First District Missionary Baptist Association
Established 1863
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr., President
Rev. Byron Johnson, General Secretary
Welcome
Welcome to our website.
We are located in the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana and God has blessed us to serve this city, state, and nation since 1863. It is by God´s divine order that you have "clicked" on to this site. If your church is not a part of an Association in our city or state, please contact us and a representative will return your call.
"We Are A Network of Churches Seeking God First, Working Together,
and Witnessing to the World"
Matthew 6:33, 28:16-20
OUR FOUR-YEAR THEME
2024
The Great Commandments: Mark 12:28-34
Love God and Love Others
2025
Love: The Evidence of Discipleship -John 13:34-35
2026
The Church That Is Rooted and Grounded in Love Ephesians 3:14-19
2027
Love Never Ends -1 Corinthians 13:8-13
Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention
State Convention
Annual Session
Congress of Christian Education
Registration and Class Information
Please Click on the link below for more information
Class Schedule, Course Descriptions & Registration Form
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A Special Message from Dr. Gibbs
LMBC-Upcoming Presidential Election
Dear Pastors and Church Leaders,
This is an important reminder regarding the upcoming Presidential Election for the Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention (LMBSC) taking place in July. Your church’s registration status will determine whether you are eligible to vote.
If your church did not register during the May Board Meeting in Monroe, Louisiana on May 4–5, 2026, please complete your registration as soon as possible. Churches that are not up to date with their registration will not be allowed to vote in the July election.
To assist you, a registration form is available for download using the link below:
Download Registration Form
https://www.louisianamissionarybaptiststateconvention.com/s/LMBSC-Registration-Form-Revised-2023.pdf
You may also send your completed registration form directly to me at:
Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr.
4218 Laurel Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
I will ensure that your registration is submitted to the LMBSC promptly. If you need more information regarding the registration process and fees, please contact me or Rev Byron Johnson.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your continued commitment to the work of our Convention.
Dr. Samuel Gibbs, Jr.
InSide The District
Communications & Announcements from our Churches
If you need additional information regarding our communications and announcements listed below, please contact us at info@firstdistrictmba.org
Ephesian Baptist Church
Come celebrate our Pastor’s 2nd anniversary with us on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Dr. Robert Turner, Sr. Living Legends 2026
Deacon Ronald Joseph Ray
June 2026
Deacon Ray is a member of the Second Free Mission Baptist Church
Dr. Warren J. Ray, Jr., Pastor
He is also the President of the First District Laymen's Department