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WEB DESIGN
Does your churches website need to be freshened up, or does your church need a web presence? Please fill out the questionnaire and submit it to iba@interstatebaptist.org and let us help you find the best solution and pricing.
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MI SSIONARY MOMENTS
July 17-24, 2011
In Rapid City, South Dakota, North American missionaries GARY and SHARON HAHLER serve existing churches, facilitate the church planting process, and lead community outreach efforts. Through training, resources, and coordinating missions teams, Gary is able to reveal the message of Christ to those at the Sturgis Bike Rally. From coast-to-coast and border-to-border, your commitment to reaching people through the Cooperative Program empowers ministries like those led by the Hahlers. Pray for the churches of South Dakota to understand God's plan and how they can join Him. Pray for the seeds that are planted through these outreach efforts - that God will water them and that they will result in many coming to a saving faith in Christ.
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"JANE FAST," working with Levant and Arabian Peninsula peoples, sees God reaching out to Muslims in her area. Jane shares, "A distraught, rejected Muslim woman cried out to God, 'If You are real, show Yourself to me!' Her teenage, arranged marriage ended in abuse. Her home, job, and honor were in shambles. After crying out to God, she had a dream in which she woke up on a bed with scarlet red bed coverings. She was led down a hallway into a room full of people focused on Jesus at the front. He looked at her, with blood on His face and body. He had tears of deep, sincere love in His eyes. She instantly believed and has led others to Jesus." God is heaing your prayers and honoring your support of missions through CP and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Pray for Jane, this woman, and this ministry today. |
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Religious Landscape
The number of practicing Muslims around the world is steadily growing and is expected to reach close to 2.2 billion worldwide over the next 20 years. In the U.S. alone, the Muslim population will more than double to reach an anticipated 6.2 million in the coming years. The number in Canada is expected to triple to 2.7 million by 2030. With the religious landscape of the world rapidly changing, consider how your church can work to reach those of other faith backgrounds for Christ.
Source: Pew Research, January 27, 2011 |
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OUTLOOK
Beyond The Myths - The Hard Reality of Leading People
For a lot of people, being hands-on requires a fundamental rethinking of the leader's role and management relationship. Managing and leading people in the real world is no "bed of roses," and there is no easy solution. Most leaders are under a tremendous amount of pressure at times. Also, this brings us back to the fact that some of the people that we move into leadership positions are good at something, but they are not always good at managing people.
Thing to remember: If you ask someone to lead, make sure you give them effective management training along with the clear expectations you have for them, and they can have of you as their leader.
The hard realities of leading:
- You cannot always have a superstar. You have to use the best person available. Often that person is in the middle of the spectrum, not at the top.
- When you do have a superstar, they can be harder to manage than the mediocre people.
- Even if you set expectations clearly, sometimes those we lead don't achieve those expectations.
- Not everybody is a winner.
- Dealing with failure is a big part of managing.
There are no easy answers, because if there were then we would be living in a fantasyland. However, to begin the journey of finding the solutions, it will take a lot of guts, skill, time, and discipline. When that happens then you will know you have something to offer!
"Information/insight gathered from Bruce Tulgan's book, "It's Okay to be Boss."
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 Bring Refuge for Refugees in Greece To date we have received $1250 toward the $2,000 Matching Funds (see last paragraph). Members of The Crossing Baptist Church will be going on mission to Athens, Greece this summer. Cooperating with the International Mission Board, they will join Team Athens and the Oasis Refugee Ministry. Pastor Troy Pound will be leading the group, and will also use this opportunity to explore the possibilities of creating mission and church planting partnerships there. Every day refugees from North Africa, The Middle East and Asia arrive in Athens, Greece. Because of the Oasis Refugee Ministry many will hear about Jesus for the first time. We will serve by providing clothing, serving hot meals, giving groceries and sharing the gospel message. God will use us to make a difference for Him. We also have the exciting opportunity to discover how The Crossing Baptist Church will assist Team Athens with the Arms Around Athens Project. The goal of this ministry is to plant healthy churches within all the municipalities of Athens. Key leadership from The Crossing will accompany us as we discover the Lord's direction in partnering with these new church plants. We would like to spread the Gospel to unreached people in and around Athens. Would you assist us in accomplishing this mission? You can become a part of our mission partnership team? Here are some things we ask you to pray about: - Pray that our mission's team will be spiritually prepared for this work
- Pray that God will provide the $6,000 needed for the trip
