Church Strengthening
Church Strengthening Team
Ministries - Resources - Training
Adult Bible Study and Discipleship
Adult small groups and personal discipleship training
Contact James Pendergrast
214-319-1154
[email protected]
Preschool and Children
Vacation Bible School, Bible Drill, Sunday School — we’re here to help churches guide their children to be mature disciples of Christ.
Contact James Pendergrast
214-319-1154
[email protected]
Students
- Helpful training for youth ministers
- Disciple Now (DNow)
- Youth Camps
Contact James Pendergrast
214-319-1154
[email protected]
Weekday Education
Dallas Baptist Association churches provide preschool, parent’s day out, and childcare options for community families. To support these ministries, DBA’s church strengthening team provides consultation and training to our churches.
Contact Chelsie Hoard
214-319-1154
[email protected]
Child Safety
- Information about your church’s child protection policy
- 12 lesson videos to help leaders understand and implement the best practices for handling the variety of abuse scenarios at your church
- More Details
Contact Chelsie Hoard
214-319-1154
[email protected]
Community Ministries
Bringing God’s healing and restoration to communities
Contact Chelsie Hoard
214-319-1154
[email protected]
Smaller Churches
Pastors of churches with fewer than 200 people in average worship attendance are encouraged to participate in the Allied Baptist Churches of Dallas (ABCD) network. Pastors meet monthly for inspiration, fellowship, and sharing resources.
Contact Gary McCaleb
214-537-6794
Women's Leadership
We support women by providing leadership training for education, community, and family ministries. We do this through conferences, workshops, regional networking, and personal consultations. Dr. Barbara Parker serves as DBA’s women’s leadership specialist.
Contact Dr. Barbara Parker
parkerministries.org
Abiding in His Presence Retreat
The Abiding in His Presence retreat is an experience through which church leaders can get away and and have the opportunity to abide in the presence of God.
Contact James Pendergrast
214-319-1154
[email protected]