July 13, 2020
Christ City Church:
Leadership Changes That Honor
by Matthew Watson

It isn’t often that a lead pastor surrenders that role to another pastor on staff, then remains on staff, taking a supporting role within the church. However, that is what took place recently at Christ City Church.

Pastors Matthew Watson and Justin Fung had been serving together for nearly seven years; and for the last three years, Matthew had been in the leading pastoral role of Christ City Church and Justin in the role of Pastor of Liturgy and Spiritual Formation. In April 2020, after a season of discernment with the church elders, Justin and Matthew announced that they would be changing roles: Justin would become the primary leading pastor of Christ City, and Matthew would take on a supporting pastoral role in the life of the church.

Resilient Church Academy: Skills and Strategies to Move Your Church Forward
begins August 3, 2020

The gospel is resilient. We need that in 2020. Nowhere in Scripture is that seen more clearly than 2 Corinthians.

Over three days of live, in-depth exposition, Professor NT Wright will unpack how Paul and this early Church survived incredible difficulties and came out stronger. Then, participate in twelve in-depth tracks on relevant skills and strategies, for church leaders navigating the constraints and opportunities of the new world we live in.

Receive a 35% discount using promo code BGAV35 .
(Discount code does not apply to the master class with NT Wright.)

Favorite Scriptures from the BGAV Staff Family

This summer, every issue of Advance Notice will feature a favorite scripture verse or passage submitted by a member of the BGAV staff. We hope these scriptures will inspire you in your daily walk with Christ and also help you get to know our staff a little better.
John 17:4, NASB
I glorified Thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which Thou hast given Me to do.
 
"Jesus made this statement the night before he was crucified. None of us know for certain when we will die, but I hope that I’m able to make this same statement toward the end of my life."- Skip Wallace

Skip Wallace is Field Strategist for the Valley region. He has served with BGAV since 2016.
Upcoming Events of Interest

offered by BGAV Partnership Missions
July 16, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts July 16, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts July 21, 2020

July 21-23, 2020

offered by Fresh Expressions US
July 23, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts July 28, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 4, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 6, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 7, 2020

offered by V3 Church Planting Movement
starts August 10, 2020

offered by Fresh Expressions US

August 24-26, 2020

offered by Fresh Expressions US
September 21, 2020

In-person mission camps for this summer have been cancelled. Instead, we will have a virtual camp experience for participants! Check the website for more information.

November 9-10, 2020
Save the Date for This Year's BGAV Annual Meeting
November 9-10, 2020

Join us for this year's BGAV annual meeting - to be held virtually on Monday, November 9 (evening worship celebration) and Tuesday, November 10 (breakouts and other opportunities) - featuring NT Wright and Kate Campbell! Visit the BGAV Meeting website for more details as they are finalized.
 
Are you planning to attend our annual meeting in November? We want to hear from you! We're still developing the opportunities for breakouts and other potential sessions for Tuesday, and we'd love to know what you'd find helpful and meaningful. Please complete this brief form to give us your input! 
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