By Andrew Ford, Church Strengthening Regional Director, Converge MSC “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling
“O Lord, save us! O LORD, grant us success!” Psalm 118:25 By Gary Rohrmayer At my first Connect Conference as President of Converge MidAmerica, I
The Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, located on the far South Side of the city, has recently joined Converge MSC, marking an exciting new chapter
Written By Gary Rohrmayer Charles H. Spurgeon in biography tells the story of when he was given a three-month trial preaching opportunity as a 19-year-old
By James Floyd, Pastor, Shiloh Community Church How in the world does a church in rural western Michigan end up developing a partnership with a
Article Written by Gary Rohrmayer It is a fairly common statistic that 80% of funding for your ministry comes from 20% of the people in
Written by Bryan Moak, Converge MSC, VP of Church Strengthening We have a terrible way of greeting one another. Here’s how it goes. I ask, “Hey
Written by Dan Proctor My name is Dan Proctor and I became the Church Strengthening Director in the Southeast region of Converge MSC about 9
Natural Church Development (NCD) has emerged as a transformative tool for congregations aiming to enhance their spiritual health and growth. This innovative assessment, developed by
By Bryan Moak, Converge MSC, VP of Church Strengthening Recently I finished my first sabbatical with Converge. It was three months long, and it was
So far, the Celebration Banquets have raised over $236,000 which broke our previous giving record of $201,000 in 2016. If you or your church haven’t
By: Gary Rohrmayer In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern church, understanding and nurturing the health of the congregation is paramount. Enter the Natural Church
On a recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic, a team from Trinity Baptist Church Sun City Center embarked on a life changing journey of
By: Gary Rohrmayer How can the Natural Church Development Survey help your church? 1. The survey will close the gap between lay leaders and pastoral
Discover more about the promising future of Converge MSC in our latest article featuring Gary Rohrmayer’s upcoming retirement and his successor, Danny Parmelee. Read all
Author: Gary Ricci, MSC Church Strengthening Regional Director The Problem How do you decide what will help your church grow? Should we hire a worship
By: Gary Rohrmayer May is the season in our calendar where we encourage churches to take a close look at both the quality and the
By Andrew Ford, Regional Director of Church Strengthening Coaching is one of the key initiatives for the Converge MSC Church Strengthening Team. We believe no
In 1 Timothy 2:1, Paul tells Timothy, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” Paul
Written by Ailaine Cruz, member of Life Connection Church Converge MSC’s mission is to start and strengthen churches, our desire is healthy churches. We believe
We are so thankful to get to work with Chapelstreet church in Geneva, IL, and watch them partner with local ministries! Check out the article
We don’t like to talk about failure. Church planters who fail do not speak at our conferences or write books. We hold up the successes
In a heartwarming celebration of faith, community, and two decades of dedicated service, Converge church plant God’s House Orlando marked its 20-year anniversary on Sunday,
The Lord is opening new doors for Converge MSC. A 2018 UN report showed that only 10% of the Cuban population is evangelical. According to
“I do not recognize the person I was before Him. He has grown my love, faith patience and kindness immeasurably and helped me to let
From Mobile, Alabama, to academic honors at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Pastor Roderick Zak’s journey has been extraordinary. A former basketball standout at
Hope Church made an eternal impact with its recent annual “Live Free” evangelism outreach. This event, dedicated to ministering to Arabs, refugees, and Muslims, brought
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9; Colossians 4:2-6 “…with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert…” Ephesians 6: 18. Warren Wiersbe writes,
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 Augustine wrote,
The Consistency of Prayer – Gary Rohrmayer Oswald Chambers wrote, ‘Prayer is not only asking, but an attitude of mind which produces the atmosphere in
The Preeminence of Prayer – Gary Rohrmayer “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in
