About the CBA

The Chattahoochee Baptist Association is a network of more than 80 churches and missions, diverse in size and makeup, but united in our convictions and working together to reshape the spiritual future of Northeast Georgia.
Our Mission
Our Strategy
Our Vision and Values
Meet the Team
Our History

Our Mission

We exist so that a generation from now, the influence of the gospel will be greater than it has ever been in Northeast Georgia.

Our Strategy

Strengthening Churches

Investing in leaders to raise the level of ministry and multiply impact.
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Starting Churches

Reaching all segments of our community, including Caucasian, Ethnic and Hispanic, house churches, and missional communities.
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Local Missions

Engaging in hands-on ministry to meet local needs.
Good Samaritan
christmas hope
hope immigration

Our Vision

Every church healthy, growing, and reproducing.
Every pastor and leader spiritually strong and reaching their full potential.
A new generation of churches (60 in 15 years) supporting existing churches to meet the challenges ahead.
A relational network where resources are shared and our impact is multiplied.

Our Values

Committed to Ministry
We serve Jesus first and foremost. We will do whatever it takes to achieve His goals for this ministry.
Committed to Helping Our Churches
We exist to help our churches achieve maximum impact. If we can’t comply with a request directly, we’ll help them find someone who can.
Committed to Serving People
We believe every person is precious to God, and we treat them with respect.
Committed to Helping God’s People Work Together
We believe in the power of a cooperating network to make a regional impact.
Committed to a God-Sized Vision
We believe God is giving us an opportunity to change the spiritual future of Northeast Georgia.
Committed to Personal Growth
Encouraging others to stretch for something better starts with our personal commitment to a lifestyle of growth.
Committed to Excellence
Whatever the task, we believe Jesus deserves our best.

Meet the Team

Rod Zwemke

Associational Missionary Strategist
Contact Rod

Jackie Powers

Good Samaritan Executive Director
Contact Jackie

Connie Johnson

Ministry Assistant
Contact Connie

MaryBeth Jackson

Administrative Assistant
Contact MaryBeth

Ruben Perea

Hope Immigration Director
Contact Ruben

Andy Shorthill

Advisor
Contact Andy

Frank Greenway

Senior Adults Coordinator

Joann Greenway

Office Volunteer Coordinator

Kimberly Souther and Laura Haynes

Christmas Hope Co-Chairs
Contact Kimberly and Laura

Our History

In 1826, America was still a new nation, with thousands of settlers migrating from coastal regions to start new lives. They started churches wherever they went, resulting in multiple new congregations – nearly always small and isolated – scattered throughout the region.

These small groups of people treasured the opportunity to fellowship with a larger gathering of believers. They also understood the value of working together to reach their entire region with the Gospel. To accomplish this goal, nine churches came together at Hopewell Baptist church on March 4, 1826, and voted to organize the Chattahoochee Baptist Association.
Watch the following videos to learn more about the history of our association: