# Catawba Valley Baptist Association > Serving one another through Reaching Up, Reaching In and Reaching Out. ## Pages - [AI - Pastors Conference](https://cvbanc.com/ai-pastors-conference/) - [test](https://cvbanc.com/test/) - [Defining a Healthy Church](https://cvbanc.com/defining-a-healthy-church/) - [Spring Bi-Annual Meeting 2026](https://cvbanc.com/fall-biannual-meeting/): Click here to sign up Spring Biannual Meeting - [Spring Biannual Meeting](https://cvbanc.com/spring-biannual-meeting/) - [AUTOPSY AND ANATOMY OF THE CHURCH](https://cvbanc.com/autopsy-and-anatomy-of-the-church/) - [New Member Class Training](https://cvbanc.com/new-member-class-training/) - [Praying Your Friends to Christ](https://cvbanc.com/praying-your-friends-to-christ/) - [Pastor and Wives' New Year Dinner Signup](https://cvbanc.com/pastor-and-wives-new-year-dinner/) - [Pastors & Wives New Year Dinner Gathering](https://cvbanc.com/pastors-wives-new-year-dinner-gathering/): Click button to sign up for January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - [Mission](https://cvbanc.com/mission/): THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION The purpose of the association is to assist and resource the God-given vision of the churches. We are accomplishing this task by focusing on three key areas of REACH UP, REACH IN and REACH OUT. REACH UP – FOCUSING ON PRAYER AND WORSHIP ●CVBA Prayer Team led by Dr. Scott Frady ●Connecting local pastors together through weekly prayer cohorts ●Encouraging local churches to come together for joint worship services, revivals and evangelistic events ●Daily prayer guide for our CVBA churches ●Partnering together to pray for every home in the Catawba Valley Baptist Association ●We have adopted 11,100 homes through 20 churches […] - [Rightnow Media](https://cvbanc.com/rightnow-media/): We have partnered with RightNow Media. RightNow Media is like a Netflix of Bible Studies. It has over 400 Christian publishers, tens of thousands of Bible studies, conferences, training sessions, kid’s cartoons, and much more! There are over 20,000 churches, schools and ministries who partner with RightNow Media. As a pastor or staff in the Catawba Valley Baptist Association, you can receive FREE, personal access to this resource! To GET ACCESS to this amazing resource, click on the button below and get started today! Now, your user account cannot be shared or given away to your church. It is a gift to you and your family to use for your marriage, finances, Bible […] - [Grants](https://cvbanc.com/grants/) - [Disciplism = Discipleship + Evangelism](https://cvbanc.com/disciplism/) - [Prayer](https://cvbanc.com/prayer/) - [Worship](https://cvbanc.com/worship/) - [Church Health](https://cvbanc.com/church-health/): Sam Rainer defines revitalization in this way. “It is a process by which a church becomes healthier overtime.” My question is how are you defining a healthy church? There are various definitions of a healthy church depending on who you are talking to.  Some would say a growing church, while others would highlight a church that has a full sanctuary on Sunday. I have even heard some say it is a church that has little or no conflict. I would agree all of these are signs of a healthy church but are not characteristics of one.  I have been using the definition being […] - [Church planting](https://cvbanc.com/chruch-planting/): What does it take to start a new church? There are two types of pain: the pain of front-end discipline and the pain of back-end regret. With the question of strategy development, you get to choose which pain you’d rather live with.  The  Calling No need to begin until the call comes.  Church planting is difficult in itself, but impossible without the calling of the Lord on your life.  That calling only comes through  intimacy with the Lord.  Jesus said, “I will build My church.” The Process There is nothing new in church planting.  The same things that have planted churches […] - [Reach Out](https://cvbanc.com/reach-out/): Reaching new segments of our community with the gospel through creation of fellowships designed to meet them at their point of greatest need.  SUPPORT NETWORKS church planting missions - [Reach in](https://cvbanc.com/reach-in/): The story of every church reflects the ups and downs of ministry and its effectiveness. Our Association commits itself to making sure we are there to help. support networks disciplism church health - [Reach Up](https://cvbanc.com/reach-up/): It is the goal of every church to continually grow spiritually and numerically.  This requires a constant effort to  find new and innovative ideas for impacting their communities for Christ.  The Association joins with those to effectively discover those new plans.  support networks worship prayer - [Partners](https://cvbanc.com/partners-2/): Southern Baptist Partners Community Ministries - [SBC Partners](https://cvbanc.com/sbc-partners/) - [Our Churches](https://cvbanc.com/churches/) - [Disaster Response Trailer](https://cvbanc.com/dr-trailer-orientation-training/): Before using the DR Trailer provided for CVBA churches, it is essential to undergo specific orientation training. This training ensures that all users are fully prepared to handle the trailer safely and effectively. It covers important guidelines and protocols that must be followed to promote a smooth experience for everyone involved. If you have yet to complete this important step, please take action to get it scheduled. Features Process Requirements 7′ x14′, GVWR 9,950 lbs. chain saw / mud out / response trailer with electric brakes.  (7 pin) CVBA churches – fill out the form below to get started. Click to view […] - [Events](https://cvbanc.com/event-directory/) - [Tags](https://cvbanc.com/tags/): CONTENTS - [pulpit supply](https://cvbanc.com/pulpit-supply/): For those expected or unexpected moments when you need someone you can trust to effectively preach the word to your congregation.  