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TOUCHGLOBAL RESPONDING IN MYANMAR AND CHINA

Thank you to EFCA churches and individuals who have given to support the relief work happening in Myanmar and China! TouchGlobal continues to work through national partners bringing aid and support to the many affected by these disasters.  Current gifts now total:
Myanmar: $75,036
China earthquake: $22,525

Consider partnering with us to reach out through teams and partners on the ground. Your prayers and financial gifts are appreciated. For reports from the field and to give a gift, go to http://www.touchglobal.org/.

JOB POSTING - TWU

Senior Vice President Administration and Resources
The Senior Vice President Administration and Resources (SVP) reports to the provost. As a member of the Trinity Western University's senior leadership team, they are a full member of the Policy Council and President's Cabinet. The SVP plays a central role in the institution's integrated planning as well as defining and achieving strategic initiatives, directions and priorities. The successful candidate will have fully embraced the beliefs and lifestyle of an evangelical Christian, and will be supportive of the University's mission. Trinity Western University is committed to investing in the spiritual, personal and professional growth of all employees. Please indicate your desire to serve by applying online at http://www.twu.ca/hr.

ENGLISH TEAMS NEEDED IN INDONESIA

A valuable bridge-builder in the church planting work of ReachGlobal's national partners is English classes taught by native English speakers.  Teams of 4-6 teachers are needed in several cities in Indonesia for 2008 and 2009.  Teams would be trained and serve for 2 weeks. There are openings on the Fall 2008 teams. Dates (including travel time) are:

Team 1 - Oct. 9 - 27
Team 2 - Oct. 23 - Nov. 10
Team 3 - Nov. 6 - 24

We are looking for churches interested in being involved in outreach to unreached people groups.  English classes are a strategic tool for our national partners, as they follow up on the new contacts they make with University students and young professionals. Would you like to have your church join in this exciting partnership?  No previous experience necessary--just an open and willing heart to be used by the Spirit.  For more information, contact: andy.krause@efca.org or rachel.bliss@efca.org.

LOOKING FOR GREAT PHOTOS

EFCA Today magazine is about to launch a new feature: a photo of EFCA ministry in-action, taken by an EFCA member/ leader/ missionary. One photo will be chosen for each issue based on degree of quality as well as uniqueness of content. Photos submitted must be prints or high-resolution digital. For more information, e-mail the editor (dianemc@journeygroup.com). Fall issue deadline: June 16.

 

CHOIR ROBES FOR CONGO

Does your church have old choir robes still in good condition which are no longer being used?  Your church could make a much appreciated gift of the used robes to a choir in Congo.  If you can help, contact Dr. Tom Cairns at tom.cairns@efca.org or call (800) 745-2202.

REMEMBER OUR SOLDIERS AND CHAPLAINS

Continue to pray and remember military members who are deployed within a war zone.  Nearly every church is affected by the War on Terror, having someone in their midst who has deployed or will deploy. The EFCA has 58 chaplains serving across the world presenting the gospel and pastoring our service members.  Please pray for those who are away from their families and homes:
 

  • Ron Webb, Iraq - stationed at Fort Bragg, NC
  • Thomas Behling, Afghanistan - with National Guard, MN
  • Sean Dennis, Iraq - stationed at Fort Campbell, KY
  • Vince Garcia, Iraq - stationed at Fort Huachuca, AZ
  • Jeffrey Granger, Iraq - stationed at Ellsworth AFB, SD
  • Sean Myers, Afghanistan - with National Guard, PA

GODSIGHTINGS TELL YOUR STORY

GodSightings are the evidence of God's hand in action touching lives all across the EFCA. Let us share and celebrate God's work together! To share your story, go to http://www.efca.org/godsightings/share/ (Please attach related pictures whenever available, and be sure to advise if the story should be communicated anonymously.)

Prayers answered...a life changed
Over the past year and a half, I sent prayer requests for Marshall McDuffie, a college student who has played a significant role in our ministry at La Vina. Marshall was dismissed from the Florida International University football team for his part of a brawl during a game in October 2006.  Many responded in prayer.  God answered...gloriously!  A full page article featuring Marshall was in the Miami Herald including pictures of our recent missions trip to Haiti. The story told how Marshall dedicated himself to serving God. The administration noticed.  People who once said that Marshall would "never play for FIU again" reinstated him to play because of what God has done through his life. God used Marshall's mistake to give him an opportunity to give God glory and Marshall did...with his life.  Prayers do make a difference.
- Pastor Rollo Casiple

To read the newspaper article, go to: http://www.miamiherald.com/600/v-print/story/511085.html

CHRISTIAN INVESTORS

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 us at admin@christianinvestors.org. 

CHAPLAIN RECRUITING

The Army National Guard is looking for qualified ministers. You or someone you know may qualify to receive a bonus for becoming a military chaplain through the Guard Recruiter Assistance Program. The financial incentives can be extremely helpful in today's economy should you sense a call to this ministry. Please contact the Army National Guard Recruiter for more information: Chaplain Paul Douglas at (703) 607-1102.

STRIVE! TELESEMINAR ON CHURCH GOVERNANCE

The EFCA presents a church governance teleseminar on June 5 at 7 pm or June 11 at 8 pm.
 
Join Cathie Leimbach, governance expert and STRIVE! consultant, along with T.J. Addington, senior vice president at the EFCA and author of High Impact Church Boards. Learn from the experience of hundreds of churches the three biggest leadership issues facing church boards: healthy leaders, intentional leaders, and empowered leaders.  The teleseminar will be moderated by Pastor Arnie Fleagle of Trinity Evangelical Free Church.  If you could ask Cathie and T.J. one question about church governance, what would your single, most important question be? (Send in your question when you register.)

For more information and to register for the June 5 teleseminar, go to: http://www.strive.com/ask/register/church-governance/
For more information and to register for the June 11 teleseminar, go to: http://www.strive.com/ask/register/church-governance-call-2/ 

EFCA FOUNDATION

Learn more about a special kind of investment - the gift that gives back!  Perhaps life income plans, such as charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts, might fit your planning.  Or, perhaps there is someone within your ministry who wants to hear about how to increase income, lower taxes, and honor the Lord's work.  For details, contact Lanny Harris at (800) 995-8578, by email at foundation@efca.org or online at http://www.efcafoundation.org.

 

LEADING FROM THE SANDBOX - Repeat

A new leadership blog from T.J. Addington
A blog for those in ministry organizations who desire to take their leadership, teams, governance and ministry effectiveness to the next level. To access, go to http://www.LeadingFromTheSandbox.blogspot.com 

PROPOSED REVISION OF THE EFCA STATEMENT OF FAITH - Repeat

As a reminder, we encourage you to read and review the letter sent March 12 from the Board of Directors, and the linked documents, which provide key information concerning the process for debating and voting upon the Proposed Revision of the EFCA Statement of Faith. The letter and linked documents can be found at http://www.efca.org/about/doctrine/.

Proposed Revision
You may access the Proposed Revision at the following link, located on the right side of the EFCA Web site:  http://www.efca.org/about/doctrine/.  Please contact the Office of the President if you are unable to download the Proposed Revision.

Transitional Rules
You may access the Transitional Rules at the following link:  http://www.efca.org/about/doctrine/ or by contacting the Office of the President.

Special Rules Relating to Revision of the Statement of Faith
You may access the Special Rules at the following link:  http://www.efca.org/about/doctrine/ or by contacting the Office of the President. 

If you have questions concerning the Proposed Revision of the EFCA Statement of Faith, please contact president@efca.org.