I am eagerly anticipating Alan Amavisca’s teaching the Leadership Institute course on Evangelism and Outreach. The first class in this course will be May 7, 2018. We all know that for the Kingdom of God to become realized “on earth as it is in heaven,” the Church needs to reach out and evangelize. …
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2nd Quiz Tournament in Chandler, OK
Chandler Friends Church hosted the second quiz tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10. The weather was cold, but the competition was hot with 12 teams from 7 churches quizzing over Matthew 15-20. One match in the very first round went into overtime! The finals found Northridge Blue in …
Quaker Qualities Appeal to Younger Generations
The world is an increasingly complex place. We are constantly bombarded with conflicting messages about who we are and how we should live in the world. We seem to struggle to know how to live well in this rapidly moving, ever-changing culture. At Friends University, we experience these same …
Job Opening | NWYM General Superintendent
The Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends is seeking a new General Superintendent. We are looking for a mature, experienced leader to help shepherd our yearly meeting following a time of transition. The new superintendent will be working with different yearly meeting boards and committees, …
Friends Multiplication Conference News
SAVE THE DATE! National Friends Church Multiplication Conference August 1-3, 2018 A gathering of evangelically-minded Friends leaders, students, and others who have a heart for church planting and who want to be faithful to do our part to fulfill the Great Commission through the …
Leadership Institute, April 2 | Final Class on “The Personal Life of the Leader”
David Williams is devout in his intention to counsel and guide us in maintaining the healthiest possible lifestyle as church pastors and leaders, as he teaches our Leadership Institute class on April 2, 2018. Church leadership burnout has reached epidemic proportions, and much of the problem lies in …
A New Monasticism
During this season of Lent, Carol and I have been participating in a weekly online retreat entitled “Into the Wilderness.” The theme passage for each week is taken from one of the many biblical references to those times when God’s people have been called to spend extended time in the desert, …
Jr. High Quiz | Argonia, KS | 3-3-18
Argonia Friends Church hosted the March quiz meet on Saturday, March 3. Eight teams played a round robin tournament where every team played every team, answering questions over Matthew 15-23. There were many very close matches and nail biting overtimes. In the end, Northridge …
Leadership Institute, March 5 | The Personal Life of a Leader – Part 2
David Williams will bless us again in the Church Leadership Institute as he teaches our second class on “The Personal Life of the Leader,” March 5, 2018. We especially welcome David’s teaching, because we live in a time when stresses in society are enormous. We, the church leaders, need to be …
Dust in the Wind
“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away,” I was once a high school student. In fact, I was actually sitting in a theatre in Wichita when these very words from the opening scene of the very first Star Wars movie scrolled across the big screen for the very first time back in the summer of …
Jr. High Quiz | Chandler, OK | 2-10-18
Chandler Friends Church hosted the second quiz tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10. The weather was cold, but the competition was hot with 12 teams from 7 churches quizzing over Matthew 15-20. One match in the very first round went into overtime! The finals found Northridge Blue in …
Job Opening | Youth Pastor | Alliance, OH
Youth Pastor, Alliance Friends Church Alliance (OH) Friends Church is looking for someone energetic and excited to work with teens, junior high and senior high. Must have a heart to disciple committed teens for Jesus as well as reach out to those more distanced from church. Inner-city type …
New Institute Course on “The Personal Life of the Leader” begins Monday, February 5.
Dear Friends in the Church Leadership Institute for Ministry, David Williams will be our teacher in the new Leadership Institute course, “The Personal Life of the Leader.” The first class will be February 5, 2018. We all want our churches to be healthy, and we are well aware that the health of the …
2018 Quiz Season is Underway
The first quiz of the season took place on Saturday, Jan. 13 at Northridge Friends Church. Twelve teams from seven churches quizzed over Matthew 15-17. The competition was fierce with many close matches. In the end, Northridge Blue took first, Haviland came in 2nd, Friends …
Marvelous Moments
Let me be clear. I am not, have not, and never will be a fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. As a lifelong member of Buckeye nation, cheering for Alabama would be a blatant breach of sports etiquette, second only to marrying a Michigan fan. I am, however, fully capable of recognizing and …
Job Opening | Lead Pastor | Newberg, OR
Newberg Friends Church, the historic "mother church" of Northwest Yearly Meeting is searching for a lead pastor with significant public teaching and preaching gifts, a readiness to support evangelical Friends biblical testimonies and a clear commitment to Christian evangelism and world …
Messy Christmas
As we ponder the true meaning of our Lord's incarnation during this Advent season, I wanted to pass along the following quote that I recently received from a fellow colleague: It is easy to gloss over the introduction to Matthew's Gospel. I should know. I've done it many times. Chapter one …
Leadership Institute, Jan 8 | Josh Bunce on NT
Josh Bunce will conclude our fascinating journey through the New Testament in his third class on January 8, 2018. Having entered a new year and having so recently celebrated the birth of Christ, we will come with new life in a spirit of celebration. We will also come with anticipation of Josh’s …
HMB Update | A New Arrival
What would you expect to be reality and reaction of a man and woman, perhaps with other children in the home, when the announcement is made of a new arrival coming soon to their family? The gift of new life brings enthusiasm and excitement all around. Perhaps it was planned for a long …
Regional Leadership Summit| Register Now
“Standing at the Crossroads” Regional Leadership Summit Live Video Conference | January 27, 2018, 9am-4pm Registration below | *10 Per Person Registration Deadline has been extended to January 19, 2018! An event for church leaders that is designed to encourage, equip and empower the …
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