Over the last year we have seen the Lord expanding our district into Mexico – 14 new affiliate churches in one year! This growth is
Healthy Churches have Healthy Pastors! “If the pastor isn’t healthy, the church isn’t healthy.” This statement has never been truer than it has been in
Thank you for joining us for our 2023 Converge Celebration Banquets in Chicago and Orlando. Our Chicago Banquet and the inaugural Southeast Banquet were both
On the far right of this photo stands a man from Kuwait whose search for the Christian faith brought him to our doorstep. With burning
In an effort to promote healthy, missionally engaged churches we are encouraging all of our churches and church plants to join us in establishing a
Pastor Robert Gentry from High Hill Christian Church (High Hill, MO) speaks on his experience and journey with the Natural Church Development Survey, what he has learned and
May is “Church Health Month” around here at Converge MidAmerica. It is a season in our calendar where we encourage churches to take a close
First Baptist Church of Glenarden (Maryland) has provided a $100,000 lead gift to Converge’s Turkey-Syria Crisis Response, according to Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., who serves
Heritage Church, nestled in Sterling Heights, Michigan, has made an indelible mark on its suburban community, located just 12 miles north of Detroit. With a
Guess how Ramiro and Melissa Cruz would spend one free night a week. Get some extra sleep? Nah. Read that book? Not likely. Binge-watch the
Even 133 pages of bureaucracy and beliefs in two languages didn’t discourage Iglesia Reformada 2:42 in Mexico from joining Converge, just like dozens of Greater
Many of you have been following Adam Reardon’s church planting journey. He and his family have been real heroes for all pastors and church planters
Many of you have been following Converge’s Church Planting in Michigan. In the last twelve years, we have grown from 50 churches to 78 churches. Rise
This article was originally authored by NCD International. Grace River Church in St. Peter’s, Missouri doesn’t sound at all like the kind of place you’d
In September 2019, the unimaginable happened in the Grand Bahamas. A Category 5 hurricane sat on the tiny island with over 200 mph winds for
One of our values in Converge MidAmerica | Southeast | Caribbean is that no pastor would ever lead alone. Although being a part of Converge
In August, one of our Converge MidAmerica pastors Avdal Boktor, Lead Pastor of Hope Arabic Church, hosted the Evangelistic Live Free Festival for the first
This past August, Hope Arabic Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan, held a large three-night outdoor event in tents for the first time in the church’s
God is at work at Mosaico Church! Mosaico Church is a church plant launched in July 2021 in Nashville, TN. Pastor Ramiro Cruz gave Converge
Written by: Ben Greene, pastor and writer Men driving well-worn work trucks glance around in search of scrap metal as they move among the generations
“…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
At Heartland Church, prayer is the vital foundation of their church and ministry. The congregation comes together for 21 Days of Prayer every January and
Our Story B gave his life to the Lord in 2015. He lived in India for 3.5 years doing the work of the Lord with
At Converge MidAmerica | Southeast | Caribbean, we believe that the best way to fulfill the Great Commission is by making disciples who make disciples
This article was written by Rob Nash, a pastor at Sawyer Highlands Church. This article originally appeared on Converge.org. Have you read that “The average
“This is the best Celebration Banquet we’ve ever been to!” That’s the feedback I heard from countless attendees of the Converge MidAmerica | Southeast |
This article was written by Rob Nash, a Pastor at Sawyer Highlands Church. In 1852 ● There were thirty-one states in the Union ● Peter
My name is Gary Ricci and I am the pastor of New Hope Christian Community Church. Our church was planted in 2009 in Round Lake,
Church Planting Weekend is an annual movement-wide celebration for Converge. During the first weekend in June (or any weekend between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day),
This story was written by Billy Hardy at Leaf River Baptist Church in Illinois. I began serving the people of Northern Illinois at Leaf River
This story was written by Pastor Jerry Troyer at Eastport Baptist Church in Eastport, MI. We are a small church located in northern lower Michigan.
