Develop Leaders
Christian counselor and life coach to speak at network gathering
Dwight Bain, president and founder of the LifeWorks Group in Orlando, will be a special guest speaker at the Adult Ministry Leaders Network Gathering in January. Dwight is a nationally certified counselor, executive coach, critical incident intervention specialist, licensed pastoral counselor...
Read More »Adults Re-Ignite their lives
The Re-Ignite Retreat at Lakeside Christian Camp, Pittsfield, Mass., October 7-9, was set in the splendor of fall foliage colors mirrored in the lake. Midlife and older adults gathered to explore God’s purpose for their lives. A glimpse into what God did as he re-ignited the passions and...
Read More »Connect 2012
Biennial Meetings of Converge Worldwide
and Bethel University
Theme: Stand in Awe
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. John Jenkins
- Mrs. Priscilla Shirer
- Rev. John Van Dinther
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Read More »Baby Boomers and Beyond - Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50
A book review by Leona Bergstrom
The purpose of this book is to serve as a wake-up call to the church. We are at an unprecedented time in history where greater numbers of people are living longer. Today’s midlife and older adults represent a privileged generation having greater...
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Strengthening and Starting Churches
Converge helps churches stay on mission by providing options to work together with other churches for the greatest impact. Our School of Church Leadership, National Ministries, Prayer First, World Relief and Generosity teams are focused on...
Read More »Four Firm Foundations in Fundraising
In this short article, Brian shares his tips to discovering funding sources.
Read More »Jenkins named vice president/executive director
Rev. John Jenkins, pastor of First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Landover, Md., was appointed by the board of overseers to the part-time position of vice president/executive director of National Ministries, effective September 1. Jenkins provides visionary oversight, spiritual leadership and...
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