Consolidation of All Offices of the GARBC
Posted November 23, 2007 in Conference Business, 1954, Resolutions, GARBCnews
1954 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.
Consolidation of All Offices of the GARBC (29KB)
Urgent Prayer Requests
Posted November 21, 2007 in GARBCnews, PrayerLink
Cyclone in Bangladesh
Jim Long, ABWE administrator for South Asia, sent this message on Monday, November 19.
“Tropical Cyclone Sidr is roaring up the Bay of Bengal with winds of over 160 miles per hour. We are not at the center of the expected landfall. However, we are close enough that we are expecting high winds, heavy rains, and flooding. The city of Chittagong has many problems with the drainage system, so flooding happens very fast. We would ask you to pray for safety from the storms and flooding for our church members, colleagues, and neighbors and that the Lord would give us wisdom and spiritual fruit from our response to needs that arise from this storm. Thank you for standing with us in prayer in this time of need.”
Need to Sell Homes
The current real estate market slowdown has created a severe hardship for several GARBC Resource Center staff members who are in urgent need of selling homes. Please pray for the prompt sale of properties in Ames, Iowa; Flint, Michigan; Waterford, Michigan; Fort Meyers, Florida; and the greater Chicago area.
Council of 18 Meets
Posted November 15, 2007 in GARBCnews
Twenty-five leaders from the Council of Eighteen and the GARBC administrative staff met November 12-14 to work on proactive endeavors to assist the Association’s ministry to churches. During the meetings at the GARBC Resource Center in Schaumburg, Illinois, the committees of Conference Planning, Finance, Personnel, Policy, Recruitment and Retention, Church Assistance, Resolutions, Youth, Chaplaincy, International Ministries, and Publications accomplished much work and future planning. Thrilling reports of God’s working through their ministries were given by John Greening, national representative; Jim Vogel, associate national representative; Michael Nolan, director of operations; Chris Hindal, director of international ministries; and John Murdoch, director of chaplaincy services. The tenor of the sessions was upbeat and forward looking.
The Council considered two major initiatives related to church planting and perpetuating involvement in the Association. The desire to pursue the goal of multiplying churches in the GARBC through church planting was affirmed by all leaders. Council members and the administrative staff committed to praying daily, asking God to stir a grassroots movement of church planting within our Fellowship. Planning is under way to promote this Biblical imperative.
Another important initiative that was addressed in an extended Council session involved younger pastors in our Fellowship. 
Associate Pastor Scott Greening, who has a burden for this issue as a younger pastor himself, was asked to attend the meetings and share his perspective. His presentation included a proposed strategy to reach out to younger pastors and incorporate them proactively into Association activities both locally and nationally. Following a time of discussion, the Council took unanimous action to pursue this effort as part of our ongoing commitment to recruit and retain churches and their pastors in the Fellowship. Jim Vogel will be working with Scott and other pastors in the coming months to implement specific plans in the area of this strategic initiative.
Council members returned to their individual ministries with a deep commitment to our Fellowship and the motivation to see great things happen by God’s enablement.
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Need to Plant Churches
Posted November 9, 2007 in Conference Business, 1954, Resolutions, GARBCnews
1954 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.
Appreciation to Moody Memorial as Conference Facility
Posted November 2, 2007 in Conference Business, 1954, Resolutions, GARBCnews
1954 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.
E-Info: November 2007
Posted in GARBCnews
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!
Check out the November issue of E-Info:
- Putting Others First–Express appreciation with a gift, support new church plants, tell us about your ministry to unwed mothers
- Improving Your Ministry Skills–teacher training right in your home, valuable church assistance from Jim Vogel, spring 2008 BuildUP training seminars
- Association Updates–RBP children’s materials available in NKJV, pray for persecuted Christians, Council of Eighteen meeting, Bulletin Online, upcoming Bulletin features, expanded TFC program, new RBP Bible study
- Classifieds–Graphics position at GARBC/RBP, ministry position in Michigan, pews to give away
Putting Others First: November 2007
Posted in November 2007, Putting Others First, e-INFO
Express Appreciation with a Gift
Giving a gift is a great way to express appreciation. As we come to the end of this year, consider showing your appreciation for the ministry of the GARBC by giving a Christmas gift or by starting or increasing your support for the Association. Your financial support enables the Association and its different ministries to expand its outreach in the new year.
You Can Help Meet a Great Need
“95 to 100 million Americans are unchurched,” reported BGCWorld. “Not one U.S. city has a greater church population than ten years ago. Ten churches close every day.”
These sobering statistics show the great need for church planting. You can participate in planting GARBC churches by supporting Baptist Builders Club. Contact Michael Nolan to schedule a presentation in your church. Make Baptist Builders Club a part of your church budget for 2008.
We Are Searching…
The Baptist Bulletin will highlight the ministry of a crisis pregnancy center in the January issue. We would like to include a listing of churches in the GARBC that have a ministry to unwed mothers. This ministry could be in the form of assisting a crisis pregnancy center or providing a pantry of baby items for unwed or financially needy mothers in the community. If your church has this type of ministry, please send Norm Olson the name of your church, your church’s location, and the type of ministry in which your church participates.
Improving Your Ministry Skills: November 2007
Posted in November 2007, Improving Your Ministry Skills, e-INFO
Teacher Training Right in Your Home
Regular Baptist Press provides valuable online resources to assist you in your educational ministries to children, youth, and adults. Bookmark these sites and check back often for fresh ideas and practical helps.
