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Newsjournal Of Kansas and Nebraska Southern Baptists

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KNCSB Goal: $215,000Supporting Kansas-Nebraska Missions Causes

50% to Your Association

50% to KS-NE Missions Causes

LvngTHE GREATCommission

I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13

Super Summer CampersLearn to #MakeWarLets not make it a theme. Lets make it a lifestyle.Thats what Terry McIlvain (center) said of #Make-War, the 2013 Super Summer theme. During the

closing ceremony for the B.L.A.S.T. games (large-group recreation), McIlvain challenged campers togo home and live the Super Summer theme. Recre-ation at Super Summer has the underlying purpose ofteaching unity, teamwork and sportsmanship.(See story on page 4)


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By Georges BoujaklyKNCSB State Director of MissionsE-mail: [email protected]

We Are Raised With Christ

In an eort to learn Jesus this year, Im in the processof memorizing Colossians 3:1-17. Memorizing Scripturewhen a person is older is slow work but still reward-ing. I heard a highly respected Christian writer describeScripture memory as his most important discipline inhis mid-seventies. It was inspiring. Memorizing largeportions of Scripture, as the Spirit leads, is vital for ourcontinued growth into Christ-likeness and learning Jesusat any age.

Scripture memory is rewarding in many ways. Its theonly way of being constantly awed by Gods love and

greatness. Its formative, itgives a godly shape to ourcharacter. The cumulativeeect of hiding the word

of God in the good soil ofour hearts makes us betterfollowers of Jesus, perhapsin ways we arent aware ofreadily. Scripture memoryembeds the word of Goddeeply in the mind, heartand soul. A Scripture-saturated life is bound totransform what and howwe think and act in everycircumstance. I see Colos-sians 3:1-17 as vital to our

understanding of the Christian life, learning Jesus, hisways, and his love.

I will not hurry this sumptuous feast of a passage. Itstoo rich to gulp down. It must be savored one truth biteat a time. Relax, were going to be here for a while.

Verse 1 reads like this: Since, then, you have beenraised with Christ, set your hearts on things above,where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God (NIV).Raised

James Bryan Smith makes this comment. After reading

it, as yourself: Do you believe it? Every single issuein life, every problem we face, every hope we haveab-solutely everything hinges on the resurrection of Jesus.I believe the resurrection of Jesus denes who we are. Itgives us an identity around which to organize everythingin our lives. It informs what happens when we die. Itgives the reason for training unto godliness. It sets hope

Walking With the Master

Georges Boujakly

The Thought Occurred to MeBy Bob MillsKNCSB Executive DirectorE-mail: [email protected] When I think back on my life as a SouthernBaptists, the word blessed comes to mind. I had

the privilege of growing up in a very strong SBCchurch in Miami, Florida. That church helpedshaped my Christology, ecclesiology, missiologyand my theology as a youngster and then as ateenager.

My journey was filled with many rich life-chang-ing experiences. I cannot imagine what life wouldhave been like had I not been mentored and loved

by a godly family and loving church. It was inthat church, Central Baptists Church, where I firstmet Jesus and where I first encountered a Sunday

School teacher who became a mentor to me. It was

also in that church whereI first sensed a calledto vocational service,to preach the Gospel of

Christ.It was in that church,

that I first learnedabout the CooperativeProgram. What a fan-tastic plan. My church,all the SBC churchesin Miami, all the SBCchurches in Florida, allthe churches through-out the United States

giving a percentage

at the center of life.Resurrection is preceded by death. Colossians 2:12 and

20 tell us that we were buried and we died with Christ(and also rose with him). It turns out that the death of Je-sus as well gives denition to who we are. When he diedwe too died. In his resurrection we too rose to a brand

new life. Heres the heart of the Christian life: Christdied for our sins and in him we are dead to our sins.Christ rose again and in him we also receive new life.The whole Christian life, as we will see in later verses,proceeds from the reality of our joint death and resurrec-tion with Christ.

Paul believed this truth so much that he repeats itoften. In Romans 5:9-10, for example, he says that boththe death and resurrection of Jesus justify us (A gift fromGod by which we are declared without guilt or sin inChrist). His death removes any condemnation for oursin. His resurrection life adds all the blessings of life with

God.Death without resurrection is unimaginable in the

case of Christ. It is also unimaginable in our case. Sincehe rose from death, we too can believe and live in thehope and in the reality that death has no victory and thatresurrection is the trump card Christ plays in our lives.

The way we do the Christian life matters. It mattersthat we begin with understanding that death and resur-rection determine the way we followers of Christ live.When the world encounters the followers of Jesus, itshould be evident by our lives to see a pattern of dying

and rising to new ways of godly living. A Christian whohas not died to himself and to the world should be an

anomaly. A seed that is buried in the soil of the resurrec-tion ought to sprout with new life. Seeds that dont aresterile.With Christ

Nothing about dying to ourselves or rising with Christis done by our own power. Some people think of lifewith Jesus as a push mower life. Christ starts it or givesthe rst push but then we have to do all the rest of thepushing. Better theology has Christ starting the pushmower of our lives and adding the propeller of his graceto our training to do life with Christ.

We would not be far from the central message ofthe Bible if we said that the Bible shows us how to dolife WITH God. With God, Adam and Eve would havespared the world much chaos and destruction, evil andlostness. With God, the people of God would have livedfaithful lives to remain in the land and not become aliensin a strange land. With God the church will live sacri-

cially to bring eternal life to a ghastly decaying society.Without God the church will live like the world. WithGod we are sent into the world with the mission of Godalive in our hearts.

With God we must no longer think of ourselves as sin-ners but as saints training for the purpose of godliness.Raised with Christ, we inhabit a kingdom that is not ofthis world. We, the church, must declare to ourselvesevery time we gather, that we have been raised whenChrist arose. We also remain by grace in a state of beingraised. We will never cease being resurrected in Christ.Why? Because Christ promised to be Immanuel (a-with-us-God) to the end of the age.

