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ABOUT

Navigating the call as a Pastor to God’s people is unique. The demands of organizational leadership, staff development, expectation management, finances, and relational turmoil are just a few of the parts of the pastor’s portfolio that may seem overwhelming. These things are hardly unnecessary; pastors and Church leaders are called to oversee the life of the church in all its forms. Still, we must be reminded of why we are in the ministry in the first place: To nourish and guide the spiritual lives of the people God has entrusted to our care. 

On November 11th, we will be hosting our first “Spiritual Church Conference”. The purpose of this conference is to dedicate time to focus on some of the essentials of pastoral ministry. It is our hope that this conference will be an encouragement to you as you endeavor to be faithful to your pastoral calling.  We want to invite you, your staff, and anyone else at your church that you think would benefit from this day to be a part of this conference with us and would be honored if you would attend.

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WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, November 11 

9am - 4pm 

New Life Christian Fellowship - Grand Blanc 

2237 East Reid Road
Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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SPEAKERS

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Tim Pike

Lead Pastor at New Life Christian Fellowship in Grand Blanc, MI

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Erin Colago

Campus Pastor at Northpoint College

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Dr. Dean Grabill

Care Pastor at Christian Celebration Center in Midland, MI

ORDER OF THE DAY 

9:00am - 9:30am - Registration | Coffee & Continental Breakfast

9:30am - Welcome

9:35am - Call to Worship 

9:45am - 10:30am- Session 1 | What is the Church?

10:30am - 10:45am - Break

10:45am - 11:45am - Session 2  | What is a Pastor?

12n - 1pm - Lunch 

1:15pm - 2:30pm - Break out groups with discussion and questions. 

2:30pm - 3:00pm - Break | Desserts & Coffee 

3:00pm - 3:45pm - Session 3 | From Consumerism to Consecration

SESSIONS

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Session 1

What is the Church?

This session will focus on the Church as a distinct entity in the world. In it we will examine the view of the church held by the Apostle Paul and the earliest followers of Jesus, and how they  help us understand what it means to be a part of the Church today. 

 

Speaker: Pastor Tim Pike 

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Session 2

What is a Pastor?

This session will focus on the Pastor as a spiritual leader in the church and how the Pastor helps cultivate the Spiritual life of the Church.

 

Speaker: Pastor Dean Grabill 

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Session 3

From Consumerism to Consecration

This session will focus on how the church can avoid the pitfalls of consumer Christianity (defined by the church providing various Christian goods and services) and begin to flourish in a more Spirit-led, Christocentric way. 

Speaker: Pastor Erin Colago

COST

Registration Costs 

$10/person 

$5/person with registered group of 3 or more 

$0/Students 

Deadline to Register is ​November 6 

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