Taylor Baptist Association

ABOUT US

Taylor Baptist Association is an association of 18 Southern Baptist Churches in Taylor County, Florida.
Our purpose is to equip and assist our member churches to accomplish their ministries.

Associational Missions Strategist - Dr. Henry Cannington Jr.

Administrative Assistant - Deborah Goins

Office Hours - Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

BELIEFS

Taylor Baptist Association holds to the beliefs set forth by the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. On June 14th, 2000, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a revised summary of our faith.

To view the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, click here to see it on the Southern Baptist Convention's web page.


OUR CHURCHES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Newsletter
    The current Newsletter is available for download. Click here to receive it.
  • Midway Baptist VBS June 28th
    Midway Baptist VBS
    Saturday June 28th
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    All ages welcomed
    Lunch will be served
  • Freedom SundayJune 29th
    Sunday June 29, during our 11 am service we will celebrate Freedom Sunday with The Combs Family in concert. A love offering will be taken. After the concert we will have hamburgers, hot dogs, sides and drinks provided by the church. Church members are asked to bring desserts. ALL are welcome to stay and eat with us in the Family Life Center.
  • Independence DayJuly 4th
    office closed
  • Administrative CommitteeJuly 7th
    9:00 AM
    Calendar Planning
  • Athena Baptist Church VBSJuly 13th - 18th
    VBS July 13-18th
    5:30 - 8:00 PM
    Supper at 5:30
    VBS starts at 6PM
    Ages: Kindergarten - High School & an Adult Class
  • Pastors Round TableJuly 14th
    Pastors Round Table meeting
  • Southside Baptist Church VBSJuly 20th - 24th
    Family Day Kick Off July 16th 6-7:30pm
    VBS July 20th thru 24th 6-7:30pm
    673 Plantation Rd, Perry, FL 32348 Pastor Jeremiah Mercer
  • Executive Board MeetingJuly 28st
    9:00 AM
  • Mt. Gilead Baptist ChurchAugust 17th
    Mt Gilead Baptist Church will be celebrating its 175th Birthday on August 17th. Mt Gilead is the oldest church in Taylor County. In honor of its birthday, the church is hosting a concert with the Chuckwagon Gang starting @ 1:30pm
  • New Home Baptist ChurchAugust 23rd
    Ladies Day Out Conference
    August 23rd 1:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Join us for a fun day of activities, lunch included.
    10am-1pm - We will start out with an interactive time to learn about ministries and outreach activities in our community. We?ll have some fun, have some door prizes and a salad bar lunch will be provided.

    1pm-3pm After lunch we will have some worship and then Tammy Whitehurst, motivational Christian speaker from Texas, will speak from the heart about what applies to the heart using lots of laughter, life experiences, and truths from God?s word. Help us plan for lunch and pre-register for Ladies Conference here: https://form.jotform.com/251755228580158

    There is no charge for the event. There will be a love offering taken that will go to the speaker.
  • Labor DaySeptember 1st
    office closed
  • Administrative CommitteeSeptember 8th
    9:00 AM
    Re Annual Session
  • Church Leadership WorkshopSeptember 13th
    Church Leadership Workshop

    This is a workshop for church leaders seeking to strengthen the ministry of their church, small group or age group in the areas of teaching, assimilating and impacting for the gospel.

    DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2025
    TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    LOCATION: Immanuel Baptist Church | 2351 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
    Register Here: https://flbaptist.org/event/church-leadership-workshop/
  • Executive Board MeetingSeptember 22nd
    9:00 AM
    Calendar & Budget Review
  • Message from Henry Cannington
    From Summer Slump to Summer Jump!
    Taylor Baptist Association - July Newsletter Article

    This summer, God is on the move in Taylor County! What many once called the "Summer Slump" has turned into a Summer Jump as the Lord blesses our churches with renewed energy, engagement, and kingdom fruitfulness.

    In June, we saw the Spirit of God touch lives through Vacation Bible Schools, youth camps, and mission opportunities. Children and youth across our community have heard the gospel, and many have responded in faith. God is stirring hearts, and we give Him the glory!

    Several of our churches are still planning to hold Vacation Bible School this month. Please lift them up in prayer as they prepare and serve. The extra efforts and faithful service of our church members continue to be God's hands and feet, reaching Taylor County-and even the world-with the good news of Jesus Christ.

    As we celebrate Independence Day, we thank God for the freedoms we enjoy in this great nation. What a privilege it is to openly proclaim the gospel and make disciples here in our free state and country. Let us never take that freedom for granted.

    Church clerks: our association office is ready to assist you with your Annual Church Profile (ACP). Don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of help. Your reports help tell the story of what God is doing in and through your church.

    Also, mark your calendars for a powerful and practical Church Leadership Workshop scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025. This event is being planned to help equip our leaders, strengthen our churches, and encourage unity in our shared mission.

    We truly are blessed to serve the Lord together in this season of growth and momentum. Let?s continue to pray, serve, and share Jesus until all in Taylor County and beyond know the hope of the gospel!

    Gratefully serving with you,
    Henry Cannington Director of Missions
    Taylor Baptist Association


  • Florida Baptist Convention News
    To get the news from the Florida Baptist Convention, click here.

CONTACT

P.O. Box 602
Perry, Fl 32348
Phone: 850-584-8025
Email: taylorbaptistperry@gmail.com