Bob Mills

(10%) of their undesignated offering to supportthe missions enterprise of the Southern BaptistsConvention. The Cooperative Program, I learned,supported state, home (national) and foreign

(international) missionaries.The Cooperative Program also assisted with

funding for our six Southern Baptists Seminariesalong with the Executive Committee and variouscommissions. It was a way for all churches to par-ticipate in this Great Commission outreach. Thisentire system is built on cooperation and trust. It isthe fabric that holds us together as a denominationunderstanding that we can do more together thanwe can do individually.

The thought occurred to me, I really have been

BLESSED by being part of a missional peoplecalled Southern Baptists.


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By Jon SappKNCSB State Director of EvangelismE-mail: [email protected]

The Annual Meeting of our churches is going toarrive before we know it. I hope many of you areplanning to join us Monday-Tuesday, October 14-15,

2013 at New Covenant Community Church, 6000 S.84th St., Lincoln, Nebraska.Once again, I am inviting everyone to come early

and join in a dedicated time of praying for the peopleand ministries of our conventions host city. We willbegin our PrayerWalking by meeting together forinformation and coordination at 9:30 a.m. Mondaymorning.

I recently enjoyed meeting with several leaders ofour churches and ministries in Lincoln. It was encour-aging to listen to the options and prayer opportunitieswe will find as we meet together in Lincoln.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located inthe heart of the downtown community. Jeremy andAmber Pape have moved downtown to be as close aspossible to students on the UN-L campus. This will beone of the prayer sites for our Monday prayer walk.What a great chance to walk over the UN-L campus,praying with eyes and hearts open to the prompting ofthe Holy Spirit for students and faculty and the impor-tant role they play in the Lincoln community.

On the northwest side of Lincoln, Tom Wright, pas-tor of Tri-Community Fellowship, will host a prayer

Gods Plan for Sharing

Jon Sapp

Teaching Your Child How to Sleep in Church?I sat behind a cute lit tle boy in worship last Sunday.

He was wearing stylish headphones, and intently playedgame after game of Angry Birds on his Smartphone. Forthe entire hour, he never even looked up. An older girlnearby was sprawled out napping on the pew. Both chil-drens parents were engaged in worship, yet they missedthe opportunity to help their kids worship God.

Christian parent, are you intentional about engagingyour child in true worship? As soon a hes past nursery

age, you have the privilege of training up your child toworship in church. Try these fresh ideas:n Commit to God today that youll prepare, pray

and persist in teaching your child.n Talk about the worship service during the week.

Worship is a delight for Christians, not drudgery! Yourenthusiasm and sincere anticipation of Sunday worshipis contagious.n Create a church bag to hold a childrens Bible

(with pictures if possible), a journal book and a pen ormarkers.n Prepare well on Saturday. Lay out your childs

clothes, nd both shoes, be sure theres food for break-fast, and intentionally get a good nights rest.n As you drive to church, show excitement. Chat

about why we go to church and what you hope Godwill do in your own heart today. Be ready for worship.n Arrive early enough to take your child to the

bathroom just before church. For a very rare emergency,personally escort her, and return to a rear seat.n Allow your child to get his own worship bulletin.

Glance at it to explain special happenings today. If yourchurch provides a kids bulletin, help your child use it.n Be seated before worship begins, selecting a seat

near the front so your child can see and participate well.n Teach your child to joyfully participate in every

aspect of worship. As you model how to worship God,hell catch that same awe. Help him stand or sit at ap-propriate times, sing the songs, bow his head and closehis eyes during prayer. Teach him to make eye contact,shake hands and visit during greeting time. Let himgive an oering and pass the plate. Open the Bible or

team to join in praying forthe neighborhood served byTri-Community Fellowship.Tom has led others in

PrayerWalking for this partof town. The residents havegrown in their appreciationof those coming to pray forneeds of the neighborhoodthat are unique to them.

In addition to thesetwo opportunities, otherprayer venues will be pre-sented. New CovenantCommunity, Tim Johnsonserving as pastor, will be

the base for praying on the east side of Lincoln. AaronHouseholder, pastor of Southview Baptist Church, isexcited about leading the team in praying for house-holds surrounding Southview. Aaron is grateful forthose coming to join Southview in reaching out to folksliving closest to the church.

Again, I want to invite each of you to join togetherpraying for Lincoln. To begin our time, we will meettogether to hear the vision for each of these prayerlocations.

As we PrayerWalk, we will be praying about what

we see in each of these environments as the HolySpirit gives us insight. Some examples:

n When you see toys in the yard, pray for chil-dren living in this location and the parents that are

working to raise them correctly.n When you see a school bus, pray for the safetyof the children, drivers and staff that travel on thatvehicle.n While walking on sidewalks, pray for those in

these homes that they would find their path to Godand enjoy following Him without cutting corners.n When you see road construction, pray the lives

of those living in this neighborhood will be repairedfrom the consequences of sin and poor decisionmaking by turning toward our loving and mercifulHeavenly Father.

Thank you for considering joining us for the 2013PrayerWalk in Lincoln. I want those of us coming toour Annual Meeting to engage the community thatwill host us, and share the love of Christ throughpraying, sharing and serving the people of Lincoln. Indoing this, I believe we are living out Gods Plan forSharing.

hymnal and follow the words with your nger, even ifhe cant yet read them. Instead of playing, napping orlounging, hell be learning to worship God.n Once the sermon begins, the child can get her

church bag for note-taking. Help her to sit facing thefront to avoid distracting others. As you take sermonnotes or ll in bulletin outline, help your child learn tolisten and write. Use age-appropriate ideas to focus onGod. A young child may simply draw words the pas-

tor says. You could select a key word from the sermontopic, such as Jesus, and she could write hash marks tocount the number of times it was said. As reading skillsimprove, she may write words from the focal Scriptureor take sermon notes.n One mom cuts out cardboard hearts for her chil-

dren to write or draw what they learn about God eachSunday. Keep those journals or hearts as mementos.n You want your church to enjoy your child as

much as your child enjoys church. Teach respect forGods house, and pay attention to your childs activ-ity. Never allow him to be unruly or destructive. For

example, in most churches, children shouldnt play onthe platform, where fragile equipment, instruments andcords exist.n Help your child to know the pastor, shaking his

hand or speaking to him on Sundays. Encourage her tovisit with kids and adults after worship.n On the drive home, talk about the worship

service. Kids are like sponges, and theyre smarter thanwe imagine. Ask what your child enjoyed or learned.Answer any questions, and recap the sermon topic onthe childs level.

