 Finish it
 My wife, Vicki, graduated from Moody 31 years ago, but at that time, Moody was only a three-year Bible school. Since 1986, it has been issuing degrees to all its graduates. But when we graduated, it was only giving diploma's--you had to go to other schools to finish your degree program. Vicki took some courses from Trinity University and Beloit College before kids, ministry and life slowly gobbled up her time. Recently, she contacted Moody and found out that with a few classes from our local community college (Chaffey) and some online classes from Moody, she could finish her long awaited degree. So the day after we dropped off our son Andy at Moody, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies from Moody. Way to go, sweetie! Along the way, she was able to get a crash course in the current lifestyle of college students. Her determination inspired me to get working on finishing my doctorate. Is there something you've left undone in your life that you can finish with a little effort and time. What's stopping you? "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you." (Zechariah 4:9) Zerubbabel's assignment was to rebuild the Temple. They went through the first stage - rebuild the altar and the second stage - laid the foundation of the Temple. Just after the second stage, opposition came, crops failed and the economy flattened.. Sound familar? At times we have unfulfilled dreams, uncompleted goals, dead visions and half-built projects. With God's help, you can do it! Don't give up, finish it!
 Jim Smith
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Pastor Appreciation Month
 Clergy Appreciation Month is a great opportunity for congregations to honor their pastors and pastoral families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and multiple blessings provided by these special people. It is typically scheduled in October, but can be held at any time that is convenient for the church and the community. Take some time to give some special attention to your Pastors. Take them out for a meal, give them a gift card or fix their car. It is also important to remember that appreciation, affirmation and prayer support of our spiritual leaders is appropriate throughout the entire year.
 Jim Britts is a CB Youth Pastor at New Song Church in Oceanside, CA and a friend of mine. Last year, he wrote a screenplay, and he and several others in the church teamed up with a professional cast and crew from Hollywood to produce the film, "To Save a Life." The film is releasing in nearly a thousand theatres this January, and they are currently doing preview screenings all over the country for people that work with teens. There are two main web sites for the film: 1) www.tosavealifemovie.com - for students to see the trailer and pass on to their friends, and You also can go directly to their web page to sign up for a preview screening when the film comes to your area. Thousands of youth workers and students have seen the film already and have rated it a 9.0/10 on average. This is also an excellent opportunity to reach out to other local youth pastors, principals, ASB Advisors or others that work with youth and invite them to the screening with you.
Short-Term Mission Team Leader Training in Glendora
 Do you see real life change in your short-term missionaries one week after they return from the field? How about one month? One year? This is a resource that enables your short-term mission teams to become more effective. DELTA's Team Leader Training will help move your team leaders from thinking as facilitators and planners to disciplers and shepherds. This training will give your leaders practical, hands-on instruction on building character, team unity, bridges to culture, debriefing and follow-through. Attendees will go home with practical tools they can use as they train and serve their short-term mission team. Your leaders will be equipped to lead team trainings and will be given curriculum helps and ideas to use in team meetings pre- and post-trip, and on the field.
A team leader training is coming to Glendora soon:
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9am-5pm Grace Church of Glendora
1515 S Glendora Ave
Glendora, CA 91740
Great Discount for Pastors
 Cardiff Lodge is offering a 90% discount to Pastors at their Luxerious Bed and Breakfast in north San Diego county. While at our Pastor's Mentoring Group in North San Diego County, Phil Waters, the CBSC Pastor to the Japanese-speaking congegation at First Baptist in Oceanside, mentioned that he has stayed at the Inn, and he would highly recommend it to all Pastors. He paid $25 for a room valued at $250. I also called to confirm--it's for real! |
Worst Flooding in 40 Years
 Hundreds of thousands of exhausted Philippine flood survivors crammed into schools, gymnasiums, churches and other makeshift shelters as the death toll from the weekend disastrous typhoon soars. Typhoon Ketsana dumped more than a month's worth of average rainfall on Manila and surrounding areas in one 24-hour period. About 80 percent of the city of 15 million was flooded. Authorities estimated damage from the storm so far at around 4.69 billion pesos ($98.5 million). More than 1.9 million people were affected and 375,000 had abandoned their homes and taken refuge in evacuation centers.
