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IN THIS ISSUE:
- PERSPECTIVE: Media to Equip You & Your Ministry
- Convocation on Associational Missions
- Report from SBCADoM
|  | | | ALERT: 2010 Associational SUMMIT Information scheduled for release August 15, 2009
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PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEND US THE NAMES AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR NEW ASSOCIATIONAL LEADERS IN YOUR STATE. REMEMBER THAT ALL MINISTRY AND SUPPORT STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE ON OUR GENERAL NoBA LIST. | | | |  |  | | | PERSPECTIVE: Media to Equip You and Your Ministry by Bobby Gilstrap In a rapidly changing world media resources are becoming more and more valuable to us. NoBA has committed itself to rapid delivery of media resources to the field to assist associational leaders. We do this primarily through a internet presence. We have a multitude of resources available to encourage effective ministry. Visit our member's website HERE to access all available resources. If not a NoBA member, get signed up today HERE. Among 100's of printed resources are numerous streaming audio and video resources. This month, I want to encourage you to take some time to grow as a leader with one of the 8 courses on our video portal. Learn at your own pace. When you login, you can take note right on the site, rate the presentations and download an MP3 audio version. Of course, we would encourage you to forward these sessions to encourage church leaders, too. Below are the 8 courses presently on our site. Enjoy a training course today! Click HERE, then click on COURSES. Convocation on Associational Missions and Ministry
A National Convocation on Associational Missions is a calling together of all associational missionaries to focus on the challenges and opportunities of helping their churches fulfill the Great Commission.
On September 9-11, 2009, at Ridgecrest , NC , Associational leaders will deal with four important questions: -
How should associations and ADoM’s function in the future? -
What mission priorities should be emphasized? -
What networks, systems, and partnerships need to be in place? -
What “best practices” are working today? Dialogue groups and breakout sessions will deal with mission strategies plus the tools and resources needed for implementation. Topics will include: -
Personal Preparation and Power: Missionary Role Expectations of ADoM’s -
Priority of Purpose: The ADoM as a Mission Strategist -
Persistence of Plan: Missionary Challenges Facing ADoM’s Speakers for the plenary sessions will include ADoM’s JC Bradley from North Carolina and David Smith from Texas . Geoff Hammond, President of NAMB, will bring a Mission Challenge for the Future and former SBC President and Missionary Leader, Tom Eliff, will speak about the Spiritual Dynamics of Fulfilling the Great Commission. A special track for ADOM wives will also be available, led by Debbie Hammond and Sue Meacham.
National Convocations have played a significant role in the history of Baptist Associations. At past meetings, the role of associational leaders was clarified to be mission strategists. The role of the association was clarified to assist churches in mission work locally and to the ends of the earth. The last Convocation was held at Ridgecrest in 1989. The focus was on the development of mission strategies.
For registration details, contact Darlene McDaniel at dmcdaniel@namb.net or call 770-410-6209. The convocation website is www.namb.net/ncam.
As of July, we have 625 registered including 160 ADoM wives. I hope to see you at Ridgecrest in September! David Meacham, Senior Strategist, Associations, NAMB
Report from SBCADoM
LOUISVILLE - The forty-ninth year of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions (SBCADoM) organization met on June 21-22, 2009 at the Valley View Conference Center in Louisville , Kentucky , . The theme for the conference was “Servant Leadership.” Speakers included Dr. Ken Hemphill, Dr. Wesley Pitts, Dr. Thom Rainer and Dr. O. S. Hawkins.
The annual banquet on Sunday recognized those who are retiring and those who have reached significant milestones in their ministry tenure. Kay Dekalb Smith entertained and inspired the group with humor, music, and personal testimony of her walk with God.
The Monday schedule presented a change in the usual programming. Attendees were given the choice of choosing two of five breakout groups. Ted Knapp led the new leaders with help from Larry Baker, Dennis Pulley and Richard Graham. Greg Frizzell led a discussion of “Servant Leaders Pray.” He gave special attention to his latest book on leading pastor search committees to pray. Hugh Townsend presented an overview of recommended DoM competencies. The association of the future was the subject of a session led by Mike Day. Dr. David Meacham led a question and answer meeting concerning the upcoming associational convocation and the partnership between associations and the North American Mission Board.
Approximately 250 DoMs, wives, and guests attended the meeting. Ron Davis was elected president, Jim Breedin was chosen as first vice president and Johnny Rumbough will serve as second vice president.
All associational leadership are invited to celebrate SBCADoM’s 50 years of existence at the 2010 meeting in Orlando.
Wesley Pitts, DoM
Louisville , KY | |
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