Would you like for your children to receive over ftyhours of hands-on worship training this year? If you

worship as a family each week, intentionally engagingyour kids in true worship, thats exactly what youllgive them!

Those who love their children care enough to disci-pline them.Proverbs 23:24b

Diana Davis is an author, columnist and speakerbased in Pensacola FL. www.dianadavis.org

On August 2, 2013, 97 people departed from 7 states

(Mo. Ks. Ca. Co. Fl. Tx. Ok.) to participate in partner-ship evangelism with International Commission and24 Belizean churches across their country.

At the closing rally August 10, we reassembled in Be-lize City to celebrate 1248 favorable responses to Je-sus offer of saving grace. Thirty-ve of the participantswere from the KC area and returned to celebrate withtheir respective church families.

International Commission is a well respected turn-keymissions organization receiving world-wide invitationsfor partnership evangelism.

For future trip information contact [email protected] or call 913-731-0539. If you are looking for a mis-sion project, one is planned in Sept. 2014 to Guaya-quil, Ecuador. Call for other projects.

Western Family Fun DayPresented by Christ First Counseling Center & Associates

When: Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10:00 12:00Where: South Shore/Rockhaven Trails of Clinton Lake

Join CFCC & Associates and the ACTHA CompetitiveTrail Competition Riders at Clinton Lake for a day ofFamily Fun! There will be crafts, activities, games, livemusic, horses to see, and much more! All activities areFREE!

Crafts - Yarn Dolls, Dream Catchers, Decorating Ban-danas and more!

Activities - Panning for Gold, String Games, ColoringSheets and more!

Games - Pin the Tail on the Horse, Bean Bag Toss,Horse Shoes, Checkers and more!

Lunch will be availableChildren ages 10 and under suggested donation $4

Children and Adults ages 11 and up suggested donation $7

Go to https://www.actha.us/ride/6643/view to registerfor the ride!

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Learn to #MakeWar

From the moment students arrived at Super Summer 2013,

they were reminded of the camp theme #MakeWar. Su-per Summer 2013 equipped campers to ght and gain vic-tory over sin in their lives. They were equipped to continuethe ght when they got home from camp.

Lets not make it a theme. Lets make it a lifestyle. Thatswhat Terry McIlvain (center) said of #MakeWar, the2013 Super Summer theme. During the closing ceremonyfor the B.L.A.S.T. games (large-group recreation), McIl-vain challenged campers to go home and live the SuperSummer theme. (Below) Recreation at Super Summer hasthe underlying purpose of teaching unity, teamwork andsportsmanship.

Webster Conference Centerwas transformed into a spiritualtraining camp for the SuperSummer 2013 theme of #Make-War.

Campers were trained inspiritual warfare and were chal-lenged to put what they hadlearned into practice when they

went home.Lets not make it a theme.

Lets make it a lifestyle, TerryMcIlvain said. During the clos-ing ceremony for the B.L.A.S.T.games (large-group recreation),McIlvain challenged campersto go home and live the SuperSummer theme.

Rustin Umstad, camp pas-tor for Weeks 2-4, challengedthe youth to ght sin by follow-ing God wholeheartedly.

He asked campers, Have Igiven to Him as much as I havegiven to the sport I like, orfavorite TV shows and otherpastimes.

Athletes practice to get beerat their sport. In the same way,Christians need to practice spiri-tual disciplines, Umstad said.

Have you put yourself into

training to be more and morelike Christ?

Have you given yourselfto the disciplines of followingChrist? Are you encouragingeach other?

Stuart Hodges, camp pastorfor Week 1, gave campers tipson how to know Gods will.

How do I know the will ofGod? That is one of the ques-tions he is mostly frequentlyasked, Hodges said.

Students told of some of thechoices they are facing, such aswhether to participate in dramaor play basketball.

As far as college, youllprobably have multiple choic-es, Hodges said.

Students face both smallerdecisions as well as ones withbigger impacts.

Hodges cited Ephesians 5:17(NASB) So then do not be

foolish, but understand whatthe will of God is.

When there are multipleoptions, how do we know Godswill?

Hodges asked a camper todraw a large hand on a white-board.

I only want to choose the

option Gods hand is on,Hodges said.

God has a plan for yourlife that is innitely beer thananything you can come up withon your own.

n Thumb stands for theBible or Gods lips.

The Bible is how you knowGods will.

Quiet times are part of thedaily schedule at Super Sum-mer. Hodges urged studentsto continue daily Bible readingwhen they got home. He citedYouVersion.com You can setup a reading plan.

n Index nger stands forprayer

The index nger pointsup to God and youre going topray [about the decision you arefacing].

James 1:5 (Holman Chris-tian Standard Bible) If any ofyou lacks wisdom, he shouldask God, who gives to all gener-ously and without criticizing,and it will be given to him.

n Middle nger standsfor the Holy Spirit

You listen for Gods Spirit.1 Corinthians 6:19 (HCSB)

Dont you understand thatyour body is a sanctuary ofthe Holy Spirit who is in you,whom you have from God?

Galatians 4:6 (HCSB) Andbecause you are sons, Godhas sent the Spirit of His Soninto our hearts crying, Abba,Father!

n Ring nger representsthe church

The ring nger representsthe church and the church is the

bride of Christ.The church is where you get

instruction and encouragementand nd opportunities to getinvolved in Gods mission.

Proverbs 12:15 (HCSB) Afools way is right in his owneyes, but whoever listens tocounsel is wise.

n Pinkie nger standsfor circumstances

I saved that for last becauseit really should be last, Hodgessaid.

To know Gods will, gothrough all ve of these steps.

2014 volunteer tripSuper Summer campers also

were challenged to participatein the Amsterdam volunteerproject May 31-June 10, 2014.

KNCSB works with IGo-Global, which cooperates withthe Southern Baptist Inter-national Mission Board. 2013marked the third year that aKNCSB team has served inAmsterdam.

