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The Disciple's Journey
September 21, 2009
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Ken Kessler 01Where Are You Making Your Connections?
By Ken Kessler at KKessler@TheColumbiaPartnership.org.


What comes first--the chicken or the egg? Sometimes in the church world a similar type of question is asked. What comes first--evangelism or discipleship? [Click HERE to read more.]
Eddie Hammett to be Church and Clergy Coach
Ministry Partner Eddie HammeEddie Hammetttt will begin November 1st a part-time Church and Clergy Coach for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. This will be part of his continuing work with The Columbia Partnership with whom he is connected full-time. Here are a couple of posted stories on this new assignment: CBF of NC, Biblical Recorder, and Baptists Today.

Eddie has written seven books over the past 15 years with three different publishers and various arrangements with co-authors, contributors, and ghost writers. He is offering a webinar and teleconference package. To registration go to this link: How to Write a Book and Get it Published
Collection of Writings Available October 1st
The articles on the 25 factors that impact the survivability and George at BWA 2009vitality of your congregation will be available in three editions October 1st. Entitled Will Your Congregation Still Exist Ten Years from Now? these writing will be available in the Personal Edition, a Presentation Edition and a Premium Edition. Will Your Congregation Still Exist Ten Years from Now? deals with the survivability, vitality, and vibrancy of your congregation.  [To learn more click HERE.]
TCP Leadership Series Book of the Week
BorderBorderland Churches Coverland Churches: A Congregation's Introduction to Missional Living by Gary Nelson. Gary has great insights regarding the intersection of Christian faith, other faiths, and unfaith.

See and purchase this book at TCP Resources Store.
Where Are Partners, Associates, and Authors Speaking, Consulting, or Coaching in Coming Days?
Eddie Hammett: Kansas/Nebraska Baptists' Pastors Learning Community, September 21st.
David Crocker: Operation Inasmuch Training at Corinth Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, NC, September 26th.
Dick Hamm: Elder's Retreat for Disciples in Ohio, September 26th.
George Bullard: Conflict Mediation, Wieuca Road Baptist Church, Atlanta, September 27th.