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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
September 26-October 2, 2011
DEREK SPAIN was a chaplain for the Winter Olypnic Games at the athlete's village in Whistler, British Columbia. Derek was chosen to be a chaplain because of the relationships he already had with the winter athletes he serves n his hometown of Lake Placid, New York. There, he directs North Country Ministries (NCM) and pastors Lake Placid Baptist Church. Through NCM, he and his wife, KIM, minister in the community through servant evangelism and by providing volunteers for sports venues. Your willingness to combine your prayers and your resources with sister churches through CP empowers creative and far reaching ministries such as NCM. Take some time this week to lift up Derek, Kim and NCM as they work to influence these international athletes.
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"CHASE and RITA TOZER" serve as team strategy leaders for the Buddhists of the Eastern Himalayas. They work to take the Gospel of Christ to spiritually dark mountain valleys by training national believers to share their faith, disciple new believers, and form healthy, reproducing churches - thanks in part to your commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission through the Cooperative Program. During the last year, they trained more than 700 local believers in evangelism, discipleship, church formation, and leadership development. As a result of those trainings, many lost people have come to Christ, and churches are spreading through a dark land steeped in the ancient traditions of Buddhism. God's glory is covering the Himalayas as the waters cover the seas! Stop and thank God for moving in the hearts of these people. Ask Him to continue to draw people to Himself through these efforts. |
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Parenthood & Church
A recent survey by the Barna Group shows that well over one-third of parents say that having children has influenced them to reconnect or become more involved in church.
New Commitment - active in church for the firs time - 5%
Less Active - became less involved in church - 4%
More Active - increased already active involvement - 20%
Reconnected - began attending church again - 17%
Not sure - 2%
No Influence - having kids did not change involvement - 50%
Source: The Barna Group, 2010 |
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LEADERSHIP
Complication Number Seven:
"I manage people doing work in areas in which I don't have knowledge or experience."
At first glance, this complication sounds peculiar. If you don't have any knowledge or experience and the employee knows the work much better than you do, then why are you that person's leader?
Reality - Learn. You don't have to become an expert on the work that person is doing. But you do have to learn enough to mange that person. How do you learn? Learn managing that person closely over time. Sometimes you have to shadow the employee for a while. Watch him work. See what he actually does and how.
It is okay that you don't know or understand everything the person is doing. But it is not okay to remain in the dark and trust.
When you are spelling out expectations, focus on outcomes and ask lots of questions: "Exactly what are you going to do? Why? How are you going to do that? Why? What are the steps? What is involved in each step? How long will each step take? Why? What are the guidelines and specifications?" If the answers are vague, press for details. If the answers are complex ask for explanations.
Fact - Over time, of course, you will get to know the person's work better and better. You may never become an expert, but you will know more and more. You will be better able to gauge the employee's veracity, trustworthiness, and reliability. You will be able to tell if the person is on track or off track.
Remember, it's okay to be boss!
Brent
*Insights from "Its OK To Be Boss!" Bruce Tulgan |
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IBA ANNUAL MEETING
October 10th, 2011 Doors open at 6:00pm Dinner will be served at 6:30pm Embassy Suites Portland (Airport) 7900 NE 82nd AVE Portland, OR 97220 $15.00 per person (RSVP) $17.00 per person (at the door) For more information and RSVP call or email: (503) 452-2930 lila@interstatebaptist.org Send payment to: PO Box 19960 Portland, OR 97280 Click Here for a bulletin insert and flyer
 Shannon O'Dell is a devoted husband and father of four. People know him as innovative, inspiring and committed to reaching out to struggling rural churches. He has served Brand New Church as senior pastor for over seven years in Bergman, Arkansas, a small community of just over 400 people.
Brand New Church has grown from 31 to 2000 members with 6 campuses, network churches, and an online campus under Shannon's leadership. He is the author of "Transforming Church in Rural America." For more information on the church visit www.brandnewchurch.com. |
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PRAYER REQUEST
Burnside Baptist Church, Portland Diane Brown, wife of Pastor Kevin Brown, had an MRI September 26 to find the severity and extent of nodules, polyps, cysts, and lumps. These have been found in her thyroid, uterus, ovaries, and breast. She is currently scheduled for surgery on September 29th. Please pray for quick recovery and wisdom for the doctors. In addition, please pray for strength for Diane and Kevin during this time.
Update on Cecil Sims - Cecil has been undergoing physical therapy at least 5 days a week and has been making progress. He is strong enough to get out of bed and walk with a walker (with someone close by) and can get in and out of the car without help. He has retained his memory and speech. Please continue to pray for Cecil, his wife Jeannine and the rest of the family during this trying time.
Region 3 Team Leader Frank Shope while outside walking his dog last Thursday evening, experienced a blackout and fell. He was admitted to the hospital for overnight observation and testing, and was released Friday morning. He has facial and neck lacerations, and is not allowed to drive until he is seen by his primary care physician Thursday, September 29. Your prayers are appreciated.
NWBC Executive Director Bill Crewsis scheduled for surgery next week. Please pray for Dr. Crews and his family. |
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SAFE MINISTRIES
 "It is always a great concern of mine as to how people are using the SAFE material. I prayerfully hope that everyone has the understanding that SAFE is 'not intended for use' apart from Christ as its undying theme, the Bible as its guide and the church as its chief administrator." (Joey Carroll, SAFE Director)
There will be a SAFE Conference October 28 & 29. The course objectives are:
- Understand SAFE objectives and course material
- Review new updates to material
- Understand tools necessary to bring about permanent change in people
- Effectively facilitate SAFE program.
Click here for detailed conference information.
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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.
Downloadable poster (view/download)
Downloadable bulletin insert (view/download)
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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DISASTER RELIEF "AUTUMN TRAINING"
- October 28th - 29th, 2011
- CISM Training - Chaplaincy training
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- ServSafe
- This is an advanced course on food safety and is nationally recognized (valuable for deployment in all states). ServSafe manuals need to be preordered so participants can begin studying prior to the first day of class.
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 trainings please click here.
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CHURCH NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
First Baptist Church Beaverton, OR is seeking to hire one or two people to work in their preschool department on Sunday mornings. Hours are 9:15 - 12:15 on Sunday mornings. This would be ideal for someone who worships at another time, loves preschoolers and could use the extra income. If you are interested, please contact the church, 503-646-4455. |
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