Amsterdam is a relativelysmall city with a populationof 800,000, Terry McIlvain said.It is a tough place to ministerbecause there are very few

believers.In Amsterdam, KNCSB

teams target people from acountry in North Africa throughprayer walking and conversa-tions. These people go backhome during the ve-weeksummer holiday.

We have a chance to impacttwo continents by going to Am-sterdam, McIlvain continued.

Aug. 16 was the applicationdeadline. Applicants were to benotied in 30 days if they wereaccepted. Those who are ac-cepted will have to raise $3,300to cover all expenses.

KNCSB is making a dier-ence in Amsterdam, McIlvainsaid. A worker there said therewas only one Christian believerin the target people group whenhe arrived in the city about four

years ago. There are now 75-80believers in that people group.

2013 KNCSB annual meetingThe KNCSB annual meeting will be held Oct.14-15 at New Covenant Community Church, Lin-coln, Neb. Find more information at hp://www.kncsb.org/ministry/annual_meeting


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More than 450 alumni of Kansas-Nebraska campus ministries gathered for a reunion Aug.2-4 in Overland Park, Kan. The event symbolized the passing of the baton to new campusministers at the three largest universities in Nebraska and Kansas. At left are Ryan andGinger Stelk who are the new leaders at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, following theretirement of Rick and Gay Lynn Clock after 33 years of service. Jeremy and Amber Pape(center) are the new leaders of Christian Challenge at the University of Nebraska-Lincolnafter the 41-year career of Brett and Mary Yohn. Robbie and Gail Nutter are the new lead-ers at Kansas State University, Manhattan, following the retirement of Bob and Sandie

Anderson after 41 years of service. (Photo by Derek Taylor)

Alumni of Kansas-Nebraskacampus ministries were chal-lenged to live with an eternalperspective.

Reconnect with Friends2013: Making Him Known toGenerations was the theme ofa reunion of Kansas-NebraskaBaptist Student Union/ChristianChallenge alumni.

More than 450 people at-tended the reunion held Aug.2-4 in Overland Park, Kan. Itwas sponsored by the Friendsof Kansas-Nebraska Campus

Ministries Association whichwas organized about four yearsago.

The Friends mission state-ment is Fullling the GreatCommission by supporting col-legiate ministries in Kansas andNebraska for the next genera-tions.

The reunion honored cam-pus ministers who retired thisyear aer long careers. Bre andMary Yohn along with Bob andSandie Anderson served for 41years. The Yohns led the South-ern Baptist campus ministryat the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while the Andersonsserved at Kansas State Univer-sity, Manhaan. Anderson andYohn were named co-directorsof the Friends organization.

Monte Johnson was the

keynote speaker for the fund-raising banquet held Saturdaynight, Aug. 3. Johnson playedfootball at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln in the early1970s. He was a member ofNebraskas rst two national

championship football teams.He was then draed by theOakland Raiders and playedwith them for eight years.

Bre Yohn discipled John-son for seven-and-a-half years.Johnson and his wife, Phyllis,lived in Lincoln during theo-season when he played forthe Raiders. Johnson is now abusinessman in Atlanta, wherehe and his wife have lived since1983.

Johnson challenged thecrowd to live with an eternal

perspective. He asked, What iseternal? The Word of God andthe souls of men are the onlythings that will last forever.

Alumni were urged to sup-port KNCSB campus ministriesthrough prayer and givingmoney. They were challenged todonate money to an endowmentfund to help support campusministry personnel and launchnew projects.

These funds will help currentand future campus ministrysta members who raise theirown support with critical ex-penses such as insurance. Fundswill also help support otherongoing discipleship programson Kansas-Nebraska campuses.

Pledges as of mid-Augustcame to $266,000. The goal is toraise $2.5 million in the next few

years.Donations may be made on

the Friends of Campus Min-istries Association Web site athp://www.friendsofcma.org/

Read the rest of this article athp://bit.ly/1bMvDlv

Monte Johnson (right) visits with Nebraska alumni Monteand Lisa Froehlich during the Kansas-Nebraska campusministry in Overland Park, Kan. Johnson delivered the key-note address during the banquet Saturday night, Aug. 3.

New Leaders Assume Campus RolesNew directors have assumed

the leadership of the SouthernBaptist campus ministries atthe three largest universities inNebraska and Kansas.

The Reconnect reunion ofKansas-Nebraska campus min-istry alumni honored Bre andMary Yohn along with Bob andSandie Anderson on their retire-ment aer 41 years of ministry.The reunion was held Aug. 2-4in Overland Park, Kan.

The Yohns served at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincolnwhile the Andersons served atKansas State University, Man-haan.

Here is information aboutthe new campus ministry direc-tors:

University of Kansas

Ryan Stelk has assumedleadership of the SouthernBaptist campus ministry at theUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence.

Stelk previously served onthe Christian Challenge staat Kansas State University. He

and his wife, Ginger, are in their10th year of campus ministry.

Ryan is a graduate of Cum-berland College (now calledUniversity of the Cumberlands),a Southern Baptist college inWilliamsburg, Ky. He is 10hours away from earning amasters of divinity degreein collegiate ministries fromMidwestern Seminary, KansasCity, Mo.

Ryan and Ginger have fourchildren.

Visit the KU Christian Chal-lenge Web site at hp://www.kuchallenge.com/

Kansas State UniversityRobbie Nuer has taken over

the leadership role at KansasState University, Manhaan,Kan. He and his wife, Gail, are

1997 graduates of K-State. Theyhave served on the K-StateChallenge sta since graduatingexcept for two years when theyserved with the InternationalMission Board.

Nuer graduated in May

with a masters of divinitydegree in collegiate ministriesfrom Midwestern Seminary,Kansas City, Mo.

Robbie and Gail have threechildren.

Visit the K-State ChristianChallenge Web site at hp://ksuchallenge.com/

University of Nebraska, Lin-coln

Jeremy Pape is the newdirector of Christian Chal-lenge at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln. He and hiswife, Amber, have served withUNL Challenge since 2005.They are both graduates ofKansas State University andhave two sons.

