WHERE IS CHURCH GOING FROM HERE?
January 12, 2019 | Oakmont Baptist Church | Greenville, NC
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"Where's Church Going from Here?" is a question I've been asked many times over the last ten years. Many churches know the struggle of decline so very well. Downward trends strike at the heart of many, if not most, churches these days. Such leads people to ask, so ‘what’s next for church?’, ‘how will my children find faith?’ and ‘what can we do to keep our tradition and church thriving?’ in today’s culture.
The Journey
I have been tracking trends, and issues churches are exploring and find great hope for church in the next decades. The church models will likely be different from most ‘traditional models', but will involve experiences, disciplines, and practices from our traditions. My writing and the seminar in Greenville, NC will explore many models as we invite dialogue about the models as we learn and critique the models together. My hope is some churches will find a fresh expression for them to move them forward and deepen their faith.
The Hope for Church
Even in the midst of the struggles and deep questions I find great hope for church. I speak not of ‘the church' but for the mission of church. God is up to some amazing things all across the country and across d
enominational lines! I am trying to capture the discoveries, the practical tips, and best practices to share with my readers and those who participate in my learning experiences. Join us at Oakmont Baptist Church
www.oakmontchurch.com
on Jan
uary 12. I will likely offer this in an online webinar and other sites in 2019. Watch for more info or contact me at
[email protected].
–By Eddie Hammett, Church & Clergy Coach for CBFNC
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WEBINAR
Ministering to the Military and Veteran Population
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January 15, 2019
11:00 a.m. to noon
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YOUTH SKI RETREAT
Winterplace, WV
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2019
JANUARY
Where is Church Going From Here?
January 12, 2019
Oakmont Baptist Church
CBFNC Webinar: Ministering to the Military and the Veteran Population
January 15, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to noon
Youth Ski Retreat
January 25-27, 2019
Winterplace, WV
NC Growing Young Cohort
Summit 1: January 31-February 1, 2019
Summit 2: September 5-6, 2019
Trinity, Raleigh
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FEBRUARY
S.T.E.P. into Transition Ministry
February 4-7, 2019
Wake Forest Baptist Church
Young Adult Mid-Winter Retreat
Feburary 15-17, 2019
Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Children's Choir Festival
February 23, 2019
Myers Park UMC, Charlotte
MARCH
Youth Choir Festival
March 8-10, 2019
Providence Baptist Church, Charlotte
2019 CBFNC Annual Gathering
March 28-29, 2019
First, Greensboro
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Partners and Friends of CBFNC
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Interested in learning more about religious liberty? Young professionals can apply for the BJC Fellows Program, which includes an intensive and interactive seminar in Colonial Williamsburg on July 24-28. The program pays for most travel and lodging expenses. Details are available on the website at
BJConline.org/Fellows
. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15, 2019.
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February 4-7, 2019*
Wake Forest Baptist Church
*Please note the date change
from Oct. 29–Nov. 1.
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Summer registration is now open for 2019!
Click
here
to learn more! Applications for summer staff are now available through mid December. We are excited for our next season of ministry and hope that you and your students are planning to join us!
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