Hope in Christ
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Powerful prayer warriors, Yes!
Age-level mission programs, Yes!
Local-Association-State-National levels, Yes!
Auxiliary to the Southern Baptist Convention, Yes!
GA and RA summer camps, Yes!
Missions education, Yes!
Mission financial support, Yes!
Annie Armstrong
Janie Chapman
Lottie Moon
. . . AND so much more!
Age Level Programs
Founded in 1888, WMU is a missions organization that has educated and involved generations upon generations in Christian missions. Our purpose—to challenge Christian believers to understand and be radically involved in the mission of God—is accomplished through our age-level missions organizations, hands-on missions opportunities, and additional resources produced by WMU.
The main purpose of WMU is to educate and involve preschoolers, children, students, and adults in the cause of Christian missions. WMU supports the following organizations through age-appropriate magazines and/or products:
Women on Mission—for women
Adults on Mission—for men and women
myMISSION—for collegiate and young women
Acteens—for girls grades 7–12
Challengers—for boys grades 7–12
Youth on Mission—for boys and girls grades 7–12
Girls in Action—for girls grades 1–6
Royal Ambassadors—for boys grades 1–6
Children in Action—for boys and girls grades 1–6
Mission Friends—for preschool girls and boys birth through kindergarten
Dr. Lydia Moyer, Director
It is incredible that COVID-19 – and all that comes with it – is still with us, most notably in a new variant form. Even so, the Lord has opened more opportunities in technology for Christians to continue to spread the gospel! More pastors livestream their sermons; more counselors offer virtual sessions, more teachers offer virtual lessons – including Bible Study; State WMU has met virtually, and SBA WMU has offered virtual training for our churches as well. WMU’s continued theme, “Relentless,” is perfect for the time we are in. A relentless person will crave the end result more intensely than the work to get there. Christ is our perfect example of relentlessness. Christ first relentlessly pursued us, and we, as Christ's followers, are to be like Him in the mission field: in relentless pursuit of our Lord and of the ones He loves. We are to pursue Him, and His will, in everything we do. In this pursuit, we are to know Him and to seek to live and love like Him. “But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.” Hebrews 10:39
The Saluda Baptist Association WMU Mission states that we will “assist all churches in their mission’s education and mission support activities.” We will strive to meet the goal of that statement through mission support, training events, inspirational events, and consulting personally with our churches and leaders. The WMU of SBA offers a variety of mission opportunities for church-wide involvement, and it is my continued hope that all churches within our SBA will respond and join in what the Lord is doing in our Association, for “we are laborers together with God.” (1 Corinthians 3:9 KJV)
I am blessed and amazed as I watch the Lord work among and through WMU in our association – especially in this difficult season. The gospel of Jesus will continue to spread as we are relentless in our pursuit to help others know and grow in Christ.
Mellie Jones, Assistant Director
I am a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church where I am a mentor for myMISSION and an active member of Women on Mission. I am also a Sunday School teacher in an adult class. I volunteer as a Reading Buddy at Flat Rock Elementary School and also volunteer for the Flat Rock Cemetery along with being a member of The Novel Bunch Book Club and The First Friday Supper Club. My husband, Sam, and I have two children, Sally and Dylan, and four grandchildren, Sydney, Axel, Lexi, and Ella. I enjoy reading, cooking (and eating!), and traveling when I have the chance. My husband and I are caretakers for his brother, a stroke victim. Thank you for all you do to make my job easier.
Awone Rector, Administrative Assistant
The new theme for this year for our WMU at SBA is “Faithfulness”. When Lydia announced this, it was a God thing for me. The word for this year that God had laid on my heart for 2022 was “Faithful.” It is all about being faithful to all that God has and will do in our lives when we totally submit to him. My slogan most of the time is “let go and let God.” That is easy to say and sometimes so much more challenging to do. I pray that as WMU is practicing “Faithfulness” for the new year of 2022-2023, we will see how God is continuing to carry out His promises to and for us.
Age/Program Level Consultants
Women on Mission/Adults on Mission
Consultant: Margie Martin
Girls in Action/Children in Action
Consultant: Dovana Smith
Mission Friends/Families on Mission
Consultant: Jerrel Lynn King
WMU Ministries
Consultants: Paula Holland
Mission Prayer
Consultant: Carole Dufresne
Ministry Wives
Consultant: Deanna Bartlett
Acteens/Youth on Mission
Consultant: Debbie Alexander
Royal Ambassadors/Challengers
Consultant: -
Missions Growth
Consultant: Laura Donovan
Baptist Nursing Fellowship
Consultant: Pam Parker
Saluda Baptist Association WMU Executive Leadership
ASSOCIATIONAL WMU DIRECTOR/ ELECT
The Associational WMU Director/Elect is an essential leader for each association. This person would work alongside the current Associational WMU Director to learn how the WMU works. The director takes the lead in relating to the Missions Strategist (formerly the the Director of Missions) and the general association. She also leads in interacting with pastors and church members to learn about the work of their church, to promote church involvement in associational mission activities and projects, and to encourage churches to develop or strengthen WMU work.
Specific responsibilities of the associational WMU director include:
- Relate to churches with and without WMU
- Relate to the Missions Strategist, pastors, and other leaders.
- Lead associational WMU leaders to be open to new ways for accomplishing God’s mission purpose.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate the work of WMU by:
- Lead the associational WMU leadership team to:
- Set goals and implement action plans to achieve the objectives of WMU in the association. (Spring Meeting)
- Coordinate WMU work within the association.
- Enlist, develop and train associational WMU leaders as needed.
- Train church WMU leaders. (Fall Meeting)
- Assisting other associational WMU leaders in fulfilling their responsibilities.
- Coordinate the work of WMU with the general association as appropriate for the association.
- Relate and report to the state WMU according to state plans.
- Prepare a budget and be able to distribute the funds accordingly with the assistance of the Executive Leadership Team. (WMU Director, Assistant Director, Administrative Assistant)
- Manage the WMU website/FB pages (additions/changes/deletions)
- Participate in Saluda Baptist Association Administrative Team meetings (monthly)
- Plan and enlist help with WMU Fall and Spring meetings.
- Prepare and schedule quarterly WMU Leadership Team meetings.
- Keep all meetings focused on the Mission and the Vision of WMU.
Nominations need to be sent to Mellie Jones; melandsamjones1973@yahoo.com.