Jeremy and Amber alsoserved two years with the Inter-

national Mission Board. Theyhave completed some seminarycourses.

Visit the UNL ChristianChallenge Web site at hp://unlchallenge.com/ and look forit on Facebook.

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Worship was a key component of the Send North America Conference hosted by Preston-wood Baptist Church in Plano. Texas. This was the second SNA Conference hosted by theNorth American Mission Board.

PLANO, Texas More than4,200 church planters, pastorsand church leaders oodedthe hallways of PrestonwoodBaptist Church in Plano, Texas,for the North American MissionBoards second Send NorthAmerica Conference July 29-30.

The gathering was markedby masses of participantspraying in response to speak-ers, hundreds of connections

between churches and churchplanters, and individuals seiz-ing their moments to penetratelostness in North America.Many attendees expressed the

belief they were witnessingmomentum building toward amovement to reach the conti-nent.

The conference openingcombined video, graphics,precision projection and an

individual performance thattraced the signicant momentsSouthern Baptists have seizedthroughout history. Afterward,Aaron Coe, NAMBs vicepresident of mobilization andmarketing, told attendees hisprayer was that the conferencewould be seen as a turningpoint in SBC history.

Will this be a dening mo-ment or will this be a forgottenmoment? Coe asked. The dif-

ference between a dening mo-ment and a forgotten moment isa seized moment. Were prayingthat we are able to give you thetools over these next days foryou to seize the moment.

Large group sessions,workshops and breakoutmeetings all were built aroundthe eort to equip individualsand churches for growing theKingdom.

More than 100 breakout andworkshop sessions includedoerings for ministry wives,students and worship leadersas well as language tracks inSpanish, Korean and Chinese.At least 1,300 attendees regis-tered for ethnic tracks.

Monday evening events forstudents included a hip-hopconcert by Grammy award-winning artist Lecrae. Multiple

environments were created forchurches and church planters tonetwork. Thirty of NAMBs 32Send cities hosted sessions forattendees to explore partner-ship and planting opportuni-ties.

Coe closed the conferencewith encouragement and achallenge.

How do we go from thismoment to a movement? Coeasked. It takes people. There

are entire communities in the

United States and Canadathat have no churches. Wevegot a lot of work to do. As weleave this Send North AmericaConference, I hope you leaveencouraged that Jesus is foryou.

Lets agree together as thepeople of God not to leave com-placent or go back to the statusquo, but to leave this place tomake a dierence in the world

for the glory of God. Join me in

not letting this be a forgotten

moment, Coe said.NAMB President Kevin Ezellsaid he was ecstatic about theturnout for the event. Notonly the energy and electricityamong the participants, but thepassion and heart of pastorsand planters -- it all exceedsour expectations. The ethnicdiversity is fantastic. Obviouslythis conrms the launch of anew day. It is a new day and anew NAMB.

Most important, Ezell said,

were the partnerships and com-mitments that were made at theconference.

Weve had more than 500participants say they want totake the next steps in churchplanting. And more and morechurches are stepping up tosay they will partner with ourplanters. So the ongoing impactof these two days will really bethe measure of success, Ezellsaid.

By Marie ClarkTeam Leader, Bible Teaching, Discipling

E-mail: [email protected]

Both Nebraska and Kansas will host trainingopportunities this fall. Church leaders and teach-ers will receive inspiration, encouragement, and

specic leadership helps as they begin serving in anew church year, according to Marie Clark, BibleTeaching Team leader for Kansas-Nebraska Baptists.

In the Kansas City area, MALT (Metro AreaLeadership Training) is well-known for helpingchurch leaders develop eective skills in teachingand leadership. Conferees may choose 2 of 21 dier-ent topics oered for teachers of all ages, deacons,pastors, and sta. MALT will be held Saturday,September 14, 2013, from 9:00-11:30AM, at FirstBaptist Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Highway, Raytown

MO 64138.Cost is $5/person or $50 maximum/church to bepaid at the door. Go to www.kcmalt.info to down-load a complete listing of course titles, descriptions,and leaders. Free childcare reservations should bereceived by September 9 through the website or bycalling First Baptist Raytown at 816-353-1994.

In central Nebraska, Leading Bible Study inthe Double-Digit Church will be held Saturday,September 21, 2013, from 10:00AM-2:30PM at Cal-

vary Baptist Church in North Plae, Nebraska. Thisconference targets churches with 99 or less in theirBible studies. During the morning session, lead-ers will gain a big picture of Bible study groupsand their potential for connecting people to Jesusand for growing disciples. In the aernoon, teach-ers of adults, youth, children, and preschoolers willexplore specic helps for teaching their age group,while pastors and Sunday School directors will focuson guidelines for planning and organization.

The cost of $7.50/person includes a light lunch,

two booklets and conference materials. Go to www.kncsb.org/ministry/bible_study to download aninformation and registration form. Or send checkwith church name and names of those aending toBarbara Spicer, KNCSB, 5410 SW 7th Street, Topeka,KS 66606-2398. For further information, contact Ma-rie Clark at 1-800-984-9154 or [email protected].

Teacher Training Announced forSeptember in Nebraska and Kansas

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I have a new word for you. I looked over at my hus-band to hear his word for the day.

Titration.I have never heard that word before. What does it

mean?It is the moment when one drop changes everything.

For example, a scientist can put in 41 drops of a solution,but it is not until the 42 drop that a chemical reaction oc-curs and everything changes. It may vary on the number oftimes to reach the one drop factor for dierent solutions,but it is the slow addition of a solution until a reaction oc-curs. It only takes one drop to change everything.

Greg and I immediately started talking about the impactof one drop. It applies in so many areas of our lives. Who

knows when the next one drop of a loving action might reach that person? Or,

what about the one drop of the Word of God to help someone to know Jesus asSavior or to grow as a disciple. As we were talking, our son, Grant, joined us in theconversation. The power of one drop made us all want to be the next one drop tobe a catalyst of change. As if to punctuate this truth when we got in the car a coupleof days later a song came on the radio titled, one drop by Plumb. Greg said, Thatsit! We immediately turned up the radio and fell in love with the song.

