GCR Task Force Report Dominates SBC Business
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP)—After months of debate, Southern Baptist Convention messengers meeting June 15-16 easily adopted an amended version of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force report and also elected a new president, Bryant Wright.
Wright Elected President Of SBC—Other Matters
—More than 1,500 people accepted Christ during the pre-convention Crossover evangelism emphasis, which had 1,900-plus volunteers.
Small Church With Big CP Heart Honored With M.E. Dodd Award
ORLANDO, Fla. (BP)—A church with 103 members and an average 30-year Cooperative Program giving rate of 32.78 percent received the M.E. Dodd Award during the Southern Baptist Executive Committee’s morning report June 15 at the SBC annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.
Chaplains Receive Specialized Training To Help Others
Chaplains recently received valuable training that will better equip them to minister to a wide variety of people when they are experiencing sudden distress and trauma. Every year countless numbers of people suddenly find themselves in critical need of stress relief and mental, emotional and spiritual support. People become victims unexpectedly due to natural and manmade disasters and also by experiencing traumatic life emergencies. They need trained individuals to comfort and help them. This specialized training is provided by the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists to chaplains and other caregivers.
Volunteers Gather In Lincoln For Disaster-Relief Training
Pastor R.D. Fowler and Bethel Baptist Church, Lincoln, Neb., hosted a Disaster Relief training event on Saturday, May 15. The first part of the classroom session was Disaster Relief Basic Training, better known as “Yellow Hat” training. The second session related specifically to staffing a chainsaw unit with a strong emphasis on safety.
‘Put The Gospel On Display’ To Reach Young Adults
“Look for ways to put the gospel on display” in order to reach young adults. Bob Mayfield helped Sunday School directors learn how to reach the 18-34 age group more effectively.
Free Booklet Is Available To Help Churches Grow Their Sunday Schools
Sunday School is the original small-group experience.
KS-NE Campers On Mission Serve Christ As They Go
Kansas-Nebraska Campers on Mission share Christ through a servant lifestyle. COM members stage a variety of work projects in Kansas and Nebraska. In the winter, many of them minister in warmer climates. Campers on Mission is sponsored by the Adult Volunteer Mobilization Team of the North American Mission Board. Although it is sponsored by NAMB, Campers on Mission is non-denominational and open to Christian campers of all denominations. Many COM members have an RV rig, but that is not a requirement. For more information on how to get involved with Kansas-Nebraska COM, contact Norm Marcum at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Black Church Connection Provides Training, Inspiration
On Thursday, May 13, the Wornall Partnership, the church planting ministry of Wornall Road Baptist Church, along with the Kaw Valley Baptist Association (Topeka and Lawrence) and the Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association conducted a “Black Church Planting Connection” at Wornall Road Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo.
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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29
Featured Video - Sacred Roads
Sacred Roads – DVD
by Heather Zempel
This kit is designed for a five session format promoting discussion and practical application. A guide for the roads to take as disciples of Christ.
Regional Sunday School Event Coming August 20
The Kansas City area has been selected as one of only three locations in the United States for TRANSFORM, a training event that can make a genuine difference in your Sunday School teachers and their teaching.
Pray For Sturgis Ministry
Dakota Southern Baptists are gearing up for their annual ministry during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 6-14.
KNCSB Coaching Ministry
Over the last year and a half, Directors of Missions, KNCSB Staff, and others have been honing their skill in coaching. Coaching, unlike mentoring, is not designed for an outside expert to tell a person what they need to do or how to address perplexing problems. Coaches use a series of powerful guided questions to help the person being coached to discover their own direction and answers.
God Knows Who I Am
Wonderful Weekend for Women 2010 will impact hundreds this fall as women from all over Kansas and Nebraska gather at Webster Conference Center in Salina, KS on September 17-18. The theme will be “Stand Out,” with featured speaker, Angela Thomas, encouraging those who might be tired, lonely, exhausted, or sad to realize that they “stand out to God,” and that they can “stand out for him.”
Church Needs Van and Other Equipment
Wornall Road Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo., needs a van for one of the missions it sponsors.
$100,000 Grant ... More Contributions Needed
At the end of March, $10,530 had been given and we are in dialogue with another contributor now for an additional $10,000.
Mission Opportunity
Jamaican Baptists have issued an invitation to come and share the love of Christ with their families and friends.
FCC Ruling May Force Churches To Buy New Wireless Microphones
The FCC in implementing a new ruling in June 2010 that will force many churches and other organizations to change out their wireless microphones and other wireless devices such as nursery call systems.
Arkansas Needs And Projects
Arkansas is known for its scenic beauty. However, the state has vast mission needs.
Clarks To Serve As Estate Consultants
Bob and Marie Clark are embarking on a new career as estate-planning consultants for the Kansas-Nebraska Southern Baptist Foundation.
LifeWay Announces 2010 Women’s Events
Nationally known women’s Bible teachers will be featured in 2010 events sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources. Although none of these events will be held in Kansas or Nebraska, several will be within a reasonable driving distance. “Living Proof Live” with Beth Moore will be held June 25-26, 2010, in St. Louis, Mo. The event will take place at Chaifetz Arena at St. Louis University.
New Source For Churches Targets Young Adults
The 18- to 34-year-old age group is noticeably missing from churches.
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