Valuable Church Assistance
Jim Vogel, new associate national representative, is available to assist you in your church ministries.
> Preaching and teaching in your church
> Men’s and couple’s retreats (with his wife Jeannie)
> Consultation on church revitalization strategies
> Seminars/workshops on various church ministry topics
> Assistance for pastoral search committees
> Personal pastoral counseling and referrals
Contact Jim today at 1-888-588-1600, ext. 855, to find out how he can assist you.
Valuable Help for Your Church Ministries
“Thank you for coming. I learned many good things that I intend to use in my teaching.” “A very worthwhile presentation on how to teach and why teaching is important.” These are a couple of the comments from this fall’s BuildUP Seminars. You can provide this kind of help for your teachers by making sure they attend one of the spring BuildUP Seminars listed below.
Advanced training for teachers
Learning to teach like Jesus to make an eternal impact
Spring 2008
February 23: Orchard Avenue Baptist Church, Vacaville, California
April 12: Ashburn Baptist Church, Orland Park, Illinois
April 26: Open Door Baptist Church, New Woodstock, New York
Discover more about this helpful seminar by calling 1-888-588-1600, ext. 873.
Strategic planning for church leaders
Assisting church leaders in developing a comprehensive plan for building Christ’s church His way
Spring 2008 February 22: Orchard Avenue Baptist Church, Vacaville, California
Learn more by calling 1-888-588-1600, ext. 873.
Relevant training for youth workers
Developing a big-picture strategy that impacts students for a lifetime of godly living
Spring 2008
January 26: Bethany Baptist Church, Salem, Oregon
March 29: Calvary Baptist Church, Battle Creek, Michigan
Discover more about this new student ministry training seminar.
Bring a BuildUP seminar to your area. Contact Don Anderson, 1-888-588-1600, ext. 873.
Association Updates: November 2007
Posted in November 2007, Association Updates, e-INFO
You Asked for It and Now It’s Here!
You asked for children’s curriculum in the New King James Version, and now it is here. With this Fall quarter, the 2s and 3s and Pre-Primary Sunday School curriculum is available in either the King James Version or the New king James Version.
These two departments feature
Easy-to-use interactive learning techniques- Vibrant kid-friendly art
- Hands-on activities
- Resource CD with patterns, music, action rhymes, bulletin board tips, and more
- Great opportunities for parental involvement
The rest of the new children’s curriculum will be available in Fall 2008. Check out all the details today.
Equipping Students through Service
We are making some major changes in Talents For Christ to strengthen and improve the program and include more students.
> Including 9th graders in Scholarship competition
> Initiating TFC Open, a non-scholarship division for students in grades 9-12
> Adding three new Open categories–art, digital media, and vocal duet
In addition, we are providing for a comprehensive participation packet for pastors and youth leaders.
Online information and registration will be available in December. Start talking to the students in your church about becoming involved in TFC this year.
Pray for Persecuted Christians
Persecution of Christians is still a reality in many countries. November 11 has been designated as the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Take time in your service next Sunday to pray for persecuted Christians. Visit Closed Door Ministries for helpful information.
Pray for the Council of Eighteen
Please pray for the Council of Eighteen as its meets at the Regular Baptist Ministries Resouce Center November 12-14. These men, along with the GARBC administrative staff, make plans for advancing the work of the Fellowship.
Keep Up to Date
Look forward to the December issue of The Baptist Bulletin featuring articles on witnessing to Jehovah Witnesses and the 300th anniversary of the birth of Charles Wesley. In addition, you will find an interview with NASA astronaut Douglas Wheelock (who grew up in a GARBC church) and a 75th anniversary article by Ernest Pickering.
Upcoming Bulletin Online Features
The Baptist Bulletin Online posts new features weekly. Look for
> Association news
> Updates on the ministries of our local churches
> Back issues of The Baptist Bulletin
> World News posted
Bookmark www.baptistbulletin.org and check back every week!
Thanks to Bulletin Subscriber
Thanks to Grace Baptist Church in Lombard, Illinois, for increasing their The Baptist Bulletin subscriptions to the TEAM plan (subscriptions must be at least 1/4 of the church membership). The Baptist Bulletin provides timely and practical help for people in the church and updates them on the worldwide ministry of the GARBC. Consider the TEAM plan for your church.
Handling Conflict? It Can Be Done!
Conflict is everywhere. It shows up at work, at home, in church, in the government. Where can you look for help? The answer is, UP! Look up to Christ. This new RBP study based on Philippians can be used as an individual or group Bible study as you seek to get Conflict Under Control. Order your copy today by calling 1-800-727-4440.
Classifieds: November 2007
Posted in November 2007, Classifieds, e-INFO
Job Openings at GARBC/RBP
Senior Systems Administrator and Media Specialist: To oversee and provide support, maintenance, and administration in the areas of hardware, software, and telephony to all avenues of the Regular Baptist Ministries organization. To oversee and facilitate all avenues of electronic content delivery and content workflow for Regular Baptist Ministries multimedia functionality and formating, including Web site content, audio feeds, PowerPoint presentations, flash, CD-Roms, video streaming, and RSS feeds.
To Give Away: Pews
Immanuel Baptist Church of Greencastle, Indiana, has 16 pews to give to a church. The pews are fully upholstered in an amber color. If you are interested, contact Pastor Bob Davies at 1-765-653-6780 or at 1-765-653-3282.
Ministry Position: Michigan
Evangel Baptist Church, Taylor, Michigan is seeking an experienced senior pastor to join our ministry team. To submit a resume or make a referral, please see their Web site.