The song talks about the marriage of the church and the body of Christ comingtogether. We need each other and left alone we cannot be what we are together. To-gether titration happens, a catalyst for change.

How is God calling you out to be one drop with your family, church, or commu-nity? Since we do not know what the one drop requirement might be for change,we simply need to seek to be the one drop that gives His Word with love, hope,

and faith knowing God will bring about the change.It only takes one drop!Father, please use us to be the one drop to bring change for Your glory.

Simply,Tara

(Feel free to contact me at [email protected].)

One Drop

By Debbie EbleKNCSB Womens Leadership Fit4Him Consultant

Losing tness when you stop working out is one of the key principles ofconditioning.

We often refer to it as the use it or lose it principle and it simply meansthat when you stop exercising, you begin to decondition, and lose bothstrength and aerobic tness.

Having mentioned before that you are never too old to train, let me give

you some sobering facts about what happens in detraining or decondition-ing.Researchers found that well-conditioned athletes that had been training

for at least a year and then stopped, lost half of their aerobic conditioning inthree months time.

Individuals new to exercise that were on a training program for eightweeks, though they made dramatic improvements, when they stopped fortwo months and were tested again, had lost everything they had gained.Ugh!

Boom line whether youre at the top of your game or just startingout, dont quit!

Everyone is an athlete at one of three levels: performance, deconditioned,or rehab.

If you get side-lined by injury, illness or disease, take positive action andresume movement at some level.

Keep in mind that God doesnt waste what we experience in this life. Ifyou have accepted Christ by faith, you are one of His Beloved. He hasblessed you with every spiritual blessing, sealed you with the Holy Spirit,and desires that you live empowered and victorious every day no maerwhat your circumstances! (Ephesians 1and 2)

Are you at performance level? Find someone to take under your wing

and encourage, show them the path to tness and the path to Christ!Are you deconditioned? Start a walking group, rebuild your strength,

and nd stress reduction and friendship.Are you in rehabilitation right now? Try being salt and light to your doc-

tors and therapists, sharing your joy with them as God instructs you aboutperserverance.

Have you stopped?

Checklist for IntimacyDebra BondsWWW Life Session Leader

Fall is coming and winter is near. This time of yearis so busy. Children are going back to school or o tocollege, and we are geing ready for a new season of

programs and events at church. This is when we reallyhave to intentionally take back the intimacy in mar-riage!

We cant take the chance of falling back into badhabits. Hopefully you are still working on it, andthats great because that means you are still aware! Wecan always improve our intimacy and make it beerand beer. Just think, if things are good now, addingsome further aention in this area could just blow yourspouses mind - and yours too.

Lets do a check list for a moment:

Do you have a date night? Do you have time set aside for intimacy? Are you spending time geing to know what your spouse likes or dislikes? Are you leaving special love notes for your spouse to nd throughout the day? Is your spouse coming home to a surprise sometimes? Are you stepping out of your box and being creative?Keep thinking about the intimacy in your marriage when things begin to get a lile

crazy with your schedule.Just remember: If you dont make it intentional, intimacy can go stale. So come on...

lets take back this part of Gods creation, and use it to please our spouse. Have FUN!!

Shine: a cofrce for tn girlsHannah SavageFSBC Dodge City, KS, Teen Girl Representative on Shine Planning Team

Its that time of year again! Shine 2013 is right around the corner. November 8-9 atWebster Conference Center in Salina, KS, girls 7th-12th grade will dig in and discoverthe names of God with the help of Kathy Addis, our key speaker. Rachel Gillis willlead us in worship music throughout the weekend. In addition to outstanding musicand fantastic speakers, Shine will include time for work projects, art projects, and a

missions project. On top of all that there will be plenty of fun and games, along withfellowship with girls from all over Kansas and Nebraska. This is an experience everygirl will enjoy! Be watching for the registration packets. Cant wait to see you all there!

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F e a t u r e d V i d e o s Available to churches cooperating with KNCSB by contacting [email protected]

or calling either 785/228-6800 or 800/984-9092. Ask for Barbara Spicer

Deacons: Partners in Ministry and Growth DVD

By Jim Henry

Includes one DVD, one CD-ROM Facilitator Guide and one CD-ROM Workbook.Six sessions of deacon training resources teaches deacons to become partnerstogether with your church staff in ministering to church members and visitors, and inpromoting growth.

Session #1: Partners in Purpose and Calling (Biblical Origins of Deacon Ministry)Session #2: Partners in Following Christ (Biblical Qualications for Deacons)Session #3: Partners in Ministry to People in Need (Discovering Needs and Minister-ing Hands-on)Session #4: Partners in Ministry to the Pastor and Staff (Supporting the Pastor for

Effective Leadership)Session #5: Partners in Spiritual Growth (Growing in Faith and Leading by Example)Session #6: Partners in Growing the Church (The Role of Deacons in ReachingPeople and Building the Church)

Living a Life of Love and Laughter.

By Dennis Swanberg

Includes DVD, reproducible workbook and facilitator guide on CD-ROM.This kit has personal insights, principles, and applications along with tips for motivat-ing participants to think for themselves.A guide to a happier life!

Session #1: Laughter From The Rafters! (Opening Your Life to the Favor of God)Session #2: Medicine For A Merry Heart! (Gods Prescription for a Happy Life)Session #3: Man Overboard! (How Walking in Faith Keeps You from Drowning inFear)Session #4: A Touch of Faith - A Gift of Love! (Leaving the Shadows of Suffering forthe Sunshine of Truth)Session #5: Blessings From the Blimp! (Moving Beyond the Past to New Firsts inYour Life)Session #6: Planting Shade Trees of Love and Laughter! (Leaving a Legacy that WillLast a Lifetime)

The Teacher I Want To BeDaniel Akin

Includes two DVDs, four CDs, leader guide & participant workbook. This kit has threelessons dealing with how to study the Bible. This is ideal for current and prospec-tive teachers, as well as those who simply want to know how to study the Bible moreeffectively, but do not plan to teach. There are also three lessons that deal speci-cally with how to teach the Bible. Current and prospective teachers who have alreadycompletedthe rst three lessons of part one will continue and complete these lessons.

