Nourishing and Cherishing the Flock of God
Considerations for Pastoral Care
October 3-4
The Church is the centerpiece of history. Therefore, the nurture and care of the local church is one of the greatest privileges one can have and one of the finest investments one can make. What could be more important than the nurture and care of the only institution God promised to “build” (Matt 16:18)? What could be more significant than to strengthen the “pillar and support of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15)? What could be more far reaching than to promote the mouthpiece for the gospel (Mark 16:15)? What could be more worthwhile than to give oneself to that people for whom blood was shed? For God proved the worth of the church when He shed the blood of His beloved Son for her (Acts 20:28).
Purpose
These Regional Leadership Meetings are designed to bring together church leaders in various regions, for the purpose of mutual encouragement, prayer, vision casting, discipleship and instruction. We will be answering the question, “What kind of pastoral care and equipping do we need to be bringing to our churches?”
We believe that those who are leading family integrated churches are involved in one of the greatest revivals of biblical church and family life in American history.
Vision
We hope to be a blessing to church leaders and assist them in their pastoral leadership and care for the flocks God has placed them with. We will be considering what the Bible says about pastoral care in the local church in view of the fact that many churches are being planted and transformed. We are part of a growing movement of church planting and traditional church transformations regarding church practices and family life. Currently there are over 600 churches identifying with the NCFIC, indicating some level of agreement with the principles we are communicating.
Format
There will be an all-day meeting with three presentations, two from Scott Brown and another from Roger Erber. In addition, we will provide time for personal conversation, prayer and group discussion.
Location
Bethel Christian Fellowship
W5502 Hwy 67
Walworth, WI 53184
Cost
$20.00 per person (Please be aware that there is a October-fest celebration in the area at the time of the event so if you are coming you will need to book hotel reservations soon see below for Hotels in that area)
Hotels
Grand Geneva
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
800-558-3417
Super 8
518 Borg Road
Delavan, WI 53115
262-728-1700
Comfort Suites
313 Bauer Parkway
Delavan, WI 53115
262-740-1000
Lake Lawn Resort
2400 East Geneva Street
Delavan, WI 53115
800-338-5253
Americ Inn
210 East Commerce Court
Elkhorn, WI 53121
262-723-7799
For Questions Please email David Brown: Firstkings213@aol.com
Schedule
Friday evening (This meeting is open for the whole family)
7:00pm Meeting, “Celebrating the Fruit from a Reformation of Practices,” Scott Brown
Saturday
9:00-12:00
Greetings and introductions, Scott Brown
“Nourishing and Cherishing the Flock,” - Acts 20, Scott Brown
Discussion
“The Pastoral Care Patterns of Richard Baxter,” Roger Erber
Discussion
Prayer
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00
“Church Killers,” Scott Brown
Discussion
Prayer
