PASTOR FOR PASTORS Pastors have one of the most difficult yet important jobs in the world. As they lead their congregations to tell people about Jesus and demonstrate His love in their communities, they play an essential role in penetrating lostness in North America. Yet pastors today face attacks on many fronts. - 1,500 pastors leave the ministry every month.
- Half of pastors' marriages end in divorce.
- 70 percent of pastors constantly fight depression.
"Based on statistics from The Barna Group, Focus on the Family and Fuller Seminary
Because the North American Mission Board realizes the health of local churches rises and falls on its leadership, we want to help. NAMB seeks to come alongside pastors to help strengthen their relationships with God, their family, their peers and their congregation. Here are some of the tools NAMB and other recommended ministries offer: Relationship with God 
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- Timothy-Barnabas Conferences
Pastors and their wives refuel in the midst of ministry. Learn more >> - Pastors round table meetings
Pastors will network with and learn from fellow pastors on a variety of personal and professional topics. Dates and locations for these NAMB-sponsored events will come soon. Contact Michael Lewis at [email protected] for more information. Learn More >>
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Relationship with His Wife and Family 
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- Flourish.me
This online community for ministers' wives includes a regular blog, tools and more. Learn more >> - Galatians 6:6 Retreats | Watch the Video
Intended to revitalize marriages, these retreats put together by the Great Commandment Network are uniquely designed for couples involved in ministry. Dates and locations for Southern Baptist-sponsored retreats are coming soon. Learn more about the material for these conferences. >> - Relational Care Intensives
Pastors and their wives discover safe places to experience God's power to resolve conflict, heal hurts and alleviate fears through three- to four-day therapeutic programs at the Center for Relational Care. Learn more >> - Cities of Refuge
First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Ga., provides a safe place for a minister's family to find healing and restoration. Based on the model at First Woodstock, new locations will be added in the future. Learn more >>
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Relationship with Other Pastors 
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- Pastors in Covenant Groups
The North American Mission Board will provide resources to help pastors develop covenant groups of other pastors within their communities. These groups will provide opportunities for pastors to meet together for prayer and accountability on a regular basis. Resources to help develop these groups are coming soon. Learn More >>
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Relationship with His Congregation 
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- Pastor Appreciation Month Resources (October)
To help your church honor its pastoral staff, NAMB provides posters, bulletin inserts and suggestions for "50 Ways to Bless Your Pastor and Family." Learn More >> - Church Revitalization Conferences
Learn to re-connect with your community and your God-given mission field.Learn more >> - Church Renewal Journey
Awaken your church to its God-given passion and purpose through this four-part, lay-led journey. Learn more >>
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CALL TO PRAYER: 7 keys to effective prayer
Elaine Helms, prayer coordinator for My Hope America with Billy Graham and director of ChurchPrayerMinistries.org, gives us seven Scripture-based keys to effective prayer.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Protect all children
In advance of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Jan. 19, ethicist Russell D. Moore calls on the church to work within all its power to fight satan's attacks against little children.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Pray for the pray-ers
For each "Elijah," God has reserved to Himself thousands of unnamed but faithful servants who have refused to bow their knees to the "Baals" of our modern era. In this week's CALL TO PRAYER, Roger S. Oldham asks us to pray in advance of a Jan. 13, Atlanta gathering of many of the faithful.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Pray like never before
In the first CALL TO PRAYER of 2014, Roger S. Oldham calls on Southern Baptists to pray like never before, and offers seven spiritual suggestions for a more fruitful prayer journal.
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CALL TO PRAYER: The Hope of Christmas
In this Christmas season, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Frank Page encourages us to find a neighbor or friend in need and pray for them by name, placing them before a Savior who will hold them close to Himself.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Revolutionize your life
Seminary president Jason Allen challenges believers to become more disciplined "in prayer, worship and especially Bible intake to nurture our sanctification."
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CALL TO PRAYER: Love, the more excellent way
Roger S. Oldham of the SBC Executive Committee sets forth a framework for prayer to call Christians to deepen their love for one another. "Let us pray that we will believe in one another, expect the best of one another, and stand our ground in defending one another," he writes.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Returning home for Thanksgiving
As many return home this week for Thanksgiving, Erich Bridges shares thoughts on how the holiday relates to the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Giving thanks in all things
As Thanksgiving and the anniversary of his oldest daughter's tragic death approaches, SBC Executive Committee President Frank S. Page shares thoughts on giving thanks to God in all things.
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CALL TO PRAYER: The building blocks of gratitude
SBC Executive Committee vice president Roger Oldham cites key facets of gratitude found in Scripture.
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CALL TO PRAYER: The harvest at home
Nashville (BP) -- Two of the most gripping passages of Scripture open the successive chapters of Romans 9 and 10.
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CALL TO PRAYER: The persecuted church
Information about the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on Nov. 3 is relayed by Rob Phillips of the Missouri Baptist Convention. Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world today, Phillips writes, noting that an estimated 75 percent of acts of religious intolerance are directed against Christians.
