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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.
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Nomination Deadline Oct. 1
October 1 is the deadline for nominations to be submitted to the Nominating Committee for the 2024 election. Nominations, accompanied by a brief resume, must be submitted exclusively to the chairman on or before October 1.
Find the list of board and commission positions to be filled as well as the nomination form and submission information at https://nafwb.org/nominations/.
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College Student Survey
Information is being gathered about college students in the denomination in hopes to help our churches as they work to minister to them. If you participated in the College Missions Program, CTS, E-TEAM, Truth & Peace, or Y.E.T. between 2019 and 2023 and have graduated high school, please fill out this survey by September 30:
Likewise, if you know students who participated in these programs that fit the criteria above, please share the link to the survey with them.
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Symposium Update
October 2-3, the Commission for Theological Integrity is set to host its annual symposium on the campus of Randall University in Moore, OK. This year, the event features an open theme, allowing attendees to engage with papers across theological and biblical disciplines.
The list of presenters and topics will be announced soon. The symposium will begin at 6:00 p.m. October 2.
The symposium is open to all and is free of charge. Attendees must only make their lodging arrangements and cover some of their meals. Randall University has a special rate with the Springhill Suites in Moore, OK, priced at $94 plus tax.
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Thank You for Giving
Thank you for your generosity to the 2023 World Missions Offering. IM will continue to receive gifts through the end of the year as they pursue their $1 million goal so that IM missionaries, ministries, and partnerships can share the Gospel. Watch a "THANK YOU" from the around the world below:
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The Next Step of Our LegacyAt the 2023 National Convention, the Board of Retirement introduced a proposal for expanding its charter and changing its name. Their plan–and heart–is to simply improve and expand their already excellent level of service.
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D6 Offers Two Conferences
Whether you're a parent, ministry leader, or volunteer passionate about making discipleship a daily reality, D6 Conference 2024 has something for everyone.
Join us April 2-4, in Orlando, Florida, or March 8-9, in Seattle, Washington, and learn how to build everyday teachable moments of faith by connecting the church and home. Don't miss this opportunity to transform the way you approach discipleship.
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Only 5 Spots Remain for Boot Camp
Register now for Pastor's Boot Camp October 23rd and 24th in Nashville, TN. The boot camp covers important topics such as mission, vision, and values; conflict and spiritual warfare; developing leaders and disciples; essential systems and finances; and MUCH more! To learn more about this FREE training and register for your spot, visit fwbnam.com/pastors-boot-camp.
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Christians in Culture
Christians in Culture, the new release from Welch College Press, provides biblical and theological foundations for thinking Christianly about all areas of culture and living Christianly within them. Christians in Culture invites you to cultivate a Christian worldview for all of life—a worldview that is holistic, wise, and transformative. Order your copy of Christians in Culture.
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Estate Plan Video ResourcesThe Free Will Baptist Foundation website offers video resources for learning more about the importance and the process of estate planning, including "Why Estate Planning Matters," "Planning Your Family's Future," and "The Three Questions." Watch the videos: https://www.fwbgifts.com/estateplanvideos.
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