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Church health is one of the greatest concerns of the North American
church. Across our continent many churches are suffering from low
morale, declining attendance, frequent staff turnover, and financial
struggles. Even thriving churches frequently find themselves
struggling with the challenges of ever expanding ministry. The GBA
offers several resources and training events to assist churches in
reaching their maximum potential.
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Church development conferences and events—The
GBA periodically hosts regional training seminars designed to
strengthen the program ministries of your church such as Sunday
school, women’s ministry, student ministry and VBS.
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Breakout Groups—These are 75-minute think tank
sessions designed to get church leaders from around the area
together to discuss key challenges facing ministers and churches
today.
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Vital Signs Checkup (Church Health)—This is a
10-hour discussion based seminar that is adaptable to a variety of
settings. Dr. Banks will facilitate conversation with staff and/or
key ministry leadership designed around seven “Vital Signs” of a
healthy church.
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Conflict Resolution—The GBA can proactively
assist your church in developing a plan for managing conflict in the
church before it occurs. In addition, we can provide assistance in
conflict mediation.
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One Year Ministry Plans—Designed to help your
church begin ministering strategically we will meet in an overnight
retreat setting with key ministry leaders in your church to develop
a one year ministry plan for your ministries.
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Strategic Planning Process—Dr. Banks is
available to assist in leading your church through a major planning
process designed to identify your church’s mission, mission field,
values, vision, and a plan for the future. This process generally
takes about six months.
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Stewardship Planning—The GBA can assist your
church in developing an overall stewardship plan to for your
ministries.
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GBA Continuing Education—The GBA offers
several continuing education seminars for pastors, staff and
ministry leaders. Some examples are: They Think
Differently!--Understanding the Affects of Changing Culture on
Ministry, Developing a Stewardship Plan for Your Church, Church
Starting 101, Deconflicted—Managing Conflict in the Church, On
Purpose Preaching.
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Demographics—The GBA can assist you in
gathering the demographics of your area and communicating the
mission needs of your community to the church.
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Church Presentation—From websites to logos;
your church’s presentation communicates a message. Though we are
not graphic artists! The GBA can assist you in developing a crisp,
contemporary presentation for your ministries.
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The Baptist Feast—It is what it is! A monthly
time of fellowship and eating among our churches.
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Pastors Prayer Time—Meets at the GBA office
Monday mornings from 11:00-11:45 to pray for the needs of our
county.
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