EFCA Update for 2009-09-24

In this issue of the EFCA Update

LEADERSHIP TELESEMINAR OPPORTUNITY

Leading A, B, & C Players
Gain insight into leading team members for high performance and directing underperformers to more appropriate roles. Join TJ Addington, senior vice-president of the EFCA, and Cathie Leimbach, consulting partner at Strive!, for a teleseminar on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00 pm (central time). This teleseminar will address setting clear goals, focusing on workplace priorities, mentoring team members, building a cohesive team, and the importance of emotional intelligence.
 
To join the teleseminar, go to http://instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=9165585 for the call-in phone number.

EFCA TODAY SPECIAL ISSUE - THIS IS YOUR EFCA

The EFCA is alive. The EFCA is active. The EFCA is yours.
Share the ministry stories of our dynamic movement with members and leaders in your congregation. The EFCA Today Special Issue is the perfect "big picture" tool. This expanded issue provides a sweeping view of the distinctive personality and diverse ministries of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Perfect for membership classes and church visitors!

To order copies of "This is Your EFCA," just visit NextStep Resources online or call (800) 444-BOOK.

REBOUND YOUTH WORKER RETREAT

November 14-17, 2009 in San Diego, CA
Paid and volunteer youth workers and spouses are invited to attend this retreat for a time of refreshment and renewal with God, their peers and spouses. Go to http://www.efca.org/student for more information and registration. Registration is open until October 16.

FROM NEXTSTEP RESOURCES

New From Randy Alcorn
If God Is Good - Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil
In Randy Alcorn's new book, he challenges the logic of disbelief and brings a fresh, realistic, and thoroughly biblical insight to these important issues. Why an all-good and all-powerful God would create a world full of evil and suffering? And then, how can there be a God if suffering and evil exist? 
 
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EFCA CHAPLAIN MINISTRIES

The EFCA has more than 60 chaplains serving in the military. Currently, we have 14 chaplains deployed to countries involved in the War on Terror. We covet your prayers for the chaplains and their families.

  • Ch Tom Strong (Iraq) from Ft. Campbell, KY
  • Ch Doug Ball (Afghanistan) from Ft. Carson, CO
  • Ch Wes Gornall (Afghanistan) from Ft. Carson, CO
  • Ch Roy Meyer (Iraq) from Ft. Lewis, WA
  • Ch Tom Behling (Iraq) from Minneapolis, MN
  • Ch Chuck Riser (Iraq) from Grafenwoehr, Germany
  • Ch Khoi To (Iraq) from Ft. Drum, NY
  • Ch Rudy Stevens (Iraq) from Ft. Bragg, NC
  • Ch Matt Shirkey (Iraq) from Ft. Bliss, TX
  • Ch Adam Tippery (Iraq) from Ft. Lewis, WA
  • Ch Ed Willis (Iraq) from Schofield Barracks, HI
  • Ch Al Spitler (Iraq) from Army Reserves, Wisconsin
  • Ch Brock Sailer (Kosovo) from N. Dakota Nat. Guard
  • Ch Gabriel Casciato (Saudi Arabia) from IA Nat.Guard

Share your appreciation and encouragement!
We're looking for 14 churches interested in sending a care package to one of these deployed chaplains over the holiday season (November - December). This opportunity is perfect for a senior adult group, church small group, a youth group, or a Sunday School group.  A suggested list of items will be provided.

If you have questions or are interested in volunteering to support to our chaplains, please contact roy.bebee@efca.org.

CHALLENGE 10

June 28-July 3, 2010 in Columbus, OH
Challenge 10 Youth Conference information is now available!

CHRISTIAN INVESTORS FOUNDATION

Do you know that you or your church can invest with Christian Investors Foundation?  To see our current investment certificate rates or obtain an Offering Circular, check out our Web site http://www.christianinvestors.org or call (800) 995-8574.
 
This shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of Investment Certificates in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale is not authorized.  The offering is made solely by the OFFERING CIRCULAR. * EARLY REDEMPTION PENALTY: (i) 90 days' interest on the principal amount redeemed if the original maturity is one year or less, (ii) 120 days' interest on the principal amount redeemed if the original maturity is over one year to two years and (iii) 180 days' interest on the principal amount redeemed if the original maturity is over 2 years.  Christian Investors Foundation reserves the right to discontinue offering these Investment Certificates at any time.  AN INVESTMENT IN THE INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES INVOLVES CERTAIN RISKS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE OFFERING CIRCULAR, INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF CHRISTIAN INVESTORS FOUNDATION TO REDEEM THE INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES PRIOR TO THEIR FINAL MATURI TY. THE INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES ARE NOT FDIC INSURED.

BUMP - BRIDGING URBAN MISSION PROJECT

Dates for the BUMP student missions weeks for 2010 are now available! 
Consider these dates as you plan your ministry opportunities for next summer:

  • Washington, DC - June 19-26
  • Baltimore - July 4-10 (tentative)
  • Los Angeles - July 10-17
  • St. Louis - July 17-25
  • Twin Cities (MN) - July 17-25
  • Chicago - July 18-24
  • New York City - July 25-31

BUMP registration will be available in October.  See http://www.efca.org/bump for updates.

EFCA FOUNDATION

An up-to-date will is good planning. If you do not have one, what will the impact be on your family and others you care about? An outdated will can be almost as bad as having no will at all. One of the wonderful things about your will is that it gives you peace of mind, knowing that you have provided for your family.

Now is a great time to sign a new or updated will.  EFCA Foundation can provide you with "A Guide to Wills and Trusts" to help you protect your estate and family.  Please call (800) 995-8578 or e-mail lanny.Harris@efca.org with "Wills Kit" as your subject.  We will promptly send you a helpful Wills Kit.  For a friendly overview of wills and estate planning, you may also view the online "Wills Guide" presentation.
EFCA - Multiplying Healthy Churches Among All People

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