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The Informer Gateway Baptist Association Newsletter March/April 2019
In This Issue
• Deacon Retreat ‘
• DOM Comments
• Coming Events
• Minister’s Luncheons
• Children Ministry Day
• Pastorless Churches
• Office Closing
• Church Spotlight
• Contact Information
VBS Clinics
3/2/2019—Chatham Baptist, Catham
3/16—First Baptist,. Woodlawn
SCHEDULE:
Friday Evening, March 22
7-9 PM—Session 1
Saturday Morning, March 23
9-11:30AM Session 2
Jesus’ Parting Words to His Followers There has been a consistent weakness in EVERY church I have engaged with the revitalization process. Without fail, the failings have been in the areas of discipleship and evangelism. Jesus’ two parting commands were “Go, disciple and baptize” – Matthew 28:18-20 and “be faithful witnesses, even unto death” – Acts 1:8. We must be equippers leading others to Christ and discipling them to become passionate gospel sharers. We must be faithful to obeying His final words before leaving planet earth. I am convinced it takes a strong leader and an intentional process to help believers live out our Lord’s final commands in this post-Christian world. Here are emphases to following His example: 1. Lead others to repent - Acts 20:20,21 2. Pass on the faith to others –2 Timothy 2:2 3. Be a Sold-out Witness - Acts 1:8 Wet baptistries, worn prayer altars and weekly praise testimonies of new converts and transformed lives are signs of successful renewal, personal revival and corporate revitalization. So what tools can a leader offer that will position the congregation for successful renewal?
1. Teach them to share their testimony in two minutes or less – naturally and confidently! 2. Preach on the reality of hell and grieve with them over the horror of others ending up there. 3. Equip them to be faithful in giving quality time to train new believers.
Here are some excellent tools to help strengthen the areas of discipleship and evangelism: The Navigators Designed for Discipleship Series - https://www.navigators.org/resource/dfd-design-for-
discipleship-series/ When Paul stood before King Agrippa (Acts 26), he spoke clearly about his life before salvation, how he
met Christ, and what his life was like after conversion. Use his format and design your testimony to be shared in 90 -120 seconds.
Paul E. Little’s, Know What You Believe and Know Why You Believe. Two great works to get a new believer started in biblical doctrine and apologetics.
William Fay’s, Share Jesus without Fear. GBA has the leader’s Kit for you to check out. http://www.sharejesuswithoutfear.com/products
William Fay’s original version was entitled, How Can I Share My Faith without an Argument. Free down-load from Our Daily Bread Ministries: https://discoveryseries.org/courses/how-can-i-share-my- faith-without-an-argument/ GBA has a workbook to copy for leader/student use.
Some additional suggestions:
Encourage your people to choose the center seat and leave the end seats for guests. Present the gospel in the common language of the people. Teach your congregation - “Every Member is a Minister”. Offer regular opportunities for mission action within your service area. Develop patterns, not programs. Believers reproducing themselves in new converts! EXPECT the laborers to go into the fields. We are saved to serve, not to be sloths. Do something new and outlandish for the glory of God! Remember - Our calling has eternal significance. It IS a matter of life and death.
Remember to give your tithe when you’re away or when inclement weather
keeps us from joining together in worship!
Minister’s Luncheons 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
March 7, 2019 – Leadership Tools Presentation
April 4, 2019 - Principles & Practices Discussion — Wedding Policies
May 9, 2019—Executive Board Meeting; Devotion—Jim Smitherman
eers
inistry
dvancement
A group study where pastors learn from one another and help each other to
stay on track for the cause of Christ. This MAP can help us stay sharp and
provide confidential support and evaluation!
We will be studying “Kingdom Collaborators” by Reggie McNeal. (8 Signa-
ture Practices of Leaders Who Turn the World Upside Down)
Meeting at the GBA Resource Center
Schedule
Mar. 19 – Share a People-Development Culture and Curry Leadership Curiosity Apr. 16 – Call the Party and Maintain (a Pain-Tinged) Optimism May 21 – Accelerate Your Impact
Children’s Missions Day –
March 30, 2019
Location? Bethel Baptist Church, 7775 Collinsville Road, Troy, IL
What? Hands-on mission projects make min-istry in our community come alive.
For kids in grade 1-6
Register at www.IBSA.org/cmd
WAYS THAT YOUR ASSOCIATION KEEPS YOU CONNECTED
Website—www.gatewayba.org
Constant Contact a weekly email update
Newsletter—A bi-monthly information piece sent by email and archieve@https://gatewayba.org/
publications/
MARCH 10—DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS —SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD
2019 Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer for North American Missions March 3-10 - 2019
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering is the primary way we support mission efforts in North America. 100% of gifts given are used to support Southern Baptist missionaries serv-
ing across the United States and Canada.
Are you interested in going on a Mission Trip? Below is a list of upcoming Mission Trips.
MISSION TRIPS FOR ADULTS NEXT GENERATION STUDENT MISSION PROJECTS
Las Vegas—February 25-28 Puerto Rico—March 9-16, 16-23
Phoenix—March 15-20 London—July 5-13
South Asia—May 2-13 Puerto Rico (Comerio) - July 20-27
Chicago—July 5-10, October 4-9 Jamaica—July 20-27
London—July 26-August 3 Puerto Rico (Vega Baja) - July 27– August 3
Hawaii—October 14-20
For more information about mission trips for adults, contact: Carmen Halsey (217) 391-3143 or
For more information about student trips, contact Dwayne Doyle (217) 391-3143 or
4539 Wanda Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone (618) 254-3953
Fax (618) 254-4132
Email: Dr. Tracy Jaggers, ADOM
Connie Noel– Administrative Assistant and Finance
Office Hours Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 am – 4 pm;
Fri. 8:30 am– 12 pm
www.gatewayba.org
Pray for our pastorless churches
New Hope Baptist Church 222 W. Ahrens,
Worden, IL 62097
Heartland Baptist Church, 4500 Humbert Road,
Alton, IL, 62002
Whitelaw Baptist Church 800 Whitelaw Avenue Wood River, IL 62095
Good Friday
April 19, 2019
Memorial Day
May 27, 2019
November 6, 2018, 6:30—9:00 PM
GBA Resource Center
Please, make a note and change your contact
information accordingly.
Connie Noel – [email protected] Tracy Jaggers – [email protected] Website – www.gatewayba.org
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH ALTON
1422 Washington Avenue
Alton, Illinois 62002
Pastor Andre’ Dobson has been at Calvary Baptist Church for 24 years. They are blessed with a great staff and a myriad of willing volunteers. They have made an impact in Alton since July 25, 1928.
Calvary Baptist Church has assisted in starting churches in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Georgia and Brazil. They provide Calvary Cares Ministry; Grief Share and the 3rd Day School lunch program in their Community.
Their vision is to reflect the person and love of Jesus to their community...it’s all about him! Their prayer request is that they would remain faithful in loving and serving God, so they serve and show the love of Christ to their community.
www.calvarycares4u.org