Many CB Churches Hit
 Conservative Baptist Association Philippines (CBAP) General Director Rev. Noel A. Pantoja writes that many of their churches were affected, especially in the Metro Manila area. Here is a partial list of some churches and those displaced by the Typhoon. 1. Marikina First Baptist Church - 90 families 2. Good News Church - Marikina - 75 families 3. Faith Christian Fellowship Antipolo- 100 families 4. Lord Jesus Fellowship Marikina - 30 families 5. Christ the Blessed Hope - Marikina - 70 families 6. Provident Church - Marikina - 40 families 7. Binangonan CF - 20 families - 5 missing persons, 1 death 8. Mabitac, Laguna - 65 families - 3 deaths in community 9. Sta Maria, Laguna - 75 families - many sick 10. Capitol City Baptist Church - Quezon City - Pastors house under 16-ft flood. We are hosting them at CB guest rooms. 11. CBAP Pastor / CBOP Board President Mark Sosmena - QC - house immersed in 12-ft flood 12. Holy Redeemer Church - 50 families. 13. CJOL Church Taytay - 35 families Filipino Relief Fund
 CBSC has set up a Filipino Relief Fund to assist churches and families devastated by this Typhoon. To make a donation, please visit our web site or give us a call. It just so happens that CBSC Executive Director Jim Smith will be speaking at the Biennial CBAP Conference still scheduled in Baguio City, Philippines, for October 14-17. Jim and Vicki will both be speaking at the conference and now hope to bring not only messages of hope, but a strong financial relief. Please help if you can.
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Sunise Wrightwood
 In August, Todd Marcy resigned from the Wrightwood Campus of Sunrise Church. Todd had been working at Sunrise Wrightwood for over ten years, helping Sunrise Rialto implement changes that helped them get healthy, and saw them grow both numerically and financially. Todd and Lynn have moved to Seebring, FL while he finishes his doctorate and works in a Christian ministry at the same time. Sunrise Rialto will be looking for another Pastor for the Wrightwood campus.
Pam Farrel speaking at San Antonio Heights
 The women of San Antonio Heights Community Church in Upland, invite women of all ages to join them for their Holiday Elegance, on Monday evening, November 2, at 6:00 pm at the church (2520 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91784). Call the church at 909-982-5907 for reservations and directions. Tickets for the evening, including dinner, will be $10. The speaker will be well known author, Pam Farrel, a relationship specialist, international speaker and author of over 30 books. Any questions, please call the church office at 909-982-5907.
On a side note, they are also looking for a volunteer piano player for their senior group. If interested please ask for Nita Brock.
New Pastor in Perris
 Temple Baptist Church in Perris is happy to announce that Ray Grignon has accepted the called to be their new Senior Pastor. Ray and Nichole, along with their two children, Joseph and Annie will move out from Ohio, where he served as the Assistant Pastor of High Street Baptist Church in Columbus. Ray grew up south of Detroit, MI, graduated from Oklahoma Baptist College and is continuing his studies from Liberty University. His first Sunday at Temple will be on November 15. If you would like to welcome Ray to CBSC, email him at rayg@highstreetbaptistchurch.com.
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Great CBSC Fall Events
 Good But Lost
A seminar hosted by World Impact on Saturday, October 3 (in Partnership with CBSC) at their downtown L.A. campus. Tony Pezzotta will lead this helpful seminar in understanding Roman Catholicism. Only $10. There is still time to sign up at www.cbasc.com.
More Than You Are
CBSC is partnering with Tranformation Ministries for this very helpful two-day conference, Thursday and Friday, October 22-23, featuring Leith Anderson and a host of other events to equip church leaders for ministry. Sign up deadline is October 7 at www.cbasc.com. Walk-ins welcome at the conference, but meals not guaranteed.
 Handling Conflict WellOn Saturday, November 3, come hear Gary and Rick Friesen share on how churches can equip members to be able to handle conflict well when it happens. The seminar is at NewSong Church in San Dimas. Register online at www.cbasc.com. Only $20 (includes lunch).
 Christmas Banquet
We try to bring you some of the funniest Christian acts to our dinner to start your Christmas season off with laughter. This year we again have found a first-rate comedian. Dana Daniels has been called one of America's top comedian magicians working today. In-fact, he was awarded the 2007 Stage Magician of the year from the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. Dana has many television appearances and keeps the laughs going at a speedy clip using his trusty side kick, Luigi the Psychic Parrot. Yes, you read correctly -- a psychic parrot! Plan to attend on Monday night, December 7, at the Wyndham Hotel in Santa Ana, near the South Coast Plaza. The event starts at 6:30 and is $29.99 per person. A first-class location, first-class entertainment for first-class clientele. Sign up online at www.cbasc.com.
