To the Parent Body of the General Baptist Deacons Association,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am honored to serve as president of this esteemed assembly of commissioned servant leaders. I encourage all to pursue excellence with a positive outlook during these challenging times. I sincerely appreciate the trust you have placed in my leadership. As we embrace our theme, “Working Together in Grace While Serving with Pastors,” we commit to building unity, showing compassion, and continuing our devoted service together.
We focus on supporting our congregations, improving training, expanding outreach, and preparing young people for leadership. These efforts demonstrate our commitment to service and unity.
I warmly invite every member of our parent body to stand with me in this mission. Your prayers, your presence, and your participation strengthen our fellowship and deepen our impact across our churches and communities.
“Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:6
With gratitude and expectation,
Deacon Holloway Coats, Jr.
President, General Baptist Deacons Association