- Pray for the safety and effectiveness of the Mission Team
- Pray the hearts of the people will be open to hearing The Gospel
If you would like to help with this worthwhile ministry, you can send your gifts to IBA, PO Box 19960, Portland OR 97280-0960. The Associational Leadership Council has approved $2000.00 matching funds for donations made through the Association. Future funding for mission trip support will also be included as a budget item starting in 2012 make our goal of assisting churches in missional endeavors possible. |
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IGLESIA LUZ DEL PUEBLO
Iglesia Luz del Pueblo along with Clear Creek Community Church held a special joint service on July 3rd for the Ordination of Josué Gonzalez (far left, son of Pastor Jose Gonzalez) and Milan Homola of Clear Creek Community Church.Invited pastors included Pastor Keith Evans of Greater Gresham Baptist Church who was on the Ordination Committee.Please pray for them as they continue their journey of service for our Lord. |
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IMB NEWS
 Thank you for your partnership to take the gospel "to the ends of the earth." IMB and IBA appreciate your support in promoting the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO). The official result has been shared and IMB is overjoyed to report that 2010 offering was the fourth largest LMCO in history with a total of $145,662,925. However, this also represents 2.2 percent decrease over last year and $8.3 million less than the IMB's 2011 operating budget needs. This does not make us draw back from the task. There is an unprecedented world-wide harvest of souls in the world and more lost people today than yesterday. So we must press on, continue partnering, so we can fulfill the task the Lord Jesus has commanded of us. |
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CD RELEASE AND CONCERT  Iglesia Luz del Pueblo presents the official CD release and concert of "Regeneration" by ZACARIAS. July 22, 2011 (Friday) 6:30pm Portland Lutheran School 740 SE 182nd Ave. Portland, OR Zacarias is the son of Pastor Jose Gonzalez and is attending Multnomah University (formally known as Multnomah Bible College) and is currently serving at Iglesia Luz del Pueblo in its music ministry as well as writing and performing his own "rap" style music. God has really worked in Zacarias' life and he would like to share his story from knowing the Lord, walking away from the Lord, and now his victorious return to the Lord and his service to Him. Come see what God is doing at Iglesia Luz del Pueblo and to show your support to Zacarias. For more information call (503) 415-1346, or a copy of the flyer click here . |
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REACHING A COMMUNITY NEAR YOU!
 In the interest of bringing people to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, SummerFest is here and has decided to make a focus on the more rural areas of Oregon. This year they will be holding SummerFest 2011 in Amity, Oregon. What a great outreach and way for God's people to come together and share the love of Christ. The sponsoring church is Amity Baptist Church.
As many of us know from experience, it takes a lot of people to accomplish these things to have success. Amity Baptist is requesting volunteers for the following dates and times:
August 2 -3, 2011 (Tuesday -Wednesday)
Volunteers for the two community service days in Amity, Aug. 2 & 3. (A coordinator is needed as well.)
August 4-7, 2011 (Thursday through Sunday)
August 6, 2011 (Saturday)
Family Day in the Amity City Park
SummerFest is just around the corner, August 4-7, and there is still time for you and your church to participate in this outreach for Christ. If you would like to be a part of this outreach and help by volunteering during this event contact a SummerFest representative, Allan or Norma at 503.472.1722 or email at allannorma@msn.com. For information on Reid Saunders check out www.reidsaunders.org.
SummerFest Bulletin Insert (view/download )
SummerFest Full Page 11x17 (view/download )
Note: Due to the size of the above documents, they may take awhile to download.
Donations for SummerFest (view/download )
These are things that will be needed for the whole week. If you cannot participate but would like to give to this event please view or download this document. |
KINGDOM MINDSET
Developing Leaders Today For Tomorrow!
Dr. Tim Brown is the Senior Pastor of FBC of Clovis and the Director of Leadership Networks with Growing Healthy Churches, overseeing the training of hundreds of churches. Tim provides leadership, teambuilding, church health consulting and conference speaking for various churches and denominations throughout the United States, Australia, India and Africa.
Tim arrived at FBCC after a split occurred in 1995. Since Tim's arrival in 1997, FBCC has grown in average weekend attendance from 70 to over 900 with over 850 baptisms. FBCC invests over $150,000 each year in local and international missions and church planting, and planted Flipside Christian Church in Madera, CA.
Oregon City Baptist Church, 16363 S Swan Ave in Oregon City will host the meeting, which is sponsored by the IBA and NWBC.
The training will begin on Friday, September 30 with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Introductions will be at 6:15 p.m. Tim will share The FBCC Story from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
The training on Saturday, October 1 will begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The training session, The Kingdom Mindset, will be from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Though there is no charge for the training, a love offering will be taken to cover the cost of meals and Dr. Brown's expenses.
