Vermont

North Carolina Baptists have enjoyed a fruitful partnership with the churches of the Green Mountain Baptist Association of Vermont since 2005. In that time, thousands of volunteers have served in a variety of ways - from construction to evangelistic outreach. The need is still great. According to a 2009 Gallup Poll, Vermont is the most unchurched state in our nation. Despite that unwanted title, God is at work in Vermont and North Carolina Baptists are playing a part. Since the start of the partnership, the GMBA has gone from 28 to 37 congregations. Church membership is up, baptisms are up, and missions participation is up! In 2013 we will need teams to conduct music outreach, sports camps and clinics, prayer walking, block parties, VBS and backyard bible clubs, construction, and more. Please pray about your church's participation in this meaningful partnership. See 2012/2013 Projects listed below.

2012 has been an excellent year for our Vermont Partnership. Thirty-six teams and over 500 volunteers have served so far. We need more teams for 2013. Please pray about your participation and see the many requests for teams below!

Steve and Nellene Carter of Lincolnton, NC, serve as our on-site coordinators in Vermont. The Carters work with Vermont leaders in understanding what a mission team can do for their church. They then collect requests from the field, which are posted on this site. They are a good resource for teams in both the planning process and once they arrive on site in Vermont. We are blessed to have the Carters in this new position. Please keep them in your prayers. 

Note: The Carters reside in North Carolina for the months of November through April. If you would like them to come speak to your church concerning the work in Vermont, please contact them at shcarter5@att.net. Understand that the Carters raise their own support in order to serve in Vermont. Please be prepared to offer them an honorarium to cover their expenses if you invite them to come speak. If traveling a distance, they will need help with hotel room or a place to stay the night. Thanks!

The video clip below shows the ministry that NC Baptists have been involved in through our partnership with Vermont. (For better viewing, right-click on the video, choose "zoom", and then "full screen") 

Many requests for volunteer teams have come in for 2012. They include a variety of ministry needs. Please pray about your church's involvement in this vital ministry in 2012 and beyond!


 

2012/2013 Vermont Project Request List