Grow the church by growing the pastor. Consider starting or refining one or more of these during Pastor Appreciation Month of October. View ministries that GRR churches are doing...

November 3-7, You are invited to join church leaders, preachers, and teachers from across the country who minister in the African-American context as we explore the theme, "Power Connection: A Call to Greater Works" (John 14:12). More from Rev. Muriel Johnson...

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Register Now to participate in the 2009 GRR Annual Assembly at Peoria Holiday Inn City Centre October 30 - 31. Details

Ministers, have you registered yet for the Ministers' Conference with George Bullard? Theme and Registration information

How is your planning coming along for doing something special for your pastor and spouse during Pastor Appreciation Month? Ideas from Christianity Today. See Dennis Bickers' recommendations in video top of left column. Consider sending your pastor to the Together in the Lord Retreat in January. Dwight's letter encouraging you to do so.

On October 3, Benton First Baptist Church will be hosting the Boundaries / Professional Ethics Course. Dr. Dwight Stinnett will be teaching this course that is required for the ordination process but also invaluable for all professional church leaders presently serving. Registration Information |Registration Form

Rev. Randy McNeely has accepted a call to become Sr. Pastor of First Baptist Church of Greencastle IN; Dwight Stinnett's letter.

Ed and Miriam Noyes: FBC Champaign November 7/8. E-Mail Helen Murrell to invite them to your church November 4 - 11.

American Baptist Youth Gathering 2009 will be hosted by Decatur FBC, November 6 - 8. Download information and registration.