Converge MidAmerica|Southeast|Caribbean is thrilled to partner with the KINEO Center, a ministry created just for pastors and church leaders. With so many pastors suffering from
Max Lucado wrote, “This my God is my prayer. Draw me from Your fire, form me on Your anvil, shape me with Your hands and
https://convergemidamerica.org/21-day-cherish/Pastor, doing a focused four-week series on a specific topic can take your church to a deeper level. Converge MidAmerica’s 21 Day Campaigns are an
Growth can hurt as well as help. Every pastor deals with the ups and downs of ministry growth and the anxiety that can come with
We are thrilled to announce Barb Ehlers’ new role as a Church Relationship Catalyst for the US Engagement team with Converge International Ministries. Barb Ehlers
Temple Hill Baptist Church in Cadillac, Michigan has been doing a Missions Garage Sale at the end of August for several years. The purpose of
Before we hit the ground running in 2022, let’s take a look back at all that God has done in 2021 through Converge MidAmerica |
Written by Ben Greene Outside South Carolina’s first Converge church, Hurricane Florence was thrashing pines and palmettos. But inside, Source Connection was worshiping Jesus for
Leadership is lonely. It’s easy to feel alone as a church planter, especially in the early days. It can be difficult to pour time and
Rev. Dr. Amos Eugene Born to Lahens Eugene and Merilia Janvier in Barriere Battant, Haiti in 1946, Pastor Amos Eugene completed his elementary education at
Herbert Hoover Skoglund DECEMBER 13, 1929 – OCTOBER 27, 2021 Age 91, of Plymouth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Herbert’s parents, Herbert Uno Skoglund
In 1852 when Gustaf Palmquist started the First Swedish Baptist Church in Rock Island, IL. In 1856, the Swedish Baptist Churches came together for their
When you think of the Bahamas, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Beautiful beaches? Crystal blue water? Relaxation? While most view the
Twenty years ago this fall, Converge MidAmerica experienced a breakthrough moment in launching four church plants within five weeks of the attacks at the World
Located in Sterling Heights Michigan, Hope Arabic Church was launched in November of 2014. The church began from just 27 people attending the first service
On a recent trip to Mexico, Jessy Padilla and Ernie Cabrera had the opportunity to experience how God has been at work through the local
On a recent trip to Haiti, the president of Converge, Gary Rohrmayer and the vice president of church partnerships, Ernie Cabrera, had the opportunity to
By Ben Greene Shortly after walking out of the Atlanta Transitional Center, a man who finished his prison sentence called Converge pastor Dennis Spears. “Hey
By Darryn Sheske I’m sure the biggest leadership mistake I made in the first three years of planting Heartland Church was to avoid teaching about
One of the differences between a follower and a leader is that a leader knows what the next steps are for their organization. Even if
This month we are focusing on the ministry of Mercy Road Church in Redford, MI. Established on 10/10/10 at 10 AM, Mercy Road had a
NextSteps is designed for any church leader who embraces the missional lifestyle, and aligns the ideas and tools around building healthy church systems that allows
In a desire to get critical training materials into the hands of church planters earlier in the process, Gary Rohrmayer in partnership with CoachNet.org has provided a one hour, free, webinar through
This past week 27 pastors, church planters, and church leaders came together to learn about Next Steps for their church. Bryan Moak kicked things off
This month’s highlight is on The Orchard Church in McHenry, Illinois. Established in 1994, The Orchard’s vision has remained the same throughout the years it
I am seven years into my first tenure as a senior pastor. The congregation I am blessed to serve in that capacity consists of roughly
Here are four simple reasons you can share with your church that will touch their hearts and give them a fresh perspective on the impact
On December 3, 2020, Pastor Will Woods celebrated his 51st year as pastor at Altona Baptist Church on St. Croix. Last week, our Converge MidAmerica
This week, we’re excited to highlight one of our partner churches in Geneva, IL: Chapelstreet Church. Chapelstreet Church has been a Converge MidAmerica member for
We are extremely thankful for the purchase of a building for our church. God has provided in a wonderful way! It’s been six years since
Grace Bible Church has been a part of Converge long before I became the pastor as they were founded and led by the late Pastor
When our church celebrated our one-year anniversary, I realized that we were actually going to make it as a church. We had all the things
I’m so excited that our Converge churches all around the United States are taking a weekend this summer to highlight church planting. If you haven’t
The number one reason we should be sold out to church planting is the Glory of God. Yes, church planting is the central vehicle
NEXT STEPS TO LEADING A MISSIONAL CHURCH Orlando: June 9-10, 2021 Chicago: August 18-19, 2021 One of the differences between a follower and a leader
For several years now, we have been declaring May is Church Health Month! In Converge, we are sold out to church planting as well as
God never estimates what we give from impulse. We are given credit for what we determine in our hearts to give; for the giving that
We are excited to welcome Kendal Anderson as the Part-Time Interim Director of Church Strengthening for our Southeast region. Kendal has been a Converge pastor
