American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region
News, Opportunities, Reflections, & Connectionsfor Growing Healthy Churches
On Sunday, March 9, Area II - during its annual meeting-recognized Max Klinkenborg for his 21 years of service with the Area. Pictured above with Max (center) is James Daugherty, Area II Moderator (at left), and John Grisham of the GRR. Max will retire on June 30. (Videos of expressions of appreciation and Max's response.)
DAUGHTERS American Baptist Women in Ministry
Conference
April 16-19, 2008
St. Louis, MO
Here is a great opportunity for ministers in GRR to nurture relationships with colleagues. The conference features uplifting worship, spiritual nourishment, and continuing education. Speakers, Registration, & Scholarships for the Event
Explore the possibility of participating from July 5 - 11, 2008. Best contact in our Region is Jessica Henson who recommends this registration form. Or, register online.
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Camping 2008Lake Springfield Invites you to an Open House
Pray for NIU students, faculty, campus ministry and churches following the shootings.
Clergy Spouses with Ardys Carpenter, April 18 -19
10 Great Reasons to Attend the Mission Conference,
April 25 - 26
American Baptist Men 2008 Spring Training Work Days Schedule.
New Baptist Covenant Celebration Blesses Many
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Habitat International is matching the 5 houses already planned for Baton Rouge, so we will be building TEN houses. More information soon!
The Second Blitz Build of homes on the Gulf Coast (post Katrina) will begin April 28, 2008 with the Blessing of the Build and end with the Dedication of the Homes on May 17, 2008.
Planning / Registration Documents now available. More...
Need a ride? Have room for rider(s)? Click here to learn how to log in to read a list of travel inquiries and offers AND to add yours.
As of 2/15, listing rides available:
Paris First Baptist
Ottawa First Baptist
Mission News from John Grisham
How to Invite Scott Coats, missionary in Thailand, to be your speaker this summer. (Schedule as of February 16)
Jack Smith's Murrow Update
Also: Anadarko Center
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ABC Great Rivers Region
(217) 726 - 7366
(217) 726 - 7566 FAX
grrabc@abc-grr.org
Physical Address:
3940 Pintail Drive
Springfield IL 62711Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3786
Springfield IL 62708
Administrative Staff:
Roland Sundberg, Executive Administrator
roland@abc-grr.org
Candy Stivers, Data Management
candy@abc-grr.org
Sharon Downs, Camp Administrative Coordinator
sharon@abc-grr.org
Debbie Naugle, Registrar & Receptionist
debbie@abc-grr.org
Ministerial Staff:
Dwight Stinnett
Executive Minister
John Grisham
Mission Support
Stewardship
Cheryl Henson
Area I
Ministerial Recruitment
Ministerial Cont. Ed.
Max Klinkenborg
Area II
Natural Church Dev.
Spiritual Development
Richard Ricks
Area III
Multimedia
Web Technologies
Randy McNeely
Area IV
Bivocational Ministry
Costa Rica Partnership
Muriel Johnson
Area V
Church Planting
