With Thanksgiving…

I Thess. 5:18 says: "in everything give thanks, for this is God's will concerning you in Christ Jesus".

As I write this last article in our quarterly newsletter, great thanksgiving floods my mind as I reflect on the last twelve years.

At the Annual Meeting in the spring of 1997...
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Men's Retreat 2010

The featured speakers will be:
• Pastor Napoleon Kaufman
• Dr. Phillip Howard.

Napoleon Kaufman a "premier" NFL running back with the Raiders is currently the Senior Pastor of The Well Christian Community in Dublin, CA.

Dr. Phillip Howard is the Senior Pastor of Valley Bible Church and known for his challenging, Bible-centered preaching and teaching.

In addition, there will be various seminars to encourage and challenge your spiritual walk along with recreational activities.

Men's Retreat registration and details

CONVERGEpointe PacWest

News and information for churches of CONVERGE PacWest.

Read the current CONVERGE PacWest or past issues online or download them to read later.

Have a car to donate?

Do you have a reliable car that is smogged and available for a CPW Church Planter or Pastor?

You will be given a tax-deductible receipt for your car. Get started with just one call to us at (209) 830-6222.

SNAIL MAIL, go away…
come instead the email way!

The CONVERGE PacWest newsletter CONVERGEpointe is now available by email.

To begin receiving it by email, just drop us a line at michelle@convergepacwest.com with your name and email address. It's that easy!

Ignite A Church Initiative 2010-2015

We've heard the word "crisis" a lot this year! My city of Tracy has had its share. We were shocked by the news that a 17-year-old boy in our neighborhood escaped imprisonment and torture by his captors for over a year.

We all get daily doses of news of our state and national economy in crisis, or some new political crisis in our government or in the world! But crisis seems to have two sides... [ Continue Reading ]

Women’s Retreat
Monterey 2010

We have a great program planned with nationally known speaker and author Jan Johnson.

The word most often used to describe Jan’s speaking is “real”.

Registration deadline has been extended until November 30th! No late registration fees!

Don’t miss this! See all the Women's Retreat details.

School of Women in Ministry

Most women in ministry have little or no training for leadership. As a result, they often lack confidence and feel unskilled in ministry.

Because of family and work demands, many women don’t have the time or money to attend seminary.
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Confidential Counseling for Pastors

Our district is partnering with Quiet Waters Ministries to provide free, anonymous phone counseling to pastors for personal, family or ministry issues. Highly qualified counselors are available for up to a 3-hour session.

Call toll free at 866.526.2222. Gary Harrison, CONVERGE Worldwide's part-time director of pastoral care, is also under contract to respond to pastoral care calls.

He can be reached at 800.323.4215 or gharrison@baptistgeneral.org.