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Dwight Stinnett, Executive Minister, writes, "Being honest and helpful about such doubt is essential to authentic Christian witness..." Read the rest of his newest "Current Thoughts" column where he reflects about why Mother Theresa's doubts were deemed newsworthy.

Jr. High Weekend 2007 will take place September 21 - 22 at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp. Theme Scripture is Jeremiah 1:7 as starting point to look at teenagers in the Bible. Download the informational flyer, registration form, or both. if you have questions contact Kathy Hutchins at Kathy-hutchins@sbcglobal.net or Jon Lobos at pastorjon@parisfbc.org

Lake Benton Baptist Camp's Decommissioning Service Announced

Boundaries Course

Tuesday, September 11 at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp with Dr. Dwight Stinnett

Elliot Ave Baptist Church of Springfield celebrates the Miracle on Elliot Ave.

"This goal was huge, and the church knew they could not do it. Only God could do something this big..."

Read what the miracle was all about in the newest edition of the Mainstream.

Start planning now for...

Fanning the Flame: A National Pastor's Renewal Conference

April 22 - 25, 2008

Green Lake Conference center will be the site of this conference purposed to:

• provide opportunity for Professional Church Leaders to meet other colleagues in ministry and nurture peer relationships.

• provide Professional Church Leaders opportunity to worship and experience spiritual nourishment.

• provide a continuing education experience.

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Read what MOBI is and what your GRR Web Ministries Team is doing to use it to serve you.

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Bivocational Ministry, An Affirmation by Randy McNeely

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Training Opportunities

View a listing of upcoming training opportunities sponsored by GRR churches, clusters, areas, or associations and open to GRR church leaders and/or clergy.

Bridging the Gap:
The Tasks of an Interim Minister

What's the difference between "pulpit supply" and "interim ministry"? What can a church expect in the interim between pastors? What specific training can help a person who senses God's call to interim ministry?

These and other questions will be answered during the seminar which will be offered three times and in three different locations in the GRR for those sensing God's call into this ministry.

• September 13 - Belleville First Baptist Church

• September 25 - GRR Resource Center, Springfield IL

• September 26 - DeKalb, Baptist Campus Ministry at NIU

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Face to Face

This event is designed to introduce clergy and church search committees to one another in short 45 minute interviews.

The next Face to Face Event will be held on October 12 - 13 in Anderson IN. Registration deadline is September 10. Acquire registration information from the GRR Associate Minister serving your Area or go online to either download these documents or register online. View a video about the spirit of the event.

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