Lesson 1: How Do I Get Started?Lesson 2: Observation: What Do I See?

Lesson 3: Interpretation: What Does It Mean?Lesson 4: Applications: How Does It Work In Real Life?Lesson 5: Presentation: How Do I Put It All Together?

Lesson 6: Proclamation: How Do I Communicate Effectively?

WCC

Update

n The 2013 $50,000 Matching Challenge Grant to fund the Dining Hallexpansion project reached $33,375.59 as of August 20, 2013. To partici-pate in this project, send tax deductible gifts to: 2013 Matching ChallengeGrant; 5410 SW 7th Street; Topeka, KS 66606-2398. Make checks payableto WCC. Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000.n Participants at Super Summer 2013 gave the $5,000 necessary to

nish the Disc Golf Course being developed at WCC and they also gaveenough money to purchase several new park benches to be used along thenew concrete sidewalk being constructed from the swimming pool to the Din-ing Hall.n The new sidewalk being developed with also have a lighting system

along the entire pathway.n Attendance gures for the summer encampments at WCC have been

strong and many lives have been changed for eternity and thousands havebeen challenged to go home and make disciples through many forms ofministries in local churches and communities:

a) 3,298 Campers and Sponsors attended Associational ChildrensCamps and Super Summer

b) 181 people made decisions to accept Christ as Savior

c) 12 surrendered their lives to Vocational Servicen Carpet is now being laid on all three oors in the Chapel Addition to

complete that renovation project.

Thank you for your continued support of this mission facility as we continueto reach people for Christ and train believers for the work of the ministry!

The WCC Staff

Childrens Home Seeks Couple to Act as HouseparentsNew Mexico Baptist Childrens Home is seeking a Christian couple to workas HOUSEPARENTS for a great group of kids. We offer a competitive salarywith benets plus room and board. If this is your calling, please contact BillMarker at (575) 359-1254 or email [email protected].

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Pray for:

PRAY that West Ridge Community Church can nd an adequate wor-

ship space for the congregation.

PRAY that the church will stay focused on the task of disciplemaking.

PRAY that Dave and his congregation will become a mighty inuence

for Christ on the west side of Wichita.

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Dave Mitchell and his wife, Heidi, moved to Wichita in 1987 after graduating from

Kansas State University. At K-State, he had been involved in a campus ministry andhad developed a consistent walk with God. When he frst came to Wichita, he worked

as a computer programmer for Cessna and Coleman.

However God began to change his direction. I just felt like that wasnt what I was

supposed be doing with my life. Eventually I felt Gods call into full-time ministry andI joined the staff at River Community Church at that time and I worked with singles,

I worked with the kids ministry, I worked with small groups, and I worked with thecampus ministry for about seventeen years.

The ministry at River Community grew rapidly and Dave was an important compo-nent in that work. Then in 2011, God began to change his direction again. I just

started asking the question about whether not it was time for me to launch out and

try to begin a new work on the west side of Wichita and talked about that with our

lead pastor, Terry Williams. Williams embraced this new vision and threw his support

around it. And so West Ridge Community Church was planted on the northwestcorner of Wichita. That was September 2, 2012. So weve been going now for about

11 months and have had a great experience

Partnerships have been a vital part of birthing this new work. One of the most helpfuldimensions in terms of this church plant has been the support that we received fromKansas-Nebraska as well as the Heart of Kansas Association here in Wichita. And we

have received encouragement, instruction and coaching as well as fnancial support

from these two organizations.

Already, Dave has encountered new folks and seen them come to a thriving faith inhis church. He tells the story of Jack (not his real name), Jack was working on our

building when we were doing the renovation . . . We installed a wireless network and

Jack was the installer and we had conversation during installation process about the

church. Jack became a regular attender and his family is involved as well.

Dave wants KNCSB churches to know that he is deeply grateful for the contributions

that you make to the Viola Webb Offering. He also is deeply appreciative for KNCSB

and its support, Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association, and River Community

Church, especially pastor, Terry Williams.

Dave and Heidi Mitchell,Planting West Ridge Commu-nity Church in Wichita, KS

Dave & Heidi Mitchell

Dave Mitchell speaks at West Ridge Community Church in West Wichita.

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Pray for:

PRAY that the Presnells and their team will continue to develop rela-

tionships that will lead to people being led to Christ.

PRAY that Jim will be able to nd an adequate meeting place for his

growing group.

PRAY that the Lawrence Campus will be effectively penetrated with

the Gospel.

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Associational & State Missions OfferingFor the last twenty-three years, Jim Presnell and his wife, Cindy, ministered withRiver Community Church in Wichita. Jim served on staff with pastor, Terry Williams.

About two years ago, God began to plant a new calling in their hearts to plant a new

church in Kansas. This sense of calling led them to move this past May to Lawrence

to plant a new church close to the Kansas University campus.

One of the human instruments in this move was Jon Sapp, KNCSB Director of Evan-

gelism, who works with collegiate ministries. Jon challenged Jim to consider this new

eld of service.

Jim and Cindy are already enjoying their new eld of service, We are thoroughlyenjoying Lawrence this summer. The evenings on Mass St. are lled with people

enjoying the parks, shops and ice cream. There is denitely a community, small town

feel here, which we absolutely love!

One of the interesting features of their new plant is the number of people who havecommitted to move to Lawrence and join them in their work. There are the 55 adults

and children that make up our core team. When we were approached over a year

ago to consider moving to Lawrence to begin a new congregation, our one condition

was, We wont come alone! And we havent. God has been so gracious to hear our

prayer, and we are embarking on our adventure with a committed group of men andwomen desirous to live out the ways of Christ in community, bearing witness to the

goodness and salvation of God. We love working with and developing teams. It is

our desire to be equippers of laborers and leaders for ministry. We want to see oth-

ers realize their giftedness and special places in the mission of God.

This team is a diverse group of people. Most are from other parts of Kansas with

a handful coming from other states. Six members were already in Lawrence. All of

these folks have gotten or are getting jobs to support themselves. Most of the team is

comprised of young people, many just out of college. There are some who are older

which blesses the Presnells, who are in their fties.

