OCT
2015

CPW
DIALOG
Leadership
Development 
 

    Convivio, Latino Fellowship, in Turlock, October 3
Jesus' Example in Leadership Development

Jesus elaborately invested in the development of spiritual leaders. In terms of time and training, He was extravagant. With prospective leaders He was focused, forceful, persistent, patient, prayerful, sacrificial, compassionate, creative, faith-filled, and forgiving (see Luke 10:1-24 for one example).
 
A struggle for today's church is, first, to identify prospects who will take time to learn and, then, to provide truly excellent training. Difficult as it may be, this is a worthy and necessary aim, because every church growing in a Christ-exalting way is characterized by godly leaders.
 
Training is an important component of strengthening churches for Converge. This month alone we offer three excellent training opportunities for you and your ministry partners (see Upcoming Retreats and Trainings below).
 
Let's work hard--and together--to effectively develop spiritual leaders! And, share with us your ideas on how we can serve you better in this arena.
 
Trusting Jesus to Lead us,
 
  
David Yetter  
Executive Minister   
High quality, affordable training for your top tier volunteer leaders!
Last year we launched an equipping ministry to encourage and equip church board members in their lives and ministries.
We'll address current and constant issues Church Boards face at this month's retreat. Our primary theme: Developing as Spiritual Leaders - in the Lord, with each other, and for the benefit of the church. Details and to register click here.
Prayer Requests for CPW Day of Prayer and Fasting, Tuesday, October 13
 
 
The Gordon family and Crosspoint Community Church of Santa Rosa. Lead Pastor Pat Gordon's battle with Leukemia ended September 22 when he took his final breath on earth and awoke in the presence of Jesus.  Pray for God's comfort and special care for Michelle Gordon, her children, and for the entire Crosspoint family.  Providentially, Crosspoint's Associate Pastor Mike Baker has been appointed Interim Lead Pastor and received the leadership baton (literally and figuratively) from Pat on Sunday, September 13. 
 
 
 
Pastor Henry and Eleanor Pauls of Central Community Church in Fresno. The Pauls and the church are grieving the death of their oldest child, Jason, who died in an ATV accident in Canada where he lived with his wife and two of his children. Jason's wife and kids just moved back to Fresno to carry on life nearer extended family.
 
New Covenant Community Church in Fresno and Pastor Scott Borman. 
Pastor Scott has been appointed Interim Lead Pastor after former Lead Pastor Jän van Oosten resigned after having an inappropriate, extended relationship with a woman in the church. Jän is pursuing full reconciliation with God and Ginya and is hopeful of restored fellowship with the church after a restoration process that includes a spiritual counselor and care team who will be working with him. Ask the Lord to lead the church in purity and unity as they heal and plan for their future.
 
Praise God for Coastside Baptist Church and Pastor Mike Orlicky. They celebrated 25 years of in Half Moon Bay on October 4!
 

Give thanks for the three people went public for Christ through baptism at LifeCity Church, a one-year old Church Plant, in Santa Clara. Check out this baptism promo video! 



Ask God to lead us to realize in 2015... 
BetterGospelSharing, resulting in waves of people saved, baptized, and well-discipled (6% of weekend attendance baptized)
BetterChurchHealth, resulting in leaders and congregations fulfilling their God-given mission with power and joy (70% of churches growing)
BetterPastorFitness with pastors courageously leading, helped by God and a peer network (75% of pastors in LEAD Teams, 50% being coached)
BetterChurchStarting with church supporting life and community transforming church plants (6% church start rate in PacWest)
BetterWorldImpact resulting in the world seeing the good deeds--here, near, and far away--and glorifying the Father in heaven (100% of churches making gospel difference here, near, and far away).







 
One-by-One Haiti (Converge Sponsorship Program)
Converge sponsors Haitian children's spiritual, physical, and intellectual development through the One-by-One Haiti program. If you or your church are interested in learning more, let us know! We are looking for new sponsors who will give and pray.  Meet Amenson, one of the sponsored kids, in this video!


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Children's Hunger Fund helps churches share the gospel through meeting practical needs of families in their community!  They have an event this Saturday (10/10) in Concord.  Find out more here.
Upcoming Retreats and Trainings in PacWest
A resource for CPW pastors...

We are pleased to announce that Converge PacWest (CPW) has joined with QuietWaters Ministries to bring you the CareLine. 

 

 

 The CareLine is a professional and confidential consulting resource for Converge PacWest pastors and their families, provided free of charge. Twelve (12) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, the CareLine answering service puts you in contact with one of QuietWaters' licensed, doctor or master level counselors with personal experience in ministry to talk about a personal or congregational issue. The counselors provide assessment, consultation and referral when you have personal, congregational, or ministry concerns and problems. You simply call the toll-free number 888-814-5550.

 

Examples of when to use the CareLine:

  • "A counseling situation I needed advice for"
  • "Depression, marital problems"
  • "Info about potential for violence in a bi-polar person"
  • "Concern with an adult daughter"
  • "A family member depressed and talking about life not worth living"
  • "Congregant possibly suicidal"

The CareLine is provided to help you lead with strength . . . "A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers." Proverbs 24:5-6 (NIV)

 

Contact the CPW office to find out more about the program. 

 

 
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