May 2006 Momentum

All around the church God is on the move, breathing life into people and ministries. With a new bishop nominee, young lives on fire for Christ, and a guide for deciphering The Da Vinci Code, this issue of Momentum provides you with the encouragement, news, and resources necessary to make an impact for Christ in your community!

General Conference Issue: new bishop nominee

This year’s General Conference in Miami, FL will be historic and symbolic for many reasons, not least of all because Rev. Eduardo Llanes has been nominated as the first bishop of the Southeast Conference. More>>

Guidelines for choosing health insurance

For the churches that currently participate, the demise of the Brotherhood Health Plan is a source of anxiety. Guidelines have been drawn up to assist congregational leaders in securing alternative coverage for their pastor(s). More >>

Assuring a brighter today for yesterday’s leaders

Some retired pastors and missionaries, particularly those whose service predated the denomination’s pension plan, find they don’t have enough “gold” to carry them through their golden years. For these folks, a pilot project titled Honoring Leaders of Yesterday (HLOY) can make a difference. More>>

Ministry as thanksgiving

After ministering in Cuba, Jamaica, and various parts of the US, Eduardo Llanes is currently an associate bishop in the Southeast Conference. He says, “These years in ministry have taught me that [God] is the One who transforms lives and [I should] not overestimate my part in the whole process.” More>>

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for General Conference 2006 to date.
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Igniting the hearts of young people

It’s Friday night and a room full of young people are praying in small groups. The purpose of the meeting—which targets young adults while involving individuals of all ages—is to “stir a passion for God’s heart,” inspiring renewal and fervor for the Lord. More >>

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code isn’t just a book anymore. This month, the film adaptation is coming soon to a theatre near you. Is your church prepared to confront the spiritual controversy? Check out this free study guide, grounded in the truth of the Bible and written from a BIC perspective. More>>

Multi-talented bishop puts the "fun" in fundraising

As a fundraiser for evangelism and church planting, Bishop John Zuck of the Great Lakes Conference was inspired to create a remarkable plaque, which represents several of the conference’s unique qualities. The finished product was a woodcutting made of seven different types of wood native to the Great Lakes Conference. More>>

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