“An update from the Simmons in Kenya as they reflect on ending the 2022 year – “HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we reflect on 2022, we are filled with gratitude and praise for all the Lord has done! There were ups and downs, hills and valleys, joys and heartaches. But, through it all, the Lord hasContinue reading “IM Update”
Author Archives: The Texas Challenge
All Boards Meeting
“The 2023 Texas FWB All Boards Meeting is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, January 26-28, at Fellowship FWB Church in Bryan. All of the state association’s standing boards – Executive Board, Mission Board, Christian Education Board, and Texas Women Active for Christ – will meet over these three days to conduct business, fellowship, and make plans forContinue reading “All Boards Meeting”
Church Leaders Bootcamp
“Please allow me to take this opportunity to send you one final reminder of the 2023 Church Leaders Bootcamp hosted by New Beginnings in Bryan, Texas. The event is free to attend and will be held Friday and Saturday, January 6-7. Friday’s sessions will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Saturday’s sessions will beginContinue reading “Church Leaders Bootcamp”
Welcome Days
January 19-21, 2023 “A 3-day/2-night event for high school students and undergrad transfers. This visit event is ideal for church and school groups who are coming from a far distance.” If you are interested as a student or as a sponsor, check out the details at: https://welch.edu/admissions/welcome-days/
Students Returning to College
As our college students return to campus, pray that they grow in the Lord this semester. Welch begins classes on the 10th and Randall begins on the 17th.
Support for ETEAM and Truth and Peace
“Our youth have received their letters about eTeam and Truth and Peace. The Christian Education Board would like to support the youth who will be participating this year in one or both opportunities. If you know of any youth that will be going on eTeam or participating in Truth and Peace, please let Teressa VoltzContinue reading “Support for ETEAM and Truth and Peace”
Men’s Conference Registration Open
See the attached link to register and the attached flier for more details. https://www.surveymonkey.co m/r/KMKRGY6
Church Leader’s Bootcamp 2023
Church Leaders Bootcamp. https://youtu.be/9LVatNOYnlk Free Will Baptist North American Ministries http://www.fwbnam.com/ New Beginnings Church of Bryan, Texas https://newbeginningsbryan.com/ NAM and New Beginnings “are excited to host the 2023 Church Leaders Bootcamp. You can find more information and registration at https://newbeginningsbryan.com/bootcamp. If you would like more information, please contact New Beginnings at https://newbeginningsbryan.com/#/contact-us or by emailContinue reading “Church Leader’s Bootcamp 2023”
THERE’S STILL TIME TO GIVE JOY!
” So many of you have partnered with us to GIVE JOY this month through your generosity! Thank you! We are excited to share that over 50 special “thank you” ornaments have been mailed out already (and we are halfway through the month)! Our Christmas tree in the office is full of corresponding ornaments forContinue reading “THERE’S STILL TIME TO GIVE JOY! “
The New Very Large Church
by Thom S. Rainer “It’s time to rethink church size. For the purpose of this article, I define church size as average weekly worship attendance, including children and youth who may not be in the primary worship service. In other words, we count every person attending a worship weekend (or other days for a fewContinue reading “The New Very Large Church”
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