Beech River Baptist Association is an organization of independent and autonomous Southern Baptist Congregations who voluntarily cooperate in order to advance the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.  The association is headquartered in 43 separate and mission-minded Baptist Churches in four counties of West Tennessee. Our leaders from left to right are Clerk Frances Thrower, Treasurer Don Martin, Vice-Moderator Chris Young, and Moderator, Dale Gravatt.

What we are truly all about is contained in our motto:                                       

Partnering With One Another To Fulfill The Great Commission

To help advance the Kingdom of God, we voluntarily come together in order to more effectively fulfill the tasks of the church.

V       Worship

V       Evangelism

V       Discipleship

V       Ministry

V       Fellowship 

It is not the responsibility of the association to do the work the Lord called the church to do, but rather to assist the churches in doing their God-given ministry. This is accomplished through training church leaders, resourcing as practical, and by helping the churches coordinate activities. The association has no ecclesiastical authority or power over any congregation or any staff member.

Dr. G. M. "Mike" Thrower began serving as Director of Missions for Beech River Baptist Association in March, 2002. Previously he served as pastor for three churches, the last for 20 1/2 years. Mike has a love for the work of the association. He is honored to be the Pastors' Pastor. His wife Frances serves with him as the Ministry Assistant.

Our Resource Center is located at 771 E Church Street in Lexington.  Our Association is located wherever the members of our churches are at work in the world.

Contact Information:

Phone: 731-968-7071

Fax: 731-968-7040

Mail: P O BOX 498, Lexington TN 38351