Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month—a special opportunity to honor your pastor and thank him for his faithful service. Encourage your congregation to show its support through prayer, thoughtful notes, acts of kindness, or a special gift. Remember his family as well, and let him know how his ministry has made a difference in your life. May the gratitude expressed this month grow into encouragement and support throughout the year.
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Supporting Our Pastors
Refresh offers free counseling service to pastors nad their wives. The program has has helped pastors, their wives, and staff members continue in the ministry who may have otherwise walked away. Give to support the program at nafwb.org/rekindle.
Rekindle offers specialized coaching from veteran pastors in areas such as first impressions, stewardship campaigns, church bylaws/constitution, and navigating other challenging issues in ministry.
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Leadership ConferenceJoin pastors and church leaders December 7–8 at Sonesta Nashville Airport for the 2026 Leadership Conference. Sessions will offer practical guidance on discipleship, evangelism, sermon preparation, and healthy church systems.
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Theological SymposiumOn October 5-6, the Commission for Theological Integrity will hold its annual symposium on the campus of Welch College in Gallatin, Tennessee. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. The symposium is a free event. The list of papers being presented and furher details can be found at fwbtheology.com/.
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Frontier Applications Due October 15
Applications for Frontier Student Missions are due Thursday, October 15. Following four days of training, teams will travel to serve in Bozeman, Montana, Pahoa, Hawaii, and San Diego, California.
Frontier is a formational experience that plants seeds of lifelong ministry leadership. Students return with clearer vision, deeper faith, and a heart for the communities that need the Gospel most. Find more information and apply at http://frontierstudents.com/.
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Saturday Sneak Peek
Join Welch College for a Sneak Peek October 10th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful campus and experience campus life at Welch College. During the event, you'll take a guided campus tour, meet faculty and current students, eat a meal, and attend a Volleyball Game to experience our vibrant community. You’ll also have the chance to discuss financial aid options and learn the college can support you in your educational journey. REGISTER HERE.
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D6 Conference 2027Some of the most important ground you’ll ever cover isn’t measured in miles; it’s measured in moments. The conversations between destinations are shaping faith, building trust, and creating everyday opportunities for discipleship. D6 Conference 2027 will equip you to recognize discipleship moment and make them count for generations. Register today and save before October 17: https://d6family.com/d6conference/.
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Perspectives Intensive Available in ARJoin us for the Perspectives intensive week of missions training hosted by IM and Connect Church in Russellville, Arkansas, November 1-6. Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose, where you will grow in your faith and understanding of missions. Learn alongside other FWBs and return to your ministry with a passion for inviting others into God’s global story. In this course, you can choose the Key Reader or Certificate track. Contact us to sign up! (https://bit.ly/4hVGSC3 | 877-767-7736 social@iminc.org)
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Preparing Faithfully for RetirementFor Christians, preparing for retirement is about more than building financial security. It is an act of wisdom and stewardship—and preparation for whatever God may call us to do in the years ahead. In Chris Compton’s latest article, he looks at why preparing faithfully today can help us continue serving well in every season of life. Read "Preparing Faithfully for Retirement."
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Host a Shine! SimulcastAPPLY NOW for your church to be a part of the Shine! Simulcast February 27, 2027. It’s simple, and we’ll help you each step of the way with Zoom planning sessions, tips and ideas for registration and promotion, tech support, and so much more! The deadline is October 30, but we are already working with host churches and we want to help YOU prepare for your teen girls to BE STILL and BEHOLD!
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Foundation Forward: Myth vs. Fact
“Endowments are only provided by wealthy people.” This is a myth. The fact is that endowments can be established with modest initial gifts and built over time by future donations. Every dollar placed in an endowment continues to give for generations. Click here to learn more about endowments. Contact the Foundation team for information about giving to existing endowments or establishing a new one. Call 877-336-7575 today!
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