- Dr. Kary E. Harris
- Dr. J.E. Hightower
- Dr. Willie Johnson
- Reverend Ferrell Malone
- Reverend Roy Thomas
- Dr. Kenneth Walker
- Sister Ernestine Weems
- Reverend Isaac Whitehead, Jr.
- Reverend Christopher Wimberly
Mission of FMBCG
To offer Baptists of the State of Georgia a Convention that is by the People and for the People. To establish a Convention where Christ is the Head, the President is the Leader, and the People are the Stakeholders.
GOAL OF FMBCG
To meet and fulfill the needs of Churches, pastors, and Communities in the twenty-first century through Fellowship, Education and Economic Empowerment.
THEME
"An Active, Accountable and Attractive Convention that Fulfills Needs"
SHIPS OF FMBCG
- Ownership
- Leadership
- Membership
- Stewardship
- Fellowship
- Partnership
Vision and Plans for FMBCG
● Accountability and transparency in all financial matters
● Attract all generations to a twenty-first century Convention
● Study the feasibility of a state-wide Credit Union for members
● Organize an Annual Forum or Conference with a focus on “Employment-Homeownership-Health, Wellness, and Education
● Young Minister’s Division (age 40 and under) to bridge the generation divide
● Use of technology to delivery programs, events, and state-wide training
● Black Entrepreneurs network through FMBCG
● Create partnerships with local, state and federal governmental agencies
● Senior Assisted Living Facilities
● Collaborate with major companies who have a desire to support the mission, goal, and theme of the convention through sponsorship and partnership
● Create ways to promote and provide voter education and participation
● Serve as a voice that promotes social justice for the least, the last and the lost in the State of Georgia
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FMBCG Ministries
● Deaconess Ministry
● Disaster and Rapid Response Ministry
● Laymen’s Ministry
● Moderator’s Divison
● Security & Safety Ministry
● Ushers Ministry
● Women’s Ministry
● Young Minister’s Division
● Youth Ministry
Future Events, Session or Conferences for 2017
● Annual Session or 2017 Conference
● Musical Event
● Prayer Rally
● Scholarship Event or Banquet