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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 24-31, 2011
As you put feet to your prayers through your participation in the Cooperative Program, you empower "THE HORNBECKS" to minister among families who live along the Red Sea and African coast. They have many chances to share their beliefs with neighbors. Last month, they visited a friend who asked, "Why don't you accept our prophet?" During several hours of conversaton, the Hornbecks were able to answer her question with the truth. Two other missionary families recently found houses to move into that allow them to be closer to the people they are trying to reach. They are making friends with their neighbors and sowing seeds of truth as they develop relationships. One of the young local believers visits his "spiritual father" several times a week, receiving training. He shares the Scripture resources with others who are interested. God is building His church around the globe. Keep these missionary families in your prayers this week.
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RANDY POOL assists the churches and associations throughout West Tennessee in addressing the poverty needs all around them and discovering ways to intentionally engage those in need with loving, practical ministry and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a North American missionary, Randy serves as a ministry catalyst and has seen many churches begin to move outside their walls and into their communities with the compassion of Christ. Jesus reminds us that there will always be the poor among us (Matthew 26:11), and whenever we meet their needs, we are actually ministering to Him (Matthew 25:40). Thank you for your love for people and willingness to put love in action through the CP. You are meeting basic human needs and showing people the reality of Jesus at the same time. Pray for lives to be touched and for hearts to be opened. |
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Fast Facts
Seattle has the country's highest percentage rate of residents with a college degree. The percentage of non-religious people in Washington is the highest of any state and church membership is among the lowest of all states.
Source: ON MISSION, Summer 2011 |
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LEADERSHIP
WE MUST LEAD EVERY DAY...But it begins with me
Most leaders are so busy with their own "tasks" that they think of their management work mostly as an extra burden. They avoid daily contact with those they lead the same way a lot of people avoid their daily exercise. They lead "manage" their people when they absolutely have to. We call this a phenomenon - managing only when it can no longer be avoided - "management by special occasion."
The only alternative to management by special occasion is getting in the habit of managing every day. As pastors this is very true, right? We cannot just expect our people to follow the vision and expectations that we have clearly defined, if we are only talking with them on Sunday, or when we feel like it. This is a daily process. I know for those that have more people to care for "manage" it is a little more time consuming, but it still needs to be done and that is why we surround ourselves with leaders we are developing on a daily basis.
So, where do we start? When it comes to managing we need to start with "me." Effective managing is a lot like being in good physical shape. The hard part is getting in the habit of doing it every day no matter what obstacles come up. So stop letting yourself off the hook. Stay in touch with your true priorities. Keep the main thing the main thing. You need to develop discipline and guts!
Here is where to start. You can start by setting aside one hour every day as your time for managing. During this hour, do not fight fires. This hour is for up front managing, connecting with your people. This might not be very comfortable at first, but it is a must as you take the proper steps to building discipline and guts. New behaviors, no matter how good they are, often don't feel comfortable until they become habits.
Leading is a challenge, but it works if you have: guts, discipline, and one hour a day!
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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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CHURCH AND MINISTRY REPORTS
 GREATER GRESHAM - Gresham, OR
Would like to share with what God is doing through their church to view please click here .
TRINITY - Damascus, OR
May and June were some really good months at Trinity Church. We had two baptism services and have more to come! We had one of our highest (non-event) attendance days of the year at 88, which during the summer is great for us. And a really cool worship service in the park on July 3rd with over 80 in attendance. Keep praying for us because I really feel like some momentum is building toward breaking the big 100 barrier soon.
Please prayer for our Survivor Day Camps that begin July 25 and go through the 29th. Survivor Day Camp is our biggest outreach of the summer and we hope to see lots of new families reached. We will be hosting the camp outdoors on a local farm and the theme revolves around the TV show Survivor full of challenges and outdoor adventures. We want to show kids that through Jesus we are not only survivors but victors! Be in prayer for leadership, safety, and changed lives.
IGLESIA VIDA NEUVA - Gresham, OR
They have been meeting in the park every Sunday after services for outreach and fellowship. They have continued their leader training that takes place every Thursday as they prepare for the growth that God has blessed them with. they have been average 230 per week and for the month of July have reported 2 profession.
THE COMMUNITY - Vancouver, WA
A fundraiser was held to send students on mission. They are sending 8 students overseas on two different mission trips and 6 studetns will be stay in the US to be on mission in various places. |
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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. |
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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:
Pastor Mark Evans, 503-349-6411. |
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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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 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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VOLUNTEER REQUEST - Japan 2011
 General Description of Need and Project This team will be working with SBC and other GCC (Great Commission Church) partners in various construction projects. They will go into various devastated towns, villages, and/or cities in the affected areas along the Miyagi Coast to help with various carpentry jobs and needed repairs. Specifically, they will do light framing, hang sheet rock, put in sub-flooring, OBS weather proofing, and oriented strand board. In the process they will be encouraged to meet and assist people, befriend them, make contact to encourage them, and the need for skilled carpenters. These teams will remain flexible and ready to fill specific DR needs as determined by Tohoku Care (Japan Baptist Disaster Relief) as time and the situation require. Specific Type of Work to be completed Although the members of this team are being requested because of their carpentry skills to do light framing, hang sheet rock, put in sub-flooring, OBS weather proofing, and oriented strand board, these teams will remain flexible and ready to fill specific DR needs as determined by Tohoku Care (Japan Baptist Disaster Relief). As time and the situation require, they should be prepared to do whatever is necessary to meet people in the affected areas and assist by doing such activities as mud-outs, cleaning houses, streets, parks, public areas, delivering relief supplies, meeting particular needs, and encouraging disaster victims, etc. Team members should be alert to help identify needs for potential future volunteer ministries. The needs in the affected communities constantly change; therefore, the team must be very flexible, ready to do whatever is needed or whatever is requested. Tohoku Care is working to establish trust relationships with the various communities and with local leaders for long term relationships. We expect to work in conjunction with Sendai area churches for long term follow-up. For more detailed information and estimated cost for team members please (click here ) You can also contact the IBA/NW Disaster Relief Coordinator Dave Hillison at dr@interstatebaptist.org, or call him at (503) 789-6952. |
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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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A PLACE FOR PASTOR RENEWAL
 Genesee Home Retreat Center, located in the northern Sierra Nevada of California, is the perfect place for a pastor and spouse to refocus.
For more information (click here )
www.GeneseeHome.org |
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DISASTER RELIEF "AUTUMN TRAINING"
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) Chaplaincy Training will prepare a team member to deploy anywhere in the Northwest. Volunteers who have completed the SBDR Chaplaincy Training and desire to be deployed nationally as well as around the Northwest will need the addition Critical Intervention Stress Management (CISM) Training offered in October. Both courses call for 12 to 13 hours of classroom instruction.
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- ICS is a disaster management team that effectively directs and coordinates a disaster response. In the event of a disaster in the Northwest (requiring significant resources) the state director may call together the ICS team to coordinate the DR teams. ICS requires 12 to 14 hours of classroom instruction. Those volunteers trained and experienced in ICS may be called out to serve nationally.
- October 28th - 29th, 2011
- CISM Training - Chaplaincy training
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- ServSafe
All training will take place at:
Camp Touchet
1130 N Touchet Road
Dayton WA 99328
(509) 387-4585
For a church recommendation form for the Chaplain's training click here.
For registration and pricing to attend any or all trainngs please click here.
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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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