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Kingdom Vision
An Insight Gained from the New Baptist Covenant
There has been much printed about the New Baptist Covenant event, so I don't think another article talking about the meeting is really needed. What I would like to share is a reminder, a caution, and a challenge the event pressed upon me. The New Baptist Covenant was, most of all, a visual reminder to me of the disunity of Baptists, but even larger than that, the disunity of the church, the body of Christ. There has been a real failure of cohesion. We can share the same gospel, share the same cities, exchange pleasant words, and be busy getting many things done, yet not possess a mutual center or unifying purpose or deeply shared single alliance. This happens throughout the body of Christ, including within the walls of a local church.
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Featured Partner
Ministering to Ministers Foundation, Inc.
Ministering to Ministers Foundation, Inc., serves individual ministers, their families, and church organizations. The Foundation is an advocate for ministers and their families in all faith groups who are experiencing personal or professional crisis due to deteriorating employment or congregation-minister relationships. It works as a mediator to reunite minister and congregation when resolution of issues is needed. Ministering to Ministers strives to develop church-minister relations in the beginning stages of their relationship, promoting strong communication before conflict arises.
Visit the Ministering to Ministers Foundation, Inc., website.
Did You Know?
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That the Ministering to Ministers Foundation, a non-profit corporation, was created in 1994 by a group of ministers who had experienced involuntary separation from their congregation, along with interested lay persons?
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That the purpose of the Ministering to Ministers Foundation is represented by the acronym "C.A.R.E," which encompasses the organization's four divisions: Communicating (Education and Communication Division), Advocating (Dispute Resolution Division), Reclaiming (Personal Wellness Division), and Equipping (Assistance Division)?
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That the Ministering to Ministers Foundation periodically holds Healthy Transitions Wellness Retreats for ministers and spouses in various locations throughout the United States? |
Feedback
As always, we want to hear from you with your feedback. How can we better communicate with you? How can we better serve you? Let us know your thoughts by sending an e-mail to Paige Peak at paige.peak@vbmb.org. |
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Welcome to the latest edition of Advance Notice. We hope that this monthly eNewsletter continues to provide you with relevant, useful information and resources, which are now easier to view.
All of the contents in this eNewsletter are for your use. Please feel free to use the information and illustrations in sermons, in newsletters, church bulletins, and on your website. Additionally, you can easily forward it on to by clicking the "Forward this E-mail to a Friend" link at the bottom.
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Pastor Deacon Church  Leadership Conference
May 2-3, 2008
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center
Register now to attend the 2008 Pastor/Deacon/Church Leadership Conference and discover what God has in store for the leaders in your church as they discover new and exciting ways to invest in the lives of others. This year's conference features special performances by the internationally known African Children's Choir,™ over 25 breakout sessions that will offer practical leadership training, and invaluable networking opportunities with hundreds of Virginia's most gifted leaders.
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2008 Virginia Baptist Resource Directory
The Virginia Baptist Resource Directory puts a wealth of useful information at your fingertips, including a directory of Virginia Baptist ministries, contact information for Virginia Baptist staff, a listing of district associations and BGAV churches, a 2008 calendar of Virginia Baptist events, and much more. Your free copy should be arriving by mail soon. To request additional copies, contact Penny Jenkins at penny.jenkins@vbmb.org or 800.255.2428, ext. 1212.
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Baptist Collegiate Ministry Leadership Training  Conference
March 28-29, 2008
Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center
Join college students from across Virginia for the BCM Leadership Training Conference with featured speaker Dr. Jeff Iorg, president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. This year's theme is "Vocaré: Discovering God's Call for Your Life." For more information, visit the BCM website.
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Spiritual Leadership Conference
April 25-26, 2008
Highlands Fellowship Church, Abingdon
The Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network invites you to a Spiritual Leadership Conference featuring Henry and Richard Blackaby, authors of Spiritual Leadership: Moving People to God's Agenda. There is no fee for the conference, but reservations are required for lunch on April 26 ($7). A love offering will be collected at both sessions. For more information or to register, visit the Southwest Virginia Christian Leadership Network website.
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Disaster Relief Trainings 
Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief is holding training sessions in various locations around the state this spring. Each training session includes an introduction to Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief and a choice of breakout sessions on recovery, feeding, and temporary child care. Lunch is provided, as well as a hat, t-shirt, and lanyard. For more information, visit the Disaster Relief webpage.
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Eagle Eyrie Lodge Renovations
Volunteers needed!
During March, Eagle Eyrie needs volunteers with various skills to help renovate Sycamore and Locust lodges. Eagle Eyrie will plan the jobs, provide materials, and furnish lodging and meals for individuals or church groups who volunteer. Click here for more information, including a list of jobs. Click here for more information, including a list of jobs. |
This Month in Our History...with Fred Anderson
Exactly two centuries ago, on March 19, 1808, John Spencer was born in Buckingham County, Virginia. Unless he is part of your family tree or you are a history buff in a Buckingham Baptist congregation, you probably have never heard of John Spencer. It is understandable. He never wrote a book. He never headed some large organization. He devoted his entire ministerial career to "weak, struggling churches." He never did anything which would have earned him fame as the world defines it.
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Be prepared to move.
Virginia Baptists are a body of believers who are moved by the love of Christ. We are moved to share His love. We are moved to serve others in His name. We are moved to build His kingdom. When it's time to move, we can because of the combined giving power of over 1,400 Baptist General Association of Virginia churches.
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Read the Bible Through in 2008 