THE
CENTRAL CONNECTION
May 2020
"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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The initial ENGAGE forum was held April 28th with a secondary meeting on April 29th. We had an excellent turnout. Between the two days we had about 33 pastors attend and had a great challenge related to mission and the gospel. We have some great pastors and churches who have a passionate heart for the mission of Christ and we are seeking to encourage you in our network.
Brad Little, Interim Regional Director
Watch for your next invitation to
ENGAGE!
Tuesday, May 26, at 9:00am CST
with an alternative repeat session
Wednesday, May 27, at 3:00pm CST
ENGAGE # 2 –
The Power of the Gospel
Purpose: to challenge our thinking related to gospel and missional critical issues and how it relates to our next steps as pastors, leaders and churches.
Title: The Power of the Gospel
Text: Romans 1:16-17
Theme: How do we really think about the power of the Gospel?
- Do we rely too much on our own power and ability rather than the power of the gospel itself? Do we hinder it?
- Do we act like we are ashamed when we fail to live by faith?
- How is the gospel as relevant for believers after they are saved?
Catalyst: John van Gorkom – Lead Pastor, Calvary Church, Eau Claire, WI
WATCH FOR YOUR ZOOM INVITE!
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Dr. Brad Little,
CB North Central Interim Regional Director
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THESE THINGS I KNOW
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When I graduated from Seminary in 1976 I “knew” it all. My finely tuned ordination paper was equivalent to the Nicene Creed, but longer, at 19 pages of single spaced wisdom. In the following years I learned some lessons that I failed to grasp in Seminary. I would like to share a bit of history and four of the many lessons that I have learned over the years."
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Pastor Eldon Carlson
CBNC Networking Director
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If you know a
High School Senior
who is thinking about applying for a scholarship
for continued education,
time is running out!
The DEADLINE to apply for the HENRY C. SPICER SCHOLARSHIP is
June 1st
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The
HENRY C. SPICER SCHOLARSHIP
is awarded each year to high school seniors planning to attend college in the Fall. To qualify, an applicant must be a committed Christian and a regular attender of a CBNC affiliated church. Pass this information on to someone you know.
For more information and an application, visit our
website.
More questions? Contact the CB North Central office by phone 763-205-9330
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Brandon Cooper
CBNC Board Chair
& Pastor of Cityview Community Church, Elmhurst, IL
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"As pastors, we know the church's mission is to make disciples. But what
is a disciple exactly? How do we go about ensuring that we're making them -- that we're producing fully-devoted followers of Christ, and not just people playing church? And perhaps most challenging, how do we organize organic discipleship? How do we keep the organic life of the vine the focus while building out the structure to support it? If you've asked questions like these, we'd like to invite you to an online vision gathering. Randy Pope, founder of Life on Life Ministries, will share how life-on-life, missional discipleship can help you see real change in your church. "
- Brandon
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Life on Life
May 21st, 11pm - 1pm CST
Zoom Conference
Live Q & A
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Karen Phinney Update
Although Karen's Oncologist gave her 2 to 3 weeks on April 1st, she continues to be in the care of her children and Hospice caregivers at her home. Please continue to keep Karen and her family in your prayers.
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Plaid Ponderings: Freedom or Slavery
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No. 9
"The days we are living in have caught every one of us by surprise. At the turn of the year, no one was giving any thought to a pandemic. When the pandemic first began, the concerns centered around the virus. People were wondering how many were going to die. Initial estimates were made in the millions. Yet now after two months, millions have not died. It has come to light that though this virus is very dangerous for some high risk people, overall the severity of this disease was substantially overestimated. Now, as many have been out of work for two months, the conversation has drifted in a different direction. People are beginning to speak more and more of freedom."
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Sincerely,
A Plaid Pastor
-by Pastor Josh Emmel, Faith Baptist Church, Kenmare, ND
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NEW CHURCH PLANT-
Gerad Hall is a pastor in the Quad Cities area (Iowa cities Davenport & Bettendorf; Illinois cities Rock Island, Moline & East Moline) who is planning a new church plant. For more information
click here
. If you would like to contact Pastor Hall you can email him at
Gerad.hall@gmail.com
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Working Together
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No. 10
"Leo Tolstoy, well-known Russian author, once wrote the following:
The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.
This quote has taken on greater meaning for me in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis which has led to social-distancing and self-quarantining. This situation has brought forth a wide range of emotions and responses. While some have found the time to be like a sabbatical; others have found this season to be the most draining period of ministry they have ever experienced."
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Pastor Gerad Hall
Quad Cities Church Planter
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CBAmerica Chaplaincy
"
Finding Hope in the Midst of Crisis"
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"God makes all things
beautiful in His time."
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"Welcome, and thanks for joining us! Hi, I’m Chaplain Evan Spencer and I’d like to talk to you today about finding hope in the midst of crisis…
About 10 years ago on August 5, 2010, the Copiapo mining accident began as a massive cave-in at the San Jose copper-gold mine in the Atacama Desert near Copiapo, Chile. The accident trapped 33 men 700 meters (2,300 ft.) which is 6 football fields in length below the ground’s surface."
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-by Chaplain Evan Spencer, Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia
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Rev. Andy Meverden
Director of Chaplaincy
CBAmerica.org
3686 Stagecoach Rd, Unit F
Longmont, CO 80504
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PLEASE PRAY for the Following Churches in Transition
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Noelridge Park Church - Cedar Rapids, IA
First Baptist Church - Colfax, IA
First Baptist Church - Detroit Lakes, MN
Faith Fellowship Church - Cincinnati, OH
First Baptist Church - Shelby, OH
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT . . .
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CB
N
orth
C
entral Cluster Groups
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Central Minnesota
Monday, May 18, 10am
Virtual Meeting
Steve Schoenwald, River of Life Church,
Hastings, MN
Southern Minnesota
Monday, May 18, 9am
Virtual Meeting
Walt Moser, First Baptist Church, Luverne, MN
Northern Minnesota/North Dakota
Monday, June 15, 3pm
Virtual Meeting
Eldon Carlson, CBNC Networking Director
Wisconsin
Tuesday, June 9, 11am
Virtual Meeting
Eldon Carlson, Bloomer, WI
Wade Duroe, Crossroads Church, Chippewa Falls, WI
Central Illinois
Tuesday, May 19, 9am
Virtual meeting
Eldon Carlson, CBNC Networking Director
Chicago Land
Tuesday, June 16, 9am
Virtual meeting
Eldon Carlson, CBNC Networking Director
Iowa
Tuesday, June 9, 9am
Virtual Meeting
Jay Jentink, Calvary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
Michigan
Tuesday, May 19, 11:30am (EDT)
Virtual meeting
Eldon Carlson, CBNC Networking Director
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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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Church Assessment Tool
How Healthy is Your Church?
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501c3 Tax Exempt Status
for Associated Churches
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Placement Services for Churches Seeking a Pastor
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Compensation Guidelines for Pastors & Staff
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CB North Central
PO Box 490441, Blaine, MN 55449
Dr. Brad Little
CB North Central Interim Executive Regional Director
763-350-4263
Wendy Jonasen
Administrative Assistant
763-205-9330
Administrative Office Hours:
Tues. thru Fri. 8am - 1pm
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