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Association Updates: September 2014

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Baptist Bulletin Plus: Things You Won’t Find on Paper

BBplusLaunch-copy-Copy1Have you tried the Baptist Bulletin, Digital Edition yet? This online version of the Baptist Bulletin includes everything in the print edition, plus additional content. Check out the following articles and photos you will find only in the Baptist Bulletin, Digital Edition!

  • “Christian versus Secular College”
  • “Growing Godly Leaders: The Pastor’s Role” by James D. Maxwell III
  • “Growing Godly Leaders: An Intentional Plan” by James D. Maxwell III
  • “GARBC ‘Leader of Leaders’ Home with the Lord”
  • “A Passion for the Lost” by John White
  • Photo Feature: “GARBC Annual Conference” by Darrell Goemaat and Joshua Smith

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Staying Fresh in Life and Ministry

Same old, same old at home and church can sap the vitality out of your days. John and Daria Greening, GARBC national representative and his wife, invite you to their Internet living room to talk, laugh, and pray together. Join this casual gathering of pastors and wives to discuss staying fresh in thinking, relationships, and service. The first gathering will occur on Monday night, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. CDT with following get-togethers on Oct. 6 and Nov. 3. Register now for this free cohort, sponsored by the Regular Baptist Web Community. There’s much to enjoy as ministry leaders encourage one another!

“The Future of Baptist Fundamentalism” Conversation

A thoughtful discussion among three leaders in American Baptist Fundamentalism will take place on Friday, Sept. 19, at Fourth Baptist Church, Plymouth, Minn. Participants will be John Greening, GARBC national representative; Kevin Bauder, research professor at Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis; and Mike Sproul, pastor of Tri-City Baptist Church, Chandler, Ariz., which founded International Baptist College and Seminary.

Other participants will include Chris Anderson, pastor of Killian Hill Baptist Church, Lilburn, Ga., and featured author at ChurchWorksMedia.com, and Matt Morrell, pastor of Fourth Baptist Church, Plymouth, Minn.

Schedule:
10:30 a.m. – Welcome and Introduction
10:35 a.m. – Brief overview of Baptist Fundamentalism (Kevin Bauder)
10:50 a.m. – First Panel Session
11:30 a.m. – Lunch
Noon – Second Panel Session
12:45 p.m. – Where Do We Go From Here?: Wrap-up and Analysis

For more information, contact Pastor Greg Linscott.

MultiplyChurches_apple1Church-Planting Support Cohort Begins Soon
Church planting is a challenging calling from the Lord. Join fellow church planters to discuss issues related to church planting, lend counsel, pray for one another, and enjoy fellowship with brothers who understand. Church planters within the association and unaffiliated church planters of like faith are encouraged to participate. This cohort, sponsored by the Regular Baptist Web Community, will meet the second Thursday of every month, beginning Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. CDT. Contact Scott Greening, church-planting pastor, to jump into this band of brothers.

Regular Baptists around the CountryGARBC_icon1

SEPTEMBER 2014
4: IL-MO ARBC Quad Cities pastors’ fellowship, Crosstown Baptist Church, Silvis, Ill.
5, 6: IL-MO ARBC ladies’ retreat, Camp Manitoumi, Lowpoint, Ill.
5,6: IARBC Women’s Renew Conference, Iowa Regular Baptist Camp, Ventura, Iowa
5, 6: WARBC men’s retreat, Camp Fairwood, Westfield, Wis.
6: OARBC Scholarship bike ride, Northeast, North Central, and Southwest trails, Ohio
8–11: Baptist Network Northwest pastors’ and wives’ retreat, Cannon Beach, Ore.
9: OARBC Mid Bethel pastors’ meeting, Kenton, Ohio
9: IL-MO ARBC senior saints’ retreat, Camp Manitoumi, Lowpoint, Ill.
15-17: MARBC Conference, Faith Baptist Church, Bemidji, Minn.
15, 16: Crossroad Fellowship Conference, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bloomington, Ind.
18: IL-MO ARBC Black Hawk pastors’ fellowship, Crosstown Baptist Church, Silvis, Ill.
19: “The Future of Baptist Fundamentalism” panel discussion, Fourth Baptist Church, Plymouth, Minn.
19: IL-MO ARBC Chicago pastors’ fellowship, Village Baptist Church, Aurora, Ill.
19: IL-MO ARBC Chicago Area Church Planters meeting, Village Baptist Church, Aurora, Ill.
19, 20: Hispanic Retreat, Iowa Regular Baptist Camp, Ventura, Iowa
20: OARBC Saturate Youth Conference, Bowling Green, Canton, Northfield, and Portsmouth, Ohio
22: IL-MO ARBC Great River pastors’ fellowship, Calvary Baptist Church, Quincy, Ill.
25: IL-MO ARBC Mississippi Valley pastors’ fellowship, Brown Street Baptist Church, Alton, Ill.
26, 27: WARBC ladies’ retreat, Camp Fairwood, Westfield, Wis.
26, 27: ESF Ladies’ Advance, First Baptist Church, Johnson City, N.Y.

 

garbc_logo_small1GARBC Staff Itineraries
SEPTEMBER 2014

John Greening
14: Faith Baptist Church, Hermantown, Minn.
15–17: MARBC Conference, Faith Baptist Church, Bemidji, Minn.
19: “The Future of Baptist Fundamentalism” panel discussion, Fourth Baptist Church, Plymouth Minn.
22–25: Baptist Bible College and Seminary board meetings, Clarks Summit, Pa.

Alex Bauman
Serving in home church, New Life Baptist Church, Lake in the Hills, Ill.

Chris Hindal
7: First Baptist Church, Wauseon, Ohio
9: First Baptist Church seniors’ luncheon, Elyria, Ohio
14: Nottingham Baptist Church, Willoughby Hills, Ohio
20–24: Fellowship of Missions, Rockford, Mich.

John Murdoch
14: Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Mich.
15: Eastern Michigan pastors’ fellowship meeting, Flint, Mich.
16–20: Endorsing visit with Chaplain Ireland and his family at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas
26–29: Missions conference, Calvary Baptist Church, Walnut, Iowa
30—Oct 1: Immanuel Baptist Church, Newton, Iowa

Michael Nolan
Representing GARBC ministries