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
Annual Session Planning Meeting rescheduled
Annual Session Planning Meeting rescheduled
New Date
Program Planning Meeting
162nd Annual Session
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
10:30 A.M.
First Free Mission Baptist Church of Algiers
426 Lamarque Street
| New Orleans, LA 70114
Rev. Derrick Edmond, Host Pastor
Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr. Scholarship Foundation
The 2025 Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr. Scholarship Application
A Golden Opportunity for First District Churches
Graduating High School Seniors
The 2025 Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr., Scholarship Applications are now available for all First District Churches graduating high school seniors. This prestigious scholarship program is designed to support and encourage the academic and personal growth of young individuals who aspire to pursue higher education.
The Dr. Matthews McGary , Sr. Scholarship Foundation was birthed under
the presidency of Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr. His vision was to develop a
program in the district to help young people who would be attending college.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Dr. Matthews McGary, Sr., Scholarship,
applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicant must be a member in good standing of a First District Church
Applicant must be a graduating senior in the Class of 2025
Recipients must be present at the Scholarship Awards Program.
The completed original application form and ONE EXTRA COPY must be submitted by
Saturday, February 22, 2025, no later than 1:00 p.m.
Deadlines and Important Dates
It is crucial for applicants to adhere to the following deadlines:
Application Deadline: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Scholarship Applications will be accepted
Saturday, February 22, 2025,
from 12:00 pm– 1:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Baptist Church, 943 | N. Toni Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Rev. Rodney Baptiste, Pastor
Awards Ceremony: March 2025 (Date/Time/Place TBA)
LaymEn's Department
February Breakfast
LMBSC Woman's Auxiliary Southeast Region
Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention
A Message to All Pastors
"We're asking all churches to start paying on your church registration by the end of December if possible. The year 2026 is an election year and in order to vote your church registration needs to be up to date the year before and the year of the election. The minimum is $500.00. You can get your registration to Dr. Gibbs, Dr. Thibodeaux, Rev. Johnson, or Dr. Dyson." You may also pay online at the LMBSC website: www.louisianamissionarybaptiststateconvention.com
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 Zion Baptist Church No. 1
Second Baptist Church Sixth District
Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention
Congress of Christian Education - Pastor's Alternative Teaching Certification Class
