THE
CENTRAL CONNECTION
October 2018
"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."
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
“Walking With the Humble”
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"Humility is not a very popular concept in today’s society. We are taught to pursue honor and recognition from a young age. I was watching an NFL football game the other day and some linebacker just leveled a running back. Before the poor guy could get his bearings to get up, the cocky defender straddled him like roadkill with the infamous “death stare”. He began beating his chest as if to say, “Now you know who just hit you chump!” Our society rewards such behavior."
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Pat & Karen Phinney
CB North Central Regional Director
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Our Update
Being perfectly transparent, disappoint-ment will often lead us down the path to worry or being “anxious.” God tells us to pray and make our requests known to Him. He wants us to think about Him and talk to Him about “everything.” Not just a few things or the important things but everything. That shows us how much He loves us. This has been a most challenging time for us, as we have faced a year of adversity in so many things. In them, we are learning to rest and trust right in the middle of disappointments.
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Pat and Karen Phinney
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THANK
YOU!
Thank you to all of our CB Pastors, present & past, for giving so much to make a difference
in the lives of so many.
It's 'Pastor Appreciation Month'
and say 'Thank You' to your pastor.
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CLUSTER GROUP DIRECTOR
"SABBATICAL??"
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Pastor Eldon Carlson
CBNC Regional
Cluster Group Director
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One Sunday evening after a full weekend of ministry, my wife and I looked at each other and said we had such a loving congregation. We felt we could stay there for the rest of our careers! The next morning . . . "
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#GettingToKnowYou
An Interview with Pastor Tyler Adams
Oak Park Community Church, Blaine, MN
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Oak Park Community Church in Blaine, MN has been praying and working toward getting a fresh start as a church. "
Their dream, their vision, was to see a joyful, effective, united Oak Park Community Church call a new long term pastor who is an excellent match for this joyful, effective, united Oak Park Church.” – Pastor Brian Thorstad, Interim
Their search has brought them together with Pastor Tyler Adams and his family who began as their new lead pastor in July. Who is Tyler Adams? Well, he’s much more than this article can contain, but here’s a brief look. We hope you enjoy getting to know Tyler and his family.
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Remember to keep all of our CBNC pastors in your prayers.
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#LiveYourLegacy
Discovery Church, Sauk Rapids, MN - A Celebration!
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"The weekend of September 7-9 was a great time of celebrating at Discovery Church in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota as the new Student Center, which adds approximately 9,000 square feet and greatly enhances the ministries of the church, was dedicated. The weekend celebration was the culmination of a three year process during which plans were developed, vision was shared and funds were raised. During the summer of 2017 the church participated in a capital campaign that called people to exhibit daring faith for the purpose of creating a lasting legacy impacting present and future generations. Our great God provided far beyond what we had dared to imagine!"
Pastor Art Cotant
Discovery Church, Sauk Rapids, MN
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#WorldVentureCelebration
For 75 years, Founded on the Word, Focused on the World, and now even more committed to Finishing the Task
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OAK GROVE CHURCH
will be hosting a 75th anniversary dessert reception for WorldVenture. Oak Grove Church is located at 5920 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422.
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Celebrate with us!
Friday, November 9th
Dessert Reception 7:00pm
Program 7:30pm
You are invited to attend.
RSVP: worldventure75.com/regional
Contact: 75@worldventure.com or 720-283-2000
BY GOD'S GRACE AND YOUR FAITHFULLNESS, WORLDVENTURE DELIVERS THE GOOD NEWS TO PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.
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CBAmerica Chaplaincy
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Battle Field Circulation: First Deployment Update"
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Good Day All,
Just want to send a quick update while I have a few minutes waiting to get onto a bird that will take us to our next location to visit our Soldiers. This is essentially our ministry, getting to travel to eight small remote bases throughout Afghanistan to meet and offer Religious Support to our Soldiers.
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-by Ryan Luchau, Chaplain Montana Army National Guard, Afghanistan
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Rev. Andy Meverden
Director of Chaplaincy
CBAmerica.org
3686 Stagecoach Rd, Unit F
Longmont, CO 80504
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Children at Bible Camp Among 1,000+ Killed in Indonesia Tsunami
"Casualties from a massive
earthquake and tsunami
that struck Indonesia on September 28 have reached almost 1,350, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers reach remote areas. The 7.5-magnitude quake on the island of Sulawesi triggered a tsunami that engulfed Palu, a coastal city of about 330,000."
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-by Stephanie Martin, ChurchLeaders.com
Preaching to Promote Life Together
"Preach with a focus to cultivate life together and nurture incarnate community rather than simple gatherings of people.”
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-by Chris Surber, SermonCentral.com
100 Leadership Tips That Everyone In Ministry Should Know
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Pastors are not sent to make the people happy, but to make them holy and healthy and to make the Lord happy.”
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-by Joe McKeever, Churchleaders.com
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PLEASE PRAY for the Following Churches in Transition
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First Baptist Church - Detroit Lakes, MN
First Baptist Church - Jackson, MN
Faithbridge Church - Park Rapids, MN
Cavalier Baptist Church - Cavalier, ND
First Baptist Church - New Richmond, WI
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CB North Central Cluster Groups
Central Minnesota
Monday, October 8, 10am to Noon
Meeting at River of Live Church, Hastings, MN
Steve Schoenwald, River of Life Church, Hastings, MN
651-437-3965 sdschoenwald@gmail.com
Southwest Minnesota
Next Meeting to be Announced
Walt Moser, First Baptist Church, Luverne, MN
507-283-4091 PastorWalt.Moser@gmail.com
Wisconsin
Thursday, October 18, Noon
Meeting at Pizza Ranch in Eau Claire, WI
Eldon Carlson, Bloomer, WI
715-568-1979 ecarlson@bloomer.net
Wade Duroe, Crossroads Church, Chippewa Falls, WI
715-723-1054 Wljc12@hotmail.com
Iowa
Next Meeting to be Announced
Jay Jentink, Calvary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
319-396-3233 office@calvarycr.org
Illinois
Next Meeting to be Announced
Art Georges, Living Hope Community Church, Bartonville, IL
309-633-0028 art@livinghopecentral.org
Michigan
Next Meeting to be Announced
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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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Placement Services
for Pastors Seeking a Position
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FREE Demographic Report for Your Church & Community
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Listing of All
CB North Central
Churches
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Church Assessment Tool
How Healthy is Your Church?
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501c3 Tax Exempt Status
for Associated Churches
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Discount Software
thru Microsoft
Volume Licensing
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Compensation Guidelines for Pastors & Staff
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Interim Pastor Services through IPM
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Henry C. Spicer
Scholarship Awards
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Background Check Resources
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Placement Services for Churches Seeking a Pastor
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CB North Central
PO Box 490441, Blaine, MN 55449
Pat Phinney
Regional Executive Director
patp@cbnorthcentral.org
Office: 952-322-7173
Cell: 952-500-3743
Wendy Jonasen
Administrative Assistant
wendyj@cbnorthcentral.org
763-205-9330
Administrative Office Hours:
Tues. and Fri. 8am - Noon (remote office)
Weds. and Thurs. 8am - 2pm (CBNC office)
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