As is usually the case, there is a lot happening around the Fellowship. This includes the national fellowship all the way to individual local churches. There is no way to be able to share all that is happening, but here is a brief snapshot.
What’s Happening Around the Fellowship
National Fellowship Meeting
We are just days away from the 2023 National Fellowship Meeting hosted by Sonrise Church and pastor Otis Ledbetter in Clovis, CA. Preregistration has been higher than expected, so we are anticipating a great crowd. An additional speaker for the meeting has just been confirmed. Kevin Snider serves as Chief Counsel for the Pacific Justice Institute. He is a frequent presenter at seminars and events on church law, religious liberties, and the Constitution. He gives counsel to religious leaders on a day in and day out basis on a variety of church issues. He will be sharing vital information to help pastors and churches today. Other speakers for the week include Bruce Garner, Rob Lyons, Joel Byers, Nate Harmon, Dennis Mays, Tim Hawks, Steve Bender, Linzy Slayden, Eddie Lyons, Tim Adrian, and Jon Haley. There will also be a great number of opportunities for fellowship and encouraging one another.
Click here to learn more about this year’s National Fellowship Meeting.
State Rep Meetings
To help prepare for the business of the Fellowship, the Central Office organized a Zoom call with all the BBFI State Reps, Executive Committee, and Entity Leaders. Much business has already been accomplished even before the in-person meeting begins. One important task being worked on is clarifying roles within the BBFI, which will help with the onboarding of new officers and elected leaders.
What’s Happening Around the Fellowship Entities
BBFI Central Office
Work is advancing with the relaunching of Tribune Publishers. In the coming weeks, a new book will be available written by BBFI leaders. The book is titled Searching for Wisdom. It is a devotional based on the book of Proverbs.
BBFI Mission Office
Work continues on the building project of the BBFI Mission Office. They anticipate completion of the new mission office building ahead of schedule. Work has also begun on the event center and the missionary retirement housing.
There is a new documentary on the life of Richard Konnerup that will be available soon. It will premiere during the missions morning service in California on September 20, 2023.
938 Sunday is approaching. It will be held on October 1, 2023. This is a concerted effort and combined prayer for the Lord to call new laborers to the harvest.
Click here for more information on what is happening in BBFI missions.
Baptist Bible College
BBC is hosting its annual Fall Preview October 9-11, 2023. Fall Preview is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to experience life as a Patriot before enrolling at Baptist Bible College. Students will participate in Student Life events, attend classes, connect with Advisors, and experience dorm life to get a full picture of what it is like to be a Patriot.
BBC’s Fellowship Week will be held Tuesday through Friday, April 30 through May 3, 2024. The theme is Apologetics.
Boston Baptist College
Boston Baptist College is in the middle of what they refer to as “blitz” classes right now. These are two-week seated courses that meet prior to the semester. Regularly scheduled classes begin on September 18, 2023.
Louisiana Baptist University
LBU is hosting The Future Truth Prophecy Conference on its campus October 13-14, 2023. The goal of this conference is to bring together scholars, theologians, and seekers of knowledge to explore the fascinating world of prophecy and its significance in today’s rapidly changing world. Speakers include Jimmy DeYoung, Jr., Mario Lleonart, Joseph Barboza, Bill Salus, Misael Rodriquez, Lonnie Shipman, and Mark Conn.
For more information and to register, click here.
APEX Churches
APEX will hold its next church planter assessment on October 2 – 4, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. There are already three new church planters registered and looking forward to becoming part of the BBFI.
To learn more about APEX Churches and upcoming church planter assessments and training, click here.
What’s Happening Around the State Fellowships
Oklahoma BBF
The OKBBF recently helped launch a new church in Locust Grove, OK. This church planting pastor is Scott Goodwin, a recent graduate of Baptist Bible College. This church, New Life Baptist Church, is hosting the September OKBBF meeting September 11-12, 2023. The theme of the meeting is “This is Vision Oklahoma.” The pastors of Oklahoma are meeting on Monday afternoon to work together in an outreach event by walking the neighborhoods of Locust Grove and inviting people to attend the new church in their community.
Texas BBF
The TXBBF will be meeting in Tyler, TX, at Central Baptist Church on October 9-10, 2023. The theme for the meeting is “Lead the Way.” The keynote speakers for the meeting are Brian Moore and Jon Slayden.
For more information, click here.
Indiana BBF
The INBBF is hosting a Shepherd Leadership Workshop at Harvest Church in Noblesville, IN on October 2-3, 2023. Special guests at this meeting will be Doug and Holly Culhane from Presence Point Ministries and Mark Milioni from Baptist Bible College. The cost to attend this workshop is $89, and it includes a workbook and material, dinner on Monday, and lunch on Tuesday.
For more information, click here.
What’s Happening Around Fellowship Churches
Beacon Baptist Church in Taylor, MI, is hosting a men’s conference November 10-11, 2023, called the Valor Men’s Conference. The keynote speaker for the conference is Daniel DeWitt, Senior Fellow at Southwest Baptist University. The worship will be led by Kellan Monroe, a GMA Dove Award Winning recording artist, published songwriter, and arranger. There will also be several breakout sessions with topics ranging from identity in Christ, careers, overcoming temptation, and being a godly husband, dad, and disciple maker.
This conference is open to all men and churches from Michigan and neighboring states. For more information, click here.
