Planning for the 2027 National Convention
We are grateful for the partnership of MIFWB and look forward to a great week next July! Make plans to join us at the DeVos Place July 25-28, 2027. More convention information will be made available soon at nafwb.org/convention.
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The cutoff for hotel reservations for the 2026 Leadership Conference is approaching, and you don't want to miss your chance to join us. Dr. Chuck Lawless and other speakers will address various topics including healthy leaders, developing disciple-making and evangelistic churches, effective preaching, shaping ministry practices, and more.
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Foundation Forward—FWB Endowment
The Free Will Baptist Endowment is growing! One-time donations and recurring contributions are making a difference as we build the FWB Endowment to $5 Million and beyond. Why? To build financial strength and lasting legacies to fund tomorrow’s Free Will Baptist ministries. Our endowment gifts today will impact the ministries we want to continue for generations to come. The end of the year presents opportunities to give from creative sources: Christmas bonuses, RMDs from IRAs and 401Ks, matching gifts from employers, social media campaigns, etc. A gift of $100 today will generate $500 in ministry support over the next 100 years. Contact the Foundation office – 877-336-7575 – for more information about giving to the Free Will Baptist Endowment.
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Grateful for PastorsThis Pastor Appreciation Month, North American Ministries honors their pastors—the church planters, chaplains, and ministry partners who are taking the Gospel to communities across North America.
We are proud of your faithfulness to the ministry God has call you to and thankful for your sacrifices.
Find a church planter or chaplain in the NAM Directory and send them a note (or gift) thanking them for their service.
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Welch to Present C.S. Lewis Classic
Unlock a world of imagination as you journey into the wardrobe with Welch College for the Theater Department's production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! Experience the magic, the wonder, and the power of C.S. Lewis's epic tale on stage November 19-21. With dazzling costumes, daring sword fights, and a bigger-than-life Aslan, your whole family is sure to enjoy this special theatrical event.
Seating is open, and tickets are free*. Make sure to get your tickets before they are gone!
*Free tickets are made possible thanks to our generous patrons. To ensure Welch College continues to bring artistic offerings free of charge to our community, please consider making a donation when you reserve your tickets.
Secure your tickets here.
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Carol Pinkerton With the Lord
Carol Pinkerton entered the presence of her Savior on October 17, 2026, just two years after her husband, Jerry, passed away in October 2024.
Jerry and Carol Pinkerton were pioneer IM missionaries who arrived in Africa in the 1970s, sharing the Gospel across Côte d’Ivoire. For more than 30 years, Carol and Jerry served in numerous ministries, including mentoring teen boys, planting and reestablishing churches, training local leaders, meeting medical needs, and ministering in rural villages. She also inspired others to serve God around the world. A gifted storyteller and writer, she authored “Ivorian Bits and Pieces: Our Life and Time with People of Ivory Coast” and eagerly shared the Gospel with everyone she met. Read the full tribute here.
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Free Discipleship Resources
Discipleship can feel overwhelming when you don’t know where to start. That’s why we created free discipleship resources packed with intentional tools and encouragement for every generation. Join a discipleship community that walks with you and start making every day count.
Sign Up here: https://d6family.com/sign-up/
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National Retirement Security Week
It’s National Retirement Security Week! This observance was created in 2026 to address a national concern: many Americans weren’t saving enough for retirement, and many weren’t using—or even aware of—the retirement plans available to them.
Whatever stage of ministry you’re in, take a little time this week to consider your retirement goals and how you’re preparing to reach them. Whether you're just getting started or reviewing your current plan, Richland Ave Financial can help you explore your options and take the next step toward retirement security. Contact them at richlandavefinancial.com or 877-767-7738.
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Shine! 2027Every day, teen girls hear messages about who they should be, what gives them value, and where their identity comes from. Through Shine!, we want to help them discover what God says about them and how their identify can be found in Christ.
On February 27, 2027, girls ages 12-18 will have the opportunity to gather together virtually with girls from across the country for biblical teaching, connection, and discipleship moments. Our theme is BE STILL and BEHOLD. Each girl will be able to slow down, turn her eyes and heart toward God, and see herself through His Word.
Your church can be a part of that. Apply here by October 30.
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