The Outpost Church

Last week, representatives of the NMB, Conference Trustee Board, and Pittsburgh District, met in Elizabeth, PA to discuss and pray about the possibility of planting a new church in the community.  

About 3 years ago, Victory Church closed, leaving a vacancy in the community for a local church.  The building is in good repair, and at present, Pastor Paul Walter has been hosting a Friday night Bible Study on site.  

We are exploring the feasibility of starting a new church there with a core group of believers, meeting for worship on Sunday evenings.  The prospects seem favorable for this approach.  

Please be in prayer for this possibility.  If you or your church would like to get involved in this project, please let us know.  We would be grateful for your help.

"60-Minute Roundtable" - April 25th

Hello everyone,

The NMB's next "60-Minute Roundtable" is coming up on April 25th at 1:00pm.  If you'd be interested in enjoying this time of teaching/discussion/prayer for pastors and church leaders, all you need to do is call in to the number below.

We recommend that you call from a phone that has unlimited minutes (like a cell phone).  That way you won't incur extra charges on your bill.

Number to call:  712-770-4700
Access Code:  383496

Looking forward to meeting together with you for the call on the 25th.

John Stange
NMB Director

Conference Call Training - Feb. 28

Hello everyone,

Here's the call-in info. for tomorrow's NMB Conference Call training.  

Subject:  "The heart and passion of a Christ-centered leader"
Date:  Wednesday, Feb. 28
Call time:  10:00 - 11:00am (EST)
Number:  712-770-4700
Access Code:  383496

Two articles that will be utilized in our training are linked below.  Please take a moment to read them ahead of time to get the most out of the discussion.

Looking forward to the time we'll spend together tomorrow.

In Christ,
John Stange

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Article 1: No big men in Christ-Centered Leadership by Bob Osbourne

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/no-big-men-in-christ-centered-leadership/

Article 2: 5 Reasons Many Pastors Struggle with Depression by Thom Rainer

https://thomrainer.com/2018/02/five-reasons-many-pastors-struggle-depression/

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February 28 - "The heart and passion of a Christ-centered Leader"

You're invited to join us on February 28 for a conference call training session on "the heart and passion of a Christ-centered leader"

The call will begin at 10:00am (EST) and end at approximately 11:00am.  To register, please email John Stange at NationalMissionBoard@gmail.com.

February 21 - Discipleship in the Local Church

Hello friends,

On Wednesday, February 21st, the National Mission Board will be offering training for the Wyoming and Schuylkill Districts on "Discipleship in the Local Church."  We will be discussing what a disciple looks like and suggesting some practical strategies, as well as tools, that our churches can begin using to help produce disciples within the church body.

We will also be enjoying lunch together as well as some group discussion/brainstorming time.

The training will be held at Relevant Church in Allentown because that's a central meeting place for both districts.

Time:  10:00am - 3:00pm

Cost:  Free (The NMB will cover costs, but donations are always appreciated)

For whom:  Any church leader or volunteer who is interested in learning more about helping others grow in their walk with Christ.

Please register by February 19th by sending an email to NationalMissionBoard@gmail.com.  This will enable us to be prepared for lunch.

Looking forward to seeing you there.  Throughout the year, we will be offering training in our other districts as well, so please look for additional upcoming announcements.

Your friend in Christ,

John Stange

NMB Director