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CHALLENGE '08

A call to prayer for the EFCA student conference
June 29-July 4 in Salt Lake City
The EFCA Challenge leadership team and ReachNational have been praying for a record 7,000 attendees. The theme for Challenge '08 is Sojourn.  A sojourn is noticing where God is at work around you and joining Him there. It involves being loved and loving others, receiving grace and giving grace to others, being served by Christ and serving others. Imagine 7,000 students returning home ready to serve their community for Christ. Pray with us for God to raise up 7,000 students and youth workers to come to Salt Lake City. 

For more information about Challenge '08, go to http://www.efca.org/student/challenge and check out the Challenge blog at http://www.challengeconference.com. 
March 15 is the deadline for early registration.

MEN'S MINISTRIES CONFERENCE

The National Coalition of Men's Ministries has announced a Spring Leaders Conference to be held April 10-12 in Nashville, TN.  Plan now to attend this "Best of the Best" Men's Leadership Conference where you will find all the inspiration and information you need to make you successful in your efforts at reaching, teaching, healing, training, and leading men. A full range of workshops, exhibits, speakers, and supportive relationships will assist you and the ministry of your local church or organization in incredibly valuable ways.  For more conference information and to register, go to http://www.ncmm.org/

KERN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - TEDS

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School announces the Kern Family Foundation Scholarship for 2008. A minimum of seven full-tuition scholarships will be awarded to qualified Master of Divinity applicants. In addition, up to five Carl Henry Scholarships (50% of tuition) will be awarded to finalists who are not selected for the Kern Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average (on a 4 point scale) and have a heart for pastoral leadership in the local church.
 
This is a truly remarkable opportunity. Applications must be received no later than Friday, March 21, 2008. For additional information, please contact the TEDS Admissions office: (800) 345-TEDS or visit the Web site at http://www.teds.edu.

NEW TRAINING FOR WOMEN

ReachNational Women's Ministries is pleased to introduce new training opportunities for women - training applicable for both life and ministry! Join Jackie Redmond, new ReachNational Women's Ministries director, as she teaches on the life of Christ and how we can achieve a balance in our personal life and in our ministry priorities to increase fruitfulness for the kingdom. Also hear Jackie share the vision that the Lord has given her for ReachNational Women's Ministries and how God can use each one of us to expand God's Kingdom!  Registrations are now being accepted for:
 
Women In Real Time: The Time Is Now!
Hosted by the Eastern District Women's Ministry
March 28-29, 2008 - EFC of Blairstown, NJ
April 18-19, 2008 - Cornerstone EFC, Annandale, VA
For more information and to register, visit http://www.edaefca.org
 
Women's Gathering with Jackie Redmond
April 12, 2008 - Hope EFC, Roscoe, IL
Please view the conference brochure and invitation online at http://www.efca.org/women/conference/index.html
 
For more information on ReachNational Women's Ministries and/or resources, please visit http://www.efca.org/women or call ReachNational Women's Ministries at (800) 745-2202 ext. 765

STORIES WITH INTENT

A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus
Featured this month is Klyne Snodgrass' long-anticipated, comprehensive guide to the parables of Jesus. NextStep Resources is offering 30% savings on this new reference work. Pastors will find over 800 pages of helpful information, preparing them to preach or teach on the parables. For more information and to order, go to http://tenderfoot.windborne.net/nextstep/product_info.php?products_id=10200

 

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING - EFCA NATIONAL OFFICE

The EFCA national office is committed to biblical diversity in its hiring practices, and we are currently seeking a CPA with positive leadership experience to serve as the director of accounting. Come lead a team of professionals who strive to glorify God... by providing exceptional service in the management and reporting of financial information. Learn more at http://www.efca.org/employment/national/index.html or contact Barb Weinstock at (952) 853-8443 or (800) 745-2202, x443.

CHRISTIAN INVESTORS FOUNDATION

Since 1959, Christian Investors Foundation has helped hundreds of Evangelical Free Church congregations realize their dream of buying, building, or remodeling their church facility.  Our mission is to serve your congregation by providing the loan you need to make your building project a reality.  If your church is considering expansion or renovating, call or write today for a free church loan packet.  For more information and a church loan packet, call us today at (800) 995-8574, visit us online at http://www.christianinvestors.org, or email admin@christianinvestors.org.

REGISTER FOR BUMP BY MARCH 15

BUMP - Bridging Urban Mission Project - has openings available for your youth group!  Go to http://www.efca.org/bump to see the roster of cities and dates still open.  Contact Renee Young, BUMP national coordinator, at renee.young@efca.org for more information.

 

 

 

EFCA FOUNDATION

Send birthday cards and gifts to children or grandchildren
Through gifted Charitable Gift Annuities, we can arrange to send a birthday card and a financial gift (the annual annuity payment) directly to your loved ones.  This is a great way to remember all those you care about while eventually providing a gift to your favored Evangelical Free Church ministry. For details, contact Lanny Harris at (800) 995-8578, by email at foundation@efca.org or check out the Web site at http://www.efcafoundation.org.