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First District Missionary Baptist   Association

Established 1863
  • Home
  • About Us
    • What We Believe
    • Our History
    • Our Mission
  • Leaders and Churches
    • Our President
    • Cabinet & Executive Board
    • Departments
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First District Missionary Baptist Association

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Established 1863

New Orleans, Louisiana 

 Dr. Samuel Gibbs,  Jr., President 

Rev. Byron Johnson, General Secretary

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 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


IMportant Message From Dr. Gibbs

LMBC-Upcoming Presidential Election

Dear Pastors and Church Leaders,


This is an important reminder regarding the upcoming Presidential Election for the Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention (LMBSC) taking place in July. Your church’s registration status will determine whether you are eligible to vote.


If your church did not register during the May Board Meeting in Monroe, Louisiana on May 4–5, 2026, please complete your registration as soon as possible. Churches that are not up to date with their registration will not be allowed to vote in the July election.


To assist you, a registration form is available for download using the link below:


Download Registration Form  

https://www.louisianamissionarybaptiststateconvention.com/s/LMBSC-Registration-Form-Revised-2023.pdf


You may also send your completed registration form directly to me at:


Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr.  

4218 Laurel Street

New Orleans, LA  70115


I will ensure that your registration is submitted to the LMBSC promptly.  If you need more information regarding the registration process and fees, please contact me or Rev Byron Johnson. 


Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your continued commitment to the work of our Convention.


Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr.  

Dr. Robert Turner, Sr. Living Legends 2025-2026

Sis. Edna Adams

For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked." – Psalm 84:10

She is a lifelong member of Second Baptist  Church Sixth District

Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr., Pastor


Dr. Lorraine T. Payton

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”

Psalm 46:1 

Dr. Lorraine T. Payton is a proud and devoted member of 

Second Free Mission Baptist Church

 Rev. Dr. Warren J. Ray, Jr., Pastor

Sis. Willie Crain

Sis. Willie Crain

Philippians 4:13:“I can do all this through him who gives me strength”—guides her daily walk with Christ. She also finds inspiration in the songs Great Is Thy Faithfulness and I Will Sing of the Goodness of God.


Sis. Crain is a proud and devoted member of 

Second Baptist Church Sixth District

 Rev. Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr., Pastor

Department Activities and News

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2026 Annual Session at-a-glance

2026 Congress Registration Form 


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


Greater Little Rock B.C.

Pastor Anniversary Celebration Honoring Pastor Quinton Barrow

Calendar

Association Monthly Master Calendar 2026

You can find the full version of the 2026 calendar under "Forms," where it's also available for download.

Download PDF

Layman Founders' Day Photo Gallery -Deacon Ronald J. Ray, President

    Woman's Axuiliary Monthy Meeting Photo Gallery - Sis. Lillian Gibbs, President

      Video

      Tuesday. June 3, 2025

      AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS

      Mark 10:46-52

      Wednesday, June 4, 2025

      WHAT TO DO WHEN TROUBLE COMES 

      Mark 4:35-41

      Thursday, June 5, 2025

      IN THE MASTER'S HANDS 

      Jeremiah 18:1-6 

      163rd Annual Session Souvenir Journal

      Department News

      Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr., Scholarship Recipients

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