Know Your CommunityWho is in your community? What struggles do they face? What is keeping them from church?
The Know Your Community Report tells you so much more than the demographics of your church's neighbors. It reveals their cultures, beliefs, values, needs, struggles, and barriers you may face when trying to reach them. Over 350 Free Will Baptist churches have used the report to better understand how to minister to their neighbors.
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Pray for PastorsWould you commit to praying every day that the Lord would send more laborers into His harvest? At the 2026 National Convention, Dr. Moody challenged people to pray each day at 9:38 a.m. or 9:38 p.m., remembering Jesus' words from Matthew 9:38: "Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest." Pray for workers—and ask God to help you be one. Find more at nafwb.org/938.
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Lay Leader TrainingDeacons and laypeople are critical to healthy churches. The Executive Office is focused on lay leader development and the discipling of our congregations. When we prepare our laypeople to minister more effectively, it helps pastors and churches thrive.
Danny Williams of ALFWB will lead three webinars to guide churches in deacon and lay leader training September 15, October 20, and November 17 at 6:00 pm (CT).
Register at nafwb.org/grow for this valuable resource for church health.
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Leadership Conference
Registration and hotel reservations open September 1. Registration for the conference includes all sessions, conference materials, and four meals.
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It's WMO Month!We are inviting you to join us this year as we pursue the mission “Share the Gospel. Give a million. Reach a million.” To reach the million-dollar goal for the World Missions Offering, we need you.
The theme this year pairs with the 3 major IM Horizon Goals for 2025-2035 (read more about those goals here). The WMO supports new missionary funding, the IM General Fund, and IM Global Partnerships.
Our mission is to labor with the Body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission. So join us by giving on August 30 (or any time of the year)!
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Cleo Pursell Scholarship FundThe Cleo Pursell Scholarship is awarded by WNAC to foreign students who are studying in Bible Institutes and seminaries around the world. The scholarship has been underfunded the past few years, and we have not been able to help as many students. Thankfully this year, we will be helping Boris (pictured here), the Director of the Pinar del Rio Seminary in Cuba, as he is finishing up his doctoral studies.
Pray for the Lord of the harvest to work in hearts of people who are interested in supporting this ministry.
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Endowments Making a Difference
The Free Will Baptist Foundation recently paid out $277,914.26 to named beneficiaries of endowments for earnings during the first six months of this year. Every six months gifts are distributed according to the terms of each endowment. The Foundation currently handles 137 endowments valued at $17 Million to benefit Free Will Baptist ministries. For more information about how to contribute to or establish endowments, click here or call our office at 1-877-336-7575.
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New Book By Dr. PicirilliGenesis is more than a book of beginnings; it's the foundation of God's entire redemptive story. Drawing on decades of scholarship and teaching, Robert E. Picirilli helps readers uncover the theological truths and biblical themes that echo throughout Scripture. See how God's plan for humanity has been unfolding since the very beginning.
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Job Opening: Admissions Counselor
Welch College Enrollment Services is conducting a search to fill the position of a full-time Admissions Counselor on the Enrollment Services Team, according to Daniel Webster, Vice President for Administration and Student Engagement.
“If you are a self-starter with people skills who is interested in engaging high school-aged students in the Christian college selection process, then the role of Admissions Counselor may be the perfect fit for you,” Webster said.
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Subscribe to the Richland Ave NewsletterDo you receive the Richland Ave Financial newsletter? If not, you're missing out! Every month, we send information and resources you can use as you plan for your future ministry! Go to richlandavefinancial.com, scroll to the bottom of the page, and subscribe today!
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Advanced Leader Training
Join us at Rejoice FWB Church in Nashville, TN, September 18-19 to learn from denominational leaders regarding revitalization, mobilization, leadership development, first impressions, and engagement. Learn more and register today at fwbnam.com/alt/.
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