https://vimeo.com/491836671/4f65823a4e “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved”. – Romans 10:9 Augustine
Compassion Baptist Church is a historic church. We’ve been here for almost 150 years, and God has blessed us to be a solid witness throughout
KODY: I was on staff at a multi-site church in Nashville, and as we had a new pastor and kind of began to get to
Believe it or not, Berkeley Community Church launched right of the last pandemic, the Spanish Flu. A women’s bible study in the Detroit area wanted
https://vimeo.com/467153214/dfafeca5fc The issues with COVID and church closing have been so challenging for each one of us who lead a church or who are a
That’s why I’d love for you to join me on Thursday, November 12. We’re going to host a special, one-hour, online virtual meetup where we
Pastors are a gift from God. That’s why we love that the month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month. This year has been extra tough
I had always believed church to be a safe place. Through years spent attending and pastoring various churches, I developed a deep love and respect
This month we highlight Charley Dever who is planting in Knoxville, TN. Charley moved from Chicago area and was in the midst of building a
Frequently Asked Questions about the Merger What states make up the Southeast District, how many churches does that constitute, and what is the cultural make-up
Remember Dug, the talking dog from the movie “Up”? He had a device that allowed his master to hear and understand him. What we discover
One of the values I have sought to operate from throughout my ministry is, “We as Jesus followers must be ready to move where God
Cory Ball is Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Redemption Community Church in Kirkwood, MO which part of the St. Louis metro area. Launched in
Seven steps in preparing for this historic vote.
In this sermon, Bryan Moak shares about how to keep the fundamentals of the Gospel at the forefront of your life as found in John
In this sermon, Bryan Moak shares how we can forget what is behind and live in the hope of Christ, as found in Philippians 3:4b-14.
In this sermon, Bryan Moak shares about church essentials as found in Acts 2:42-47. Below you can download the video for use in your church
Pastor, this fall would be an excellent opportunity to take your church to a deeper level as you relaunch your church. Converge MidAmerica’s 21 Days
Joshua Young leads Redeeming Hope. A handful of people just came to Christ through his ministry and we couldn’t be happier for this new life!
Our the Executive Board of Overseers unanimously affirmed the following statement on Racism and the Gospel. We are encouraging every Converge MidAmerica pastor, staff member,
Last week, the Executive Board of Overseers for Converge MidAmerica and the Board of Stewards for Converge Southeast sensed the Holy Spirit leading us to
If you are going to grow a church significantly one of the skill you are going to need is to learn how to create and
We all know we’re in an unprecedented time. We hear about it on the news. It’s in ads all around us. We’re living it daily
As much as I would love to hit the reset button on 2020, that isn’t going to happen. So instead of focusing on what “isn’t”
Jesus did not tell us to “go make leaders” but he did tell us to “go make disciples” (Matthew 28:19-20). If your church does not
Over 100 churches participated in our 4 -week Relaunch coaching cohorts. Using Zoom, all participants gathered in a large group, focusing on insights of relaunching in light of COVID-19. The
In this 2-part sermon series, Gary Rohrmayer shares Seven Qualities of a Remarkable Citizen as found in Titus 3:1-2. Below you can download the video
https://vimeo.com/425333558 “Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the Lord
Every year my wife makes me go to the doctor for a check-up. It’s not my favorite thing, but I do it anyway, even though
Guidance from the Illinois Governor’s Office for Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services
If you’ve read any of our other posts about ideas for social media posts, you know we recommend posting a lot of photos of your
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and
Now more than ever is the time to rally in prayer. Consider starting a 21 Days of Prayer campaign digitally for your congregation.
I know the last thing you probably want to think about as a church right now is the idea of a capital campaign. Frankly, you
In taking this evangelistic journey, we will take a close look at the Three Spheres of Outreach which include: 1) The leader and the people they connect
The next step is to help leaders understand the spheres of outreach that exists within their community. Today we are going to move from understanding
If a leader is going to raise the evangelistic temperature of their church they will first need to understand the three spheres of outreach: Level
We recognize that life and ministry are stressful and being compounded with the COVID-19 pandemic. To help with this reality, we compiled a listing of MAP
Every church this fall will have an opportunity to relaunch and retool their ministry. We hope this series of articles will inspire and practically assist
I was raised in a Christian family with strong values and ethics. My father owned an auto parts store as I was growing up. Mom
Overview Our mission is a relational mission. Doing mission with others involves trust. Building and maintain relational trust is critical for any church to succeed.
