The fire station and police precinct are in the neighborhood of the MYNBA building.
Other aspects of the partnership include leadership development initiatives among associational staff members, building and construction projects, prayer activities and church-to-church partnerships within the associations.
David Dean, MNYBA director of missions, said, “We appreciate the partnership and the encouragement. This could develop into longtime relationships.”
Noting MNYBA needs staff people for new church starts in the area, Dean asked Alabama Baptists to consider funding one or more of those positions. At the same time he said MNYBA could assist Alabama with Hispanic ministries.
Alabama native Lisa Chilson-Rose, director of volunteers and partnerships with MNYBA, believes the partnership will also help bridge the north and the south.
Chilson-Rose plans to visit Birmingham in May to promote the Alabama kickoff event, which will be held Sept. 11 at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham.
“We are organizing a living flag, similar to the living Christmas tree performed by churches,” Creech said.
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