NAFWB News

Stay up-to-date on happenings throughout the Free Will Baptist denomination with this week's NAFWB News. Read below the exciting things going on in our national ministries.

Sanctity of Life

Sunday, January 22, is National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Duke University Reseacher Dr. Harold Koenig recently joined the Better Together Podcast to discuss how a strong faith that is acted out in beliefs and behaviors has a direct correlation to human flourishing. Watch the interview here.

Monday, January 15, the podcast will feature an interview with Pam Crank of The Hope Center discussing ways Christians can support the sanctity of life.

The Great Dechurching

Forty million people (15.5%) of the U.S. population stopped attending church over the last 25 years. Many reported they still hold evangelical beliefs and plan to return to church. However, the clock is ticking. If they do not return soon, the generation following them will probably not hold to their view of orthodoxy. In a book discussion of The Great Dechurching, we will look at actions we can take to reach them. Discussions will begin Thursday, January 18, at 11:00 AM CT with a review of chapters 1-3. Register at https://nafwb.org/grow/.

Watch the recent Better Together Podcast interview with The Great Dechurching authors Jim Davis and Michael Graham.

News from Departments

Set Yourself Up for Success

As we start 2024, many of us have set some goals for the new year. But it’s not always easy to make a change…It takes a lot of work to do a 180 from your comfort zone and make it stick. What can you do to have the best shot at actually achieving your goals? In his new blog post, “Three Simple Steps to Set Yourself Up for Success,” John Brummitt explains some simple but effective strategies to help you succeed!

Winter Welcome Days

Welch College will host Welcome Days on campus January 18-19. High schoolers in 9-12 grade and college transfers are invited to experience all the aspects of life on campus. The best thing is… the entire weekend is FREE.
Find more information or register at welch.edu/welcomedays.

Grants Are Back!

After the hard decision last year to pause the grant program, the Free Will Baptist Foundation is pleased to announce the grant program will return in 2024!

$250,000 in grants will be awarded; applications are now being accepted.

Grant applications are due March 15, 2024.

Download the grant application packet .

Creating Healthy Church Systems

Creating Healthy Church Systems is a new release by NAM Chief Training Officer Brad Ransom. The book oulines eight essential systems every church needs to be healthy, and how to build and implement them in your church. Pre-order this practice resource for pastors and leaders.

Follow WNAC on Pinterest

WNAC (@WNACFWB) is now on Pinterest, with "As You Go" podcasts, Bible study guides, blogs, and recipes. Follow them at pinterest.com/WNACFWB/.

D6 Easter Resources

A set of 12 devotions prepare families to celebrate Easter with a spotlight on Jesus. Daily family activities, discussion questions, prayer suggestions, crafts, and recipes give ideas to extend family discipleship to the nooks and crannies of everyday life. As a bonus, 12 adventure stories bring the Bible to life and help reinforce scriptural truths.

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January/February Newsbeat

The first issue of Newsbeat in 2024 is available, featuring a prayer calendar for the year, the latest IM news, "Meet Your Missionaries," and the 2024 WMO Theme. Download the mobile-friendly version here.

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