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.

"Why I Am a Free Will Baptist"

Do you want to learn more about Free Will Baptists or know someone who would? Are you proud to be Free Will Baptist and want to hear someone affirm what we believe?

Join former executive secretary of Ohio FWBs Edwin Hayes for a two-part online series, "Why I Am a Free Will Baptist."

Watch the brief video below for a preview of the series:

Iuka Church Destroyed

As you may be aware, the First FWB Church of Iuka, Mississippi, was destroyed by fire late last month. The congregation has a family life center to meet and worship in until the building is rebuilt but, your financial help will be a welcomed blessing. Most of the damage is not covered by insurance.

Monetary offerings can be sent to:
First Free Will Baptist Church 
1589 Pleasant Hill Road 
Iuka, MS 38852
or
MSAFWB TREASURER
Rev. Steve Nichols
304 Hwy 348
Guntown, MS 38849
Designate: IUKA CHURCH FUND

Growth Opportunities

Register for any of these opportunities by emailing questions@nafwb.org. Find the complete schedule of all upcoming events at https://nafwb.org/growing/.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups

How People Change
With Dr. Jackson Watts at 4:00 p.m. CT
Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 15
The Church Revitalization Checklist
With Terry Pierce at 10:00 a.m. CT
Sept 23, Oct 7

Colloboration Opportunities

Pastor's Wife Hangout
With Carolyn Dwyer at 7:00 p.m. CT
Tuesday, September 20

News from Departments

Southern Spain IMpact Project

Due to war, famine, and poverty, the refugee crisis continues to grow exponentially in Southern Spain. Due to the limited amount of space in the current rental facility, the team there cannot meet the mounting needs.

IMpact Southern Spain will allow for the purchase of a facility large enough to continue meeting the needs of refugees. The new space will have a dedicated space for food distribution as well as an educational space and a multipurpose area. By giving to this project you can make an eternal IMpact in the lives of refugees worldwide: Give to IMpact Southern Spain.

"How to Qualify for a Grant"

The Free Will Baptist Foundation Grant Committee presented a seminar at the 2022 National Convention outlining the process and criteria for applying for a grant. You can listen to or download the seminar using the link below. For more on grants from the Foundation: Foundation Grants Program.

2022 Convention Seminar: "How to Qualify for a Grant"

Welch 17th Among Regional Colleges

Welch College recently received notification that it ranks 17th among “Best Regional Colleges—South” in the 2023 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges, according to President Matt Pinson. The Regional Colleges—South category comprises 105 other colleges and universities in the South.

Read the full news release

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