The Tar River Baptist Association is an association of like-minded Baptist churches in the Tar River region who cooperate to pursue the spiritual vitality of churches and pastors for the sake of reaching the community for Jesus. The TRBA focuses on three priorities to support God’s church to fulfill her mission: Church Health, Outreach, and Pastoral Investment. 

We welcome Redeemer Community Church. They are located in Franklinton, NC, and were approved by the Board of the TRBA to come under WatchCare membership. Welcome friends!

We welcome Warren Plains Baptist Church. They are located in Warrenton, NC, and were approved by the Board of the TRBA to come under WatchCare membership. Welcome friends!

We welcome Oak Hill Church. They are located just outside of Elm City, NC, and were approved by the Board of the TRBA to come under WatchCare membership. Welcome friends!

 The 2025 Annual Church Profile is easier than ever to complete. Share how God is working in your church: https://form.jotform.com/252114138154145
TRBA can help with pulpit supply: [email protected]​
Whether you need a stand-in due to illness or unexpected absence, or need assistance filling the pulpit for a more extended period of time, we can work with your church to find a solution. Please email [email protected] or call at 919-496-7172 for pulpit supply or if you have any questions. The TRBA office phone automatically rolls over to our AMS number.
“To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”
​Ephesians 4:12-13