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March 2018

Local Center Leader Training Coming Up!

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Chris Rhodenhizer, Catalyst for the Local Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, encourages all those interested in starting a Local Center to attend the Local Center Leader Training in Washington, DC on March 12-13. This is a great opportunity to experience how a Local Center works to connect area pastors to share the vision of making disciple-makers. When: March 12-13 Where: Woodbridge and Leesburg, Virginia 12 : Image Church 13900 Church Hill Drive Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 13 : Destiny Church 37 Catoctin Circle SE Lessburg, Virginia 20175 Key Contacts: Chris Rhodenhizer (Woodbridge Local Center Catalyst) (703) 587-1092 Greg Wigfield (Leesburg Local Center Catalyst) (703) 431-1125 There are more training sessions in the upcoming months so look for one in your area. Click here for more information.

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Join Us for Refuel 2018

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Matt Fry, Pastor of C3 Church of Cleveland, North Carolina, encourages all pastors, church workers and church members to make time to attend Refuel in October. Refuel is a free conference held at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia and is designed to refresh and rejuvenate those serving in the church. There are a variety of speakers and breakout sessions. Join us and bring your staff for a time of renewal and encouragement!

Webinar on Alex Absalom - March at 11am EST

Alex Absalom will be hosting a webinar on March 19 at 11:00am. He will discuss disciple-making through missional communities (MC). Topics will include a clear definition of what MCs are, why the can help in a church’s health and growth as well as practical steps on how to implement such a model. The webinar is free to attend but we ask that you register ahead of time. Please join us!

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The Timothy Initiative: 2017 in Review

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The Timothy Initiative has seen God work in marvelous ways in 2017. Thousands of churches have been planted and hundreds of thousands of people have come to know Him in the last year through TTI’s ministry. Since 2011, LCN has had the privilege of supporting TTI in the planting of over 1,500 churches across six countries. ·       2011-2012: 780 church plants in India, Benin, Liberia, Uganda and Kenya ·       2012-2013: 200 church plants in northeast India and 85 church plants in Kenya ·       2014: 120 church plants in North Karnataka, India ·       2015: 50 church plants in North India and 50 church plants in East Nepal ·       2016: 141 church plants in Kenya ·       2017: 100 church plants in South India This is just part of the incredible work God has done through TTI over the years. We look forward to LCN’s continued partnership with TTI to reach millions more with the Gospel. Click here to read more.

LCN Resources

Did you miss Greg Wigfield’s webinar on Co-Vocational Pastors last month? Not to worry. Visit the LCN Resources page to see the video. This page has a variety of resources available to our Local Center leaders and members. From videos and instructional materials to nametags and banners, there are many helpful downloads as you grow your Local Center. Click here for more.

New Local Center Launch - Nashville, TN

The Local Center in Nashville, Tennessee launched on January 31 at Judson Baptist Church. Pastor Gene Mims led the group as they connected with each other on the challenges of church planting, staff & ministry and Biblical restoration. The pastors shared praises and prayer requests as they encouraged one another. They have already scheduled more monthly meetings and look forward to growing the Local Center.  Click here for more information.

Liberty Baptist Fellowship Update

Liberty Baptist Fellowship (LBF) was first established in 1982 when several graduates of the seminary expressed their desire to become chaplains in the United States Armed Forces. Under the leadership of Dr. Elmer Towns, Dr. Charlie Davidson and now Dr. Steven Keith, LBF has been the endorsing agency for hundreds of chaplains.  Click here to read the latest LBF newsletter.

Local Center Meetings in March

For a detailed list of all upcoming events at Local Centers, visit our website. Local Centers are hubs where LCN members can be coached, networked, and resourced on how to become better disciple-making churches. It is also the place where LCN members network to plant local churches and invite other churches to be a part of the LCN family.

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