EFCA RECEIVES $200,000 CHALLENGE GRANT - Repeat

Every contribution you make to Global Vision Partners or the National Ministries Fund will be doubled thanks to a faithful EFCA donor. This challenge is for a limited time, so give today! Gifts must be received by August 31, 2009.

Learn more about Global Vision Partners.  
Learn more about the National Ministries Fund.

Your gift to either of these funds supporting the mission and vision of the EFCA will be doubled if received in our office by August 31. Give online or mail your donation to: EFCA, 901 E 78th, Minneapolis, MN 55420. Thank you!

2009 FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Place your orders now for Fall Sunday School! Visit http://www.nsrsundayschool.com or call (800) 444 - 2665. If you're undecided, our church resources consultants are available to help. Give us a call or request a free Sunday School CD Sampler. We're here to serve the resource needs of your church!

EFCA STATEMENT OF FAITH - CHINESE VERSION

EFCA TODAY SPECIAL ISSUE AVAILABLE

The EFCA is one of the most dynamic movements within the Christian church in America. Yet most church members and many leaders of our congregations have little knowledge of the depth, breadth and vision that drives our movement. The perfect tool exists to know more! The recently published special issue of EFCA Today magazine provides a sweeping view of the distinctive personality and diverse ministries of the EFCA. Perfect for church leaders, new members and visitors.

Order copies online of "This is Your EFCA" (special issue) from NextStep Resources or call (800) 444-BOOK. View and download a great intro video for this issue.

This issue is also available in Spanish. For more information on receiving the Spanish language version, contact hispanicministries@efca.org.

MINISTRY CAMPAIGN SERVICES

FCMM RETIREMENT PLAN UPDATE

A great deal of information about the “New” FCMM retirement plan is available at http://www.efca.org/fcmm.

If your church or ministry has not yet addressed the issue of new IRS regulations that went into effect in 2009, it’s not too late . . . but you need to contact us now! Email fcmm@efca.org or call (952) 853-1772. FCMM can provide a retirement plan for your entire staff while saving the church significant time, energy, and legal expense in meeting these new regulations. Contact us today!

EFCA TODAY NEEDS YOUR IDEAS

Influencing New Leaders
The winter 2009 issue of EFCA Today will feature articles on the theme of "influencing future leaders." Tell us your leadership stories. Whose invaluable input helped you get to where you are today as a leader in an EFCA church? What mistakes did that individual help you avoid, and how are you "paying it forward" to future generations? What are you, as a younger leader, looking for in a mentor? Email your ideas to dianemc@journeygroup.com.

Pastors: Have you taken a learning sabbatical?
EFCA Today wants to hear from EFCA pastors who have taken a learning sabbatical - an opportunity to get away from the dailiness of ministry and immerse yourself in a growth experience to further stimulate your faith and your continued ministry. We're especially interested if you have been to Israel to do so. Contact the editor at dianemc@journeygroup.com.

How do you use social networking tools (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)?
EFCA Today would like to know how you've seen these tools as significant players in your ministry. We also want to know: (1) how and why you think believers should explore them and/or (2) when and why believers might exercise caution. Email your ideas to dianemc@journeygroup.com.

Kingdom Assignments
Healthy churches reach outside themselves. Yet in our busy, self-centered world, how do you sustain that focus? If your church has undertaken "kingdom assignments" in the past, EFCA Today would like to know more. Please email dianemc@journeygroup.com.

WILLS AND ESTATE PLANS

Do you plan to vacation this year? It has been said that people spend more time planning their vacation than they do planning their estate. Now is an ideal time to make sure that your will and estate plans are in order.

We can provide you with "A Guide to Wills and Trusts" to help you protect your estate and family.  Please call (800) 995-8578 or reply by email to Lanny.Harris@efca.org with "wills kit" as your subject.  To help your will and estate plan reflect your desires, also view the "Wills Guide" video.

REBOUND YOUTH WORKERS RETREAT - Repeat

November 14-17, 2009
San Diego, CA

Information and registration is available online. Rebound is designed for youth workers to reconnect with God, one another, their calling and their identity through times of worship, prayer, a speaker, fun and rest. Explore the event information online or share this event with a youth worker you know!