March 2015 - Clarksville

The ABC of the CBA
Bi-Vocational/ Small Church Ministers and
Wives Retreat
The monthly newsletter of the Cumberla nd Ba ptist Associa tion
March 27-28 • 2015
Rick Stevens, Associa tiona l Missiona ry
PARIS LANDING STATE PARK
Cost: $100.00 per couple
Cumb e rla nd Ba ptist Asso ciation
March 2015
Theme: Keys to Renewal
Program Personalities:
Larry Robertson, Pastor Hilldale Baptist Church
Click here or go to
Bob and Linnie Brown and Paul Clark
P.O. Box 3837
Clarksville, TN 37043-0837
850 Highway 76
Clarksville, TN 37043-5391
Our Web site Ad d ress:
w w w .c umb erla nd b a .org
Phone: 931.358.9036
Fax: 931.358.9094
cbarick@cumberlandba.com
cbawally@cumberlandba.com
cbalinda@cumberlandba.com
Notice:
March 1-8
March 5
LOCATION
TBA
March 8
Prayer Ministry
CBA Shoulder’s Building
for information and promotional resources for
your church.
Churches Without
Pastors
2
Disaster Relief
Regional Training
2
Financial Issues
Conference
3
Cumberland Baptist
Association’s VBS
Training Clinic
3
TBC’s Youth
Evangelism
Conference
3
TBC Journey Summer
Camp
3
TBC Impact Summer
Camp
3
Small Church/Bivocational Minister
and Wife Retreat
4
Schedule of Events
4
Promotional resources
include: prayer guides,
sermon outlines, and
downloadable videos.
Vision Tour dates: April 20-23
TBC Youth Evangelism Conference
Municipal Auditorium
March 27-28
Small Church/ Bi-vocational Minister and Wife
Retreat
Paris Landing State Park
April 2
Minister Conference
TBA
April 13
VBS Training Clinic
Hilldale
April 17-18
Disaster Relief Regional Training
Mission Mobilization Center
April 20-23
Catch the Vision Tour: Denver
April 27
7:30 a.m.
Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 13-14
Executive Board Meeting
Noon
6:00 p.m.
A “Catch the Vision Tour” (CTV) is typically a 2 day experience where pastors/key
leaders from your church travel to a Send City where you will be hosted by NAMB’s
Send City Missionary. Travel expenses are to be covered by the attendee and there
is an administrative cost in some cities to cover group ground meals/logistics.
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Dunbar Cave
6:30 p.m.
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2
March 1-8, 2015
Sept. 29-Oct 2
March 5,12,19,26
Church News
2
TIME
Noon
2
CBA Minister’s
Conference
Week of Prayer for North American Mission
Minister’s Conference
From the Missionary
http://anniearmstrong.com/
#resources
Cumberland Baptist Association
931.358.9036 or fax to 931.358.9094, write
P.O. Box 3837, Clarksville, TN 37043-0837, or
email cbawally@cumberlandba.com
EVENT
Inside this issue:
Week of Prayer for North American
Missions
Schedule of Events
DATE
Our m ission is to p rom ote c oop era tive King d om
w ork a m ong her c hurc hes, a nd to help resourc e
those c hurc hes to fulfill the Grea t Com m ission
Explore the city and gain understanding of urban church planting. Meet with
church planters and explore potential partnerships. See areas in desperate
need of a new work.
For registration information go to: https://ctv.namb.net/locations/denver
CBA Executive Board
Meeting
April 27, 2015
Dunbar Cave Baptist
Church
From the Missionary
I am excited for March to arrive!
After the snow and cold of February,
I am hoping for a bright change to
spring. However, I did have a
thought when snow covered the
ground and change the look of the
landscape for a few days. When you
sprinkle a layer of snow on
Rick Stevens everything, it looks better. Before
the snow is disturbed it makes even the messy things of
the world look neat. As we know, that does not last
long, but is pretty for a while. That scene led me to
consider how our view changes when we draw close to
God. Being in His Word and in His presence makes us
begin to see things in ways that He sees them. But,
when we draw away from God, we quickly go back to
seeing them the way the world sees them. How is your
vision lately?
There are a couple of things I want you to know about
this month. First, we are excited about an opportunity
to get a sneak peak at the new movie from the makers
of “Fireproof.” They are releasing a new movie this
year that shows the power of prayer. We will be
showing that to pastors, staff and wives in late April. Be
on the lookout for details. Second, we are excited
about the Bivocational and Smaller church pastor and
wives retreat that will happen on the last weekend of
March. We will be at Paris Landing State Park and we
will join with the Associational Churches under Bro.
William Gray for this great event. Finally, I know you
area already gearing up for VBS this year. Our annual
clinic on April 13 will be powerful. Make sure your
calendar is marked for that event.
As I close, let me share one final thought. My wife,
Shirley, and other ladies in our Association have
established an encouragement group for pastor and
staff wives. They meet about once every six weeks or
so. We have seen several wives who have been
involved in that group. The premise of that group is
that Ministry Wives face some real challenges. Are you
praying for your Pastor or Staff Wives in your church?
Have you expressed gratitude for her lately? Many of
them are very active in our churches and in the ministry
of their husbands. Take time to let them know how
special they are!
Church News
ALVA is seeking a volunteer Student Ministry Leader.
Contact Pastor Dan Richard at 931.362.4784.
EXCELL is seeking a part time Associate Pastor/Student
Pastor. Send resumes to: Attention Associate Pastor
Search Committee 328 Excell Rd Clarksville, TN 37043
or email dmorey67@yahoo.com.
PLEASANT VIEW has call Rev. Jerry Jeter as her pastor.
Thursday • March 19 • 2015
Rev Jeter’s first Sunday will be March 16.
5:30 p.m.
CBA Minister’s Conference
CHRISTIAN COUNTY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
BUILDING
Thursday • March 5
(905 North Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240)
Noon
CBA Shoulder’s Building
We will finish our discussion of Thom Rainer’s Autopsy
of a deceased church. Come and join the food and dialogue with other ministers in our association.
Churches Without Pastors
Spring Creek • Mt. Hermon
Disaster Relief
Regional
Training Event
April 17-18, 2015
Missions Mobilization Center
6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES TO HELP
US WITH EITHER CLASSROOM MATERIALS
AND/OR MEAL COUNTS.
To pre-register for any of the regional training
events, contact Elizabeth Holmes at
eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926,
preferably by e-mail.
VBS Training
Clinic
Monday • April 13
Hilldale Baptist Church
(2001 Madison Street Main Campus)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Click on graphic for more information or to
Register
Early bird sessions 5:30 p.m.
Bring your whole team. There will
be breakout sessions for all age
groups, recreation, missions, and
crafts. Click here to register online
REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE CLINIC AND
CHILDCARE AT
WWW.CUMBERLANDBA.ORG
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR CHILCARE
FOR BABIES TO 2ND GRADE
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2015
Click on graphic for more information or to
Register
Bro. Rick Stevens
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