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Summer is over. As we begin to look toward the fall, I am convinced that there are two new years for all of us, January 1 and September 1. For many of us, September brings school back, an end to vacations, and a welcome to regular routine. And, that is true for us here on the Network team. So, happy new year, and here we go into the Fall!
Below is a brief overview of what we have been working on the last couple of months as well as a rollout of what is coming up in the next couple of weeks for our community of leaders.
Please read through, hit the links, mark your calendars, and look for follow-up details.
I am looking forward to all this season of ministry brings to us, as we work together in this great piece of ground we call, Southern New England.
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Nick Fatato
Network Superintendent
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MINISTRY PRESBYTERS ROLL OUT |
Our first wave of Ministry Presbyters was completed over the Summer. We invited twenty-two men and women to serve in this capacity. Each went through our onboarding and training process and has committed to getting this vital work going. In this roll-out of assignments, many of you will be contacted by us over the next several weeks and introduced to a Ministry Presbyter. If you are not included in this first phase, don't worry, you will be included in the next, as we continue to add more Ministry Presbyters.
The Ministry Presbyters are appointed by me and affirmed by our Executive Presbytery. Their purpose is to work with you, connect you to our Network team, pray for you, highlight resources and opportunities, and ultimately, ensure that you do not walk this ministry path alone. They are not to pastor, mentor, or be an authority over you. Please welcome their call, text, and email as a new level of connection to our community of leaders.
If you have any questions, please contact me at nick@snemn.com or Christan Causey, our Director of Minister Care and Ministry Presbyter facilitator at christan@snemn.com.
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As you prepare your own church and personal calendars for the year ahead, we wanted to provide our SNEMN 2023 Calendar to you. Please visit our website for a downloadable 2022 and 2023 Network Calendar.
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NEW! MONTHLY NETWORK PRAYER MEETING - FIRST THURSDAY @ 11AM |
Beginning November 3rd, we will be hosting a monthly gathering to pray together with our community. We will gather on zoom on the first Thursday of every month to pray and seek the Lord. We hope you will join us as you are able. The Zoom meeting link will be distributed ahead of the meeting. We look forward to this time with you. |
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ALL NETWORK ZOOM RESUMES - THIRD THURSDAY @ 11AM |
We are kicking off our All Network Zoom ( ANZ) this month and will continue to gather on zoom on the third Thursday of each month. This is a moment for me to touch base with our ministers. I will limit the meeting to 45 minutes so that you can get back to the rest of your day. These times together will include pastoral comments, updates, add valuable resources, introductions, and interviews. See you on the third Thursday @ 11AM. |
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Last month, Selwyn and Lori Bodley led a small group of our pastors on a scouting trip to Peru. The purpose of this trip was to consider the possibility of a three-year partnership in order to assist those serving unreached people groups in Latin America. It was a great trip that provided a broader understanding, clarifying information, and a strategic path forward to connect leaders and ministries with the mission in Peru. We will be announcing the next pastor's trip in the weeks ahead. Please be looking out for more information on this strategic mission effort. |
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PK RETREAT: OCT 1 & 2 @ NORTHPOINT BIBLE COLLEGE |
Our network team is looking forward to hosting your children at our annual PK Retreat. This retreat is a time to pour into our children in a way that makes them feel part of the bigger picture of the Kingdom of God. All children of SNEMN credential holders, ages 12-18, are invited to join us on October 1 & 2 at Northpoint Bible College for our annual retreat.
It will be a fun-filled couple of days where we believe our children will renew friendships and make new ones. If you have any questions, please reach out to our team. Registration is open! Please click the link below to register your child(ren).
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MINISTERS RETREAT: OCT 24-26 | CAPE COD |
We are excited to announce that we are returning to Cape Cod for our annual Minister's Retreat. We have designed these few days as a true retreat. It will include times for conversations, worship, prayer, relaxation, and fun. We have four driving ideas for these three days: Rest, Refreshing, Reflection, and Relationships. Please register for the event and secure your resort hotel room accommodations from our block as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you there.