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Reminders
 Year-end marks the time for several church governing board tasks:
1) 2010 staff housing allowances should be approved before the end of the year.
2) If you are on a fiscal calandar year, you should be planning your 2010 budget.
3) Year-end staff evaluations are due.
If you have more questions about church finances, be sure to call our CB office and ask for Ed Reingrover, our Business Administrator. He would be glad to help.
Well, thanks for reading all the way to the bottom. You are one who loves to complete a task! Well done and have great day.
Sincerely,
Jim Smith
CB Southern California
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Following are the Top 25 songs reported by churches in their Copy Activity Reports in the United States according to CCLI.
1 How Great Is Our God Tomlin, Chris \ Reeves, Jesse \ Cash, Ed
2 Mighty To Save Fielding, Ben \ Morgan, Reuben
3 Blessed Be Your Name Redman, Beth \ Redman, Matt
4 Here I Am To Worship Hughes, Tim
5 Everlasting God
Brown, Brenton \ Riley, Ken
6 Open The Eyes Of My Heart Baloche, Paul
7 Forever
Tomlin, Chris
8 Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Tomlin, Chris \ Giglio, Louie \ Excell, Edwin Othello \ Rees, John \ P. Newton, John
9 Holy Is The Lord
Tomlin, Chris \ Giglio, Louie
10 Shout To The Lord Zschech, Darlene
11 Come Now Is The Time To Worship Doerksen, Brian
12 You Are My King
Foote, Billy
13 Your Grace Is Enough Maher, Matt
14 Jesus Messiah
Tomlin, Chris \ Carson, Daniel \ Reeves, Jesse \ Cash, Ed
15 Lord I Lift Your Name On High Founds, Rick
16 In Christ Alone
Townend, Stuart \ Getty, Keith 17 God Of Wonders
Byrd, Marc \ Hindalong, Steve
18 We Fall Down
Tomlin, Chris
19 Beautiful One
Hughes, Tim
20 The Heart Of Worship Redman, Matt
21 Days Of Elijah
Mark, Robin
22 You're Worthy Of My Praise Ruis, David
23 You Are My All In All Jernigan, Dennis
24 Hosanna
Baloche, Paul \ Brown, Brenton
25 Breathe
Barnett, Marie
How Adults Learn
10% by reading
20% by hearing
30% by seeing
50% seeing and hearing
60% by writing
70% by discussing
80% by experiencing
90% by teaching
Church Culture
Frequently terminated leaders say, "This really caught me out of the blue. I truly didn't see it coming. I still really don't know what happened." Often they say something like, "Everything was going so well. All of the sudden everything seemed to spin out of control and within a month or two I had been fired." A church's real values and culture are found in how time and budget are spent and how people are treated and rewarded. A church's expressed values are frequently very different from its real values. Often a leader's mistake in assessing church culture is in doing more listening than observing. Andrew Carnegie once said, "As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do."
Assessing the culture of an organization can be somewhat akin to nailing Jell-O to the wall. It is a "soft" skill in the sense that empirical data does not tell the whole story. Nevertheless a leader's potential is profoundly impacted by their grasp of this "tribal knowledge."
To take a quick assessment of your church's culture.
Fun Times at
the CBSC
Women's Retreat
Over 700 women will have enjoyed a weekend getaway up in the mountains at Pine Summit by the end of October. CB has sponsored one Spanish and two English Women's Retreats at Pine Summit with 350 more women coming up this weekend, October 2-4. One comment card said "I enjoyed having the freedom of not going to everything, but I found myself going to everything anyway. It was a great weekend."
Thanks to Vicki Smith and her team for two great English weekends and to Oralia Cuellar and her team for organizing the Spanish retreat. 
Women's Ministries
To read Vicki Smith's updates and devotionals each month, visit our web site at cbasc.com and click Women's Ministries.
Hispanic
Men's Retreat October 9-11
Our Hispanic CB Committee is ready for their retreat at Pine Summit, featuring Pastor Nelson Morales. For more information, please vist our web site.
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