Our
purpose shall be to promote harmonious activity in carrying out the Great Commission
of our Lord in cooperation with other churches of North Central Baptist Association,
the Illinois Baptist State Association and the Southern Baptist Convention.
Affiliations
North Central Association
covers primarily the geographical area of Winnebago and Boone Counties
and is made up of those churches who are through doctrine, polity, practice,
participation and financial support in voluntary cooperation with the
purposes of this association.
Dr.
J. Edward Hail, Jr. moved to North Central Baptist Association after
having served as a pastor for 25 years, He moved to the Rockford area
from Seymour, Indiana where he was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church
of Seymour. He is married to Bonnie, his wife of 33 years. They have
three children, Melissa is their oldest at age 31 and she lives in
Hartland, WI with her husband Lane Richmond and son, Landon
and daughter, Hailee. She works part-time as a Registered Nurse and is a
full time mom. Mark is the
first born son, age 29. Mark is a musician, concert artist and
worship leader. He is now serving on church staff in Friendswood, TX. Matthew is the youngest child
at age 22 . He now lives in Nashville, TN and works for Lifeway
Christian Resources. He is also a musician, song writer and video
editor.
Bonnie is very much involved in
ministry with Dr. Hail who prefers to be called ("Jay" or Bro.
"Jay"). She is a registered nurse and for the last twenty years has been working in the hospital as a recovery room nurse. She loves
working with youth, sewing and crafts and painting. She is also a
wonderful singer and pianist and has often led ladies daytime Bible
studies.
Dr. Hail and his wife are your
missionaries and called by
North Central Baptist Association to be a resource to the churches of
Boone, Winnebago and Stephenson Counties. They are
here to serve the churches, encourage the pastors and their wives and
develop strategies that will allow us to advance God's kingdom on earth
and reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dr. Hail's email is
ncbadom@att.net
Our Office
Physical
Address: 8015 Ravere Street, Machesney Park, IL 61115
Mailing Address: 9853 N. Alpine
Road, PMB # 210, Machesney Park, IL 61115
Dr.
J. Edward Hail, Jr. moved to North Central Baptist Association after
having served as a pastor for 25 years, He moved to the Rockford area
from Seymour, Indiana where he was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church
of Seymour. He is married to Bonnie, his wife of 33 years. They have
three children, Melissa is their oldest at age 31 and she lives in
Hartland, WI with her husband Lane Richmond and son, Landon
and daughter, Hailee. She works part-time as a Registered Nurse and is a
full time mom. Mark is the
first born son, age 29. Mark is a musician, concert artist and
worship leader. He is now serving on church staff in Friendswood, TX. Matthew is the youngest child
at age 22 . He now lives in Nashville, TN and works for Lifeway
Christian Resources. He is also a musician, song writer and video
editor.
