James McJunkin Jr. Blog
PBA – Sharing the Gifts Given to us for Christ’s Mission
It has been said that we have a “mini-revival” going on. This has been an exciting season in the life of the Philadelphia Baptist Association. The bonds between our congregations are strong and we gather with regularity to share in the call of Christ for each of our...
Clergy Missiological Conversation – April 19th
Register thru this link for the first annual clergy conversation. This first annual clergy conversation is sponsored by the Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA) and the PBA Ministers Council. Clergy and church leaders are invited to join the first annual Clergy...
Isaiah 11:6
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together and a little child will lead them. Isaiah 11:6 (NIV) Will the USA let their children’s voices lead them to a more peaceful society? Today, we...
Mark 8:36
Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a person, if s/he shall gain the whole world, and lose their own soul? Some would say that our society is driven by profit (capitalism). As one of the richest nations in the world the question of what we won’t do, or allow, for the...
Christ’s Blessed Disciples
Christ’s “Blessed” Disciples are: Poor in spirit- practice humility and recognize their need for Christ Mourners- practice empathy and are aware of the impact of their own actions on the lives of others Meek- practice controlled power and calm assurance in the face of...
Statement on Hate
NO H8 Anyone…whoever… hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around (lives) in the darkness, he does not know where he is going because the darkness (hate) has blinded him... I John 2:11 (parenthesis mine) James McJunkin Executive Minister August 16,...
The Executive Minister’s Annual Report Celebrating 310 Years
Today, the PBA is three hundred and ten years old. Our organization is older than the United States of America. We are a strong, resilient, and generous body of believers. The Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA) is the birthplace of American Baptist Churches USA...
310th Annual Gathering
The Philadelphia Baptist Association will celebrate its 310th anniversary at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 6, 2017. We will gather at the St. Paul’s Baptist Church the Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, Pastor (10th & Wallace Sts., Philadelphia). The central focus...
Advent Hope
Romans 15:13 May your faith in the Christ Child’s appearance completely fill you with joy, and peace… May your trust in him push the horizons of your hope to the point of overflow… May the dynamic presence of the Holy Spirit cause you to abound in steadfast...