FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the Benefits of Belonging to the Association?

Churches are called to live in unity for a cause larger than themselves, John 17:23, Romans 15:5, Eph. 4:3,13, Col 3:14. We are called to reach out to others and impact the region in which we live and serve, Luke 13:34, John 11:52, Acts 2:44, 46, 1 Cor. 1:2, Eph. 3:6. This means we can do more together than we can by ourselves.  Some of the benefits of being a member church of the SDSBA are below…
Pastoral Support – Monthly Coaching Network. Church Revitalization Cohort …
Ministry skill training is scheduled throughout the year. Formal education opportunities abound through six …
Literature, books, and training resources.  Volunteer Assistance. Party Trailers …
Participate in missions nationally and globally. Border Ministry Outreach …

What is the San Diego Southern Baptist Association (SDSBA)?

SDSBA is a group of like-minded churches in San Diego that willingly cooperate in unity both in faith and practice to gain the privilege of sharing the Gospel of Jesus. This is done by serving …

What does the Association do?

The SDSBA works with local churches to implement Jesus’ call to witness to the world with a primary focus on the needs of San Diego County (Our Jerusalem), Acts 1:8. The SDSBA also develops …

How does the Association Fund the work?

The work of the SDSBA is funded primarily through the support of participating churches.  Occasionally support comes through wills, trusts, or donations of assets. Just like local churches, the …

What is expected from Member Churches of the Association?

Participating churches share in the overall finance support of missions locally, nationally and globally. Each church …

How does a Church become a Member of the Association?

An application form is completed and submitted to the SDSBA office. This begins a process which includes meeting with the SDSBA Admin Council or Director of Missions. When membership is approved it …

How is the Association Organized?

The Association is organized to minimize meetings working through staff, committees, and teams to accomplish …

Are there Regular Meetings?

The ministers’ lunch meeting usually meets on the third Tuesday of the month.

What does the Director of Missions do?

The DOM serves churches in San Diego County and connects them to a shared vision to spiritually transform the San Diego region. In short, the DOM …

Does the Association work with other Denominations?

Yes, all those who serve the San Diego region are friends of the SDSBA, (Mark 9:40). Without compromising its …

How does the Association fit within the structure of the work of Southern Baptists?

Here again the Acts 1:8 commandment of Christ comes into play. Every church is called to reach the entire world. Is reaching the entire world an impossible task? Not …

What is the SBC?

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a fellowship of over 47,000 Baptist churches scattered across the United States and its territories....

In Brief...

Since its organization in 1845 in Augusta, Georgia, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has grown to over 16 million members who worship in more than 45,000 churches in the United States. …