PROCLAIM
Sharing the Gospel through united witness, worship, and ministry.
Established 1889
Faith that
moves beyond
the sanctuary.
The Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Association (EMBA) brings churches together to PROCLAIM the Gospel, EMPOWER church ministry, and REACH people through faithful service and Christian fellowship.
43
Member churches
5,000+
Registered members
6
North Carolina counties
136+
Years of service
About EMBA
Rooted in history. Ready for what is next.
The Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fellowship of 43 member churches serving more than 5,000 registered members across six North Carolina counties.
Founded in 1889, EMBA represents more than 136 years of continuous community service, spiritual leadership, and church fellowship.
EMPOWER
Equipping congregations and leaders for faithful, effective service.
REACH
Meeting real community needs with compassion and collaboration.
Association Leadership
Serving together with vision, integrity, and purpose.
EMBA’s officers and ministry leaders help strengthen our fellowship, coordinate our shared work, and guide the association’s service to churches and communities.
Moderator
Rev. Dr. Melvin L. Clark, Sr.
Vice Moderators
Rev. John D. McDonald, Jr.First Vice Moderator
Dr. Mary HallSecond Vice Moderator
Rev. Dwight RutledgeThird Vice Moderator
Rev. Randy ThurmanFourth Vice Moderator
Association Leadership
Sister Velvet BriscoeCorresponding Secretary
Sister Shannon RossRecording Secretary
Minister Debra WatsonAuditor
Dr. Linda W. LockhartChristian Education
Rev. Ray Lockhart, Jr.Dean
Sister Cynthia FullerEvents / Calendar
Minister Linda MartinHistorian
Deacon Donnie Thurman, Sr.Laymen League
Minister Wanda McKinneyMusic
Rev. Chad WoodsOrdination Council
Rev. Lawrence RoseboroParliamentarian
Minister Pasty StephensScholarships
Minister Wanda CatesTreasurer
Sister Pamela HarrisAssistant Treasurer
Deacon Dennis PostonUshers
Rev. Pamela MaddoxVacation Bible School
Minister Darnell ReinhardtWoman’s Auxiliary
Give
Your generosity helps ministry move.
Choose the giving option that best fits your purpose.
General Donation
Support EMBA’s ongoing ministry, programs, outreach, and association-wide work.
Give to EMBA →EMBA42 Capital Campaign
Invest in the future of EMBA and the facilities and resources that expand our shared mission.
Support EMBA42 →Annual Assessments
Submit EMBA annual assessments online
Pay Assessments →Stay Connected
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