April 2017
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THE CENTRAL CONNECTION
"We are an organization of churches that is committed to the mission of Christ to multiply disciple-making churches through evangelism, leadership training, and connection with other like-minded churches."

From The Director

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"Heroes of the Faith #3  -  
'Go Ahead! I Dare You to Jump'"
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How I desire to see pastors, leaders and church people step out and do impossible things for God.  Stepping out in bold unconventional faith for God requires something.  The ability to "jump".   Read More

Pat Phinney
Pat Phinney
CB North Central 
Regional Director

Pastor's Wives . . . Just For You
"It's a Busy Place!"

"No sin is "little" enough that it didn't require the death of Jesus. How thankful I am that God sent His Son to pay the price for my sins."  
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Karen Phinney
Wife of Regional Director

Recipes shared by Karen this month: Easter Brunch Bake & Granola Fruit Salad


2017  MOODY PASTORS' CONFERENCE
May 22-25,  Chicago, IL
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The deadline for registration has come and gone.  
 
If you missed the deadline and would still like to attend the 
2017 Moody Pastors' Conference 
contact us.  
We can still add to our group registration!


Scholarship help available upon request.
call CBNC at 763-205-9330 or email [email protected]
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DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!
must be postmarked  no later than April 17th. 

The HENRY C. SPICER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded each year to high school seniors planning to attend college in the fall. To qualify, an applicant must be a committed Christian and a regular attender of a CBNC affiliated church.  

For more information and an application, visit our website.  More questions?  Contact the CB North Central office by phone 763-205-9330 or email [email protected].  
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Table Talk From Cluster Groups
CBNC Pastor's Fellowship-Wisconsin Cluster
"So what does it take to stay on task as a pastor?  There are so many distractions and frustrations that one can easily become disillusioned.  "   Read more and find out about this picture.


               
Pastor Eldon Carlson
CBNC Pastor's Fellowship-Wisconsin Cluster
#GettingToKnowYou






This month we have the pleasure of sharing a bit about Squaw Creek's pastor, James Perry.  Pastor James has been serving at Squaw Creek Church in Marion, IA since July, 2016. Get to know a little more about James and his family  here.

Please keep all of our pastors and their families in prayer, shepherding is no small task.   


-An interview with Pastor James Perry
Squaw Creek Baptist Church, Marion, IA
CBAmerica Chaplaincy
"Air Guard Chaplain Sees God's Hand in the Desert " x

"I had 3 people at different times come to me in a counseling session sharing they had received the Lord. The most memorable was an airman who was going through an awful custody battle with an ex and nothing seemed to be going right."  
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-by Chaplain Ian Howarth




Rev. Andy Meverden
Director of Chaplaincy
CBAmerica.org
3686 Stagecoach Rd, Unit F
Longmont, CO 80504

SERVICES & INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CB NORTH CENTRAL
Below you will find a partial list of the many services provided by CB North Central, 
click on any image for more information.
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X PLACEMENT SERVICES 
FOR PASTORS SEEKING A POSITION
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FREE D EMOGRAPHIC REPORT FOR YOUR CHURCH & COMMUNITY


CHURCH LISTING OF ALL CBNC CHURCHES ON WEBSITE & DIRECTORY PUBLISHED EACH YEAR





501(c)3 TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR ASSOCIATED CHURCHES
CHURCH ASSESSMENT TOOL
HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR CHURCH?




DISCOUNT SOFTWARE THRU MICROSOFT VOLUME LICENSING

FREE COMPENSATION GUIDELINES FOR PASTORS & STAFF


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INTERIM PASTOR SERVICES THROUGH IPM
HENRY C. SPICER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
BACKGROUND CHECK RESOURCES - CONTACT CBNC
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RETIREMENT INFORMATION
PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR CHURCHES SEEKING A PASTOR
Please Pray for the Following Churches in Transition:
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Senior Pastor 
Delavan Baptist Church - Delavan, IL 
First Baptist Church - Pekin, IL          
Bethel Baptist Church, Jackson, MI
Moline Baptist Church, Moline, MI
Oak Park Community - Blaine, MN      
First Baptist Church - New Richmond, WI
10 Fears of Young Church Leaders
-by Chuck Lawless, ChurchLeaders.com

What to Say When Your Child Asks if Pets Go to Heaven
"The God of the Bible does not scold us for the kinds of sorrows we have. He meets us in them, whatever they may be, and points us to Himself as our only sure comfort." 

Understanding the Hebrew Word for 'Listen' 
Will Change Your Relationship with God
"Research indicates that we "listen" more than we do any other communicative activity. However, that same research showed that we do a poor job of listening."  -by Staff Writer, Churchleaders.com    Read More
CB North Central Cluster Groups
Central Minnesota
Monday, May 8, 10am to Noon
We're reading: "Praying with Paul" by D.A. Carson
Meeting at River of Life Church, Hastings, MN
Steve Schoenwald, River of Life Church, Hastings, MN
651-437-3965

Southwest Minnesota
Tuesday, May 16, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Meeting at First Baptist Church, 921 Hills Ave, Jackson, MN
"We are an organization of churches that is committed to the mission of Christ to multiply disciple-making churches through evangelism, leadership training, and connection with other like-minded churches."   This is the vision statement for CB North Central.    In other words, what can we do better together as a group than we can do individually?  As a cluster of churches, how can we spur one another on to accomplish what God has called us to do?
Steve DeKok, First Baptist Church, Jackson, MN   507-847-2369
Walt Moser, First Baptist Church, Luverne, MN    507-283-4091

Wisconsin
No meeting in May, but we  encourage pastors to attend the 
Moody Bible Conference - May 22-25, Chicago, IL
Wade Duroe, Crossroads Church, Chippewa Falls, WI  715-723-1054
Eldon Carlson, Bloomer Baptist, Bloomer, WI   715-568-1979  
      
                     
Illinois
Tuesday, April 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting at Grace Church, Mahomet, IL
Art Georges, Living Hope Community Church, Bartonville, IL
309-633-0028   [email protected]

For more information on a Cluster Group in your area please contact the CBNC office.

HE IS RISEN INDEED!

CB North Central
PO Box 490441, Blaine, MN  55449

Pat Phinney, Regional Director
Pat's Office:  952-322-7173
Pat's Cell:  952-500-3743

Wendy Jonasen, Administrative Assistant
763-205-9330
Administrative Office Hours:  
Tues. thru Fri. 8am - 1pm

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