Pillar of Jacksonville

The New River Baptist Association assists 32 Southern Baptist Churches in ministering to their communities in four counties (Onslow, Duplin, Jones, and Pender) of Eastern North Carolina. Areas of ministry, provided by the Association, include Upward Basketball and Cheerleading, senior adult fellowships, military ministries, and multicultural ministries.The Baptist Education Center provides a loving, Christlike environment for children in preschool. (For more information, see the separate listing for Baptist Education Center.)

Pillar Church Jacksonville is part of The Praetorian Project, a network of churches with covenant membership, local elders, and a commitment to financial independence and church multiplication. They have sent out church plants across various locations in the United States and Japan. With a vision for growth and expansion, Pillar Church Jacksonville is actively involved in supporting church plants that are working towards becoming full member churches within The Praetorian Project. They also have future church plants in the pipeline, led by approved church planters under the guidance of their sending church.Generated from the website

The E. J. Hines Baptist Center in Jacksonville, NC is a hub for the New River Baptist Association, consisting of 31 Southern Baptist churches across four counties in eastern North Carolina. Established in 1960, the center is dedicated to spreading the gospel worldwide and providing ministries for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. With a focus on serving Jesus Christ and His Kingdom, the Association offers a welcoming environment for worship, Scripture study, fellowship, and outreach. Led by a team of dedicated leaders, including the current Associational Mission Strategist Dr. Joe Cappar, the center aims to connect churches and likeminded individuals in their mission to change the world through faith and community engagement.Generated from the website