Minister's Retreat
Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis
October 24 -26, 2022
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ISRAEL TRIP: JANUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 2, 2023 |
After three years of work and delays (due to Covid) we are very glad to announce the return of our SNE Leaders Trip to Israel on January 22 through February 2, 2023. This trip is designed specifically for our SNE credential holders to travel together to Isreal. The itinerary is built for ministry leaders to enrich their lives through the history and story of God in the land of the Bible. We are grateful to have Paul Conway back with us to be our host and guide. We have worked diligently to provide the best price possible. The cost for the twelve-day trip is $1,900. This price covers the flight, great hotels, two meals a day, bus travel, and entrance fees in to the sites. Please note: spaces are limited.
Sign up below for more information.
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We want to assist in Pastors bringing groups from their church to Israel. If you are interested in taking a group from your church on an Israel trip, we would like to invite you to our November 2023 trip. This trip will also be led by Paul Conway. For more information, email Andrew Colón at andrew@snemn.com or Paul Conway at doctorpaulconway@gmail.com.
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NETWORK OF WOMEN MINISTERS - EQUIP: SEPT 10 |
NWM EQUIP is an event that provides the opportunity to learn, grow and refine our ministry giftings for the assignment God has before us. All female credential holders are invited to join. Mark your calendar and register below!
Saturday, September 10, 2022 and Saturday, April 1, 2023
SNEMN Network Office 307 Sturbridge Rd. Charlton, MA 01507
10:00am – 3:00pm
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WOMEN'S MINISTRY LEADER: GINA ESCOBEDO FATATO |
Gina has a passion to develop women leaders in our Network. As you know, Gina leads the Network of Women Ministers and the Women Married to Ministers. Recently, she has also taken the role of leader of SNE Women's Ministries; to assist in the development of our WM leaders in the local church. Gina will serve in an interim capacity while this area of ministry is reviewed. If you have any questions or would like more information on any of these groups, please contact Gina at gina@snemn.com. |
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WOMEN'S MINISTRY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DAY: SEPT 24 |
Women's Ministry leaders, you are invited to join us on Saturday, September 24th, for our first WM Leadership Development Day (WM Dev-Day). We would like to provide you with leadership development to help you better lead in your church ministry. Once a year, we will provide you with leadership training and an opportunity to spend time with other women just like yourself who are leading women in churches around our Network. Please click the link below to learn more and to register.
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SCHOOL OF MINISTRY: SEPT 24 |
The School of Ministry (SOM) provides biblical and practical ministry courses. There is an option to use these courses to fulfill educational requirements for ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God or for your own professional development. Once you have registered for a class, please visit our website for a list of the books and study guide you will need for your class. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Yacovone at Paul@snemn.com or David McNeely at dave.mcneely@gmail.com.
September 24, 2022 Courses:
Course 101: Introduction to Hermeneutics
Course 101 (en español): Introducción a Hermenéutica
Course: 201: Acts
Course: 201 (en español): Hechos El Espíritu Santo en Acción
Course 301: Pentateuch
Course 301 (en español): El Pentateuco
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This month on the SNEMN Podcast we are launching a new mini-series titled, "Missional Shift". Tune in to hear from some leaders in our Network who are re-calibrating their ministries for a distance missional shift. Great leaders and great conversation. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
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We are forming a SNEMN Arts Team. This team will lead us in worship at our Network Events as well as add artistic elements to our gatherings throughout the year. Aaron Rios is giving leadership to this effort. If you are an artist (musician, singer, dance, visual art, etc) or have an artist on your team who may be interested, please email Aaron at pastor@gardencitychurch.net. We are looking forward to growing this team over the next several months. |
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MINISTERS OF COLOR LUNCHEON - SEPT 22 @10AM |
I am hosting ministers of color luncheon at the Network office on Thursday, Sept 22 @ noon. Plan to join me for a time of connection and conversation.
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BOOK RESOURCE: OUR LIFE'S JOURNEY BY DICK & JERI INGRAM |
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Our dear friend, Rev. Dick Ingram went to be with the Lord last year. Recently, his wife Jeri Ingram released a new book that gives us a great peek into the lives of this tremendous ministry couple. The book is titled, 'Our Life's Journey...God was always there'. It is full of gold and I highly recommend you pick up a copy. Click the link below to purchase. |
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In just a few weeks we will be gathering in our regions for our Fall Regional Tour. This is a time to connect on a regional level with each other and our Network Team. We will be providing Breakfast/Brunch at the start of the meeting so mark your calendars and plan to spend the morning with us. Note, Eastern MA Region will be meeting in the evening, so we will have snacks instead of brunch. More information on exact locations will be shared in the coming weeks.
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