For more information or to register contact:
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For more information and a sneak preview please visit our website at http://www.interstatebaptist.org/content/honor-begins-home or www.Courageousthemovie.com.
Don't miss out on this great leadership development initiative September 30th, 2011 in a theater near you!
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CHILDREN'S CAMPS
There is still time to register for Girls and Boys Camps. The cost is $125 per camper, with a family discount for additional campers in the same household, regardless of which camp they are attending.
Camp flyers for each camp giving complete details, as well as copies of all forms have been mailed to the churches. You can also find general camp information, fees, what campers need to bring, etc. as well as downloadable forms at www.interstatebaptist.org/serving/soulshapers.
Girls Camp will be held at Salmon Falls Bible Camp. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering to help, contact Debbie Hensley, Director at debbie@hensleyinc.com.
Boys Camp will be at Camp WaRiKi. If you would like to volunteer your services or need more information, contact Camp Director Jason Wallway, jason@gnm.name.
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 VBS 2012 - PREVIEW!
God is awesome and has amazing power!
"Amazing Wonders Aviation: Encountering God's Awesome Power," is the theme for Lifeway 2012 VBS.
Think vintage aviation from the 1930s and 40s biplanes and bomber jackets. Children, student and adult VBS participants will fly to some of the world's greatest natural wonders as they encounter our awesome God and His amazing power
They will take off each day from the Amazing Wonder Airstrip and visit some of God's marvelous God-made creations: Victoria Falls, the Northern Lights, Paricutin Volcano, the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and the Matterhorn.
VBS is one of the greatest evangelistic activities for the SBC. In 2009 alone reports indicated that more than 25,000 churches hosting VBS. More than 2.8 million children, students and adults were enrolled and more than 88,000 people made a profession of faith in Christ.
To find out how your churches can be involved in this great evangelistic activity please contact IBA's Soul Shaper Director Bev Jackson at soulshaper@interstatebaptist.org, or NWBC/Lifeway VBS Consultant Leigh Ann Stark at l.a.stark@comcast.net, or visit www.lifeway.com/vbs.
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ATTENTION PASTORS!
 93.9 KPDQ FM & True Talk 800 AM 6400 SE Lake Rd, Suite 350
Portland OR 97222
Dear Pastor,
We would like to invite you to join us for our 6th Annual Pastor's Masters Golf Tournament Monday, August 1st at Persimmon Country Club, 500 Se Butler Road in Gresham. Check in time is 7:00 AM - continental breakfast provided. Shotgun start time is 8:00 AM. A luncheon reception to follow play.
To reserve your free spot, please RSVP by calling 503-652-8143 or email rsvp@kpdq.com
Dress Code: Collared shirt required. No denim or shoes with metal spikes.
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MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
NW BAPTIST CONVENTION VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
The Northwest Baptist Convention needs a volunteer groundskeeper as soon as possible. The person currently volunteering will be leaving in August and would like to spend some time in training. The job requires approximately 20 hours a week from March through October (the busiest season), with hours negotiable October through February. There are RV hook-ups available. Laundry facilities are also available.
For more information, contact Sherry Hodgson, MSC Mobilization Coordinator, hlhodgson@netzero.net.
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It is amazing how individuals especially students love to serve if they are given the opportunity. With projects that are a worthy causes and deserving of their time and effort. So, I say let them serve in tangible ways!
We still have some openings in one of of summer projects:
- August 8th - 14th, 2011 - We will be assisting Evergreen Community church in Washington with some building repairs and maintenance. We will also be canvasing the community with the Gospel and holding services every night at the church.
This opportunity will be a great time of sharing the Gospel and learning experience for all that participate! If you are interested in becoming a part of SWEAT Ministries Service Projects please contact Crystal Miller- crystal@sweatministries.org.
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MINISTRY REVIEW
The Griffins have answered the call of the Lord to the ministry of music, and are dedicated to proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in song. We believe the world we live in today is in desperate need of the encouraging and saving message of Christ and His promise of eternal life through salvation. We are blessed and honored to be given the opportunity to bring encouragement to those who know the Lord and more importantly, to use music to reach those who have not yet experienced the joy of those who are saved by grace.
The Griffins bring musical background of more than four decades to their ministry. Together the trio's close harmonies and worshipful melodies combine to be musical salt and light to a world still searching for answers to the ultimate questions of life. No venue is too large or small.
Genre: Contemporary Gospel / Pop
Booking Information:
Griffin Ministries
200 W Arlington St.
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-2784
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Thank you for reading. If there is something you would like to see and/or would like to add to the IBA Encourager Newsletter please send it to iba@interstatebaptist.org attention IBA Encourager. We would love to hear and share how God is working in your churches and communities. 
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