enews February2009 Encouraging, Establishing & Equipping Churches to become Thriving and Healthy
In this issue	A word from Jim
News -Youth Pastors -Large Churches -Chocolate Fondue -Ordination -IRS Annual Meeting -March 1, 2009 CB Chaplaincy Deaths Churches -Bishop -Riverside -San Antonio Heights -San Juan Capistrano -Guam Resources -Amazing Race -Men’s Retreat -DELTA -Grow Church God’s Way Contact Us	Happy Valentines Day It’s good to express appreciation and love to those around you. I had the opportunity to attend Robert and Linda Grimauds’ farewell last month. Robert served for 29 years on staff at Montebello Christian Fellowship, 23 of those years as the Senior Pastor. The church was full and the farewell was serious, sensitive, silly and special, as farewells should be. Well done, Montebello. Sunrise Church in Rialto honored Pastor Jay Pankratz for his 20 years of ministry in January as well, and are looking forward to even more exciting things to happen in the years to come. The apostle Paul wrote about some special people he appreciated, “for they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.” 1 Cor.16: 18. With recognition in mind, it’s good to show appreciation not only once every 20 or 30 years, but on a regular basis. Valentine’s Day gives us that opportunity. Sure, it might be a day that the greeting card companies created, but use it as an opportunity to say, “I love you,” to that special partner in ministry, your spouse. It doesn’t have to be on that day, perhaps earlier if you are busy, but do something. Here are some ideas: Dinner out, flowers, card, a gift, trip to the beach, shopping together, a movie, dinner and rent a movie, picnic inside or outside, visit the park, observatory, amusement park, theatre tickets, drive to the mountains, another gift, candy, all of the above, or something not included above. Whatever you do, do something. Love your wife, honor your husband. Don’t Forget. Happy Valentines Day! Jim Smith Executive Director jim.smith@cbasc.com Note: If this format doesn’t work well for your email program and you can’t see the graphics, please look for this publication on our website at: Newsletter Archives.
News
Youth Pastors Brainstorming CB Youth Pastors are invited to a luncheon on Thursday, February 19 to discuss a CB youth event. Possibilities are endless, and we are looking for input in order to provide a quality youth event for our Southern California region. The meeting will be at our office in Rancho Cucamonga at 11:00 am. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to our office if you can attend: 909.944.5900 or cbministries@cbasc.com. Large Church Roundtable On Monday, February 2, CBSC hosted a luncheon at the Evangelical Christian Credit Union’s (ECCU) beautiful Gilead Retreat Center for Lead and Executive Pastors on topics that relate directly to churches over 1,000. The agenda was set by the participants, and after 3 ½ hours of healthy discussion, our time was up. Pacific Coast Church, San Clemente; Grace Church, Glendora; Sunrise Church, Rialto; Bethany Church, Long Beach; Whittier Hills Baptist, Whittier; High Desert Church, Victorville; and New Song Community Church, Oceanside; along with CB Southern California were represented. Because of the positive response, we will plan on another session in the fall. 3 Chocolate Fondue Gatherings for Pastors’ Wives Our CB Women’s Director, Vicki Smith, is inviting all Pastors’ wives to join one or more CB sponsored luncheons for a time of fellowship, encouragement and relationship building. Wives of Youth Pastors, Assistant Pastors and Senior Pastors are all welcome. Come join others who understand what you’re going through because they’ve been there and done that! You’ll find yourself surrounded by friends. Locations and dates are: April 4, in the San Diego area at Connie Thomas’s home, 11am – 2 pm; May 16, in the Whittier area at Marilyn Ploogs’ home, 11 am- 2 pm; and June 6 in the Riverside area at Jodie Stanley’s home, 11 am -2 pm. Please RSVP to our CB office at 909.944.5900 or vicki.smith@cbasc.com. Ordained for Ministry Israel Gomez (left), Youth Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Whittier, is congratulated by his Senior Pastor, John Ploog, for satisfactorily answering the questions presented by their ordination council and being unanimously recommended for ordination. Calvary assembled their ordination council of 10 men and many observers on January 20, where Israel answered questions for 