
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.
WHEN & WHERE
Saturday, November 11
9am - 4pm
New Life Christian Fellowship - Grand Blanc
2237 East Reid Road
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
SPEAKERS


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

Erin Colago
Campus Pastor at Northpoint College

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

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

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

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