Christian Accountability

Barna Group did an interesting study on accountability in the local church, where we are helping members be devoted followers of Christ. Take a moment to read the article.

First Nordic-Baltic Summit meets in Tallinn

Estonia missionary appointee Crick Porier was among a dozen Converge leaders who participated in the Nordic-Baltic Regional Summit October 12-14 in Tallinn, Estonia. Nordic-Baltic Region director Bill Ankerberg reports: "Our first Nordic-Baltic Summit was blessed by God. Thirty-four church leaders from Sweden, Finland, Estonia and America met for several days to explore greater connections and partnerships. Participants included Doug and Donna Fagerstrom, Steve and Debbie Doggett, Gene Selander, Hal and Marla Lentz and Bruce and Kym Sumner. The summit ended with a dedication and communion service for our new regional office in Tallinn."

Bill and Arlie Ankerberg also went to Stockholm with Gene Selander, Converge A2:5 international director (English-speaking church planting), to meet with Anders Blaberg (Evangeliska Frikyrkan) and Karen Wiborn (Baptist Union), leaders of the two largest Baptist groups in Sweden. Bill said: "Both groups have asked us for help in church planting. We are exploring increased levels of cooperation to help evangelize Scandinavia and the Baltics. Continue to support us with your gifts and prayers." taken from Converge Worldwide

Praying for the Persecuted Church

Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

November 14 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Learn more at www.idop.org. IDOP is a time set apart to remember thousands of Christian brothers and sisters around the world who suffer persecution simply because they confess Jesus Christ as Lord.

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The 6 Types of People You Meet in Church Planting

Great article by Todd Bumgarner a church planter in Lincoln, NE about the type of people a church plant attracts.