Let’s celebrate together the ways that God is at work in our churches! Check out these awesome stories from Converge MidAmerica churches. Chicago Delivers Chicago
Hosting a drive-in service in a high school parking lot. Recording a virtual sunrise service at a farm. Using online technology to share the gospel with more people than ever before.
Maybe you’ve been hosting online services for ages now, or maybe (like many others) you’ve been forced into online church by COVID-19 restrictions. Either way,
Overview Prior to granting a license, a church should establish policies regarding the licensing procedure. Get the Free Download [email-download download_id=”4619″ contact_form_id=”723″]
Overview Because of the growing number of Converge MidAmerica churches, there is a need for a guide that will assist churches in evaluating potential candidates for
This ebook provides fourteen devotionals built around the tactics the enemy uses to attack the church and provides the scriptural antidote to overcome them. Could your leadership team identify how the enemy is seeking to attack the church?
Overview This ebook is designed to be used in a leadership setting with your church board, church staff, ministry team or even in a small group setting.
Overview Prayer is more about bringing our desires, passions, needs, concerns and circumstances into missional alignment, rather than for our own personal fulfillment. In this
It is surreal to think that we are approaching the end of the fifth week of the Covid-19 quarantine. In fact, some of us have
We are offering 7 different breakout opportunities throughout the week. You can jump in on any of these Zoom calls for an opportunity to encourage
In just a few days, we will be celebrating our first “virtual” Easter Sunday in our churches. I’m pretty sure it is accurate to say
Ed Stetzer recently made a passionate appeal to church leaders saying, “This is not the crisis, we are weeks away from the real crisis.” The
I never thought the day would come, that due to COVID-19 every pastor in America would be forced to do what I’ve been doing for
Fasting Definition Fasting is deliberately abstaining from the normal routines of life for the purposes of spending focus time in prayer and the study of
It is surreal to think that we are finishing up week three of the Covid-19 quarantine. Nothing is normal for any of us. To be
In reviewing Illinois’s Stay at Home Executive Order 2020-10, it is my understanding that church gatherings of more than 10 persons is expressly prohibited by
As we enter week two of the Coronavirus quarantine one thing is clear – the “novelty” has worn off. In some ways, last week was
This week we began offering Zoom calls for our pastors to come together to share ideas, encourage one another and pray for each other. We
In light of the CDC’s recommendation that all gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled for the next 8 weeks, your church staff may
I have chosen to use Titus 3:1-2 as the guiding biblical principle for our churches as we face this unprecedented shut down of our country
With the unprecedented state of our country right now, many churches are navigating the transition to online church. Whether your church has been streaming Sunday
Dear Converge MidAmerica Pastors and Church Leaders, “Unprecedented” is the word that is often heard regarding the COVID-19 virus pandemic that is globally affecting all
As Tennessee joins together to recover from Tuesday’s tornado, Converge MidAmerica is seeking to empathize with and aid our district churches who were affected. Preston
Social media can be overwhelming, especially when it’s not our first priority. If you’re trying to come up with something to post to your church’s
Strengthening our prayer life through fasting helps us align our lives and our churches in what God is doing around us. There are several biblical
My bookshelves are filled with books on church health. Most claim to hold the key to seeing your church break the “code” for effective ministry.
For many churches, the last priority is having an online presence. We often focus on our weekly services, outreach ministries, and small groups until our
DOWNLOAD TO LISTEN NOW! With the increasing urbanization and growing ethnic diversity in our world and nation, there may be no more important topic
This story has been reposted from Converge’s Newsline. Subscribe to Newsline here. Grace River Church, St. Peters, Missouri, celebrated the grand opening of its new
Fourteen years ago, our family decided to use the Ministers Assistance Program (MAP). Our daughter Kallie, who was a teenager at the time, was struggling
Hello! We are Philip & Betsy Barr, Converge entrepreneurial church planters in Knoxville, TN. We were inspired by The Parable of the Talents in Matthew
I believe every healthy church can play a role in church planting. I believed this when I started this job a little over two years
Joseph Taylor is a church planter in Chicago, IL. As he is finishing up his residency at Missio Dei Chicago, we asked him to share
If you are going to grow a church significantly one of the skills you are going to need is to learn how to create and shape the culture of your organization. So how does one build a culture of generosity?