2 hours. It all began last fall when Israel started working on his ordination paper with Dr. Tony Pezzotta , chairman of the CB Southern California Ordination Committee. After a satisfactory completion of his paper, Israel sat down with the CBSC pre-ordination committee to prepare for the church’s ordination council. Ordination is a function of the local church, and after the CBSC pre-ordination committee recommended that he was ready, the church assembled their Ordination Council. His ordination service is on Sunday, February 8 at Calvary. Congratulations Israel! Great News from the IRS Our national office sent this notice from the IRS for us to pass on to you. I don’t completely understand this, but our CPA says it is good news. 403(b) Compliance Extension. Back in 2007, the IRS made some changes regarding the 403(b) retirement plans. As 2008 came to an end, many nonprofit organizations reportedly were still not in compliance with the new federal regulations governing section 403(b) retirement plans. The IRS has given a welcome reprieve. In December 2008, the IRS issued a notice extending the current December 31, 2008 deadline for employers with section 403(b) plans to adopt new or amended written plans to satisfy these regulations. The IRS further announced that it will not invalidate any section 403(b) plans in 2009 so long as the following measures are taken by the end of 2009: (1) the employer, as plan sponsor, adopts a written section 403(b) plan that is intended to satisfy the requirements of section 403(b); (2) the employer operates the plan in accordance with a reasonable interpretation of section 403(b) during 2009; and (3) the employer makes its best efforts to retroactively correct any operational failure to comply with section 403(b) requirements. The IRS is expected to issue additional guidance in 2009 addressing section 403(b) requirements. You may contact those overseeing your retirement plans and pass this information to them. They will understand it. Back to top
CB Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting at Whittier Hills This year we are returning to Whittier Hills Baptist Church on SUNDAY, MARCH 1 for our CB Southern California Annual Meeting. The event starts at 3:45 p.m. with our Late Afternoon Sessions followed by a dinner ($5) at 4:45 p.m. and our General Session at 6:00 p.m. Late Afternoon Sessions: 3:45 pm What Is Happening Worldwide With CB Global: Stephen LeBar, CBA Executive Director, Longmont, CO How God Is Working In Temecula: Matt Hsieh, Pastor, Rancho Baptist, Temecula One Year Later - Satellite Campus Ministry: David Gaunt, Sunrise Campus Pastor, Ontario Preparing Our Elders, Before They Are Elders: David Stanley, Pastor, Fellowship Baptist, Riverside 10 Stupid Things Godly Women Do To Mess Up Their Marriages: Vicki Smith, CBSC Women’s Ministries Dinner: ($5) 4:45 pm General Session: 6:00 pm Singing: Craig Allen CBSC Update and Business Jim Smith:      Pine Summit Update with Camp Director Mike Harris      Church Plant Update Special Guests: Stephen LeBar, CBAmerica Executive Director                            Brent Garrison, President, Southwestern College, Phoenix Evening Challenge: Robert Bishop, Pastor, Whittier Hills Baptist Church Don’t miss this exciting night to learn, reconnect and support your association. Back to top
CB Chaplaincy
Good Year for CB Chaplaincy I had the chance to visit with Al Russell, our CB Chaplaincy Director at our January CBAmerica Board Meetings. Lots of exciting things are happening in our chaplaincy program. Here is a glance at his report: There are over 247 chaplains representing CBAmerica around the world. Keep them in your prayers. Our chaplains serve in a variety of ministries such as the military, Civil Air Patrol, civilian hospitals, industrial settings, nursing homes, law enforcement, fire departments, state prisons, music and arts industry, professional sports teams, bus companies, retirement centers, campus ministry, etc. In the military alone, CBAmerica is presently represented by 40 active duty chaplains; 3 Air Force, 7 Navy, and 30 Army. They are stationed all around the USA. We have 36 chaplains representing CBAmerica in the National Guard/Reserve of the military. There are 8 chaplains serving in Veterans Medical Centers, 10 prison chaplains, and 6 women chaplains. There are 25 chaplain candidates. These candidates go into chaplaincy after they finish school and complete the pastoral experience that is required. This year we endorsed 27 new chaplains and 11 candidates. Some are still waiting to hear from military accessions boards. Our chaplains have had the opportunity to lead hundreds of people to Christ this year with many others rededicating their lives and being baptized. Bible studies are full and our servicemen are seeking the Lord’s guidance in their lives. Nursing home chaplains and hospital chaplains are seeing a real interest in spiritual things and our prison chaplains are saying they are seeing revival in the prisons. Hospice ministry is seeing dying patients come to Christ. We are making a difference. chapruss@earthlink.net Back to top
