First District Missionary Baptist Association
Established 1863
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr., President
Rev. Byron Johnson, General Secretary
Welcome
Welcome to our website.
We are located in the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana and God has blessed us to serve this city, state, and nation since 1863. It is by God´s divine order that you have "clicked" on to this site. If your church is not a part of an Association in our city or state, please contact us and a representative will return your call.
"We Are A Network of Churches Seeking God First, Working Together,
and Witnessing to the World"
Matthew 6:33, 28:16-20
OUR FOUR-YEAR THEME
2024
The Great Commandments: Mark 12:28-34
Love God and Love Others
2025
Love: The Evidence of Discipleship -John 13:34-35
2026
The Church That Is Rooted and Grounded in Love Ephesians 3:14-19
2027
Love Never Ends -1 Corinthians 13:8-13
162nd Annual Session
162nd Annual Session
April 6-13, 2025
Held with
First Free Mission Baptist Church of Algiers
426 Lamarque Street | New Orleans, LA 70114
Rev. Derrick Edmond, Host Pastor
Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr., President
Rev. Byron Johnson, General Secretary
Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr. Scholarship Foundation
Due to projected weather conditions, the Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr., Scholarship Luncheon scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 15, 2025, has been postponed.
The new date for the luncheon is Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the same time and location.
We look forward to seeing you on the rescheduled date.
Thank you.
Souvenir Journal Committe
Greetings
Date: January 26, 2025
To: First District Missionary Baptist Association Pastors, Ministers, Auxiliaries,
Department Presidents. Ministry Leaders
From: Souvenir Journal Committee
Subject: 2025 Annual Session Souvenir Journal
We are looking forward with great anticipation to the 162nd Annual Session of our First District Missionary Baptist Association, April 6-13, 2025, which is fast approaching.
Please Note: All Typed Programs, Group and/or Individual Pictures and ads must be emailed to kfcelestine@aol.com on or before Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Mail your check or money order on or before March 3, 2025
FDMBA Souvenir Journal Committee
c/o Beverly A. Ray
Second Free Mission Baptist Church
1228 Burdette Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Please share a copy of this information with members of your congregation who have been included in the journal in previous years. This information will also be available on the First District website, www.firstdistrictmba.org.
We appreciate your cooperation, and we are looking forward to having a glorious 2025 Annual Session.
click here to download memo and picture order form
Department News
Annual Laymen Family Fun Day
April 5, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FIRST FREE MISSION BAPIST CHURCH
426 Lararque St.
New Orleans, LA
Rev. Derrick Edmond, Host Pastor
Deacon Ronald J. Ray, Laymen President
Congress of Christian Education
FIRST DISTRICT MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, APRIL 8-11, 2025 | 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
FIRST FREE MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALGIERS
426 Lamarque Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
REV. DERRICK EDMOND, HOST PASTOR
REV. DR. SAMUEL GIBBS, JR., FDMBA MODERATOR
REV. BYRON JOHNSON, GENERAL SECRETARY
REV. DR. WARREN J. RAY, JR., CONGRESS PRESIDENT
COURSE OFFERINGS #
- 5001 Introduction to Christian Leadership (Elective)
- 6021 Spiritual Formation (Phase 1)
- 7024 Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts (Phase 2)
Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention News
Woman's Auxiliary Southeast Region Leadership Conference
Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 9:00 am – 12: 30 pm
Host Church
Second Saint John Baptist Church
242 Avondale Garden Road, Avondale, LA 70094
Rev. Damian Brown, Pastor
Westside Missionary Baptist Association
Sis. Denise Holden, Host District Director
Young Adult Conference Networking Mixer Crawfish Boil
Friday, April 25, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
1706 Hollywood Ave | Shreveport, LA 71108
Rev. Robert Hudson, Pastor
Hosted by
13th District Missionary Baptist Association
Young Adult Conference
Young Adult Conference
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 AM
Registration begins at 9:00 AM
1706 Hollywood Ave | Shreveport, LA 71108
Rev. Robert Hudson, Pastor
Hosted by
13th District Missionary Baptist Association
InSide The District
Communications & Announcements from our Churches
If you need additional information regarding our communications and announcements listed below, please contact us at info@firstdistrictmba.org
Leadership schools
St. Mark's Fourth Baptist Church
St. Mark's Fourth Baptist Church
St. Mark's Fourth Baptist Church
St. Mark’s Fourth Baptist Church
2130 Perdido Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Rev. Dr. Robert Turner Sr. President
Mrs. Betty N. Dunbar, Dean
Saturday, March 22, 2025 – 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
On-Site Registration ~ Registration ~ $25.00 per Person
Click here to download Registration Form
Progressive Baptist Church
St. Mark's Fourth Baptist Church
St. Mark's Fourth Baptist Church
PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
DR WILLIE GABLE, JR CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
REV. DR. JOHMYRIN J. JOHNSON, PASTOR/PRESIDENT
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:00 a.m. Registration
Cornelius Dumas. Dean
Progressive B. C.
1214 So. Robertson Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church 6th District
Progressive Baptist Church
Greater Little Rock Baptist Church
first district choir rehearsal schedule
