TASK DESCRIPTION: Our tasks to accomplish our purpose are as follows:

Ministry will be defined from the perspective of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who was a picture of sacrificial love. His life was one of compassion, service, edification, and total commitment to God's purpose. We will strive to strengthen existing ministries that involve the local churches {Our four camps, Sport's Day, Youth, Singles and Deacon Ministry as well as new ministries as identified}.. Our main focus will be giving support to the local churches as they focus on ministering to the families in their communities.

How Elected:

The Ministry Team is nominated by the Administrative Team and elected by the Association in the April Semi-Annual Meeting. Team Member terms are on three years rotational system with one-third of team members rotating off each year.

Purpose Statement: Associational

Our purpose as the churches that form the Heartland Baptist Association is to support one another in reaching and growing people for Christ. To accomplish this purpose the Association shall:

assist the churches to be on mission for our Lord Jesus Christ in their location;

assist the churches in planning, conducting, evaluating, and improving their programs of ministry, outreach, and discipleship;

promote and strengthen fellowship among the churches of the Association; and

be a channel of information to the churches from the Missouri Baptist Convention, the Southern Baptist Convention, their agencies and programs.