Deaths
Another Warrior Called to Heaven On Saturday, January 10^th, a Memorial Service was held at the Mt. Miguel Retirement Village, in the greater San Diego area, for Harold Salseth who had reached the age of 88. The Salseths, Harold and Joan, were long-time CBFMS/CBI/WorldVenture missionaries to the Congo area. They spent 37 years living and working in Africa, church planting, teaching at the Central Bible Institute at Rwangube and other ministries, often during turbulent times. Harold also spent time helping the African people in rebuilding structures, and as a result of working in asbestos frequently and living near a spewing volcano, contacted life ending emphysema. His home church was in Oceanside, but they returned often to Africa until he moved to the Retirement Village in 2003. Back to top
Churches
Reaching Many in Bishop Pastor Rick Klug loves the outdoors, football, and preaching. Not sure if he likes this particular picture, but he is a good sport. His CB church in Bishop, Calvary Baptist Church, is experiencing some exciting growth in recent months. With an attendance of over 300, they are now the largest church in the town of Bishop, population 3,457. They are a community church family – a group of people who are striving to be characterized by grace and who are bringing a message of hope to people in their valley and throughout the world. One of their successful outreaches last year was going through the book, “One Month to Live.” They have started a Celebrate Recovery Program for their community, and this month they begin a youth version recovery outreach called “Life Hurts, God Heals.” Along with some church plant dreams in surrounding communities and a continued external focus on reaching their community for Christ, they keep striving to honor the Lord in all they do. Well done. Bishop. Changing Name, But Not Purpose Elders Fernando, Ernie, Jesse and Andy are faithfully carrying on their duties in Riverside. Formally known as the “Church with No Walls,” they have officially changed their name to “By His Grace Ministries.” These men have seen many unexpected hurdles in their church plant over the past 10 or so years, yet they remain strong and faithful with about 45-60 in attendance. Jesse is doing most of the preaching, but each Elder has taken some teaching responsibility throughout the year. Jesse also meets monthly with Pastor Dave Stanley, pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Riverside, where By His Grace Ministries has their offices. Board Training in San Antonio Heights Ed Reingrover, CBSC’s Director of Administration, is pictured with the Elders of San Antonio Heights Community Church during a one-day seminar to help better equip their Elders in their leadership role. SAHCC recently changed their constitution and leadership structure with the help of CBSC. Jim Smith and Ed travel to requesting CB churches to provide on-site training in the various aspects of church leadership. If your church is interested in receiving this training, call our CB office to set up your one-day session: 909.944.5900. Church Plant in San Juan Capistrano Founded by Pastor Derek Greenhalgh and Youth Pastor Steve Bolin, Creekside Bible Chapel launched their first service in the Spring of 2007. With two years of ministry and experience, they have asked to be affiliated with CB Southern California. Prior to his graduation from Moody Bible Institute, Derek served on staff at Pacific Coast Church and is familiar with CB Southern California. Our board has approved their request, and they will be formally voted into our association at our annual meeting in March. Check out their webpage at www.creeksidebiblechapel.org. Baptism and the Internet A woman named Tracy was recently baptized in the ocean off the island of Guam by Pastors Mike Albin and Greg Atkinson. By God’s grace, Tracy has overcome a period of unemployment, homelessness and overwhelming debt . In her written testimony she shared that it was through the internet that she found Bayview Baptist. “Why your church? This is where I was led in my internet research of churches in Guam. Not only do we share the same home church name, but our mission, vision, and mottos are nearly identical. Doctrinally, it aligns with what I have been taught, believe, and live by through the Word of God.” Tracy’s story is good reminder to keep web sites updated and attractive. Back to top