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CALL TO PRAYER: For the generations ahead
It is very likely our children and our children's children will bear the brunt of the full wrath of a society that has forgotten God, unless we see a massive spiritual awakening that stirs our nation once again. Roger ("Sing") Oldham tells us how to pray for these vulnerable descendants.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Pray for your pastor
Rick Shepherd with the Florida Baptist Convention's prayer/spiritual awakening team exhorts Christians to pray for the pastors and for other ministers in their churches.
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CALL TO PRAYER: Pray 2 Chron. 7:14
Rick Shepherd, team strategist for the Prayer/ Spiritual Awakening Team of the Florida Baptist Convention, draws lessons in prayer from 2 Chronicles 7:13-14.
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Your Church
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Maybe it is time for your association or congregation to to a laser-beam-focused review & revision on the way you think about prayer.
A conference? (open to the entire congregation/association)
A consultation? (pastor and core leadership)
A coaching session? (small group leaders; study class teachers)
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Have an exploratory conversation with IBSA Prayer Coordinator
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Prayers that Teach You the
Who, What, Where, When, Why
of Praying
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Seek God for the City is designed to unite and focus prayer through the 40 days leading to Palm Sunday, March 5 through April 13, 2014. It is affordable, and the quantity discounts make the 64-page booklet available for as little as $1.20 a copy. Check out details at www.waymakers.org or call us at 800.264-5214. . We are convinced more than ever that in these days God is summoning His people to pray, to stand firm in faith and united prayer until we see God bring forth His blessing and transformation in our cities, communities, our world. Now is the time to seek God's face; now is the time to seek His kingdom.
Here is what people have said as they have prayed through the Seek God for the City prayer guide: * Our church has used Seek God for the City for many years now. Our folks look forward to this every year. It has been a blessing to be part of a wider prayer movement. Several folks use it all year long by just starting over every 40 days. * Seek God has greatly encouraged us and infused us with an anticipation of what God is doing and going to do in our midst. * It really drew the body together. Many churches, radio stations, and organizations were involved praying together. * We always use the Seek God for the City prayer guide for our church. The prayers are powerful, helping us to unite our prayers and focus together in powerful, biblical, hope-filled prayers. I also really appreciate the focus on different people groups and sectors of society. It is a powerful tool for prayer. * I love this prayer guide and I've used others before. I'm always strengthened by the big scope and instructed on HOW to pray more effectively. I use it, I refer to it, I share from it, I read all the intro and extra helps, and I keep it for a long time afterward! Seek God for the City is designed to unite and focus prayer through the 40 days leading to Palm Sunday, March 5 through April 13, 2014. It is affordable, and the quantity discounts make the 64-page booklet available for as little as $1.20 a copy. Check out the details at www.waymakers.org or call us at 800.264-5214. There is still a bit more time for leaders in recognized positions of pastoral or prayer leadership to call for a complimentary review copy. Please call our office at 800.264.5214 to request a review booklet. We are honored to be partnering with you, Barb Hawthorne and Stephanie Tucker
WayMakers PS Please check our website for the release of the companion app, children's guide and Spanish translation. |
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Austin, TX 78720-3131
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MORE HELP @ Love your neighbor; far and near ... adults and kids
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Pray with Paul for the Church
All the believers were one in heart and mind. Acts 4:32
Join with IBSA members across the state as we take a prayer journey with the Apostle Paul.
- 12 monthly themes in 2014
- Prayed daily as we begin each day
- Devoting a week of praying for our personal growth, then our pastors, a week for our churches, and a week for the work of IBSA across the state
What benefits will we reap by repeating the prayers of Paul?
-each time you pray from the scripture, ask the Holy Spirit what to focus on
-memorize all or part of the scripture by repeating phrases that best express your passion as you pray
-write out the scripture then write out your response prayer
-read and pray the scripture in corporate prayer times; classes, groups, meetings
-disciple your children at one family meal
Monthly Themes & Scripture
Themes: revelation of God, love for one another ... January -Wisdom & Revelation (Ephesians 1:17-19)
February -Abound in Love (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13))
March -Strengthened with Might (Ephesians 3:16-19)
April -Walk Worthy (Colossians 1:9-12)
May -Abound in Hope (Romans 15:13)
June -Like-Minded (Romans 15:5-7)
July -Faith, with Power (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)
August -Enriched in Everything (1 Corinthians 1:4-8)
September -Pray for Us (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
October -Continue Earnestly in Prayer (Colossians 4:2-4)
November -Filled with Fruits of Righteousness (Philippians 1:9-11)
December -He will do it (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
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Get E-mail Reminders to
Pray-Care-Share!
A new website is available to help you remember to pray for your neighbors and loved ones!
PrayCareShare.com sends a simple e-mail reminder to you with the names of the people you are committing to pray for in your life. Enter your email address and their names on the website (first names only) and choose whether to receive reminders every day or just once a week. The reminder email will include a sample prayer with the names you listed to help you start! You can discontinue at any time, and the information you enter will not be used for any other purpose! Check it out at prayercareshare.com. Tell us how you see God working as you pray, care, and share with the people in your life! Submit a story in writing of reaching out to others, or e-mail a video to [email protected].
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