FEBRUARY 2025

Our PBA Leadership Team has been studying our church contributions as they relate to our
annual budget. We have determined that our “anticipated income” for 2025 does not meet our current budget. Because of this, we will reduce our budget, and make sure no expenditures exceed budgeted amounts.

In the coming weeks, we will be challenging our churches to evaluate the amount they give to the work we do together and consider if they can increase their contributions. We know that these are challenging times for our churches, as many are struggling to meet all their needs. We commit to evaluating our financial situation throughout the year and making changes as needed. We will keep the churches informed about any changes we make.

We have another challenge before us. Several months ago, we created a team to evaluate needs for a long overdue upgrade to the bathroom/shower facilities at Peninsula Association Lodge (PAL). We have a bid from a reputable contractor to renovate the upstairs bathroom facilities, adding an Americans with Disability Act compliant bathroom, and reconfiguring shower facilities for better privacy. The cost for these upgrades will be approximately $45,000. The lodge will remain available for use until repairs begin (probably late fall or winter).

We do not have available funds to complete this work. So we are planning a Fund Raising
Campaign, asking churches to make pledges toward completing these upgrades. More details about this will be sent to each PBA church.

As you know, the PAL lodge at Eagle Eyrie is available for use by churches for retreats, camps, and other events. The cost of using the lodge is extremely reasonable. Reservations may be made by contacting Eagle Eyrie at www.eagleeyrie.org, or by email at info@eagleeyrie.org, or by calling 434-384-2211. And don’t forget, if you reserve the lodge, in order to get the “owner discount” make sure Eagle Eyrie knows it is for a PBA church. On the Retreat Application Form, under “Lodge” indicate “PAL Lodge”, also select “Owner Basis”.

For those PBA Churches with GIRLS IN ACTION Programs, or are otherwise interested, on April 25-26 (Friday and Saturday), and April 26-27 (Saturday and Sunday), Eagle Eyrie will host “GA Mom and Me I” and “GA Mom and Me II” events. For more info for this and other upcoming events , go to https://eagleeyrie.org/all-events/.

As we mentioned in our January Newsletter people from Buckroe Baptist Church, Temple of Faith Ministries, and Kingdom United Fellowship came together on Martin Luther King Day (January 20th) for “A Day of Service”. People from those churches, along with students from Hampton University and Old Dominion University, Air Force personnel, and others from the community gathered to work around the Buckroe campus. This effort was coordinated by Rev. Charles Cheek from Kingdom United Fellowship. Pictured, students painting a mural on one the walls.

We maintain a list of people willing to “Supply Preach” and/or serve as an “Interim Pastor”. If
you have need of someone to speak or are looking for an Interim Pastor while searching for a pastor, please check out our list on our website www.thepeninsulanet.org, under “Resources”. Also, if you would like to be added to the list either as a Supply Preacher or Interim Pastor, please contact us.

I am thrilled to announce a new retreat that will become a staple for Peptalk Ministries for
years. Based on my book, Discerning God's Puzzling Call for Every Believer, this retreat offers 24 hours of concentrated focus for participants to learn the process of discovering God's specific call for their lives. There are several specific steps for you to take in the journey toward clarity in your life. Your purpose in God's kingdom work can be found. This immersion into the quest will help you navigate the path to understanding.

The retreat will feature plenary sessions with time between to process in the beautiful setting of Crossroads Camp and Conference Center. You will have opportunities to learn from other pilgrims who are sharing the journey for clarity. Coaching packages have been created for those wishing to dive deeply into this vital spiritual discernment process (see below).

I understand if you have struggled to learn God's plan for your life. It was the most frequently asked question of me as a pastor. Nobody should live their life of faith in a fog of uncertainty of purpose.

This retreat and the book may be exactly what you have been waiting for!
Mark your calendars now for April 11-12, 2025.

There are three package options available to you for this retreat.
Standard Registration - $199.
Silver Registration (retreat plus 2 coaching sessions - $399 value) - $339.
Gold Registration (retreat plus 4 coaching sessions - $599 value) - $479.
Register now as space is limited! Fill out the form below now. No money needed now. You
will be sent an invoice. To register, go to peptalkministries.com/retreats.

We provide this information to assist churches that are seeking a senior pastor. We can only
provide information given to us by churches, so please keep us informed! You may also let us know about other open positions in your church if you would like us to publicize them.

Churches currently without pastors:
Buckroe Baptist Church
First Church Ministries
Grace Baptist Church
Hornsbyville Baptist Church
Yorktown Baptist Church