Resolution: Approved Schools
Posted January 30, 2009 in 1964, Agencies, Resolutions, GARBCnews
1964 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.
Resolution: United Nations
Posted January 23, 2009 in 1963, Social Concerns, Resolutions, GARBCnews
1963 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.
Resolution: The Pope’s Encyclical
Posted January 16, 2009 in 1963, Social Concerns, Resolutions, GARBCnews
1963 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.
January E-Info: Be in the Know!
Posted January 12, 2009 in January 2009, GARBCnews, e-INFO
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!
Don’t miss the January issue of E-Info:
Putting Others First—Ministry to Less Fortunate Moms and Children; Stories Wanted: Reaching Out in Hard Financial Times
Improving Your Ministry Skills—Church Assistance Available; Dr. Pickering’s Books as Downloads; Speak to Important Issues–Write! Synergy: Ministry Helps for You.
Ministry Ideas For Women—Women’s Ministry Email List
GARBC Annual Conference—Terrific Conference, June 22-26; TFC–Developing Teens for Ministry
New RBP Resources—Family Life Bible Study
Association Updates—Baptist Bulletin has New Face; Three Cheers for New Subscribers!; Baptists Around the Country
Classifieds—Tax Exempt Benefit
Putting Others First: January 2009
Posted in January 2009, Putting Others First, e-INFO
Ministry to Less Fortunate Moms and Children
The following ministry idea is from Saylorville Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa:
A team of church moms sponsor Wee Ones Care & Share program, an annual evangelistic outreach designed to meet the physical and spiritual needs of less fortunate women and their children. Several Des Moines area churches participate, along with the sponsorship of local businesses. This type of outreach can be an effective tool for sharing Christ during the current economic downturn. Read more in Baptist Bulletin.
Stories Wanted: Reaching Out in Hard Financial Times
Our editorial team is looking for stories about churches and individual believers who are reaching out with support to those affected by the current economic crisis. If you know of a situation where Christ’s love is being shared to help meet needs, please submit the story below:
Improving Your Ministry Skills: January 2009
Posted in January 2009, Improving Your Ministry Skills, e-INFO
Church Assistance Available
As a service to churches in the GARBC, the Association provides ministry consultation to pastors and churches. Dr. Jim Vogel is available to assist with
- pastoral Search
- general pastoral counsel
- strategic planning
- outreach strategies
- financial organization
- pastor/deacon relationships
- facility evaluation and enhancement
- leadership development
- revitalization strategies
- assimilation programs
Contact Jim Vogel , associate national representative, 847.843.1600 ext 855. The consultation is free-0f-charge but the Association does ask churches to reimburse expenses for travel to on-site consults.
Dr. Pickering’s Books as Downloads
The Baptist Bulletin has out-of-print books by Ernest Pickering available as free downloads. Glean the wisdom and knowledge from this former pastor and ministry leader, who is now with the Lord.
Speak to Important Issues-Write!
The Baptist Bulletin wants to identify and encourage young writers who speak to important issues of our day—writers who will honor Scripture while offering practical solutions for our network of churches. So if you are age 40 or younger (see essay conference PDF ), write an essay of 2000 words or less and submit it to submissions@BaptistBullletin.org.
First prize is $500, with the winner’s article to be published as a cover story in the Baptist Bulletin. Second prizes are $100 (there may be several), with the winning articles posted at BaptistBulletin.
Synergy: Ministry Helps for You
The winter issue of Synergy is now available for your reading. Refresh your ministry savvy through Synergy!
Ministry Ideas for Women: January 2009
Posted in January 2009, Ministry Ideas, e-INFO
Women’s Ministry Email List
A note from Jeannie Vogel, RBP Women’s Ministries Consultant:
Pastor’s wives and women’s ministry leaders are invited to join our new Women’s Ministry e-mail list. I will be sending information periodically that pertains specifically to women; i.e., ideas for outreach, reviews of new Bible studies, ideas on missionary groups, brief synopsis about what churches across the country are doing in women’s ministry, etc. If you are interested, please send me an e-mail and if possible, attach a photo of yourself. I would like to pray for you and your ministry. Since I don’t know all of you personally, it would help if I could visualize you (and your family) when I pray for you. Also, if your church has a leadership team for women’s ministry, I would love to include them on this list as well. It is great to partner together to accomplish things for the Lord!
GARBC Annual Conference: January 2009
Posted in January 2009, GARBC Conference, e-INFO
Terrific Conference June 22-26!
Plan now to attend the 2009 GARBC Annual Conference in Elyria, Ohio. A great lineup of workshops and speakers are scheduled for this year’s theme, Cutting Straight, 2 Timothy 2:15. We are privileged to be guests of First Baptist Church for the Conference. Plan now to attend. For more information, see the Annual Conference website.
TFC: Developing Teens for Ministry
Talents For Christ (TFC) provides a wonderful opportunity for teens to develop confidence and skills for serving the Lord. Teens can participate as individuals or as part of a group in scholarship or open (non-scholarship) competitions at state and national levels. Group competition fosters camaraderie among youth group members and with youth groups across the country. Check out the new open category–instrumental ensemble. Don’t delay in registering your teens; deadline for scholarship competition is March 2.
New RBP Resources: January 2009
Posted in January 2009, New RBP Resources, e-INFO
Family Life Bible Study
Strong families contribute to making strong churches. Family Life, a new Bible study by David and Carolyn Culver, is a great resource to use in small groups and Sunday School settings. Chapter titles include: The First Family, The Model Marriage, Husbands: Love and Live, Wives: Submit and Respect, Children: Obey and Honor, Family Worship, and Love: It’s the Greatest! Build strong families.Order copies for your classes now, RBP, 1.800.727.4440.
Association Updates: January 2009
Posted in January 2009, Association Updates, e-INFO
Baptist Bulletin has New Face
Have you seen the Bulletin lately? Makeovers are not just for houses in rehab or women in spas; the Baptist Bulletin has experienced a makeover! Managing editor, Kevin Mungons, has led staff members in content and graphic updates that you won’t want to miss, beginning with the January/February issue. Contact Lynne Goemaat to subscribe today, 888-588-1600 ext. 833.
Three Cheers for New Subscribers!
Pastor Larry Lindow and the First Baptist Church of Littleton, IL, have subscribed to the TEAM plan of The Baptist Bulletin. Pastor Matt Herron and the Immanuel Baptist Church of Traverse City, MI, have subscribed to a GROUP plan. Don’t miss out on relevant insights and church news: save $ with discount plans now! Contact Lynne Goemaat for details, 888-588-1600 ext. 833.
Baptists Around the Country
See what your sister Associations are doing! If you don’t see your state event listed, send us an email and we’ll add it.
January
1 BNNW Teen Leadership Conference, Antelope, OR
2, 3 MARBC Winterfest, Duluth, MN
9, 10 AARBC Youth Retreat, Prescott Valley, AZ
11, 12 WARBC Men’s Prayer Summit, Stevens Point, WI
16, 17 MARBC Couples Retreat, Hermantown, MN
17 OARBC Winter Hike with the Warrens
17 AARBC Camp Committee Meeting
19-21 CARBC Annual Christian Workers’ Retreat, Cambria, CA
20 Garden State Fellowship Winter Meeting, Turnersville, NJ
26, 27 ESFRBC Winter Conference, Bath, NY
30, 31 IARBC Mid-Winter Couples Retreat, Johnston, IA