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
Christmas at the Four Columns A Holiday Evening with The District
Join us for an evening of Christmas fellowship and celebration at Christmas at the Four Columns: A Holiday Evening with the District. Grounded in Luke 2:14, "Glory to God in the Highest," this festive gathering will bring us together in gratitude, worship, and holiday joy as we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
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Youth & Young Adult Weekend
Come experience Built Different: Youth & Young Adult Weekend, a time of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Rooted in Romans 12:2, we'll celebrate the unique purpose God has for every young believer.
Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention
The Youth and Young Adult Ministry Southeast Regional Meeting invites you to join us for “It’s Time!” Inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1-10, this gathering is a reminder that God has appointed a season for everything. It's time to gather, to reflect, to laugh, to love, and to grow together in faith. Come experience meaningful fellowship, encouragement, and connection as we celebrate this season of purpose and possibility.
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
Second Baptist Church 6th District
80th Annual Tea
Come share in an afternoon of fellowship, inspiration, and faith at the 80th Annual Tea of the Mission Ministry of Second Baptist Church, Sixth District. Our theme, "Not Yet" (Jeremiah 18:6), reminds us that God is still working on us.
Dr. Robert Turner, Sr. Living Legends 2026
Deacon Ronald Joseph Ray
June 2026
Deacon Ray is a member of the Second Free Mission Baptist Church
Dr. Warren J. Ray, Jr., Pastor
He is also the President of the First District Laymen's Department
Marion V. Gaines Posthumous
August 2026
Progressive Baptist Church
Dr. Johnmyrin Johnson, Pastor
Dr. Willie Gable, Jr., Pastor Emeritus