February 2005

AGBM Leadership Plans New Directions

The officers and leadership of the Association of Grace Brethren Ministers (AGBM) this Friday conclude a three-day strategy and planning meeting, held at the Traber Center in southeastern Pennsylvania. AGBM president Tim Boal (upper left) is convening the meeting, and much of the agenda is focused on recommendations issuing out of the study and research […]

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Warren to Become LHJ Columnist

Rick Warren, author of the best-seller “The Purpose-Driven Life,” has signed on with Ladies’ Home Journal to provide an exclusive monthly column called “Purpose.” The column, which debuted in the February issue, will address topics of spirituality and the search for meaning among American women and their families. “Rick clearly has touched a chord in

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Casting Crowns, Switchfoot Lead Dove Nominees

(BP)–Nominees for the 36th annual Dove Awards, gospel music’s top awards show, were announced Feb. 7. Nominees from the major categories are:– Song of the Year: “Blessed Be Your Name” (Matt Redman, Beth Redman); “Dare You to Move” (Jonathan Foreman); “Friend of God” (Israel Houghton, Michael Gungor); “Glory Defined” (Jim Cooper, Kenny Lamb, Jason Roy);

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Keith Shearer, pastor of the Myerstown, PA, Grace Brethren Church and next year’s moderator of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, is teaching the SALT (Strategic Alliance for Leadership Training) strategy as part of the Northern Atlantic Fellowship pastors’ retreat the first three days of this week.

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Northern Atlantic Fellowship Pastors Retreat

Pastors from the Northern Atlantic Fellowship are gathering today, tomorrow and Wednesday at the Traber Center near Pottstown, PA, for a retreat. Relaxing here by the fire are Al Kidder (left), Jason Holt (right) and others, during an afternoon break. Pastor Keith Shearer of the Myerstown church is one of the key speakers for the

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