Last
April over 33,000 pastors and church leaders
from more than 4,000 churches representing
over 50 denominations participated in our
inaugural Purpose Driven Church simulcast.
Hundreds of these churches are undergoing
"purpose renewal". They have received a
new passion for reaching the unchurched
and growing believers to greater maturity,
service and life mission. I'd like to invite
you to join me for Saddleback's second Purpose
Driven Church seminar, simulcast via satellite
across North America on Saturday, November
13. I'm looking forward to this simulcast
for three reasons:
I
Love Pastors! I believe pastors hold
the most significant position of responsibility
in our society. Pastors are probably the
most underrated group of change-agents today.
I am committed to encouraging and assisting
pastors, especially small church pastors,
in any way possible. I understand pastors
because I am one!
Bring
Your team with You! This is your opportunity
to bring your core leadership team to a
location near you to learn how to grow a
balanced and healthy church. Experience
has proven that pastors who bring a team
with them have a far easier time sharing
and implementing the ministry principles
learned at the seminar. Bringing a team
broadens ownership of the principles and
gives you a head start in facilitating greater
health, vitality and balance in your congregation.
Affordable
Tuition & Convenient Location! Thousands
of pastors and church leaders have been
able to come to our campus in Southern California
for a church growth conference, yet thousands
more just do not have the time or money
to travel across country. The simulcast
in your region eliminates rental cars, airline
tickets and hotel reservations. I encourage
you to bring at least 10 core leaders to
this seminar. Whether you are just investigating
PDC or want
to drill it deep into your core leadership
team -
this will be the best investment you make
in 1999!
 I'm
delighted my friend, E.K. Bailey, will
be part of the seminar program and has agreed
to let us simulcast from Concord Missionary
Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. A highly
esteemed church leader, E.K. has influenced
his community and the nation with a passion
for the unchurched and a desire to grow
believers into mature followers of Jesus
Christ. It is my prayer this will be a day
of great encouragement to you - a day when
your vision is renewed and you are equipped
with some practical concepts and tools as
we, together, fulfill God's Great Commandment
and Great Commission!
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