As the name of each country was called in the chronological order in which our movement entered it, delegates gathered in Bangkok stood and responded to the question, “How do you vote?” One by one, they said, ‘si!’, ‘oui!’ and ‘yes!’ By unanimous vote, they approved the Commitment of Common Identity as the fresh expression […]
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After a day of reviewing the second draft of the Commitment to Common Identity, delegates to the Charis International Leadership Encounter began Wednesday morning with Bible teaching from Keith Minier, pastor of Grace Fellowship in Pickerington, Ohio, USA. He challenged delegates to run to Jesus. “There is no king that even compares to Jesus,” he said.
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I was finishing yard work in front of my home on a Saturday morning when I saw them coming—a group of eight Jehovah’s Witnesses. I went to my porch, read the front page of the morning paper, and then fiddled in the yard until they reached me. The two who talked spoke of the importance
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Monday afternoon at the Charis International Leadership Encounter (CILE) took a look at the “state of the fellowship” as speakers compared studies done in 2008 with research in 2015. Paul Klawitter addressed church planting efforts among the Grace Brethren around the world. Florant Varak discussed leadership development, while Jason Weimer reviewed integrated, or holistic ministries.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015 — Over the next 48 hours, delegates from nineteen countries at the Charis International Leadership Alliance, which is meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, will review, improve and likely approve the final draft of the Commitment to COMMON Identity. Delegates from your country are inviting your feedback concerning Draft Two (following this link
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Lillian Kliewer (July 10, 1932 – October 28, 2015), the wife of the late Bob Kliewer, graduated to heaven this past Wednesday. A memorial service for her will take place Friday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Lifepoint Church, 565 N. San Gorgonio Ave, Banning, Calif. Bob Kliewer pastored Grace Brethren churches in Seal Beach, Modesto,
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On November 8 at 10:15 a.m., the people of Grace Church will be celebrating 35 years of God’s faithfulness and dedicating a newly updated building to His glory. This worship service will have a view toward the next steps of faith as we seek to connect people with Jesus Christ. Guest Speaker, Rev. Ed Lewis
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The Charis International Leadership Encounter (CILE) kicked off this morning in Bangkok, Thailand, as Franck Segonne from Dijon, France, welcomed delegates. There are 19 countries represented and 30 delegates, based on the number of Grace Brethren churches in their country. Click here for a complete list of delegates. Follow along with the proceedings by downloading the
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Over the weekend, delegates from around the world have arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, for Charis International Leadership Encounter (CILE) 2015. Beginning tomorrow, 30 delegates from all the countries of Charis will gather to consider, improve and endorse The Charis Commitment to Common Identity. This will be the culmination of a three-year effort to create a truly global
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The Charis International Leadership Encounter 2015 takes place in Bangkok, Thailand November 1-7. In partnership with Encompass World Partners, each day we are highlighting a country represented in the global Charis movement, with a link where you will find more information about how you can pray for its delegates and churches. A global prayer chain
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