American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region
News, Opportunities, Reflections, & Connectionsfor Growing Healthy Churches
American Baptist Men announce their 2008 Spring Training Work Days Schedule.
After 20 years of 
service to the Great Rivers
Region, Rev. Max
Klinkenborg has
announced his
retirement effective
July 1, 2008.
He has faithfully served
the churches of Area II for twenty
years. Max is one of the senior “deans” among his national colleagues
in similar roles. (More on Max's retirement and his service to Area II.)
American Baptist Women in Ministry
Conference
April 16-19, 2008
St. Louis, MO
Join me on a trip to Costa Rica beginning March 24 - the day after Easter 2008.
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and their spouses to make up the team.
If you are interested in going, contact me, Randy McNeely at grram4@charter.net for more information.
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Registration for this seminar is being capped at 80 because of room considerations. Registration as of February 6 stands at 60. There are only 20 more seats available.
Please download the registration form and mail it in with your check to assure yourself of participation in this event.
Questions: Richard Ricks
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
Camping 2008Lake Springfield Invites you to an Open House
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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 read a list of travel inquiries and offers AND to add yours.
Mission News from John Grisham
How to Invite Scott Coats, missionary in Thailand, to be your speaker this summer.
Videos:
More on Your Response to the Pontiac Flood
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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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
