KeyNotes Welcome to 2026!!! A busy year is shaping up!
In December, a NDRBA Taiwan Team taught English Cultural Classes on the “True Meaning of CHRISTMAS” to plant seeds to those who have never heard the Gospel in public school settings! YES, the true Christmas Story (ie: creation, birth of Jesus, etc.) was taught. Pray for the seeds that were planted. The next opportunity in the same settings in Taiwan is March 20-28; teaching “The True Meaning of Easter!” thus completing the Gospel story. If you’d like to go, please call me ASAP.
The Amazon River Mission is June 26 – July 4, 2026. This mission will be on the river, living on a boat and doing mission/ministry to connect with indigenous villages for further ministry, support, partnerships and future training. There are 20 seats on the boat. Don’t wait too late for them to fill.
Acts 1:8 command is an imperative mandate of Jesus is to get involved in spreading the Gospel. Start right where the Father has placed you (Who’s Your ONE?); in your family, work, community, church; and extending to the ends of the earth! May being on mission become our driving force to reproduce healthy spiritual followers of Jesus and churches that become Acts 2:42 churches: developing relationships, sharing Jesus and Making reproducing Disciples for the Kingdom!
Finally, it’s going to be a great year of ministry and mission. As WE go, identify your mission field and be on mission! “Who’s Your One?” in each of the Acts 1:8 commands (home, community, state, national, ends of the earth). Pray for, engage, plant seeds and see what God can and will do through you! I am blessed to be your AMS, NEAR you to Network, Equip, Assist and Resource for Kingdom-work effectively! Until HE comes!
In Him,
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FRANtastic Days are usually celebrated in February, the month of Love. If you are interested in your church conducting a four week invitation for Friends, Relatives, Associates, Neighbors, I have a training manual available to assist you in this process. Email me and I’ll send a printable PDF: drgtimkey@yahoo. Call or text me for more information.
Taiwan MISSION Trip: Presenting an English class in public schools March 19-28 titled “The True Meaning of Easter.” Call for more information (931-639-7158, Bro Tim’s cell).
AMAZON RIVER (approximate dates: June 26 – July 4, 2026): A mission on the Amazon River to reach and assist a village or two with the Gospel; begin a partnership with them; train pastors and leaders; minister to their needs to grow in Christ. Commitment deadline is February 15 with $250 deposit to hold your slot on the boat.
Seminary Extension at the Baptist Center Office semester runs from January 8 to April 30, 2026. The course offered is a hermeneutics class (BB3100 – How to Understand the Bible) and will be taught each Thursday beginning at 6:00pm by Matt Collins. Last day to begin the class is January 29th. Call for more information. Pastors there is a scholarship for you awaiting. A Fall class will be announced soon!
Disaster Relief Arise & Rebuild East Tennessee
There are opportunities available volunteer and skilled labor to help churches and individuals get back to normal. For more information check: www.tnbaptistdisasterrelief.org/ariseandbuild
New Duck River Baptist Association Calendar
January 2026: SBC: Focus on Christian Discipleship
Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible dates: 8, 15, 22, 29
9-10 - VBS Preview for Leadership Team, Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, TN
12 - Pastor's FRANtastic Days Training, Baptist Center, Shelbyville - 10:15am
12 - Pastor's Meeting, Baptist Center, Shelbyville - 11:00am
15 - Tax Readiness Webinar – 11:00am – online at the office
18 - Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
26 - Executive Board – FBC, Bell Buckle - 6:00pm
29-31 - Bi-vocational Pastor/Wife Retreat, Pigeon Forge, TBMB (www.tnbaptist.org/bivo)
February 2026: FRANtastic Days in Sunday School Month
Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible dates: 5, 12, 19, 26
1 - Friend Day in Sunday School
8 - Relative Day in Sunday School
9 - Pastor’s Meeting, Shoney’s Lewisburg – 11:00am
15 - Associate Day in Sunday School
15 - SBC, Focus on WMU Sunday
17 - Introduction to Disaster Relief, Mission Center, Shelbyville – 6:00pm
19 - TBCAL Day Retreat – Franklin, TBMB
22 - Neighbor Day in Sunday School
22 - SBC, Racial Reconciliation Sunday
24 - Disaster Relief: Chainsaw; Flood Recovery, Mission Center, Shelbyville – 6:00pm
March 2026: Week of Prayer for North American Missions / Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible dates: 5, 12, 19, 26
1–8 - Week of Prayer for North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
8 - Daylight Savings Time BEGINS
9 - Pastor’s Meeting, Shelbyville – 11:00am
20-28 Taiwan Mission Team 2 - Easter Story in Public Schools
27 - Good Friday
29 - Palm Sunday
30 - Executive Board - Location TBA - 6:00pm
April 2026: Focus on Evangelism and Baptism, SBC
Seminary Extension BB3100 How to Understand the Bible dates: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
5 - EASTER SUNDAY – Celebrate, HE is Risen!!
12 - BAPTISM SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS
13 - Pastor’s Meeting, Lewisburg, 11:00am
17-18 WMU Get-Together, Brentwood Baptist, TBMB
27 - VBS Training - Southside Baptist Church, Shelbyville, 5:00pm Supper, 6:00pm Training
May 2026: Focus on Christian Education, SBC
7 - National Day of Prayer
10 - Mother's Day
11 - Pastor's Meeting, Baptist Center, Shelbyville, 11:00am
12 - Spring Disciple-Making Showcase/Roundtable, Shelbyville – 6:00pm
17 - Children’s Ministry / Vacation Bible School National Day of Prayer
18 - Executive Board – North Fork Baptist Church, Shelbyville - 6:00pm
20-23- TBAL AMS Retreat
25 - MEMORIAL DAY
31 - Disaster Relief Sunday
GO and MAKE DISCIPLES of all Nations, beginning at Home
New Duck River Baptist Association. 902 Union Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160 / 931-684-6592
