New President of CBAmerica Appointed
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Just before I share some exciting news about CBAmerica, two powerful quotes come to mind. A few years back, I read a great book by David Kinnaman entitled, “You Lost Me”. There he made a statement that I have not forgotten, “In describing the true state of the church in America, there is a tremendous sense of urgency and a need for change.” We all openly acknowledge this about most churches in America and the same is true for associational groups like CBAmerica. The other challenging quote comes from John Dickerson in his book, “The Great Evangelical Recession”. He says, “The body of Christ is bleeding out. In Jesus’ terminology, we are failing at discipleship. That is, we are failing at the core command Jesus gave to His followers.”
The Regional Executive Directors, that make up the entity of CBAmerica, have spent considerable hours over the last three years evaluating the overall effectiveness of CBAmerica. It has been unanimously concluded that change needs to occur within our Association. If we as an organization of a thousand plus churches are going to have a significant impact to make committed followers of Jesus Christ, then transformation must occur.
With that being said, I am happy to announce that on January 30, 2019, Dr. David Whitaker of Morgan Hill, CA was appointed as the president of CBAmerica.
The following announcement will give you a clear description of David Whitaker, his family and the enormous experience he brings to CBAmerica. Together we hope to champion the fulfillment of the Great Commission through all of our regional churches.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
Pat Phinney
CB North Central Regional Executive Director
763-205-9330
patp@cbnorthcentral.org
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At the winter meeting of the CBAmerica Board, January 29
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He is taking on the newly defined position of president:
“In recognition of the covenantal commitment of CBA, the President shall serve the member networks, facilitating national vision, coordinating and managing the network of national resources and services; he shall be a part of the selection process for any new Executive Director of a member network; he shall facilitate the expansion of CBA into more networks.”
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Church ministry is woven into the fabric of Dave’s life. A “preacher’s kid” born in Iowa, Dave grew up in the East San Francisco Bay Area town of Pleasanton. After receiving undergraduate and seminary degrees, Dave served seven years as an associate pastor of his home church in San Ramon, CA, then thirteen years as senior pastor of Heart to Heart Bible Church in Phoenix, AZ. During the years in Phoenix, Dave received his Doctor of Sacred Ministries degree from Northland International University. Dave’s burden to return to the Bay Area led him in 2004 to become the lead pastor of Morgan Hill Bible Church, serving also as a volunteer chaplain with the Morgan Hill Police Department.
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For over eight years, Dave served as the Executive Director of Next Generation Churches in northern California, one of eight regions in CBAmerica. Along with serving on the various boards of CBAmerica, Dave serves also as Vice-Chairman of Western Seminary.
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Dave and his wife, Lanette, have been married for 37 years. Their daughter Kaylan lives in Manhattan and son Jonathan and wife Carrie, and their first grandchild, Sylvia, live in Brooklyn, NY. Dave enjoys hanging out with family and friends, reading, playing golf and playing with his Apple gadgets. Even more, Dave loves communicating the Word and is passionate about seeing local churches and pastors flourishing in the gospel, connecting people to vital relationship with Jesus Christ.
Dave will continue as the lead pastor of Morgan Hill Bible Church, but will be handing off his role of director of Next Generation Ministries with the appointment of a new Regional Director.
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CB North Central | PO Box 490441, Blaine, MN 55449 | 763-205-9330
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