I am passionate about church planting for a number of reasons: Church Planting is the main vehicle for expressing God’s mission. Church Planting is a
We believe that every healthy church should play a role in multiplication. Would you prayerfully consider how God can use your leadership to lead your church in this multiplication effort?
December is the largest giving month for most churches and non-profit organizations. Early in my ministry, I learned that most non-profits see 25% of their
I recently returned from a conference in Nashville where several hundred church employees gathered to become better at their craft, and a common theme I
When the thought of doing a residency was first proposed to me I was certain my family and I were not going to do it.
EXHAUSTION I am a married pastor with six kids. Life is busy with vehicles breaking down, house projects never-ending, deadlines needing to be met, and
You may be wondering what to expect at Connect, how to take full advantage of the conference, or why you should even attend. Here are
You probably have a lot of family and ministry memories in your office; here are a few of mine. One of my favorites is my
When part of your job description is managing social media, you tend to get a lot of questions about how to use Facebook or Instagram;
Death is certain. On April 17th, 1790, in Philidelphia, a famous statesman, philosopher, printer, scientist, and abolitionist died at the age of 84. His impact
Converge MidAmerica has established a general foundation in Japan for the starting and strengthening of churches.
Did you ever watch Scooby-Doo? I did. I still remember the rerun of the 1972 episode with Jonathan Winters (1925-2013). Did you see that one?
What would it mean if we actually loved our neighbors? I mean really loved them the way Jesus mandates: to “love our neighbor as ourselves.” To be
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity (Col. 4:5). Lisa and I were looking forward to quiet
Lupe came into our church less than a year ago during a very tough time in her life. Her marriage was struggling, her brother had
We get calls from churches from time to time asking if they should be doing a financial operations audit. The answer to that is YES.
Paul had Timothy. Moses had Joshua. Bilbo Baggins had Frodo. Brett Favre had Aaron Rogers. (Maybe I lost you on that one. I am not
“Momentum… it’s God’s work. Spiritual leaders can neither create a movement of God’s Spirit nor control it. But a leader should build an atmosphere charged
Many church plants start off by meeting in a shared location, but when is the right time for them to find a permanent home? Grace
We have a new wave of church planters! Have you met them yet? Danny and Ibeth Flores – R Church, Elgin, IL R church is
“God never estimates what we give from impulse. We are given credit for what we determine in our hearts to give; for the giving that
We are serious about strengthening our churches! Why? Because scripture mandates it. The Apostle Paul in his letter (actually a field manual) to Titus, who was
May is “Church Health Month” around here at Converge MidAmerica. It is a season in our calendar where we encourage churches to take a close
When we say we are better together, we really mean it! Last year, a group of churches in Michigan was looking for opportunities to connect
Every church has a First Impressions Team — those who welcome greet and serve all who attend your public gatherings. But how many churches have
A few years ago when I was in Israel, we drove to the Valley of Elah where David battled with Goliath. People wanted to get
What do you do when you can’t find the type of leaders you are looking for? Why not raise up the leaders yourself? That’s what
There is a lot of material on how to break growth barriers from an organizational perspective but little from personal development outlook. This series of
Do you pray for generosity to invade your heart? When was the last time you prayed for a spirit of generosity to fall upon your
Legendary football coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant said, “Have a plan. Follow the plan, and you’ll be surprised how successful you can be. Most people don’t have
Last month we helped leaders understand the spheres of outreach that exists within their community. Today we are going to move from understanding to implementation.
If a leader is going to raise the evangelistic temperature of their church they will first need to understand the three spheres of outreach: Level
Pastor John Jenkins spoke at Connect 2013, Converge MidAmerica’s Biennial Meeting, to open the first main session. Pastor Jenkins is the lead pastor of First Baptist
Executive Minister Gary Rohrmayer spoke at Connect 2013 in the second main session.
Pastor Jeff Forester spoke at the opening session of Connect 2013, Converge MidAmerica’s Biennial Meeting on Spiritual Warfare & Temptation. November 14-15, 2013 at Moraine
There is a lot about bullying in the headlines these days! Bullying on school buses. Bullying on the internet. Bullying in the work place. But
