NBEGAT Events & Key Dates

Churches on Mission • Year-Round Updates & Opportunities

Below is a reusable events page you can keep updated through the year. It’s organized in sections (major meetings, training, conferences, youth, ongoing campaigns, and how to submit). Copy it into a Page and refresh dates/details as they roll in.

At-a-Glance (Upcoming)

• National Baptist General Convention of Texas — Oct 21–23, 2025 — Gospel Way Church, Houston. 
• November Extension Board — Nov 12–13, 2024 — Encampment Building, #128 County Road 119, Edna, TX 77957. 
• Presidents’ Council Workshop — Jan 24, 2026 — Encampment Building — details to follow. 
• Women’s Conference (Ministers & Deacons Wives & Widows Auxiliary) — Feb 28, 2026 — details to follow. 

1) Major Meetings & Conventions

National Baptist General Convention of Texas (State)

Dates: Oct 21–23, 2025
Location: Gospel Way Church, Houston, TX. 
Who should attend: Pastors, delegates, auxiliary leaders, and members.
Notes: Travel, housing, and delegate information will be shared here as released.

November Extension Board (Association)

Dates: Nov 12–13, 2024
Venue: Encampment Building, #128 County Road 119, Edna, TX 77957. 
Focus: Reports, registrations, and action items for the Association.
Bring: Church/district reports; updated contact lists.
Registration: Link/details forthcoming on this page.

2) Training & Leadership

Presidents’ Council Workshop (2026)

Date: Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
Venue: Encampment Building
Purpose: Leadership development, planning, and coordination for the year. 
Schedule & materials: Will be posted here when finalized.

3) Conferences & Special Gatherings

Women’s Conference (2026)

Date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
Hosted by: Ministers & Deacons Wives & Widows Auxiliary
Details: Topic, speakers, and registration will be shared closer to the date. 

4) Youth & Next-Gen

Youth Convention — Competitions & Celebrations

We spotlight Bible skills, team knowledge, and student leadership. Most recent winners:

• Bible Story Telling: 1) Serenity Olojo 2) Toddrick Johnson II 3) Bre’elle Fontno. 
• Kahoot: 1) Chase Lewis 2) Trinity Davis 3) Rayshawn Mack. 
  What to expect next: Dates, host churches, and registration will be posted here as they’re confirmed.

Grand O’le East Queen Contest (Annual Session)

When: During the 156th Annual Session (July)
Call for contestants: Email cos@nbegat.org with subject “Queen Contestant.” 

5) Fellowship Traditions

Rainbow Night Celebration

The celebration now honors Pastor Jimmie Flakes, Jr. (memorial designation). 
Recent highlights:

• Attendance (By Count): 1) Green Team (47) 2) Red Team (28) 3) White Team (23). 
• Special Effort (Monies Raised): 1) Blue – $4,000 2) Pink – $3,063 3) Orange – $2,029. 
  2026 Team Colors: Blue (Eva Tillmon & Roceal Baker), White (Gwen Deason; Doris Richards; Phyllis Easley-Bernard; Lynn Bennett), Pink (Shirley Carter; Delores Florence; Tommysha Narcisse; Brook Cherith & Creston), Red (Moderators, Pastors & Preachers – Pastor B.T. Hill), Yellow (Shiloh; Greater Mt. Calvary; Linda Edwards; Judy Tillmon; Michelle Robinson), Orange (Strait Life; First Saint Mark; True Vine), Green (Mount Sinai; Coliseum Park), Purple (Mary Ann Sandles; Bible Way; Lucille Wright). 

6) Ongoing Campaigns & Regular Giving

Faith to Finish (Facilities)

Every gift goes directly to loan principal—accelerating payoff and freeing resources for ministry. Updates and graphics will be posted here. 

Monthly Giving (3 Lanes)

Choose a lane that fits your household: Champion $5–$25 • Climber $26–$50 • Conqueror $50+.
How to give: Givelify (select “Monthly Giver”) or mail to NBEGAT, Inc., P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553. 

Fifth-Sunday Foreign Mission Effort

Each member is invited to give $8.00 on every Fifth Sunday. Contribute through Givelify or the P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553 mailing address. 

7) Our Recent Homecoming (Context for the Year)

The 155th Annual Session & Youth Convention convened on our 17.52-acre home campus—a milestone made possible by months of Tuesday workdays and building repairs overseen with care. 

“This is more than construction—this is consecration… more than renovation—this is revival.” — Moderator, Pastor Kerry W. Tillmon 

8) How to Submit Your Event

Send plain details so we can publish quickly:

• What (title) • When (date/time) • Where (full address or link) • Who (host & contact) • How (RSVP/registration link) • 1–3 photos/flyer (optional).
  Email: cos@nbegat.org •  Website: nbegat.org

Contact & Mission

Reverend Kerry W. Tillmon, Moderator
Mission Statement: “Churches on Mission Creating a Healthy Environment for Missions, Evangelism, Disciples.”
Campus: 128 County Road 119, Edna, TX •  Phone: +1 (409) 682-6548
Email: Moderator@nbegat.org •  Web: nbegat.org

Update cadence

This page is updated throughout the calendar year. Check back near major meetings, fifth Sundays, and holiday seasons for the latest.