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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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Save the Date: 2021 Leadership Conference
The 2021 Leadership Conference will be held at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel (formerly Marriott), and will feature Dr. Thom Rainer as keynote speaker Monday and Tuesday evening. A variety of practical ministry and leadership seminars will also be available Tuesday.
Further information regarding the conference including the full schedule, registration, and hotel reservation information will be released soon at https://nafwb.org/leader/.
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Reach
Week 2 of the Reach emphasis is focused on reaching those around us with the Gospel, including family members, neighbors, those who are struggling, veterans, and those in jail or prison.
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Gideon's Army
As churches focus efforts on reaching others with the Gospel, we want to support them. We are assembling a group of prayer warriors called Gideon’s Army. If you would like to join this group, send an email to questions@nafwb.org and type “Gideon’s Army” in the subject line. If you have a request you would like Gideon’s Army to pray for, email that request with “Gideon’s Army Prayer Request” in the subject line.
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Rest of the Family Offering
Please put Sunday, September 26 on your calendar and plan to take up an offering to support the "Rest of the Family."
This offering goes to support the Executive Office, WNAC, our four commissions, Vertical Three, Board of Retirement, and the Free Will Baptist Foundation.
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Better Together PodcastToday on the podcast, ONE Magazine Managing Editor Eric K. Thomsen continues "Off the High Dive," a five-part video series to help you “take the leap” into better communication in ministry.
Monday, Angy Calvert joins the podcast to share how God brought her out of a life of lesbianism and what we can do to help those who struggle with same sex attraction.
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Waverly Flood Response
A team of volunteers from the Master's Men Disaster Response Team traveled to Waverly, Tennessee, this week to help with flood cleanup and recovery efforts at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Waverly. The church and area has been overwhelmed with donations of food, water, clothing, and supplies. What the church needs now is funds to assist with the repairs and skilled labor to complete them. Monetary donations can be sent directly to:
Master's Men
PO Box 5002
Antioch, TN 37011
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York Named Acting Director
The WNAC Board continues to accept applications for the WNAC executive director position. However, they are pleased to announce Phyllis York as acting executive director for the organization, according to board chair Amy Johnson. York, WNAC administrative assistant and editor of Treasure Bible studies, fills the position following the retirement of Elizabeth Hodges, August 31. York will continue serving in the role until an executive director is hired.
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New Book: Visionary Church
God calls churches and families to work together for the glory of God and the advance of the Gospel. In recent years, we have seen unusual spiritual attacks seeking to divide our families and churches. God has revealed, in the pages of Scripture, an intentional strategy for how the church can equip and strengthen families, so that faith in Jesus will be passed through the generations. Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families will equip you with a Bible-driven game plan for how your church can partner with families for the sake of the Gospel. Dr. Rob Rienow writes from the perspective of a husband, father of seven, and thirty years in family ministry. You can connect with the author at VisionaryFam.com.
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New Series from IM
IM is releasing a new series "You Asked, IM Missionaries Answered." Get the perspective of IM missionaries & THP field workers as they share their answers to questions like: "What led you to the country or area that you are doing missions work in?" How do you meet new people in your field?" "What is something you with you knew before you were on the mission field?" and more.
Follow @imincorg on Instagram or Facebook for the first featured question: "What is the biggest lesson you learned while on the field or waiting to be on the field?"
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Blog: College Savings Options
Read the Board of Retirement blog from Chris Compton on getting a head start on saving for college through financial options that offer tax breaks:
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"Strong and Courageous" Event
Welch College recently hosted their "Strong and Courageous" event, honoring Christian faith in Sumner County. Dr. Charles Lea, who recently retired from the college, was awarded the 2021 Strong and Courageous Award, and Dr. Ming Wang was awarded the Health Care Excellence Award.
Proceeds from the event support student scholarships at the college.
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