Please contact our office for more information. - [CVBA Employment opportunities](https://cvbanc.com/employment-opportunities/): OPEN POSITION: Full-time PastorCHURCH:  Mountain Grove Baptist Church, Hickory NCFOR MORE INFO or to SUBMIT A RESUME: Contact the Pastor Search Committee or the church at 6156 Mountain Grove Road, Hickory NC 28602, phone 828-294-0212, or email to smosteller@mgbchickory.org. DETAILS:  Mountain Grove Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our congregation in spiritual growth, biblical teaching, and Christ-centered service. We are a welcoming and caring church family committed to serving God and one another. Our desire is to grow deeper in our understanding of the Bible, strengthen our faith, and reach our community through Christ We are looking […] - [Scholarship](https://cvbanc.com/scholarship/): The Benefits and Process Application If you are a member of a CVBA church and would like to have an application for an Educational Scholarship and the requirements of the scholarships, please click the application button below.  Schedule Our Scholarships are granted before the spring and fall semesters and you must fill out a new application for each semester  Deadline Scholarships are awarded in January and July.  Applications must be received by December 15 and July 15.  Contributions Gifts to the Foundation come through: personal gifts, gifts from churches, bequest, memorial scholarships and business gifts.  Gifts can be made through the […] - [Equity exchange](https://cvbanc.com/equity-exchange/): Free Piano Free to an associational church or member Baldwin Piano, cherry wood in great condition. Minor scratch on the stool. If interested, contact Vickie at 828-241-1209. Free Sunday School Literature New or like new Sunday school material needs a new home. Perfect for your church, mission trip, or to share with your neighbors. Interested? Contact Tabitha at Mountain View Baptist Church at 294-2534. Free Paper Folding Machine Call the associational office at 828-328-1555. Free Literature First Baptist Hickory is purging a Bible study resource closet and has many leader and student books from BaptistWay Press. If interested, email Heather at […] - [Blesseveryhome](https://cvbanc.com/blesseveryhome/) - [Join the association](https://cvbanc.com/join-the-association/): Every church’s greatest aspiration is to fulfill the desires of our Lord Jesus Christ.  All churches want to  love God, love others and make disciples.  But there are a few bold churches that want to fulfill His greatest prayer, that they may be ONE.  For those churches this Association is the answer. Contact our Association Mission Strategist for more information at ccamppbell@cvbanc.com - [Church events & information](https://cvbanc.com/church-events/): some posters below have links attached for more information - [Association events & information](https://cvbanc.com/association-events/): The 2025 ACP Submission Form click the posters to download and print - [Let Us Know](https://cvbanc.com/let-us-know/): ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING By being ONE, member churches can share resources, trainings, and events. There is no need to invent the wheel every time a new event is planned.  Share it with others and find that we can do more together than individually. If you are a member church, share your event/ministry with us. Contact the office at lcampbell@cvbanc.com or 828-328-1555. - [NewsLetter](https://cvbanc.com/news-letter/): Email us at lcampbell@cvbanc.com to sign up for our monthly newsletter - [Contact Us](https://cvbanc.com/contact-us/): Phone: 828-328-1555Email: lcampbell@cvbanc.com Get In Touch We’d love to hear from you. Fill out the form below to get started. - [Disaster Relief](https://cvbanc.com/disaster-relief/): HELP for the HURTING Click the links below for more information:  Baptists on Mission to seek and provide assistance and supportLET US KNOW if you’re seeking or want to provide assistance through our association CVBA Disaster response trailer For more information click button below - [Online Giving](https://cvbanc.com/give/): Online Giving Catawba Valley Baptist Association is excited to announce the introduction of an electronic option for making regular offerings to our ministry. Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Our new electronic giving program offers convenience for you and provides donation consistency for our association. Of course, we will still accept checks for those who prefer a more traditional way to give! If you have any questions, contact the associational office. TO GET STARTED WITH ELECTRONIC GIVING, YOU CAN EITHER: Once you connect to the page or […] - [Resources](https://cvbanc.com/resources/) - [NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL & Community Ministries](https://cvbanc.com/partners/): CONNECT WITH THESE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES The Association is a cooperating partner with a number of community ministries.  The heart of this work is the greater good of the Catawba Valley.  We encourage our member churches to support and participate in these ministries.  Today we can rejoice in not just what our member churches accomplish but also the kingdom work done by many other ministries. For more information click on the ministry name below. STRONG LIFE It is the mission, duty, and purpose  to educate, coordinate resources, provide aid and relief, and foster transformation in the lives of individuals who are in […] - [Grow](https://cvbanc.com/grow/) - [Connect](https://cvbanc.com/connect/) - [Leadership](https://cvbanc.com/barbers/): our Team Lisa Campbell Administrative Assistant - [About](https://cvbanc.com/about/): About WHO WE ARELEADERSHIPWHAT WE BELIEVECONTACT INFO828-328-1555PO BOX 9006, HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA 28603 NEWSLETTEROUR CHURCHESFOLLOW US TO FULFILL THE PRAYER OF CHRIST THAT THEY MAY BE ONE SO THAT WORLD MAY BELIEVE AND KNOW.  - [Home](https://cvbanc.com/): Fulfilling the Prayer of Christ That they may be ONE We exist to  advance the Kingdom of Christ by unifying our member churches to serve one another through Reaching Up, Reaching In and Reaching Out.   CURRENT EVENTS ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/cvbanc.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)