Another unusual feature of this plant is that the Presnells adult children Holly and

Chris have moved to Lawrence to help them do this church plant. We got a big

surprise when both of our kids on the same weekend called us independently of each

other and said that they believe God wants them here.

Jim has found that his natural love of athletics has given him a connection to the

community. In the mornings a few hundred people gather at 6:00 a.m. on the Memo-

rial Stadium football eld for exercising and running. We try to join them a morning ortwo a week. It is a great place to meet people.

Jim is also appreciative to the partnership that he enjoys with KNCSB and the Flint

Hills Association. Jim has been a long-time friend with many who serve on thosestaffs. He also has expressed his appreciation for the faithfulness of Nebraska andKansas churches to support the Viola Webb offering.

Jim and Cindy Presnell,Planting a Churchin Lawrence, Kansas

Jim & Cindy Presnell

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Pray for:

PRAY that Curtis can nd a youth pastor to join him in his ministry at

The Porch.

PRAY that The Porch can raise enough funds to purchase their build-

ing.

PRAY that Curtis would see the Gospel go out and change lives.

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The small community of Louisburg, Kansas, is situated twenty minutes south of Over-

land Park, Kansas. Curtis Riley grew up in that community. Midwestern Seminaryprovided him with a biblical education. God gave him a passion for church planting.

His wife, Erika, grew up in Johnson County, Kansas. She also graduated from Mid-

western. Erika has a passion for leading worship.

Following some ministry opportunities in other parts of the country, Curtis and Erikareturned to their home area and felt called to start a church in Curtis hometown of

Louisburg. Curtis knew that when he was growing up, the churches around him didnot meet his personal needs or match his style.

He has returned to start a church that is directed primarily to younger people whoprefer a more contemporary style. According to Curtis, We just have a different style

of music trying to reach out to the younger generation but still staying true to the Bible

and keeping a solid gospel message as well. The church that they are starting is The

Porch Community Church.

While Curtis leads the preaching ministry of the church, Erika leads the music part of

the worship services. My wife leads the music and has a great voice. According to

their website (http://www.theporch.info/), Whether there is a full band or just her and

her guitar, she is able to lead people into the presence of God during worship.

Like many new churches, Curtis is encountering many people who have a hunger for

the gospel. I think our greatest victories that we have seen at the Porch is just one of

my good friends, Bob Kilpatrick. I met him a long time ago before we even started the

church. At one point he didnt want anything to do with God and said that he wouldnever come to church with us.

Eventually, a consistent witness from Curtis led him to get involved in Bible Study

and then to confess Christ as his Savior. Hes been going strong since then and has

even gone into leadership in our church making announcements in the church last

Sunday, just being really faithful and truly growing in the Lord.

Curtis shared that partnerships have greatly helped his work. Partnerships have

been so important that I almost cant express it. Without partnerships like Viola Webb

that people give to church plants like us, it wouldnt be possible. We wouldnt havebeen able to plant the church that we have planted. He emphasized that the mon-

etary support that he received early on made all the difference.

An interesting sideline with this new plant is that Curtis and Erika are the proud

parents of a baby boy, Judah. Erika says that sleep is the biggest challenge that shefaces with trying to be a new mother and the worship leader for the church. They

are excited, however, about this dual challenge of starting and family and starting a

church.

Curtis & Erika Riley with Judah

Curtis and Erika Riley,Planting The Porch CommunityChurch in Louisburg, Kansas

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Pray for:

PRAY that Jeremy and Amber will be able to raise all of the funding

that they need to do their ministry.

PRAY that the transition of leadership in Challenge would go smooth-

ly.

PRAY that students like Rachel would be engaged by the Gospel.

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Brett and Mary Yohn founded the Christian Challenge Ministry at the University of

Nebraska at Lincoln in 1972. The Yohns have retired now, and God has led another

couple to give their hearts and their energy to UNL. They are Jeremy and Amber

Pape. They have two children, Aidan and Dakota.

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln is one of the major universities in the United

States. Christian ministry in this context has huge implications for Kingdom growth.

Christian Challenge plays a key role in the lives of young Christians attending the

university.

According to the vision statement on the Christian Challenge website (www.unlchal-

lenge.com), Challenge exists at UNL to call students to LIVE the Gospel. More than

just believing the Gospel, Jesus calls all followers to deny themselves, take up thecross, and follow Him, living a life that is really living. Not just talk, but walk.

Jeremy and Amber had been involved in ministry before they came to the campus

to plant their lives. We had just gotten done with a two-year term as missionaries in

China. We came back to the States and were kind of looking for God to lead us tothe next place where we could serve, and we got recruited. This position had opened

as the associate director. We came up to Nebraska and have been here for the last

eight years. And now this summer we just made the transition to becoming the direc-tors

One of the exciting things that they get to do is work with students all the way through

their university experience. According to Amber, I love being able to walk with a stu-

dent as a freshman all the way through when they get to be a senior. And you get to

see all of the life choices they get to make. And you get to walk beside them as they

do that. I love to be able to look back. This is where you were as a freshman and asyou walked with God, this is where you ended up.

Jeremy and Amber get to encounter many unique young people in their ministry.

Jeremy shared the story of Rachel who is a Goldwater scholar, one of only four at theuniversity. Rachel is trying to determine whether to go on to be neurosurgeon or aresearcher. She is obviously a gifted young woman. She became involved in a study

that Jeremy leads called the Immovable Core.

We got to talk about the amazing wonder of who God is, how he pursues us, and

what Christ has done for us. Shes able to, through her own understanding, and asthings become more clear, realize that truth, despite all the things the world has to of-

fer her of knowledge and understanding. Shes coming to understand this is the most

important thing shes going to learn in her college and higher education years.

Both Jeremy and Amber are deeply grateful for all of those who support their ministry,

which allows them to minister to students like Rachel. Your Viola Webb Offering helpskeep their ministry on this vital campus

Jeremy and Amber Pape,Ministering to Students at theUniversity of Nebraska at Lincoln

Jeremy & Amber Pape, with Aidan and Dakota

The University of Nebraska is a key university for engaging the young men and

women of the United Stated with the Gospel.

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