Resources
Amazing Race Discount Ends on March 1 This weekend is perfect for all church leaders and teachers who may have wished to attend seminary or Bible school but never had the opportunity. It is also a great refresher course for those who did. Topics taught are: Pneumatology (Holy Spirit), Soteriology (salvation), Ecclesiology (church), Theology (God), Angelology (angels and demons), Christology (Jesus), Anthropology (man), Eschatology (future), and Apologetics (defending the faith). Questions? Call our office at 909.944.5900 or Pine Summit at 909.866.5801. Cost: $200 for the classes AND meals and lodging. $50 discount if registered by March 1 Click here to register and pay online. Printable Brochure. Lower Prices Are Back At Men’s Retreat With the economy struggling, we have worked hard to keep our retreats affordable. For only $99 you can experience the entire retreat! Two nights in our A-frame bunk dorms, 6 meals, all sessions and most activities. For a little more, $155, you can upgrade to a room in our Lodges. Sign up soon. Tom Mercer, Pastor of High Desert Church, will be our guest speaker this year. With Tom’s creative and clear teaching, along with a strong desire to reach people for Christ, High Desert Church as increased dramatically in the two decades he has led the church. Come hear his effective communication of the Word of God and catch his concern for those who don’t know Christ. Pastor Gregory Hooper, Pastor of Worship and the Arts at Sunrise Church, will lead us in our singing. Gregory’s enthusiasm is contagious! Call Pine Summit at 909.866.5801, or email registrar@pinesummit.com. More Information. Mission Team Leader Training When: Saturday, March 28, 2009 9am—5pm Where: Grace Church of Glendora 1515 S Glendora Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740 Cost: $140 (includes lunch and resource notebook) Registration and payment due by March 1^st RSVP: Pam Sarjent (800) 533-5822 or pams@deltaministries.com Delta is a great resource that will enable your short-term mission team leaders to become more effective. They provide tools to help you multiply and equip your leaders for short-term missions. DELTA’s Team Leader Training will give your leaders practical, hands-on instruction on building character, team unity, bridges to culture, debriefing and follow-through. Attendees will go home with practical tools they can use as they train and serve their short-term mission team. Your leaders will be equipped to lead team trainings. They will be given curriculum helps and ideas to use in team meetings pre- and post-trip, and on the field. Increase the value of the dollars your church spends on short-term missions. http://www.deltaministries.com/ Growing a Church God’s Way Once again, TM has invited CB leaders to join them at a seminar called, Growing a Church, God’s Way. The seminar‘s emphasis is on church health which will lead up to our fall conference on church health in Riverside, October 22, 23. Led by Jim Garlow, Pastor of Skyline Church near San Diego, this seminar will help churches discover their strengths, respond effectively to challenges and reach their worlds for Christ. Plan to bring your leadership board, along with other key leaders from your church, to this important one-day seminar. Please consider the information contained in the Church Health Seminar brochure and sign up today for either of the two events: 1) March 7, 2009, Pomona First Baptist Church, 9 AM – 3 PM or 2) March 21, 2009, Olive Drive Church, Bakersfield, 9 AM – 3 PM The modest registration cost of $25 per person includes lunch and materials. To register: Send the registration form, along with a check by mail to the TM Church Resource Center, or E-Mail a listing of the names of those who will attend to Lorena at lrosales@transmin.org and call in your credit card information,1.800.299.3448, ext. 891.
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